The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, which premiered yesterday on Prime Video, was inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated creator Vijal Patel. The comedy series follows the events that unfold after the Pradeep family moves from India to America. Uniquely told from a police interrogation room through flashbacks that are always hilarious and often conflicting, the family finds themselves entangled with a contrasting neighborhood family. This leads to unexpected and entertaining twists, showcasing both the personal and professional challenges faced by the Pradeeps as they adjust to life in America.

Stars, Naveen Andrews, who plays the father of the Pradeep family, Mahesh, and Ethan Suplee, who plays his neighbor, Jimbo Mills, recently spoke with SciFi Vision about the new comedy series.

The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh was something quite new for Andrews, which was part of the appeal for him. “I guess the reason why I wanted to do it was because I'd never done anything quite like that before, the form, which is a half-hour sitcom,” the actor told SciFi Vision. “It turns out that form meant that we could do things that perhaps you wouldn't be able to do with conventional, straight-on drama.”

“To Naveen's point, I think there is some leeway with comedy where you can get away with a little bit more, or maybe not get away with more, but you can do something in a way that isn't so heavy,” explained Suplee to the site. “The levity gives you more breath to work with.”

Today, the new horror film Smile 2 opens in theaters nationwide. A sequel to the original film, Smile 2 follows Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), a pop star who is about to start a global tour when she starts experiencing terrifying and unexplainable events, including hallucinations of people smiling. Overwhelmed by the pressures of fame and what is happening to her, Skye is forced to face her dark past and get control back of her life before it’s too late.

Peter Jacobson (House, Colony) plays the role of Morris, a mysterious outsider who has a connection with the terror and crosses paths with Skye. Morris tries to convince Skye that he can help save her.

FROM Sneak Peek - 10/20/24
3.04 - "The Light of Day"
Donna, Victor, and Sara

Victor must face a painful reminder of his past; Julie looks for ways to cope with her trauma; Boyd struggles to keep the town safe as the residents begin to question his judgment; Tabitha tries to adjust to her new surroundings.

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

***The following is review/breakdown followed by a detailed recap of episode 304 of FROM, “There and Back Again,” and it contains spoilers for the episode.***

Tonight’s episode of FROM really ramped up the action once again and didn’t stop. This week the stories finally converge with Tabitha returning to the town, but of course nothing can ever be easy on FROM.

From inside the town, we have the phone call, with whoever is on the other end now talking to Ethan and not just Jim. This is where it’s hard to tell if whoever or whatever it is sometimes wants to help, is just pushing its own agenda, or really just wants to screw with them so no one knows what to think. The fact that “Thomas” told Ethan that his mother was coming could have been taken as a good thing, but perhaps it was also because they knew he or Jim would run out and they wanted more deaths and chaos.

Meanwhile, Colony House is dealing with the aftermath of the crow, and I question who actually cleaned it up. Bakta refused to do it. Did Nicky end up picking up the bird? It wasn’t actually shown, but her death later in the episode makes me wonder if perhaps the bad omen was also for her. I do however think, as Tilly seems to point out, that it’s likely pointing to a bad sign for Fatima and her baby as well.

We get some nice scenes with Victor and Sara in this episode which I really liked and understand why Victor chose her to share his story with. We don’t really get a whole lot of information beyond what we already know in the end, however, during these scenes. The main takeaway is that Victor wants to find Jasper the dummy, who we’ve seen previously on the series.

Citadel: Diana, which premiered yesterday on Prime Video, takes place in Milan in 2030, where Diana Cavalieri (Matilda De Angelis) is a Citadel agent working as a mole in the enemy Manticore, as well as in flashbacks eight years previous, when Citadel was destroyed by Manticore. Diana sees an opportunity to escape but must rely on an unexpected ally, Edo Zani (Lorenzo Cervasio), the heir to Manticore Italy, as well as the son of its current leader, Ettore Zani (Maurizio Lombardi), who is competing for control against the other European families.

Recently, star De Angelis, along with showrunner Gina Gardini, spoke with SciFi Vision about the second series to debut from the world of Citadel.

FROM Sneak Peek - 10/13/24
3.04 - "There and Back Again"
Victor and Sara

Boyd is forced to make a tough decision when newcomers arrive in town at nightfall; Victor unearths memories from the past in the hopes of finding answers.

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

***The following interview contains spoilers for the film***

The film, Caddo Lake, which was written and directed by Celine Held and Logan George and was inspired by the filmmakers discovery of a picture of the real lake online, premieres today on Max. The movie follows Paris (Dylan O’Brien) and Ellie (Eliza Scanlen), who both live in Karnack, Texas near Caddo Lake. Paris searches for answers to his mother’s death when she drove off a bridge due to suffering from mysterious seizures, while Ellie struggles with finding her place after her mother (Lauren Ambrose) remarries a man named Daniel (Eric Lange) years after being left by Ellie’s birth father. Their paths converge after her 8-year old step-sister Anna (Caroline Falk) mysteriously disappears. Ellie investigates, and the more threads she pulls, the more surprises she unearths as she tries to link together the past.

Held and George recently spoke with SciFi Vision about creating the film, including how it was inspired by the real lake, how it went from idea to movie, how M. Night Shymalan helped them with the script, and much more.

Sweetpea, which premieres today, stars Ella Purnell as Rhiannon Lewis, who often goes unnoticed by most people, blending into the background. She’s frequently passed over for promotions at work, faces unrequited love, and deals with her father’s grave illness. However, everything changes when her life takes a dramatic turn and she reaches her breaking point and snaps. The once invisible Rhiannon becomes a formidable woman as she gains strength from her transgressions and now seems capable of anything, but can she keep her killer secret hidden?

Star Purnell recently spoke with SciFi Vision about taking on the role and getting into the mind of a serial female killer, about Rhiannon’s empowerment, working with blood effects, and much more.

Today, the all-new thrilling series Teacup, inspired by the bestselling novel by Robert McCammon, Stinger, premieres on Peacock. The series takes place on a farm in rural Georgia, where a family and their neighbors are trapped but must come together to stop a mysterious and deadly threat.

Recently, writer and executive producer Ian McCulloch spoke with SciFi Vision about the new series, including adapting the book and how he decided what parts to use, if that affects his creativity or not, casting, and more.

The first two episodes of Teacup are available now to stream on Peacock.

Executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, the new competition series, Roller Jam, premieres today on Max. The first-ever roller dancing competition, which is six episodes in total, features top roller skating crews in the country vying for a chance to win $150,000 in cash plus a $10,000 donation to their local rink. Roller Jam is hosted by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and actress Jordin Sparks, while US Olympian and national figure skating champion Johny Weir and roller-skating legend Terrell Ferguson serve as two of the judges, with the addition of a celebrity guest judge every week.

Joining the show was a “no-brainer” for Sparks, who told SciFi Vision during a recent interview that she’s wanted to host a series since she was on American Idol. “Being able to have this opportunity was really incredible, and I get to play referee between these guys, and I get to be compassionate with the crews and the skaters,” Sparks told the site.