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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‘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
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‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Finale Hits Another Series High With 6.2 Million Viewers, Up 51% From Season 2
The HBO drama series shattered viewership records for three consecutive weeks
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‘The White Lotus’ Creator Mike White Breaks Down Finale Twists, Teases Season 4
The writer and director also says what theme he’ll be staying away from in Season 4
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‘Suits LA’ Honors Late Actor John Amos With Episode 7 Dedication, Special Storyline
The actor guest starred as himself in the series premiere of the NBC spinoff series
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‘Pulse’ Bosses Break Down Danny and Xander’s Finale Apology and the Changes Ahead in Potential Season 2
Willa Fitzgerald and Justina Machado also tell TheWrap about their big moments in Episode 10
