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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

October TV to Watch 🦇 - Florence Pugh in East of Eden - Disney's Coven Academy (teen witches!) - Mike Flanagan's Carrie TV adaptation Plus, broadcast offerings that see Mike Colter return to CBS, Madam Secretary's Téa Leoni and Tim Daly star in a sitcom, and more! Article: buff.ly/ppkD3z8

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Lighting a candle after doing something exciting or taxing at work is always a good come down to reset your system. A scent tied to the current season is great but spearmint, cardamom, or lavender are also good options. The point is regulation and finding your baseline.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Coming in September: - Crew Girl (YA sports romance) - A Different World (Revival of hit sitcom - YA dramedy) - Line of Fire (911's Peter Krause returns to broadcast) - SWAT: Exiles (Spinoff of CBS procedural) More in the article: sabrinawatchestv.substack.com/p/september-...

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Lanterns episode 2's highway chase has been living in my mind rent free. For Forbes, I asked stunt coordinator Justin Riemer for a breakdown of how they conceptualized the choreography and the incorporation of John's bird. Interview: www.forbes.com/sites/sabrin...

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

*sigh* I need these companies to believe in physical media again. I understand soundtracks being out of print. However, a physical copy having never been an option is aggravating. Sometimes you want to pop a CD or cassette in, put something on the turntable not just click a mouse.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Gaming has been on my mind as streamers like Amazon, Peacock, and Netflix cast nets out with tie-in titles and low stakes bets in this side of the media world to increase engagement on their platforms. The Batman: Caped Crusader game is one such test. sabrinawatchestv.substack.com/p/batman-cap...

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The Batman: Caped Crusader Game and More of Streaming's Gaming Engagement Bait

Streamers like Netflix, Amazon, and Peacock are looking to gaming to grow platform engagement through short, interactive gameplay and tie-ins like Batman: Caped Crusader — Chronicles.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Been thinking on the argument of AI as a tool to increase speed. In my field, I welcome its use for interview transcription and audio features for accessibility. But for an increase in article production, I think that's short-sighted. It clogs the pipe. If you're publishing 100+ articles a month

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I listen to a lot of instrumental music while writing and my current repeat listen is Taylor Ash's Elfhame album for the fanfilm of The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. So good. Highly recommend checking it out.

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Sun Rays in a Lush Forest

ALT: Sun Rays in a Lush Forest

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

August TV to Watch - Tracy Spiridakos' new show, Anna Pigeon - Prime Video's YA drama, Sterling Point - Hal Jordan and John Stewart land on HBO Max with Lanterns More details: buff.ly/RK4VbEg

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Found a good Batman playlist yesterday. Looking forward to listening to it during deep work today. Nothing like good instrumentals with the right vibe and the occasional crooning tune to indulge the brain while getting in some writing.

Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

"The Devil's Mouth falls right in line with the kind of movies teens and young adults would flock to on weekends and nights when it didn’t cost an arm and a leg to go to the theater." It's worth the watch. A good popcorn viewing. A solid mid-tier movie. Review: www.forbes.com/sites/sabrin...

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'The Devil’s Mouth' Review: A Shark Thriller That'll Keep You Hooked

The Devil's Mouth satisfies that buttered popcorn craving for a mid-tier movie worth the watch as young stars like Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor try to out swim a shark.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC fall premiere dates are here! Broadcast's best season is on the horizon. Can't wait for the new and returning shows to make their land. Though, unfortunately, we'll be waiting until 2027 for some hits. Full rundown: sabrinawatchestv.substack.com/p/fall-2026-...

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Fall 2026 Broadcast TV: High Potential Held to 2027, CBS Bumps Ghosts for Vampires and More

Major programming changes are coming for broadcast viewers in Fall 2026 as High Potential, Matlock, Ghosts, and more hit series have been held until 2027.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Been enjoying Apple TV's Lucky. Love a thriller that knows exactly what it wants to be. Anyone else watching? What do you think of Anya Taylor-Joy's new show?

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

My final analysis of #TheVampireLestat is quite the labor of love. What an absurd finale but wow was it beautiful once the pieces of the puzzle came together. It also gave context to the premiere that sets Loustat up to save the world! Finale explained: www.forbes.com/sites/sabrin...

