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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NBCUniversal Starts New Round of Layoffs Ahead of SpinCo Separation
The company is letting go of dozens of workers across TV and streaming divisions
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‘Good American Family’ Bosses Break Down Finale Twist That Tanked Natalia’s Trial: ‘It’s the Scariest Thing About the Show’
Katie Robbins and Sarah Sutherland also tell TheWrap about shining a light on how “people with disabilities are seen in this country”
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‘St. Denis Medical’ Boss Unpacks Finale’s Romantic Cliffhanger, Teases ‘Getting Out of the Hospital’ in Season 2
Eric Ledgin also tells TheWrap about deleted scenes and similarities to “The Pitt”
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‘9-1-1’ Reaches 8.5 Million Viewers With Shocking Episode 15 Death
The Season 8 episode ranks as the ABC procedural’s most-streamed installment since the season premiere
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‘NCIS: Origins’ Creators, Mariel Molino Break Down Devastating Finale Cliffhanger: Is a Major Character Dead?
Gibbs and the team face their biggest threat yet until tragedy strikes
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The 7 Best New Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now
From returning favorites to brand new binge-watches
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Bunim/Murray CEO Says Hollywood’s Contraction Changed the Pitch for Reality TV
Office With a View: Julie Pizzi also tells TheWrap about keeping franchises like “The Challenge” going, inheriting “Below Deck” and “Vanderpump Villa” Season 2
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‘The Conners’ Creators Unpack Show’s Emotional, Unscripted Ending: ‘It Was a Surprise to Us’
Bruce Rasmussen, Bruce Helford and Dave Caplan also tell TheWrap about Mark’s earlier sendoff, Becky’s happy ending and the possibility of another spinoff
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‘Suits LA’: Gabriel Macht Talks Harvey’s Present-Day Updates and if He’d Return for More Episodes
The actor also tells TheWrap about sharing scenes with Stephen Amell and shooting in Los Angeles
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‘9-1-1’ Creator Breaks Down Show’s First Big Death and Choosing ‘the Scariest Character to Kill’
Tim Minear also tells TheWrap how the Episode 15 twist changes the show moving forward and what’s coming in the Season 8 finale
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‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Casts ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Alum Jessica Capshaw
The actress joins Chris O’Donnell in the ABC spinoff series from Tim Minear and Ryan Murphy
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‘Adolescence’ Becomes 3rd Most-Watched Netflix Show Ever, Beating ‘Dahmer’
The British drama has reached 124 million views since its March premiere
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‘And Just Like That’ Season 3 Trailer Promises Aidan Drama, Romantasy and Rats | Video
Max’s “Sex and the City” sequel returns May 29
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‘The Pitt’ Bosses Unpack the Finale: Robby’s Breaking Point, Gun Violence and Season 2 Plans
Noah Wyle, R. Scott Gemmill and John Wells also tell TheWrap about getting the stamp of approval from medical professionals and why they chose a 10-month time jump
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‘Good American Family’ Star Unpacks the Painful Duty of Showing Natalia Grace’s Truth in Episode 5
Imogen Faith Reid and creator Katie Robbins tell TheWrap why Natalia’s POV left “tough people” on set in tears during filming
