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TV Highlights: Historic Couples, Thrillers, and New Seasons!

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

ABC's *Shifting Gears* returns for Season 2, with Tim Allen and Kat Dennings, continuing the storyline from Season 1.
Apple TV+ casts Matthew Rhys alongside Rachel Brosnahan in *Presumed Innocent* Season 2, based on Jo Murray's novel about a high-profile murder case.
*The Bold and the Beautiful* introduces its first gay male couple, marking a historic milestone.
Joel Kinnaman stars in Prime Video's thriller *Bishop*, where a detective hunts a killer tied to his father.
Ricky Gervais leads Netflix's animated series *Alley Cats*, humorously depicting the lives of feral cats.

History

Historical Context

The debut of *Saturday Night Live* in 1975 marked a pivotal moment in television history, introducing sketch comedy and diverse narratives. This innovation followed the rise of television broadcasting in the U.S. since the late 1920s, which laid the groundwork for varied programming. Today, shows like *Shifting Gears* and *The Bold and the Beautiful* continue to reflect the industry's evolution towards inclusivity and complex storytelling.

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Story summary

ABC's *Shifting Gears* returns for Season 2, with Tim Allen and Kat Dennings, continuing the storyline from Season 1.
Apple TV+ casts Matthew Rhys alongside Rachel Brosnahan in *Presumed Innocent* Season 2, based on Jo Murray's novel about a high-profile murder case.
*The Bold and the Beautiful* introduces its first gay male couple, marking a historic milestone.
Joel Kinnaman stars in Prime Video's thriller *Bishop*, where a detective hunts a killer tied to his father.
Ricky Gervais leads Netflix's animated series *Alley Cats*, humorously depicting the lives of feral cats.

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