Yesterday, the new series, Interior Chinatown, which was adapted from Charles Yu’s award-winning novel, premiered on Hulu. The series follows Willis Wu, a background actor trapped in the repetitive world of a television production. Constantly relegated to serving tables in “Black & White,” Willis harbors deep aspirations to break free from his current limitations. His life dramatically shifts when he becomes an inadvertent witness to a crime, an event that not only challenges his existing circumstances but also exposes a network of criminal activity and long-buried family secrets, all while he is discovering what it feels like to be spotlight for the first time.

In a recent interview with SciFi Vision, actors Archie Kao and Tzi Ma discussed their roles in the Hulu series.

Archie Kao plays Uncle Wong, who runs the Golden Palace restaurant in Chinatown and is Willis and Fatty’s boss. “I take it upon myself to see this community that lives in Chinatown as my responsibility in a lot of ways to kind of protect their welfare,” said the actor, emphasizing Uncle Wong’s protective nature towards his community, despite sometimes appearing thorny.

***The following is a detailed recap of episode 309 of FROM, “Revelations: Chapter One,” and it contains spoilers for the episode.***

Boyd and Ellis are looking for Fatima. It’s getting dark, but Ellis doesn’t want to leave without her. Boyd tells him she is safe because she has the talisman, but Ellis doesn’t think she would just leave. Boyd tells him that they can come back in the morning. Boyd’s hand starts to shake, and then he stumbles and almost falls. Ellis helps him.

Fatima is in the root cellar. Elgin comes in with a bag of stuff to help her be more comfortable. Fatima asks him to let her go. He says she’s not a prisoner; it’s for her own good. He’s trying to protect her. She tells him she saw the thing that’s been speaking to him, and what’s she’s saying isn’t true. The thing inside her isn’t good and won’t do good things. She says to look what happened to Tilly. He tells her that that happened because the baby was scared and hungry. He tells her she has to stop fighting. Elgin tells her she needs to eat, and then the stronger the baby will be, and before she knows it, she will be going home – they all will. He tells her that the baby helped them once – the night he found out she was pregnant he remembered his dream, and that helped Boyd save the town. He gives her the jar of his blood and tries to get her to drink it. He says she helped him so much when he got there and please to let him help her. He gets her to drink some of it.

Interior Chinatown premieres today on Hulu. The series, which was adapted from Charles Yu’s award-winning novel of the same name, is set in the world of a television production and follows Willis Wu, a background actor in a police procedural called Black & White. Stuck in the motions of his on-screen job waiting tables, Willis dreams of a life beyond Chinatown where he is the lead in his own story. His life takes a dramatic turn when he inadvertently witnesses a crime, uncovering a web of criminal activity and family secrets, all while experiencing the spotlight for the first time. Using a unique storytelling approach that blends meta-commentary with personal drama, the series explores the dynamics of racial representation, personal ambition, and the struggle to define one’s identity beyond societal expectations in the entertainment industry.

In a recent interview with SciFi Vision, Lisa Gilroy and Sullivan Jones shared insights into their roles in Hulu’s Interior Chinatown. Both actors portray exaggerated versions of stereotypical cops. Gilroy humorously mentioned her inspiration, saying, “I think of Mariska Hargitay all the time, every day and every night, no matter what I’m doing.” On the other hand, Jones drew from Clint Eastwood’s iconic presence for his role. “I thought about Clint Eastwood, just kind of being in control and [his] penetrating eyes and always like, just the rugged man's man,” said Jones.

FROM Sneak Peek - 11/24/24
3.10 - "Revelations: Chapter Two"
Tabitha and Jim

Boyd is pushed to his limit as time begins to run out for someone he loves; Randall is haunted by his trauma and Victor reveals a hard truth; Tabitha's unlikely journey takes a shocking turn.

Below is a sneak peek from the third season episode of FROM, "Revelations: Chapter Two." FROM airs Sundays on MGM+. Check it out below.

Cross, which recently premiered on Prime Video, is a gripping new series based on James Patterson's best-selling Alex Cross novels. The series, created by showrunner and executive producer Ben Watkins, follows Aldis Hodge as Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist who is able to dig into the minds of victims and their killers in order to identify and capture murderers, all while grappling with the trauma of his wife's death.

