Press Release
THE CW FALL 2024-25 SCHEDULE
(New programs in bold)
MONDAY
8-9 PM — Trivial Pursuit
9-10 PM — Scrabble
TUESDAY
8-10 PM — WWE NXT (network premiere)
WEDNESDAY
8-9 PM — Sullivan’s Crossing
9-10 PM — Joan
THURSDAY
8-9 PM — Superman & Lois
9-10 PM — The Librarians: The Next Chapter
FRIDAY
8-8:30 PM — Whose Line Is It Anyway?
8:30-9 PM — Whose Line Is It Anyway?
9-10 PM — Inside the NFL
SATURDAY
Times not specified — CW Sports Saturday
SUNDAY
7-10 PM — Tthe CW Movie Night Football (also live on Peacock)
NEW SERIES DESCRIPTIONS
DRAMA
JOAN — Sophie Turner stars as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington in this exhilarating yet emotional story set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s — an era known for its bold fashion trends, iconic music and cultural shifts. The series opens with Joan, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable. She is a devoted mother to her six-year-old daughter, Kelly, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter. Joan becomes a masterful jewel thief. She embarks on a thrilling, high-stakes journey that challenges her every limit, driven by her desire to care for her daughter and create a secure home for them both. Through her sharp intelligence, charm and talent for impersonation and performance, we follow the twists and turns in Joan’s life, the ups and downs, the heartache and the joy that makes this story so compelling to follow. Turner stars alongside Frank Dillane as Boisie, a London antiques dealer. Kirsty J. Curtis plays Nancy, Joan’s older sister and salon worker while Gershwyn Eustache Jr. portrays Albie, an old acquaintance of Boisie who’s made a new life in Spain with his wife Val, played by Laura Aikman. Written by acclaimed screenwriter Anna Symon and directed by Richard Laxton. The series is from Snowed-In Productions and executive produced by Ruth Kenley-Letts, Jenny Van Der Lande, Neil Blair and Richard Laxton. The series is produced in association with All3Media International and The CW Network.
THE LIBRARIANS: THE NEXT CHAPTER — A spinoff of the original TV series The Librarians, which followed the adventures of the custodians of a magical repository of the world’s most powerful and dangerous supernatural artifacts. The new series centers on Vikram (Callum McGowan), a “Librarian” from the past, who time traveled to the present and now finds himself stuck here. When he returns to his castle, which is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. He is given a new team to help him clean up the mess he made, forming a new team of Librarians. The series stars Callum McGowan as Vikram Chamberlain; Jessica Green as Charlie Cornwall, the Guardian; Olivia Morris as Lysa Pascal, The Scientist and Bluey Robinson as Connor Green, the Historian. Dean Devlin serves as Showrunner and executive producer alongside Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson of Electric Entertainment. Noah Wyle also serves as executive producer. Mark Franco of Electric Entertainment and Jonathan English of Balkanic Media also produce.
GOOD COP/BAD COP (midseason) — One-hour procedural dramedy centered around Lou (Leighton Meester) and Henry (Luke Cook), an odd-couple sister-and-brother detective team in a small Pacific Northwest police force. They must contend with colorful residents, a serious lack of resources, and their very complicated dynamic with each other and with their police chief, Big Hank (Clancy Brown) — who happens to be their father. From Future Shack Entertainment and Jungle Entertainment, the series is written and executive produced by John Quaintance with Jeff Wachtel, Trent O’Donnell and Chloe Rickard serving as executive producers. Trent O’Donnell also serves as director with Phil Lloyd set as co-executive producer. Produced in association with and distributed by ITV Studios. The production is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy.
SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER (midseason) — The mystery thriller series puts Sherlock Holmes (David Thewlis) out of his comfort zone, mysteriously unable to investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest friends. Enter: young American Amelia (Blu Hunt). After her mother’s mysterious murder, she learns her missing father may be the legendary detective. Despite wildly different backgrounds and attitudes, the pair must work together to solve a global conspiracy, crack her mother’s murder, and find out for sure if she really is Sherlock’s daughter. Dougray Scott also stars as Holmes’ nemesis, Moriarty. From Starlings Television Distribution, Albion Television and StoryFirst, the series is led by showrunner and executive producer James Duff and is created, written and executive produced by Brendan Foley. Micah War Dog Wright and Shelly Goldstein join Duff and Foley as writers on the series. Karine Martin, Chris Philip, Peter Gerwe, Dominic Barlow and Ivan Dunleavy also serve as executive producers.
