Reboots, submarines, cancellations, cliffhangers… and yes, Jim Rockford pulling back into the driveway.
This week in TV Corner Notes, we’ve got some exciting legacy casting news, a thriller you won't want to miss, and a one-season series that truly deserved better. Get ready — there’s so much to explore!
David Boreanaz Cast in The Rockford Files Reboot
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Alright, TV fans, grab your gold windbreakers and check your answering machines, the Firebird is officially back in the driveway.
After years of uncertainty and development challenges, NBC has finally chosen its star for the Rockford Files reboot. David Boreanaz is happily swapping his SEAL Team uniform for the relaxed, worldly charm of Jim Rockford.
I know, I know! James Garner is a tough act to follow. He defined the "reluctant hero" vibe for a generation. And my top picks (from last week's TV Corner Notes) weren't even close, but honestly? If you look at Boreanaz’s track record from Buffy to Bones, the guy knows how to carry a procedural on his back while keeping a smirk on his face.
This isn't a period piece. We’re looking at a contemporary L.A. where Jim has just been paroled for a crime he didn’t commit. Expect the same DNA as the original: a guy who’s just trying to pay his $200-a-day expenses (maybe more nowadays) while getting punched in the gut by clients who never tell the whole truth. With Mike Daniels (The Village) writing, with the powerhouse duo of Timberman and Beverly executive producing.
Though it's set in the gritty sunshine of Malibu, they’re filming mostly in Atlanta (classic 2026 TV move, right?) with some L.A. location shoots to keep it authentic.Probably one of the coolest parts of this story? Boreanaz didn’t just sign the contract and walk away. He actually reached out to James Garner’s daughter, Gigi Garner, to get her blessing before taking the gig. It clearly worked—Gigi went to social media to say she’s "100% on board," even adding, "If anybody can do it, HE CAN!"
Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Vigil Season 1
Okay, let’s talk about Vigil.
If you skipped Season 1, you missed one of the most intense, pulse-pounding thrillers in recent memory. This is not “relaxing background TV.” This is the kind of show where you suddenly realize your shoulders are tense and you haven’t taken a full breath in five minutes, and that’s exactly the point.
The story kicks off with a suspicious death aboard HMS Vigil, a nuclear submarine operating as part of Britain’s Continuous At-Sea Deterrent. The Navy calls it an overdose.
The Scottish police? Not so fast.
DCI Amy Silva is airlifted onto the submarine, and from there, the series locks the hatch behind her. Trapped hundreds of feet underwater with a crew that doesn’t want her there, Amy investigates a murder where no one can leave, and no one fully trusts each other.
Suranne Jones brings a constant undercurrent of tension to Amy. She’s sharp and determined, but she’s also carrying unresolved trauma, which makes the claustrophobic setting hit even harder. She’s not invincible — she struggles, she spirals, she keeps going. That vulnerability gives the story real emotional weight.
Meanwhile, on land, DI Kirsten Longacre — played by Rose Leslie — works the case from another angle. And here’s where the show deepens: Amy and Kirsten aren’t just colleagues. They’re exes. Their complicated history adds warmth and heart to what could have been a cold procedural.
As the investigation unfolds, the mystery expands into political cover-ups, foreign interference, and a traitor hiding in plain sight. The final act shifts quickly into full geopolitical thriller mode — a bit abrupt, yes — but the tension never lets up.
And that torpedo tube sequence? Stress levels: maxed out.
Beyond the suspense, Vigil asks thoughtful questions about nuclear deterrence and the true cost of “peace,” all while delivering a gripping, emotionally layered story about trauma, trust, and healing.
By the end, the mystery is solved, but the real victory feels personal.
Overall, I give the first season an 8/10.
You can catch Vigil Season 1 on Peacock.
You can catch my full review of Season 1.
And tell me — did the final reveal work for you? Are you diving into Season 2?
Good Cop/Bad Cop Canceled After One Season
Good Cop/Bad Cop has officially been canceled after just one season.
Star Luke Cook confirmed the news on February 13 via TikTok, sharing that the series would not return for Season 2. While The CW did not release a detailed explanation, reports cite financing challenges among its production partners, including Roku and Australia’s Stan.
The cancellation surprised fans, especially since the show — starring Leighton Meester and Cook as sibling detectives, earning a strong 91% on Rotten Tomatoes- saw renewed attention after streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Season 1 ended on a major cliffhanger, which now appears likely to remain unresolved.
Did you watch Good Cop/Bad Cop? And do you think another platform should step in?
Be sure to read my full Season 1 review.
What to Watch This Week
As the Winter Olympics approaches its final week, there's a wonderful lineup of events to enjoy, from women's figure skating to hockey and more. There's still plenty to watch and cheer for!
Monday, February 16
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model (Netflix, three-episode binge): The docuseries explores the chaos on and off the set of the pop-culture juggernaut, with unprecedented access to former contestants, judges, and producers.
8/7c Don't Hate Your House with the Property Brothers Season 2 finale (HGTV)
Tuesday, February 17
Tell Me Lies Season 3 finale (Hulu)
Ulchin (Hulu)
Sommore: Chandelier Fly (Netflix comedy special)
Wednesday, February 18
Being Gordon Ramsey (Netflix, six-episode binge): Follow the celebrity chef as he juggles family life, global empire, and his biggest launch yet.
56 Days (Prime Video, eight-episode binge): Based on Catherine Ryan Howard's novel, the thriller stars Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia as a couple whose whirlwind romance is reexamined after homicide investigators discover a body in his apartment.
Ten Pound Poms Season 2 (BritBox, two-episode premiere)
Wild Boys: Strangers in Town (Paramount+, two-episode binge): In the docuseries, a mystery unfolds when two young men emerge from the forests of British Columbia claiming to have been raised entirely off the grid.
9/8c Cheap A$$ Beach Houses Season 1 Finale (HGTV)
9/8c Star Search Season 1 finale (Netflix)
Rental Family (Hulu)
Thursday, February 19
The Night Agent Season 3 (Netflix, 10-episode binge)
9/8c Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America's Most Wanted Woman (Hulu, three-episode binge): The docuseries follows U.S. Marshals as they launch a nationwide manhunt after convicted double murderer Sarah Pender escapes from an Indiana maximum-security prison, racing to capture her before she disappears for good.
10/9c It COuldn't Happen Here Season 3 (Sundance TV)
9/8c Murder in Glitterball City (HBO documentary): The city of Louisville, Kentucky, known for its historic Victorian architecture and birthplace of the mirrored glitterball, proves to be an unlikely backdrop for a dark tale of murder.
Friday, February 20
Dreaming Whilst Black Season 2 (Paramount+)
The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 (Apple TV)
Strip Law (Netflix, 10-episode binge): An uptight lawyer (voiced by Adam Scott) teams with a flashy Las Vegas magician to bring some pizzazz to the city's stupidest cases in this adult animated comedy.
8/7c The Nowhere Man Season 1 finale (Starz)
10/9c The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast Season 2 finale (Starz)
Dead of Winter (HBO Max)
Saturday, February 21
Shoresy Season 5 (Hulu, six-episode binge)
9/8c Love Island All Stars Season 3 finale (Peacock)
And that’s this week in TV Corner Notes. A legendary detective returns, a submarine thriller still hits hard, and another one-season series fades too soon.
TV moves fast, but the stories (and debates) stick with us.
So tell me: Is Boreanaz your Jim Rockford? And which canceled show are you still not over?
I’ll see you next week right here at The TV Corner.
Until next week,
Adam
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