Sci-Fi This Week: Negan’s Victim Is Revealed On The Walking Dead
Find out what’s airing in science fiction and fantasy
Who is alive and who is dead? Who has paid the ultimate price at the end of Negan’s bat, Lucille?
After months of waiting and speculating we’ll finally learn the truth this Sunday when The Walking Dead debuts its seventh season. Jeffrey Dean Morgan joins the cast as Negan, and now that he’s on the scene and in charge nothing will be the same for Rick’s group.
Also this week: Kara will need Superman’s help after CADMUS unleashes the Kryptonite-powered villain Metallo on National City on Supergirl, while the Legends of Tomorrow come face-to-face with the heroes of the Justice Society of America in Nazi-occupied Paris. On Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Ghost Rider’s quest for vengeance will bring him into conflict with the agents, and Team Flash discovers the Jesse Quick has become a speedster when she and Wells return from Earth-2.
Here’s your complete schedule for this week in science fiction and fantasy television:
FOX, 8/7c
“Anything For You.” Crime in Gotham is at an all-time high, as Penguin struggles to uphold his promises to the city. Meanwhile, Butch goes down a dark path with the infamous Red Hood Gang and Bruce begins to investigate Ivy’s whereabouts.
The CW, 8/7c
“The Last Children of Krypton.” CADMUS attacks National City with a kryptonite powered villain who ends up seriously hurting Supergirl. Superman blames Hank because the kryptonite was stolen from the DEO. Meanwhile, Kara’s first day at her new job doesn’t go as planned after she meets her new boss, Snapper Carr.
The CW, 8/7c
“Magenta.” Barry and Team Flash are thrilled to reunite with Earth-2 Wells and Jesse. Wells confides to Barry and Caitlin that Jesse has all the powers of a speedster and has been saving people on his Earth. He is concerned about her safety and wants them to talk her out of using her powers. Meanwhile, Magenta, a new meta who can control metal, terrorizes the city.
ABC, 10/9c
“Let Me Stand Next to Your Fire.” As Ghost Rider’s quest for vengeance brings him into an explosive confrontation with S.H.I.E.L.D., Coulson and Mack must rely on an unlikely ally in their time of desperate need; and Daisy reunites with a familiar face to stop the Watchdogs.
The CW, 8/7c
“A Matter of Trust.” Now that Oliver has his new team, they are ready to hit the streets but Oliver doesn’t feel they are ready. Headstrong Wild Dog defies the Green Arrow’s orders and sets out on his own after a new drug dealer, Garret Runnels, who is terrorizing Star City. Runnels proves more powerful than Wild Dog and it is up to the Green Arrow to go head to head with Runnels to save his teammate.
The CW, 9/8c
“The Near Far Problem.” When Raimy uncovers evidence in the Thomas Goff case, she relays this information to Frank over the ham radio, which prompts him to take matters into his own hands while ignoring a strong warning from Satch. Meanwhile, Gordo talks Raimy into going out for a drink where she has an interesting encounter with Daniel, who still considers her a complete stranger and possible stalker.
The CW, 8/7c
“The Justice Society of America.” The Legends travel to Nazi-occupied Paris, but find themselves surrounded by the Justice Society of America. The Legends discover a time aberration that threatens the JSA, but the JSA wants nothing to do with them or their help. Nevertheless, the Legends force their way into the JSA’s mission to intercept and seize a mysterious package.
ABC, 8/7c
“Street Rats.” Princess Jasmine recruits Aladdin to help her recover a secret weapon capable of breaking Jafar’s hold on the Sultan and saving the city from ruin. In Storybrooke, the Evil Queen tricks Hook and the Charmings and forces Emma to reveal her secret in an effort to divide the family. While the Evil Queen pampers Zelena, elsewhere in town, Regina and our heroes scramble to learn what became of Aladdin.
AMC, 9/8c – SEASON PREMIERE!
“The Day Will Come When You Won’t Be.” Last season ended with Rick and our group kneeling helplessly before Negan and his group. What Negan does will haunt those who survive forever.
HBO, 9/8c
“Dissonance Theory.” Dolores joins William and Logan on a bounty hunt in the badlands. The Man in Black, with Lawrence in tow, finds a critical clue in his search to unlock the maze. Dr. Ford and Theresa discuss the future of the park. Maeve is troubled by a recurring vision.
What are YOUR top picks for this week?