Netflix & Warner Bros. Sign A Deal For Hit Serialized Dramas

Netflix Inc. and Warner Bros. Television Group today announced a licensing agreement allowing U.S. Netflix members to enjoy complete previous seasons of addictive serialized dramas produced by Warner Bros. for top broadcast and cable networks.

Among the shows coming to Netflix next year will be REVOLUTION a drama for NBC from J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions set in a post-apocalyptic America which ranks as the #1 new series of the 2012–13 television season; POLITICAL ANIMALS, the USA Network miniseries with Sigourney Weaver in a Golden Globe– and Screen Actors Guild Award–nominated role as a former First Lady serving as Secretary of State; LONGWIRE, A&E's top-rated Western mystery series based on the novels by best-selling author Craig Johnson; and 666 PARK AVENUE, the ABC supernatural thriller starring Terry O'Quinn and Vanessa Williams.

NEWS ROUNDUP: 'S' Word On EASTENDERS; Prospect Park Extension; Tracy Middendorf Charity

No Shagging Allowed! Viewers Complain After EASTENDERS' Alfie Moon Utters The 'S' Word
Viewers complained to the BBC after Alfie Moon, played by Shane Richie, squared up to love rival Derek Branning on Thursday night's episode of the soap and accused him of "shagging" his wife, played by Jessie Wallace.

But the seemingly innocent word prompted viewers to call the BBC and complain - and the word soon started trending on the social networking site.

COUNTRYFILE host Julia Bradbury wrote: "The word 'shagging' used on EastEnders seems to have caused quite a pre-watershed stir this evening....?"

A BBC insider told The Sun that the word had been used before on the soap and they had only received 45 complaints.

Sunday Night Ratings: THE WALKING DEAD Makes History, REVENGE Up, ONCE UPON A TIME Steady

The overnights are in for Sunday, December 2. AMC's THE WALKING DEAD is the first cable series in television history to reign as the biggest show of the fall season among Adult 18-49 rating, beating all broadcast and cable entertainment series. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From ABC:
At 8pm, the fall finale of ABC’s ONCE UPON A TIME surged over its Adult 18-49 lead-in (+94%) to rank #1 against its non-sports competition and stand as Sunday’s highest-rated scripted broadcast series. In addition, the ABC drama stood as the #1 TV program in its time period for the 2nd week in a row with key Women (W18-34/W18-49). ABC’s ONCE UPON A TIME scores substantial gains via time-shifted playback, spiking over its preliminary numbers by 3.1 million viewers and by 1.4 Adult 18-49 rating points (+42%) in the final L+7 Day ratings.

Sunday Night Ratings: ONCE UPON A TIME Up, REVENGE Down, THE GOOD WIFE Steady

The overnights are in for Sunday, November 25. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From Lifetime:
The Lifetime Original Movie Liz & Dick, starring Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor and Grant Bowler as Richard Burton, averaged 3.5 million Total Viewers in its world premiere last night, according to Nielsen Research. Based on the true story of the iconic couple’s passionate and tumultuous love affair, the film averaged 1.3 million Adults 25-54 viewers, 1.3 million Adults 18-49 viewers, 1.1 million Women 18-49 viewers and 1.0 million Women 25-54 viewers, with a 2.8 Household rating.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Sped Up Stories On TV, Bryan Cranston, Liz & Dick, Can NASHVILLE Survive?

SPED UP STORIES: Is Speed the New Suspense on TV?
When Carrie confronted Brody for being a terrorist on HOMELAND; when Quinn Perkins' identity was revealed on SCANDAL; when Lori died on THE WALKING DEAD; when AMERICAN HORROR STORY: ASYLYUM revealed who Bloody Face was: All of these things happened within the first five episodes of each of these series this season. Suffice it to say, the fall TV season has been full-steam ahead, with series diving straight into some of their biggest mysteries at such a breakneck speed, it has left fans wondering — and anticipating -- how the shows will top these events for the remainder of the season. Does this make speed the new suspense on television?

LAST RESORT, 666 PARK AVENUE Canceled By ABC

Freshman dramas LAST RESORT and 666 PARK AVENUE will not move forward at ABC, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The network has opted to cancel both series, despite picking up two additional scripts for each. The two show will get to air all 13 episodes in their original order in their respective time slots.

Sunday Night Ratings: ONCE UPON A TIME, REVENGE, THE GOOD WIFE Down

The overnights are in for Sunday, November 11. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From ABC:
Shooting up from its Adult 18-49 lead-in (+93%) at 8 p.m. and growing from start to finish, ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME beat out CBS' AMAZING RACE during the hour by 13%. In addition, the ABC drama stood as the #1 non-sports program in the hour across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54).

