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Q: I read that there’s a new comedy series called “Sprung” hailing from the same creator as “Raising Hope.” I was a big fan of that show, but I can’t find “Sprung” anywhere. Is it coming out this fall? – L.T.
A: The new wacky comedy from Greg Garcia (“My Name Is Earl” and “Raising Hope”) can be streamed on the Freevee app (formerly known as the IMDb app). Visit Amazon.com/adlp/freevee-about if you have trouble finding it.
“Sprung” takes place at the beginning of the pandemic, when some prisons released offenders of non-violent crimes early to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. “Raising Hope” stars Garret Dillahunt and Martha Plimpton are a part of the cast, alongside Phillip Garcia (“Criminal Minds”) and Shakira Barrera (“GLOW”). The foursome resort to a life of crime once again, only this time their targets aren’t the innocent; instead, they only go after the duplicitous, including a price gouger of essential items like toilet paper and a medical professional who falsifies COVID results for monetary gain.
Q: Whatever happened to the actor who played Charlie on “Lost”? I know he was in the “Lord of the Rings” movies. Is he going to be in the new “LOTR” TV series on Amazon? – W.I.
Dominic Monaghan (Depositphotos)
A: Dominic Monaghan’s talent and luck have led him to have a career any actor would envy. He’s been part of two pop culture phenomena in the early 2000s: the TV series “Lost” and the “Lord of the Rings” blockbuster movies (as well as its sequels).
The new series “The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” is available to watch on Prime Video, but don’t expect the same cast as the movie.
Monaghan has moved on, and he can currently be seen playing Detective Paul Sarno in the AMC+ series “Moonhaven.” You also can hear him playing Sherlock Holmes in the Audible podcast “Moriarty: The Devil’s Game.”
As for the new “Rings of Power” series, expect to see the effects of an enormous film budget on the small screen. According to IndieWire.com, the first season alone, which will consist of eight episodes, is reported to have cost $450 million, and “by comparison, a season of “Game of Thrones” was estimated to cost $90 million.”
Q: Is the original “Law & Order” series returning this fall, or was the reboot intended to air just one season? I really enjoyed the cast, so I hope it returns. – P.U.
A: Yes, “Law & Order” will be back this fall for what is, technically, season 22. The only star not returning is Anthony Anderson, who played Detective Kevin Bernard. The actor had only signed on for one season, and reportedly, his absence will be explained in next season’s premiere. Moving into his spot is Mechad Brooks as incoming Detective Jalen Shaw. His character has teamed up off-screen with Jeffrey Donovan’s Detective Frank Cosgrove, so the partners should share a good rapport and focus on what’s important in this procedural format – solving the case.
“Law & Order” returns to NBC on Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. ET.
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