ABC

Television / By LaToya Ferguson

2019-2020 Freshman Shows: What’s Renewed, What’s Canceled, What’s in Limbo

IndieWire keeps track of the triumphs and…less-than-triumphs of the new shows from the 2019-2020 television season.

Nov 19, 2019 12:51 pm /

Television / By Ben Travers and Steve Greene

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE! - To honor the 30th anniversary of one of the most beloved Disney films of all time, The Wonderful World of Disney and ABC are proud to present a spectacular, live musical event showcasing "The Little Mermaid." This special tribute to the original animated classic and its timeless music takes viewers on a magical adventure under the sea as live musical performances by a star-studded cast are interwoven into the broadcast of the original feature film, live on ABC. (ABC/Eric McCandless)AULI’I CRAVALHO

‘The Little Mermaid Live!’ Review: The Best and Worst of ABC’s Musical — Live Blog

Follow along with tonight’s telecast as IndieWire breaks down the highs and lows of TV’s latest live musical event.

Nov 5, 2019 7:15 pm /

Television / By LaToya Ferguson

STUMPTOWN - "Forget it Dex, It's Stumptown." - Dex Parios - a strong, assertive and sharp-witted veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of - works as a PI in Portland, Oregon. With only herself to rely on, she solves other people's messes with a blind eye toward her own, finding herself at odds with the police and in the firing line of criminals, on the series premiere of "Stumptown," WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/David Bukach)COBIE SMULDERS

‘Stumptown’: Yes, a Network Procedural Is One of the Best New Shows on TV

Think those network shows are fusty, by-the-books examples of TV for your grandparents? “Stumptown” is the latest example that procedurals can be fun, interesting, and exciting.

Oct 30, 2019 12:30 pm /

Television / By Steve Greene

STUMPTOWN - "Forget it Dex, It's Stumptown." - Dex Parios - a strong, assertive and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of - works as a PI in Portland, Oregon. With only herself to rely on, she solves other people's messes with a blind eye toward her own, finding herself at odds with the police and in the firing line of criminals, on the series premiere of "Stumptown," WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)COBIE SMULDERS

‘Stumptown’ Review: Cobie Smulders Is the Perfect Star for This ABC Detective Show

She anchors this adaptation of Greg Rucka’s comics series, a show that isn’t afraid to use some P.I. conventions for its own purposes.

Sep 25, 2019 5:00 pm /

Television / By Ben Travers

THE CONNERS - "Preemies, Weed and Infidelity" - In the wake of Emilio's deportation, Jackie steps into the role of a paternal figure and creates a meticulous birth plan for Becky; but as the Conners know, nothing ever goes according to plan. Meanwhile, Darlene is tangled in a complex love triangle with David and Ben, and - like her mother - Harris is caught up in a problem of her own on the season premiere of "The Conners," TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Eric McCandless)SARA GILBERT, JOHN GOODMAN

‘The Conners’ Season 2 Is Out to Prove Sitcom Revivals Have Staying Power

With positive and negative buzz behind it, can ABC’s rebooted revival last longer than other nostalgia-driven sitcoms?

Sep 24, 2019 6:00 pm /

Television / By Ben Travers

EMERGENCE - "Pilot" - Beyond explanation . beyond understanding . lies the truth. This character-driven genre thriller follows a police chief who takes in a young child she finds near the site of a mysterious accident who has no memory of what has happened. The investigation draws her into a conspiracy larger than she ever imagined, and the child's identity is at the center of it all. ABC's intriguing new drama series "Emergence" premieres TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Virginia Sherwood)ALLISON TOLMAN, ALEXA SWINTON

‘Emergence’ Review: Allison Tolman and a Light Touch Go a Long Way in ABC’s Conspiracy Thriller

After one episode, it’s the delicate handling of a familiar conceit that keeps hope alive for Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters’ new drama.

Sep 24, 2019 3:00 pm /

Television / By Ben Travers and Hanh Nguyen

"The Terror," "Watchmen," and "On Becoming a God in Central Florida"

TCA 2019 Winners & Losers: What TV Shows to Keep an Eye on This Fall

Network heads took to the TCA stage to debate who is better off in TV’s new age: the behemoth conglomerates or the curatorial indies.