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I'm obsessed with Daniel and Armand's decision-making in #TheVampireLestat episode 6. "Altruism" fueled by hatred is such an interesting choice. I delved into what I believe is going on and why they took the shocking action that they did. What do you think pushed them so far? #IWTV

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‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 6 Sees Daniel And Armand Commit The Ultimate Betrayal

In an effort to stop the Great Conversion in The Vampire Lestat, Daniel and Armand take drastic measures that put Lestat and Louis' lives in danger.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

tfw you wrote 2K+ words that you realize you're not going to actually use. One, because you missed the window of opportunity and need to move on. Two, because your brain is no longer in it. *sighs*

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Thinking about The Vampire Lestat coming to an end this month has made me a bit sad, ngl. There are other shows I'm looking forward to but #IWTV is such a good TV series, and this is my first time watching it as it airs, so I'm going to miss the excitement of the week-to-week watch.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Louis and Regina's story has been occupying my thoughts non-stop. The tenderness that lives at the center of this incredibly messed up dynamic in The Vampire Lesat has me by the heart. #IWTV Article: buff.ly/SAEFR7P

Grief and an aching desperation to right wrongs that can never be fixed sit at the heart of Louis’ (Jacob Anderson) story in The Vampire Lestat. His true seasonal arc begins not with Bruce’s (Damon Daunno) death but rather in the Brick & Bacon, a New York City diner where a 20something waitress named Regina (Delainey Hayles) works shifts that don’t get her any closer to making ends meet.

In episode 4, “The Devil’s Road,” sandwiched in-between Lestat’s (Sam Reid) worsening mental breakdown in the wake of Gabriella’s (Jennifer Ehle) departure and Daniel’s (Eric Bogosian) explosive reunion with Armand (Assad Zaman), lies a quiet storm of bad decisions and an emotionally ruinous agreement. There is a tender toxicity to the bond Louis forges with Regina that speaks to the overwhelming heartbreak from which its born.

But these stolen moments remain in the same conversation as the rest of Interview with the Vampire’s third outing. One that explores parenthood, transactional relationships, and what it looks like to hide in the possibility of someone else instead of facing yourself.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Think I'm going to use this space to talk about writing more. If you're a writer, a journalist with an editorial focus, or a text-forward content creator, what do you like most about the writing process and what is your least favorite part?

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

What's worth watching in July? On my list: Ransom Canyon season 2 (Netflix) Jayden Daniels in Quarterback season 3 (Netflix) Anya Taylor-Joy's Lucky (Apple TV) Just to name a few. Full list of picks to check out: sabrinawatchestv.substack.com/p/july-2026-tv

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I've been doing a lot of long-form writing for the past few months, and I've found that's my favorite flavor of delivering information about what's happening in the entertainment world and analysis of media. It allows for a more comprehensive discussion rather than a quick write-up of the facts.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Anyone else obsessed with the Brick & Bacon portion of #TheVampireLestat episode 4? I can't get it out of my head. I wrote about it for my coverage at Forbes. #IWTV Article: www.forbes.com/sites/sabrin...

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

My brain is stuck on The Bear's final season. I have work to do that has nothing at all to do with how this show landed the plane and yet that's what my mind keeps wandering back to. I think I'm going to be stuck here all day. I'm not complaining, I'm just *stares out the window in thought*

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The Vampire Lestat episode 3 is harrowing but where it lands at the end is so cathartic and sets up the rest of the season to embark on a healing journey that will get worse before it gets better. Buckle up! #IWTV

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‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 3 Revisits Lestat's Devastating Making

The Vampire Lestat's harrowing third episode depicts Magnus' forced transformation of Lestat paralleled with Claudia's gut-wrenching words on being held captive by Bruce.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Senate Dems on blocking Paramount-WBD: “[The FCC] has an obligation to honestly answer a fundamental question: whether placing 49.5 percent of the equity in the parent company of CBS, CNN, and 28 broadcast television stations into the hands of three foreign governments serves the American public."

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Democratic Senators Urge FCC to Block Closing of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Until Review of Deal’s Foreign Investment Concludes

Three Democratic U.S. senators are urging the FCC to prevent Paramount Skydance from closing its $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until the government's national security review of the ...

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Shadow and Bone's Jessie Mei Li leads The Season, an engaging revenge drama that lacks the thrills expected from a plot that sees their character Cola ingratiate herself with Hong Kong's elite to expose the lie that imprisoned her father. Full Review: www.forbes.com/sites/sabrin...

