Jose Alejandro Bastidas is TheWrap’s TV editor. Previously, he worked as assistant arts & entertainment editor at the San Francisco Chronicle. He also served as a staff writer at PopCulture.com, based in Nashville, and as food reporter and digital producer at The Desert Sun (a Gannett publication) based in Palm Springs. He has a BA in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University.
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‘His & Hers’ Review: Netflix’s Tessa Thompson Whodunnit Takes Itself Too Seriously
Tonal inconsistencies and uneven performances detract from Thompson and Jon Bernthal’s chemistry and some genuine surprises
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‘Doc’ Star Molly Parker Unpacks Brutal Winter Premiere Death: ‘Everybody Was in Tears’
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15 New Shows Coming to HBO in 2026
From the long-awaited returns of “Euphoria” and “The Comeback” to cult favorites like “The Pitt” and “Industry”
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How ‘Stranger Things’ Ended After 5 Seasons
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Marvel Studios’ latest superhero team-up film debuts Dec. 18, 2026
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40 Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2026
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How 2025 Rewrote Hollywood’s Playbook for Leaner Scripted Shows | Analysis
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‘Pluribus’ Ending Explained: Can Carol Save the World in Time?
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50 Best TV Shows of 2025
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‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ Won’t Return for Season 2 at Paramount+
The Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo-led spinoff series released its finale in October
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The Rise of ‘Heated Rivalry’: What Hollywood Can Learn From Canada’s Gay Hockey Smut Phenomenon | Analysis
HBO Max, Crave execs and GLAAD tell TheWrap why stories about sex, underrepresented communities and romance are still a recipe for success on TV
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How ABC Lost the Oscars to YouTube: ‘The Day Network TV Finally, Truly Died’ | Analysis
As the Academy tired of Disney’s ratings-driven shifts, YouTube emerged as the better partner, insiders tell TheWrap
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‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Trailer Promises 4th of July Crisis Before Robby’s Sabbatical
The HBO Max medical drama returns with a new doctor, Nurse Dana and Dr. Langdon’s chilly welcome