Watkins recently spoke with SciFi Vision, sharing some insights on adapting Patterson’s novels. Creating a series of eight episodes as opposed to a film allowed for deeper character exploration alongside a complex thriller plot, according to Watkins. “I went back into the books and realized there are elements of the books that never made it to the screen,” explained the creator. “…We get to do an intricate, very twisty thriller, but we also get a chance to go into the characters.”

FROM Sneak Peek - 11/17/24
3.09 - "Revelations, Part One"

Tensions are at an all-time high as the town residents learn that one of their own has gone missing.

Below is a sneak peek from the third season episode of FROM, "Reflections, Part One." FROM airs Sundays on MGM+. Check it out below.

***The following is review/breakdown followed by a detailed recap of episode 308 of FROM, “Thresholds,” and it contains spoilers for the episode.***

Episode 3.08, “Thresholds,” is in my opinion, one of the best of the season so far, on par with the premiere episode. We get major developments heading into the last two episodes of season three.

The main thread of the story is what Ellis and Boyd should do with Fatima. Boyd wants to cover it up, which I think is a mistake. I appreciate that Boyd wants to protect his family, but he’s not thinking about the safety of the town, which includes his son, nor the ramifications of what could happen. Donna is 100% right. It’s one thing to live in the town and hide from the creatures, but people won’t be okay with an unknown murderer among them. It would ultimately be a witch hunt for Sara, who in this case is innocent. However, even if somehow he could convince the people that Sara is innocent, which isn’t likely, people would be scared because they wouldn't know who to trust. It would breed fear, and people would start defending themselves and eventually going on the offense, feeling threatened. They could end up hurting or killing each other, because they can't trust each other. I think the best way forward would have either been to find a way to convince people it was an accident, or perhaps make it look like Tilly tried to leave at night, and they would assume she was killed. The other solution, which no one wants to see, would be to make it look like the creatures killed her, but I would worry they might retaliate. In the end, some version of the truth was probably, in my opinion, the best option. I also do not believe that Acosta will just let it go, unless they somehow brought her in on what was going on. Regardless, I do think Boyd should have listened more to what Donna said. Boyd is becoming less of a good leader, whereas Donna would make a better one, because she thinks of the town first.

From Riot Games, Arcane, which has become one of Netflix's most successful animated series, was created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee and is based on the League of Legends game.

In season one, during a civil war between the affluent Piltover and impoverished Zaun, orphans Vi (Hailee Steinfeld) and her little sister Powder (Mia Sinclair Jenner) become thieves of the Undercity. When they try to pull off a heist with their friends topside in Piltover, things don’t go to plan, and events lead to a tragic end for their adoptive family, resulting in Powder changing her name and becoming the “jinx” her sister says she is. While Vi is imprisoned, Jinx (Ella Parnell) is taken in by crime lord Silco (Jason Spisak), who embraces her technological skills and fractured psyche, resulting in her attacking the Piltover Council.

Season two picks up with the fates of the Council members uncertain and with Vi unsure if there is any of her sister left in Jinx as the conflict between Piltover and Zaun escalates.

Based on the best-selling Inspector Rebus novels by Sir Ian Rankin, the new adaptation premiering today on Viaplay is set in modern day Edinburgh and reimagines John Rebus (Richard Rankin) as a younger Detective Sergeant. The series explores his struggles with modern technology, personal relationships, and a violent criminal conflict involving his brother, Michael, when he steals from drug dealers to support his family. Rebus must decide whether to protect his brother or bring him to justice. A fresh new take in the high-end crime drama, Rebus examines complex issues of family dynamics, ethical dilemmas, and the shifting landscape of law enforcement. Recently having aired on the BBC, the series will now be available to binge in the US starting today.

Rankin, who fans may know as Roger Wakefield on the hit series Outlander, which premieres later this month, recently spoke with SciFi Vision about working on Rebus and playing such an iconic character.

SERIES Sneak Peek - 11/10/24
3.08 - "Thresholds"
Jade and Jim

Accusations start flying and truths come to light in the aftermath of a tragedy; Victor struggles to recover long-buried memories about the town's past; Julie and Ethan search for answers about the mysterious ruins in the woods.

Below is a sneak peek from the third season episode of FROM, "Thresholds." FROM airs Sundays on MGM+. Check it out below.