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I'm so excited for this movie! A dream theater experience I'm sure.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Evening push! I'm covering #TheVampireLestat for Forbes. Follow me on the site for my perspective on this season of #IWTV. Each week I recap/analyze a specific element to the story, diving into the tale that's being spun.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The Vampire Lestat episode 2 is ALOT but the writing for it is so layered. Digesting this season has consisted of turning scenes around and under to get a fuller understanding of what's going on. I've been enjoying exploring how the pieces fit together even with the tough subject matter.

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‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 2: Lestat and Gabriella's Horrific Bond

The Vampire Lestat's unnerving depiction of Gabriella and Lestat's bond pulls the curtain back on the abuse he suffered as a child and how it shaped the man he became.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Every Year After's potential is the reason why I hope the romance series gets a second season. But for it to be an adult romance, the show feels incredibly YA. The supporting characters and their storylines is what makes this show worth the watch. Review: buff.ly/OE2xlWe

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The congressional hearing about the Sports Broadcasting Act is today (6/10) at 10 a.m. ET. Considering the concern about consumers being priced out of watching sports on TV is a bipartisan issue, I'm assuming there will be cooperation between the parties on this. Today's focus is the NFL.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

While I do think Elle's drop into a Seattle high school where every student wears dark clothing and flannel is a bit on the nose, I do like how much her pink pops and stands out in the crowd. I'm looking forward to the Legally Blonde prequel series. It looks both cute and fun.

A teenage Elle Woods walks into high school. She's wearing all pink and using a pink umbrella. The students around her are all dressed in grey. Behind her a gold car is driving away.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Really good interview. Loved hearing about the process Daniel had while conceptualizing Lestat's sound and the inspiration he took from working on Mother Mary.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Gabriella is public enemy number 1 for me on The Vampire Lestat, but narratively the 'Toi' and 'Moi' exchange in the premiere does set-up an element to this season that highlights Louis' placement at the center of the story. I dove into the premiere for Forbes. #IWTV www.forbes.com/sites/sabrin...

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‘The Vampire Lestat’ Episode 1: Gabriella Comes In Like a Wrecking Ball

The Vampire Lestat's tour brings danger to the titular vampire's doorstep and a reconciliation with Gabriella, his mother, that takes the show in a shocking direction.

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Tank @tankusmaximus84.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Bittersweet.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I know folks will have thoughts about Scooby not being CGI in Netflix's origin series, but look at him!! I can't wait to see this cutie go on adventures in 2027.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I love Louis. I missed Louis. One of the biggest adjustments for The Vampire Lestat is not being led by the hand through the story by him. But what we do get I absolutely enjoyed, and I'm so glad the #IWTV writers gave Louis a worthwhile narrative for the season.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

An explainer on the DOJ's NFL investigation. I do wonder if Senator Tammy Baldwin's For the Fans Act will gain traction since the bill requires the major leagues to provide a free option for local fans to view games and prohibits blackouts on league owned streamers. www.forbes.com/sites/sabrin...

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What NFL Fans Need To Know About The DOJ’s Investigation Of The League

The DOJ has launched a probe into the NFL that could have a major impact on the availability of games on streaming and fans paying to watch them.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#ThePitt season 3 being set in early November before the holidays is going to be interesting. Deadline's Rosy Cordero brought up Veteran's Day as a possibility and now I really want a story angle around it due to obvious Jack reasons.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Annoyance I'm starting to develop: When you've been working in platforms that have the same shortcuts so much that when you're on other platforms you forget and try to use them and end up making a mess. Easily reversible but annoying nonetheless.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Ransom Canyon returns to us on Thursday, July 23. Can't wait to see what's next for Quinn's story, especially her lavender farm.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

My latest TV news round-up is live on Substack! Included: - The latest on the Paramount-WBD deal - Why Bachelor in Paradise isn't airing this summer - CBS' plans for late night after Colbert exits - Renewal and cancellation news ...and more. sabrinawatchestv.substack.com/p/wbd-shareh...

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TV News You Need to Know (April 13-25, 2026)

The latest on the Paramount-WBD deal, why Matlock season 3 won't air in Fall 2026, LL Cool J's new NCIS show, Disney's disappointing update for Bachelor Nation, and more.

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Sabrina Reed @sabrinawatchestv.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

🙏🏽 We get an official poster that references mystery covers of yore. I'm talking yellow spine Nancy Drew books levels of artistry. We're in a nostalgic era, take us back to illustrations or at least pay homage to it.

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