PREVIEW: 666 PARK AVENUE ("Downward Spiral")

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The first season of 666 PARK AVENUE continues on Sunday, November 11 at 10:01 p.m. ET on ABC.

In "Downward Spiral," Henry's political career continues to rise when he receives a special commendation from the Mayor for his heroic actions. However his exultation is tempered by Jane's ever-changing mood about staying at The Drake, where she no longer feels safe.

Sunday Night Ratings: ONCE UPON A TIME Up, REVENGE, 666 PARK AVENUE, GOOD WIFE Down

The overnights are in for Sunday, November 4. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From ABC:
More than doubling Adult 18-49 lead-in (+106%) at 8 p.m. and building from start to finish, ABC’s ONCE UPON A TIME stood as Sunday’s highest-rated scripted broadcast series for the 6th week in a row. Once Upon A Time dominated its non-sports competition from 8-9 p.m. in Adults 18-49. The Disney-owned drama registered as the #1 entertainment show on Sunday with Women 18-49 and Women 18-34.

PREVIEW: 666 PARK AVENUE ("Diabolic")

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The first season of 666 PARK AVENUE continues on Sunday, November 4 at 10:01 p.m. ET on ABC.

In "Diabolic," the aftermath of the Dorans' Halloween party leaves everyone with an emotional and psychological hangover. Jane, traumatized by the terror she experienced, is even more devastated by the lack of support not only from the detectives investigating the case, but from Henry, leading to repercussions in their relationship.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Adam Gregory Returns To 90210; Drake Hogestyn's Rugby Plan; Anders Hove To GH?

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL Adam Gregory returning to 90210
His character, Ty, will return for an episode in which we see how his character would've fared had Annie (Shenae Grimes) never moved to Beverly Hills. The two had a romance in Season 1, but matters got complicated when Adrianna (Jessica Lowndes) revealed he got her pregnant after a one-night stand. They eventually agree on adoption and after the birth in the Season 1 finale, Ty was never to be seen again.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES cast visits South Africa
Actors Drake Hogestyn, Arianne Zucker and Galen Gering arrived last Sunday for their five-day South African tour as a form of giving back to their fans as the soap remains the most popular shows in its genre on South African television.

Sunday Night Ratings: ONCE UPON A TIME Up, REVENGE, 666 PARK AVENUE, GOOD WIFE Down

The overnights are in for Sunday, October 28. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From ABC:
Opposite another Sunday of substantial sports competition from Fox 2012 World Series Game 4 and NBC’s SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (Denver Broncos-New Orleans Saints), as well as storm coverage of Hurricane Sandy, ABC held all of its delivery week to week and beat out CBS on the night by 21% in Adults 18-49.

Leaping over its lead-in by 113% in Adults 18-49 and building from start to finish, ABC’s ONCE UPON A TIME registered as Sunday’s #1 scripted broadcast series for the 5th week in a row. ONCE UPON A TIME beat out its non-sports competition from 8-9pm, drawing a larger overall audience than AMAZING RACE XXI and beating the CBS unscripted series by a resounding 42% in Adults 18-49. The Disney-owned drama once again finished #1 straight out in its hour with key Women (W18-34/W18-49).

PREVIEW: 666 PARK AVENUE ("A Crowd of Demons")

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The first season of 666 PARK AVENUE continues on Sunday, October 28 at 10:01 p.m. ET on ABC.

In "A Crowd of Demons," as Olivia works to put the finishing touches on the lobby for the annual Drake Halloween costume gala, it brings to mind another memorable Halloween night in 1929, when murder and mayhem reigned in the building. However, now it's Jane who finds herself in the crosshairs of the spirit from the suitcase.

Meanwhile, Gavin receives cryptic texts from an unknown source threatening Olivia's safety, and Henry meets a media consultant interested in propelling his political career. A jealous Brian questions Louise about her rendezvous with Dr. Evans while she was recovering from her elevator accident, and one of Gavin's most crucial personal possessions is missing by the end of the evening.

Watch a sneak peek below:

ABC Primetime November Highlights: REVENGE, ONCE UPON A TIME, NASHVILLE, GREY'S ANATOMY, SCANDAL

ABC announced November sweeps highlights on Tuesday including all its primetime soap operas. Check out the previews below:

"LAST RESORT" - "Skeleton Crew" - In an attempt to end the standoff on Sainte Marina, Marcus and Sam enter into tense negotiations with the U.S. Government. Meanwhile, when a critical system fails, Grace must take command of the Colorado on a perilous repair operation, on "Last Resort," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

"GREY'S ANATOMY" - "I Saw Her Standing There" - Aware that Derek might never operate again, Meredith stops talking about the surgeries she's performing. Meanwhile, Richard calls on Dr. Catherine Avery to help him perform a complicated procedure, as things continue to heat up between Jackson and April; and Arizona's struggle to accept her fate forces Callie and Alex to face their guilt, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET).