Aug 10, 2019 9:00 am /

Television / By Hanh Nguyen

Auliʻi Cravalho in "The Little Mermaid Live"

‘Little Mermaid’ Live: Auliʻi Cravalho Becomes Disney’s Second Colorblind Casting of Ariel

ABC also announced the casting of Ursula and Sebastian for its first live-action TV musical.

Aug 5, 2019 2:52 pm /

Television / By Ryan Lattanzio

‘The Rookie’ Star Afton Williamson Leaves Series Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

In an Instagram post early Sunday morning, the actress detailed claims of bullying and harassment as her reasons for leaving the ABC series.

Aug 4, 2019 1:09 pm /

Television / By Hanh Nguyen

‘Reef Break’ Review: ABC’s Goofy Drama Rides the Crime Wave for Escapist Summer Fare

Poppy Montgomery returns to her native Australia to play a thief-turned-fixer in a tropical island paradise.

Jun 20, 2019 3:00 pm /

Television / By Steve Greene

HOLEY MOLEY - "Putt Up or Shut Up" - It's mini-golf like you've never seen it before. Every week, the first-of-its-kind mini-golf competition series with Rob Riggle, Joe Tessitore, Jeannie Mai and resident golf pro Stephen Curry features 12 mini-golfers facing off in a series of head-to-head, sudden-death matchups. Winners will move on to round two and from there, only three will make it to the final hole - the daunting Mt. Holey Moley. At the end of every episode, one winner will be crowned and walk away with the $25,000 prize, "The Golden Putter" trophy and coveted "Holey Moley" plaid jacket. In the series premiere, a special GRAMMY¨ Award-winning celebrity guest makes an appearance on The Distractor hole in an attempt to distract the putters and break their focus. "Holey Moley" premieres THURSDAY, JUNE 20 (8:00-9:00 P.M. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Eric McCandless)MARIAMA BONETTE, RIO HAWKINS

‘Holey Moley’ Review: Mindless Summer Reality Competition Fun in Mini-Golf Form

With a few tweaks, ABC’s latest obstacle course series could become the perfect dumb summer entertainment this season needs.

Jun 20, 2019 11:16 am /

Television / By Steve Greene

Here Are the Shows that Got Renewed for the 2019-2020 Season

With upfronts on the horizon, here are the broadcast TV shows that were rescued from the cancellation abyss.

Jun 19, 2019 11:30 am /

2019-2020 Freshman Shows: What’s Renewed, What’s Canceled, What’s in Limbo

‘The Little Mermaid Live!’ Review: The Best and Worst of ABC’s Musical — Live Blog

‘Stumptown’: Yes, a Network Procedural Is One of the Best New Shows on TV

‘Stumptown’ Review: Cobie Smulders Is the Perfect Star for This ABC Detective Show

‘The Conners’ Season 2 Is Out to Prove Sitcom Revivals Have Staying Power

‘Emergence’ Review: Allison Tolman and a Light Touch Go a Long Way in ABC’s Conspiracy Thriller

TCA 2019 Winners & Losers: What TV Shows to Keep an Eye on This Fall

‘Little Mermaid’ Live: Auliʻi Cravalho Becomes Disney’s Second Colorblind Casting of Ariel

‘The Rookie’ Star Afton Williamson Leaves Series Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

‘Reef Break’ Review: ABC’s Goofy Drama Rides the Crime Wave for Escapist Summer Fare

‘Holey Moley’ Review: Mindless Summer Reality Competition Fun in Mini-Golf Form

Here Are the Shows that Got Renewed for the 2019-2020 Season

Newswire

U.K. Short ‘Facing It’ Takes Top Prize at 2019 VIEW Awards

Hear U2’s Meditative New Song ‘Ahimsa’

Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Antonella Barba Gets Four Years In Prison For Drug Distribution

HTGAWM's Matt McGorry on Why the Fall Finale's Big Asher Twist 'Felt Right'

Jennifer Lopez (‘Hustlers’) just got a big Oscar boost with her Independent Spirit Award nomination