(New programs in bold)
MONDAY
8-9 PM — Trivial Pursuit
9-10 PM — Scrabble
TUESDAY
8-10 PM — WWE NXT (network premiere)
WEDNESDAY
8-9 PM — Sullivan’s Crossing
9-10 PM — Joan
THURSDAY
8-9 PM — Superman & Lois
9-10 PM — The Librarians: The Next Chapter
FRIDAY
8-8:30 PM — Whose Line Is It Anyway?
8:30-9 PM — Whose Line Is It Anyway?
9-10 PM — Inside the NFL
SATURDAY
Times not specified — CW Sports Saturday
SUNDAY
7-10 PM — Tthe CW Movie Night Football (also live on Peacock)
NEW SERIES DESCRIPTIONS
DRAMA
JOAN — Sophie Turner stars as notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington in this exhilarating yet emotional story set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1980s — an era known for its bold fashion trends, iconic music and cultural shifts. The series opens with Joan, a fiery and uncompromising woman in her twenties who is deeply scarred and vulnerable. She is a devoted mother to her six-year-old daughter, Kelly, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a violent criminal named Gary. When Gary goes on the run, Joan seizes the opportunity to create a new life for herself and her daughter. Joan becomes a masterful jewel thief. She embarks on a thrilling, high-stakes journey that challenges her every limit, driven by her desire to care for her daughter and create a secure home for them both. Through her sharp intelligence, charm and talent for impersonation and performance, we follow the twists and turns in Joan’s life, the ups and downs, the heartache and the joy that makes this story so compelling to follow. Turner stars alongside Frank Dillane as Boisie, a London antiques dealer. Kirsty J. Curtis plays Nancy, Joan’s older sister and salon worker while Gershwyn Eustache Jr. portrays Albie, an old acquaintance of Boisie who’s made a new life in Spain with his wife Val, played by Laura Aikman. Written by acclaimed screenwriter Anna Symon and directed by Richard Laxton. The series is from Snowed-In Productions and executive produced by Ruth Kenley-Letts, Jenny Van Der Lande, Neil Blair and Richard Laxton. The series is produced in association with All3Media International and The CW Network.
THE LIBRARIANS: THE NEXT CHAPTER — A spinoff of the original TV series The Librarians, which followed the adventures of the custodians of a magical repository of the world’s most powerful and dangerous supernatural artifacts. The new series centers on Vikram (Callum McGowan), a “Librarian” from the past, who time traveled to the present and now finds himself stuck here. When he returns to his castle, which is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. He is given a new team to help him clean up the mess he made, forming a new team of Librarians. The series stars Callum McGowan as Vikram Chamberlain; Jessica Green as Charlie Cornwall, the Guardian; Olivia Morris as Lysa Pascal, The Scientist and Bluey Robinson as Connor Green, the Historian. Dean Devlin serves as Showrunner and executive producer alongside Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson of Electric Entertainment. Noah Wyle also serves as executive producer. Mark Franco of Electric Entertainment and Jonathan English of Balkanic Media also produce.
GOOD COP/BAD COP (midseason) — One-hour procedural dramedy centered around Lou (Leighton Meester) and Henry (Luke Cook), an odd-couple sister-and-brother detective team in a small Pacific Northwest police force. They must contend with colorful residents, a serious lack of resources, and their very complicated dynamic with each other and with their police chief, Big Hank (Clancy Brown) — who happens to be their father. From Future Shack Entertainment and Jungle Entertainment, the series is written and executive produced by John Quaintance with Jeff Wachtel, Trent O’Donnell and Chloe Rickard serving as executive producers. Trent O’Donnell also serves as director with Phil Lloyd set as co-executive producer. Produced in association with and distributed by ITV Studios. The production is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy.
SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER (midseason) — The mystery thriller series puts Sherlock Holmes (David Thewlis) out of his comfort zone, mysteriously unable to investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest friends. Enter: young American Amelia (Blu Hunt). After her mother’s mysterious murder, she learns her missing father may be the legendary detective. Despite wildly different backgrounds and attitudes, the pair must work together to solve a global conspiracy, crack her mother’s murder, and find out for sure if she really is Sherlock’s daughter. Dougray Scott also stars as Holmes’ nemesis, Moriarty. From Starlings Television Distribution, Albion Television and StoryFirst, the series is led by showrunner and executive producer James Duff and is created, written and executive produced by Brendan Foley. Micah War Dog Wright and Shelly Goldstein join Duff and Foley as writers on the series. Karine Martin, Chris Philip, Peter Gerwe, Dominic Barlow and Ivan Dunleavy also serve as executive producers.
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