Sunday Night Ratings: ONCE UPON A TIME, REVENGE, 666 PARK AVENUE, THE GOOD WIFE Up; Record & Renewal For HOMELAND

The overnights are in for Sunday, October 21. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From TVBTN:
ONCE UPON A TIME garnered a 3.3 adults 18-49 rating, up from last week's 3.0. REVENGE scored 2.8, up from last week's 2.6 adults 18-49 rating. 666 PARK AVENUE scored a 1.8, up from last week's 1.5 adults 18-49 rating.

THE GOOD WIFE scored a 1.9, up two tenths from last week's 1.7 adults 18-49 rating.

PREVIEW: 666 PARK AVENUE ("Hero Complex")

Vanessa Williams - Photo: Eric Liebowitz/ABC

The first season of 666 PARK AVENUE continues on Sunday, October 21 at 10:01 p.m. ET on ABC. Fans will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses from actor Dave Annable (Henry Martin), who will be up on Twitter at @DaveAnnable10 during the East Coast broadcast of the show.

In the episode, "Hero Complex," Henry learns that Gavin is under investigation for questionable real estate transactions, and must choose between loyalty to his boss or his friendship with Gavin. Jane, unaware of Henry's dilemma, has her own decision to make after she discovers the identity of the thief at The Drake. Meanwhile, the eerie apparition of the little girl reappears with a warning about the contents of the suitcase Jane retrieved, and Nona is troubled by alarming visions of Henry's future. Finally, Annie begs for Gavin's help when her "creation" of Kandinsky goes awry, and he offers her a dangerous quid pro quo as a solution.

Watch a sneak peek below:

Sunday Night Ratings: Huge Premiere For THE WALKING DEAD, REVENGE Up, THE GOOD WIFE Steady, ONCE UPON A TIME Down

The overnights are in for Sunday, October 14. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports:

From AMC:
The biggest show of the fall season among Adults 18-49 is on AMC. Last night, AMC premiered season three of THE WALKING DEAD and outdelivered cable and broadcast hits including HATFIELDS & MCCOYS, JERSEY SHORE, MODERN FAMILY, THE BIG BANG THEORY and THE VOICE. The 9 p.m. ET premiere garnered 10.9 million viewers and a 7.4 HH rating making it the highest rated episode in series history, and growing more than 50% over last season's premiere.

L+7 Ratings: All 11 of ABC's Scripted Series Hit a 3.0 Rating or Better in Premiere Week; Big DVR Gains For NASHVILLE

The networks are tauting their L+7 Ratings successes today.

From ABC:
Based on Nielsen’s DVR playback data for the opening week of the 2012-13 season, ABC’s MODERN FAMILY was the biggest absolute gainer among Adults 18-49 (tied with NBC’s REVOLUTION), jumping by +2.3 rating points from its initially reported Live + Same Day rating to the final Live + 7 numbers (5.5 rating to 7.8 rating). GREY'S ANATOMY saw its young adult number increase by +1.5 rating points in the Live + 7 numbers (4.4 to 5.9), while 666 PARK AVENUE and LAST RESORT ranked among the four biggest actual gainers for freshman series, going up by +1.1 rating points (2.1 to 3.2) and +1.0 rating point (2.2 to 3.2), respectively, among Adults 18-49.

WATCH: 666 PARK AVENUE New York Comic Con Video Preview

Residents of television’s most mysterious address — 666 Park Avenue — were out in full force at New York Comic Con (NYCC) on Sunday, October 14, as the stars — including Terry O’Quinn (LOST) and Vanessa Williams (DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, UGLY BETTY) — and executive producers of the seductive and spooky series checked in to the East Coast’s biggest pop culture convention.

For those who couldn’t make it to NYCC, below is the highlight reel prepared specifically for the convention.

PREVIEW: 666 PARK AVENUE ("The Dead Don't Stay Dead")

Vanessa Williams - Photo: ABC

The first season of 666 PARK AVENUE continues on Sunday, October 14 at 10:01 p.m. ET on ABC.

In the episode titled "The Dead Don't Stay Dead," more mysteries begin to unfold at The Drake as Jane repeatedly glimpses a little girl - or an apparition? - who beckons her to a room with a strange suitcase.

Meanwhile, Henry and Jane are drawn closer to the Dorans, Gavin manipulates a possible career change for Henry, and Olivia shares a painful secret with Jane about her daughter Sasha's death ten years ago. Finally, Gavin offers to help Annie Morgan, a budding young journalist residing at the Drake, who suddenly discovers that anything that she writes becomes the truth -- with terrifying results.

Watch a sneak peek below: