TV Corner Notes: Finales, Thrills, and June Premieres

This week’s TV lineup is full of emotional goodbyes, exciting new premieres, and thrilling chaos perfect for relaxing. Let’s explore what I’ve watched, and what you might want to add to your watchlist next.

Dutton Ranch (S1, Ep. 4) "Start With a Bullet"

 

“Start With a Bullet” is one of the darkest and most emotionally gut-wrenching hours in the entire Yellowstone universe. A catastrophic outbreak and ruthless corporate sabotage push Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler into full-blown survival mode as their new life in Texas threatens to collapse around them. Here is my recap and review of a truly bruising episode.

SkyMed Season 4: Turbulence, Trauma, and Triumph

Paramount+’s SkyMed Season 4 heightens the medical procedural with a tense run involving winter, rookies, and a potential corporate takeover. Combining rescues with domestic drama, it explores change, relationships, loss, and growth, mixing comedy and drama that make its characters lovable. Here’s my review.

Marshals (S1, Ep. 13) "Wolves At The Door" Season Finale

The freshman finale of Marshals offers typical broadcast network fare: shootouts, emotional farewells, and a Yellowstone crossover tease. While “Wolves at the Door” keeps the adrenaline high, it also exposes the show’s PG‑13 limits. It’s a fun, watchable hour, but it doesn’t quite match Yellowstone’s grit. Here’s my recap.

Dutton Ranch (S1, Ep. 3) "Act of God Business"

Act of God Business delivers a multi-front assault on Beth and Rip’s Texas start, balancing ruthless corporate maneuvering with a chilling biological warfare plot. Anchored by strong performances and a standout guest turn from Ed Harris, the spin-off operates at peak Yellowstone levels. Here is my recap and review.

The Capture Season 3 on Peacock: Premiere Date, Plot & Returning Cast

The truth is back under investigation.

CIA (S1, Ep. 12) "Broken Glass" Season Finale

In a high-stakes freshman finale, CIA delivers “Broken Glass”, an hour that untangles its season-long mole mystery while dropping a psychological bomb on its central partnership. Balancing sleek espionage with raw emotional trauma, the episode shatters the status quo and leaves us eager for Season 2. Here is my recap and review.

FBI (S8, Ep. 22) "Defector" Season Finale

The Season 8 finale of FBI is a tense, dark thriller that jolts the series. “Defector” threatens New York City with a biological weapon and forces a reckoning with the Bureau’s morality. Ending on a shocking twist, it sets the stage for a major shift in Season 9. Here’s my recap and review.

Marshals (S1, Ep. 12) "The Devil at Home"

As Marshals nears its finale, “The Devil at Home” lays emotional landmines for the team. While it’s largely a setup hour, it unveils devastating secrets and meaningful breakthroughs that push every character toward a point of no return. Here’s my recap and review.

Dutton Ranch (S1, Ep. 1-2) "The Untold Want'/"Earn Another Day" Series Premiere

For fans wondering whether the Yellowstone universe can survive outside the borders of Montana, Paramount+’s two-episode premiere of Dutton Ranch answers with a resounding, blood-soaked yes. Unlike broadcast network procedurals like Marshals, which constantly bump against the frustrating limits of primetime censorship, this spin-off carries the raw, R-rated edge that made the original flagship a phenomenon. Here is my recap and review of “The Untold Want” and “Earn Another Day.”

One Chicago Season Finale Recap: Chicago Med "Heaven Help Us"/Chicago Fire "Thank You" /Chicago P.D. "Born or Made"

From heart-stopping fires to morally devastating takedowns, One Chicago closed out its latest season with three finales that pushed every character to their breaking point. Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. each delivered wildly different kinds of gut punches—some tender, some explosive, and some almost too dark to watch. Let’s break down how “Heaven Help Us,” “Thank You,” and “Born or Made” stacked up.

Margo's Got Money Trouble (S1, Ep 7) "Lariat Takedown"

"Lariat Takedown” pushes Margo’s Got Money Troubles into unexpectedly raw territory, trading sharp comedy for slow-burn heartbreak. Powered by stellar turns from Elle Fanning and Nick Offerman, it shows just how deftly the series can balance satire with genuine emotional devastation—without losing its bite. Here's my recap and review. 

CIA (S1, Ep. 11) "Forbidden Eye"

As CIA hurdles toward its Season 1 finale, “Forbidden Eye” delivers a masterclass in spycraft and emotional devastation. With the legendary David Strathairn lending serious gravitas, the show finally unmasks its mole, only to drop a bombshell that changes everything we thought we knew about Colin Glass’s past. Here is my recap and review.

FBI (S8, Ep. 21) "Long Shot"

In its latest hour, the FBI delivers a blend of high-tech corporate greed with the messy realities of Bureau politics. Between a “predictive market” murder plot and OA’s career-threatening exile, “Long Shot” is a high-octane installment that proves the team’s greatest threats often come from within. Here is my recap and review.

Fox Fall Lineup: Animal Control Moves to Sundays as Game Shows Dominate

Fox’s fall schedule is serving more game shows than scripted drama — but with a Baywatch revival and a relocated Animal Control, there’s just enough chaos to keep things fun.

One Chicago Recap: Chicago Med "Hell Breaks Loose"/Chicago Fire "Speak of the Devil"/Chicago P.D. "The Lost Years"

 

One Chicago has set up what could be another can't-miss season finale. Here's what went down. 

The Hunting Party (S2, Ep. 13) "Xander Wax" Season Finale

The Season 2 finale of The Hunting Party, 'Xander Wax,' is a high-concept procedural masterpiece. By dismantling its own status quo and introducing a sinister new conspiracy for the future, the show has officially leveled up. Here is my recap and review.

Margo's Got Money Trouble (S1, Ep. 6) "Grudge Match"

 

'Grudge Match' finds Margo’s double life as the internet sensation HungryGhost finally crashing into her offline reality. With standout performances from an elite ensemble cast, this hour delivers an emotional gut-punch that changes the series forever. Here is my recap and review.

The Hunting Party (S2, Ep. 10-12) "Byron May"/"Dylan Miles"/"Nancy Albright"

Season 2 of The Hunting Party careens into its endgame with a run of episodes that turn every shadow into a threat and every ally into a potential weapon. From attic‑dwelling phroggers and unhinged ventriloquists to a “cured” addict driven to vampiric extremes, the show’s monsters of the week are terrifying—but it’s Colonel Lazarus’s Graduate Program, and the betrayals it exposes within the team, that prove to be the real horror. Below are my recaps and reviews of “Byron May,” “Dylan Miles,” and “Nancy Albright,” three episodes that push the series past the point of no return.

CIA (S1, Ep 10" Rare Earth"

The tenth episode of CIA, “Rare Earth,” kicks off with what looks like a routine hit-and-run in Washington, D.C., and quickly escalates into a gripping geopolitical thriller. Anchored by intense performances from Tom Ellis and Aaron Stanford, the hour underscores that some of the most dangerous resources in the world aren’t oil or gold, but the rare-earth minerals hidden in the shadows of the Fusion Cell. Here's my recap and review.