iZombie recap: Reflections of the Way Liv Used to Be

Its practice for who we want to become. Of course, it helps that most of her nearest and dearest now know that shes a zombie. ButiZombiedoes love to toy with the nature of good, doesnt it? Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW When Liv eats brains, its not gross; in fact, it usually saves the day. And with this aptly titled episode, were left asking ourselves: Is Liv happier now? Before life was good, but now shes a damn crusader for good....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words · Jessica Ramos

iZombie recap: The Hurt Stalker

Hey jealousy: Liv and Major meet the green-eyed monster. Rita/Gilda just eggs her on. Surely part of this is jealousy. Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW But somewhere deep down, it turns out that Liv has been harboring doubts of her own. And eating the brains of Badge Bunny Regina to prove Babineaux didnt kill her doesnt help. (Nor does doing a stint in the pokey for overstepping in her investigation.) This time, however, her romantic delusion backfires when shes murdered by the brother of a woman scorned....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 234 words · James Rodriguez

iZombie recap: The Whopper

Plots, plots, plots, plots! Its a coping mechanism. A key survival trait. Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW Show me someone who always tells the truth, and Ill show you a weirdo. But maybe the most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves. So if everyone is lying, whats the truth? Well thats the beauty of an expository ep: The characters will tell you! (But, like, without the brain eating.) Then Blaines henchmen fortuitously capture Major the Chaos Killer trying to hit one of their customers....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Jessica Weaver

iZombie recap: Zombie Bro

Liv gets her frat boy on. Today, however, is not that day for Team iZombie. Everyone prefers to be someone theyre not. Credit: Cate Cameron/The CW Liv is no stranger to this phenomenon. But she keeps eating brains with purpose: to solve cases, be distracted, assuage guilt. Major and Blaine continue to struggle with their new identities. What does it mean to be brought back from the undead? it’s possible for you to bet Mr....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Thomas Solis

iZombie season 2 finale recap: Dead Beat / Salivation Army

Apocalypse now or apocalypse later? Liv has a big decision to make. Dead bodies are strewn everywhere. Credit: Katie Yu/The CW Its a bloody massacre. Zoom in on a military dude strumming Matchbox 20s Unwell.Im not crazy, Im just a little unwell. The metaphor is so delicious, it even makes the brain snack look palatable. Are you ready for the new world order, Olivia Moore? Ready to do your part for your kind?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Nicole Oliver

iZombie WonderCon 2016 panel: 5 best moments

Here are our five favorite moments. Its like rubber gelatin-tasting stuff, McIver reveals. But its what you hide it in thats better or worse. Credit: Bettina Strauss/The CW One time, the noggin was made into clams casino. McIver is also a big fan of hot sauce. If it tastes bad enough the raw material then Ill put more hot sauce in there. Its in the book, guys. TheiZombielead would love to take things a step further....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Jeffrey Spencer

iZombie: Can Major and Liv survive his zombie-killing secret?

(Aww, good for you kids!) But given how many secrets hes been hiding, theyve got a bumpy road ahead. Its a really complex dynamic that they have, McIver tells EW. Credit: Cate Cameron/The CW This time around, it certainly has a lot more promise because he knows who she is. Theres not this enormous secret between them on her front. There are still secrets, and I think relationships with big, hefty secrets like that arent very simple....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Bruce Sims

iZombie: Malcolm Goodwin season 2 finale postmortem

Warning: This post contains spoilers from TuesdaysiZombieseason finale. Detective Clive Babineaux has one less mystery to solve. It may also have sunk his relationship with Dale (Jessica Harmon) for good. Credit: Diyah Pera/The CW ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Im so glad Clive finally knows the truth about zombies. GOODWIN:Im happy, too. I think it was great the way it played out. How do you think hes processing everything? You know, I dont even think Clive has it fully processed yet....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Katherine Henry

iZombie: Matchbox 20's Rob Thomas sings the Super Max jingle in exclusive video

Lifes a bitch.Thisis the slap, Du Clark zings, holding a can of the energy drink. AfterVeronica Marsbecame really popular, I would get all these congratulations. We kept sending traffic back and forth to each other, so we became like pen pals. Credit: Getty Images, The CW Their names brought them together, but musician Thomas a self-described crazy TV fan became aniZombieenthusiast on his own. I just kept hearing more and more about it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Reginald Strong

iZombie: Rob Thomas explains that 'Minor' dog abandonment scene

One thing has been doggingiZombieviewers since last weeks episode. We even made a point to have Clive mention that the dog was found. Apparently it wasnt enough, and fans took to social media to register their displeasure. Credit: The CW Did Thomas anticipate viewers might turn on Major? I thought: Are you kidding me? They werent, and audiences reacted the same way. Im a dog person. I have a dog....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Cynthia Waters

J. Courtney Sullivan previews her next novel,Saints For All Occasions

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. J. Courtney Sullivan discusses her forthcoming novel Saints for All Occasions, alongside EW’s exclusive cover reveal. EW is also thrilled to revealSaints for All Occasionsscover in advance of its May 9 publication. Credit: Michael Lionstar ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Where did the idea for this book come from?J. This one came from lots of places. Then there was a conversation with a childhood friend about hallmarks of the Irish American experience....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Lucas Jones Jr.

J.J. Abrams explains why he won't direct another 'Star Wars' film

This article originally appeared onFortune.com J.J. Abrams isnt a person who shrinks from a challenge. Hes not someone who likes to stay too long in one place, either. And thats why its unlikely hell helm any upcomingStar Warsfilms. Credit: Gary Miller/Getty Images One doesnt just walk away from the biggest film franchise of all time, of course. Abrams remains executive producer ofStar WarsEpisodes Eight and Nine. And that position suits him just fine....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Jamie Cooper

J.J. Abrams reveals his favorite moment from 'Star Wars'

But what is his favorite moment from the original trilogy? My favorite moment is Luke watching the two suns setting, Abrams said. It wasnt a story moment, it was a feeling that for me galvanized the authenticity of that world. Credit: Lucasfilm It was a character looking out in the horizon. It was a sense of what is out there for me. It spoke to the idea of ordinary average people considering what the world holds for them....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Heidi Carter