So, you think you know: Television Edition
1. **Law & Order: SVU** is entering yet another record-breaking season this fall. Which statement about its leading actress Mariska Hargitay is correct?
– a) Molly Parker plays a brilliant physician who suffers from retrograde amnesia after a traumatic accident
– b) Robin Wright plays a doctor who secretly works for the CIA
– c) Kate Mara reprises her journalist role as a whistle-blower
– d) Elizabeth Marvel appears as a surgeon with presidential ambitions
**Answer:** c. Mariska Hargitay holds the record for the longest continuous run as a female lead in a prime-time network drama. She has surpassed Angela Lansbury for *Murder, She Wrote* and Ellen Pompeo for *Grey’s Anatomy*. *Law & Order: SVU* began in 1999 and has finished 25 seasons. Hargitay’s work on the series has set a new standard for longevity on network television and turned her into a strong advocate for survivors of assault.
Kelli Giddish is returning as Detective Amanda Rollins, bringing back a fan-favorite partnership that viewers have supported for years.
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2. **DOC**, the American adaptation of the hit Italian medical drama, stars which actress familiar to *House of Cards* fans?
– a) Molly Parker plays a brilliant physician who suffers from retrograde amnesia after a traumatic accident
– b) Robin Wright plays a doctor who secretly works for the CIA
– c) Kate Mara reprises her journalist role as a whistle-blower
– d) Elizabeth Marvel appears as a surgeon with presidential ambitions
**Answer:** a. Molly Parker, remembered by *House of Cards* viewers for her sharp portrayal of Jackie Sharp, stars in *DOC* as Dr. Amy Larson. After an accident, she wakes up with a twelve-year gap in her memory, also known as retrograde amnesia. Due to this gap in memory, she must relearn her profession and rebuild personal relationships she no longer remembers.
The first season earned strong ratings and viewership. A second season has gone on air. *DOC* weaves medical intrigue with a deeply personal struggle to recover lost memories, creating a compelling blend of romance, mystery, and drama. It is distinct from other medical dramas such as *Grey’s Anatomy* or *House*.
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3. Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston are back for a new season of **The Morning Show**. Which plotline has been teased for the upcoming episodes?
– a) Alex Levy (Aniston) is running for US Senate while hosting the show
– b) UBA grapples with deepfakes, corporate cover-ups, and a high-stakes network merger
– c) The morning team relocates to London to launch a UK edition
– d) Bradley Jackson (Witherspoon) quits journalism to start a vineyard in Napa
**Answer:** b. Apple TV+ confirmed that Season 4 of *The Morning Show* jumps the story two years ahead. The new episodes examine the fallout from UBA’s merger with rival network NBN. The plot addresses deepfakes, conspiracy theories, and corporate cover-ups.
Alex and Bradley face new power shifts and personal challenges. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon return alongside Billy Crudup, with Marion Cotillard joining the cast in a key role. Early reviews of the new episodes report strong audience approval. Fans can rejoice that *The Morning Show* has already secured a renewal for another season.
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4. **ABC’s High Potential** surprised critics last year with its mix of humor and mystery. What’s notable about its second season?
– a) It introduces a new co-lead played by Priyanka Chopra as a rival genius
– b) Season two will be released exclusively as a binge-drop on Disney+
– c) The show is moving from Los Angeles to Paris for a global crossover arc
– d) It is expanding from 10 to 16 episodes due to strong ratings
**Answer:** d. *High Potential* is a charming procedural about a single mother with a genius IQ who helps the police solve complex cases. ABC increased the second season order from 10 to 16 episodes after a strong first season, in terms of ratings and fan following.
Kaitlin Olson returns as the protagonist Morgan, and the showrunners plan larger mysteries and more character development. Critics have praised the series for mixing humor, family moments, and smart puzzles. Viewers have compared its structure to past network hits such as *Bones*, *Castle*, and *CSI*, which combined mystery, drama, and light comedy to attract wider audiences.
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5. Ryan Murphy’s true-crime anthology **Monster** returns this autumn with a new subject. Which of the following statements about the upcoming season is correct?
– a) Titled *Monster: The Ed Gein Story*, it stars Charlie Hunnam as the notorious Wisconsin killer whose crimes inspired films like *Psycho* and *The Texas Chain Saw Massacre*
– b) The season focuses on the unsolved mystery of the Zodiac Killer in 1970s California
– c) Netflix has recast Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer for a sequel
– d) The new season moves into full fiction with a completely invented killer called The Butcher of Brookfield
**Answer:** a. The new season is titled *Monster: The Ed Gein Story* and stars Charlie Hunnam. It depicts the notorious Wisconsin killer whose crimes inspired classic horror films such as *Psycho* and *The Texas Chain Saw Massacre*.
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Stay tuned for these exciting TV seasons, packed with drama, mystery, and unforgettable performances!
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