Rueben

Using her favorite online handle, Rueben is an East Coast-bred gal who is now a permanent Californian and a lifelong tv-oholic. She watches at least 25 TV shows a week, goes to the movies as often as possible, listens to music every waking moment, reads every day and “plays” on the internet every chance she can. Some of her current favorite TV shows are Outlander, Sweet Magnolias, Wednesday, High Potential, Will Trent, Reacher, The Gilded Age, Fire Country, Matlock, Miss Scarlet, Skymed, The Rookie, Bridgerton, Virgin River and School Spirits. She is looking forward to season three of Silo on Apple TV; season two of Ransom Canyon on Netflix; season five of Harry Wild on Acorn TV and the debuts of Lanterns on HBO Max and Anna Pigeon on USA Network. Follow her on Bluesky @ruebensramblings.bsky.social or contact her at rueben@nicegirlstv.com. Please also check out Rueben's Ramblings website for even more entertainment news.

June TV Calendar

The following list provides the dates of the returning cable and major network dramas as well as new cable and major network dramas, made-for-TV movies and mini-series that will air during June: June 1 – The new ABC drama The Whispers debuts at 10 PM Show Synopsis: Someone or something is manipulating children to accomplish the unthinkable. In the country’s …

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Reminder: Outlander Finale This Saturday

As if fans of the Starz series Outlander really need a reminder that the much-anticipated season finale of the show’s first season will air this Saturday, May 30 at 9/8c, right? But here it is! Make sure to tune in for the finale and have plenty of Kleenix at hand because I hear the episode is going to pack quite …

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What to Expect on TV in June

There are plenty of programming options that will be gracing the small screen next month with many returning dramas coming back for new seasons and just as many new dramas debuting on their respective networks. Let’s take a look at some of the more interesting dramas for which I am looking forward to seeing: The new ABC drama The Whispers …

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OUTLANDER Costume Exhibit

Starting on Friday, May 22 running through Sunday, May 31 costumes from the acclaimed Starz drama Outlander have been on display at The Grove, the popular outdoor shopping mall in the heart of Hollywood. Ronald D. Moore, the show’s executive producer, made the unveiling on May 22 with a large group of fans in attendance for the big reveal with …

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Women Behind the Scenes Spotlight: Allison “Ali” Adler

Today’s Women Behind the Scenes spotlight is focused on Executive Producer and Writer Allison “Ali” Adler. Allison is a native Californian, who got her start in the industry working on shows like Beverly Hills, 90210 and Flipper. Her big break came in 1997, though, where she worked as a co-producer on the comedy Veronica’s Closet. From 2001 through 2003, Ali …

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My Picks for the 2015-2016 Fall TV Season

Over the course of last week, all five of the major networks made their official announcements about their fall schedules, including the new shows for which each network has picked up either for the fall or for mid-season. The following are the new dramas that I think are the most interesting or the ones for which I am most curious. …

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Outlander Recap: “Wentworth Prison”

Last night’s episode of Outlander was THE most difficult one of the entire season; much like that entire storyline in the book by Diana Gabaldon is THE most difficult to read through. Any fan who has read the book knows just how horrible Black Jack Randall treats (or more specifically mistreats) Jamie Fraser. To see it played out on screen …

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WonderCon 2015: Wayward Pines Panel

In a few days TV viewers will get a glimpse inside the small, mysterious town of Wayward Pines, a seemingly idyllic community where everyone is happy – almost too happy; and one lone FBI agent is working hard to not only find his missing partner but also desperately hoping to return to his wife and teenage son. During WonderCon 2015, …

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Web Series Spotlight: Elinor and Marianne Take Barton

Much like The Lizzie Bennet Diaries and Emma Approved, the web series Elinor and Marianne Take Barton is based on the classic work by Jane Austen; this time centered on characters found in “Sense and Sensibility”. Elinor and Marianne Take Barton follows the adventures of bright, free-spirited Marianne Dashwood and her thoughtful sister Elinor. From friendship to parties and from …

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Outlander Recap: “The Search”

In the wake of Jamie being taken by the Redcoats after the failed raid with the members of The Watch, his wife Claire is very intent on finding her mate no matter the cost. Despite not knowing the area that well but with a clear purpose, Claire is prepared to set out on her own to track down Jamie. Thankfully, …

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