Adult animation and live improvisation series created by Dan Harmon will stream exclusively on VRV
Harmonquest Season 3: Addressing The Cancelled Rumors. Fans need not worry about the cancellation of Harmonquest Season 3 as the producers and creators address various media sources about the return of the new season in 2019. If ‘they can’t wait to show us’ what they’ve created then fans can definitely expect a new season.
Ellation-owned VRV, the streaming platform that aggregates over-the-top video services into one destination, has announced that it is bringing back HarmonQuest for a third season.
Produced by Universal Cable Productions and Starburns Industries, the series is a mix of adult animation and live improvisation. Created by Dan Harmon, the man behind the breakout hit “Rick and Morty,” and longtime partner Spencer Crittenden, production for the new season will begin this fall in Los Angeles.
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“Thanks to VRV’s dedication to serving fandoms and growing communities, they’re the perfect home and partner for HarmonQuest and all adventurous and fantastical content online, we’re proud to stand tall with Otter Media powerhouses like Crunchyroll and Rooster Teeth,” said Spencer Crittenden.
The new season will star Harmon, Crittenden, Erin McGathy and Jeff B. Davis, who gather together to play a Dungeons and Dragons-like roleplaying game called Pathfinder. In the past, the series has featured guest stars that include Patton Oswalt, Aubrey Plaza and Kumail Nanjiani.
The third season of “HarmonQuest,” which is executive produced by Harmon, Crittenden, and James Fino, will stream exclusively on VRV in the platform’s house channel, VRV Select, next year.
“We’re excited to bring HarmonQuest and its unique blend of comedy, animation, and gaming back to VRV,” said Sarah Victor, head of content development at VRV, Ellation. “We already have some great guest stars teed up for next season, and we can’t wait to unveil more about what Dan Harmon, Spencer Crittenden, and the gang have planned for season three.”
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“HarmonQuest” originally launched in 2016 on the now-defunct Seeso, NBC’s comedy-focused subscription video service, before migrating to VRV for its second season last year. VRV is one of several properties owned by Ellation, which is controlled by AT&T’s Otter Media. Other properties that fall under the company’s umbrella include anime-centric streaming platform Crunchyroll and RoosterTeeth, a media and entertainment company located in Austin, Texas.
15 Essential '30 Rock' Episodes to Binge Before Netflix Drops It (Photos)
- 15 Essential ’30 Rock’ Episodes to Binge Before Heartless Netflix Drops It (Photos)
- SeinfeldVisionIn this classic episode, Jack decides to repurpose old NBC footage from “Seinfeld” and edit them into programs on air. Jeremy Seinfeld comes back from his vacation to confront Jack and tells him he just come back from Grenyarnia, a “country only known by the richest people on earth.”The episode also features one of Jack’s best one-liners. Liz comes back from summer hiatus to tell Jack that this will be her year and that she’ll meet someone else after breaking up with Floyd.“Woman your age are more likely to be mauled at the zoo than get married,” Jack responds.
- Everything Sunny all the Time AlwaysIn the episode, Jack discovers that his wife, Avery Jessup (Elizabeth Banks) has been detained by Kim Jong-il (Margaret Cho) in North Korea. She is used for propaganda purposes on the North Korean news station, of which Johnny Mountain, Kim Jong-il’s alter ego, is the weatherman. He delivers one of the best lines of the episode: “Everything sunny all the time always good time beach party.”At the same time, Liz tries to control her personal life when she notices a plastic bag stuck in the tree outside her apartment window. She attempts to take matters into her own hands and of course, it fails.
- Sandwich Day“Ooh! Sandwich day.” We all know sandwiches are the Holy Grail for Liz. So when she doesn’t get hers, she’ll, you know, casually flip over a table or threaten Kenneth that she’ll cut him a chin. At the end of the episode, Liz tries to catch Floyd at the airport before he takes a flight to Cleveland. Having finally got her sandwich, she tries to get it through security but can’t bring it with her because of the dipping sauce.“Just leave the sandwich and go through,” the TSA agent tells her. “Leave the sandwich?” Liz responds in disbelief – which only prompts her to shove the entire sandwich down her throat and run to find Floyd.
- Last LunchThis was the series finale, so obviously, we had to include it on this list. Liz is gearing up for the final episode of “TGS” but she has to deal with all sorts of problems: Jack has quit his job, and it’s Lutz’s turn to choose lunch for the day, and he decides to get everyone back for the years that they have been picking on him. The Epilogue also finally supports every true fan’s theory: that Kenneth, now the network president, is immortal.
- DealbreakersLiz launches her new talkshow, “Dealbreakers,” but Jack’s arch nemesis, Devon Banks, puts pressure on the situation, therefore making Jack interfere with Liz’s appearance. After 510 takes, they finally settle on an opening title for the show. Liz channels her inner Jenna Maroney and locks herself in her dressing room. And while Liz is busy with her own show, Frank becomes head writer of “TGS” and starts acting, and dressing, like Liz.Also, Jenna locks herself into her dressing room at the beginning of the episode in one of her usual tantrums: This time, her niece drew a picture of her that didn’t sit well with her.
- LudachristmasLiz’s family comes to visit for the holidays and Jack’s mom, Colleen, also comes to New York. Liz’s family seems perfect but Colleen sets out to prove that they are just as screwed up as her and Jack are. Meanwhile, the cast get ready for the annual Ludachristmas party, but Kenneth is annoyed that the cast and crew of “TGS” forgot the true meaning of Christmas. This inspires everyone to go outside the 30 Rock building to tear down the big Christmas tree.
- The BubbleLiz starts dating Drew, played by Jon Hamm, who she discovers lives in a “bubble” because of his good looks. She finds out he can’t play tennis although he was a tennis coach, and can’t perform the Heimlich maneuver although he is a doctor.
- Queen of JordanTracy Jordan’s wife Angie fulfills her promise of becoming a Bravo superstar in this episode, presented entirely as an installment of her reality series “Queen of Jordan.” It’s a fresh and hilarious lens in which to view the characters, and introduce new ones like a then-undiscovered Tituss Burgess (who plays hairdresser D’fwan, and would go on to star in another Tina Fey-Robert Carlock series “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt). This episode also gave birth to a beautiful gif of Angie (Sherri Sherphard) saying the word “ham.”
- The Rural JurorIt doesn’t get more “30 Rock” than this: Narcissistic Jenna can never get approval from judgmental Liz on creative efforts outside of their show “TGS,” as exemplified by an indie crime film she makes based on a novel by John Grisham’s fictional brother Kevin. The best gag of the episode, and perhaps the series, is when no one can figure out her movie title when Jenna pronounces “The Rural Juror” swiftly as one word.
- Black TieOn top of being one of the weirdest (and incredibly enjoyable) episodes of the series, “Black Tie” was an early indication of how broad and zany “30 Rock” would become. Paul Reubens’ cameo as an inbred foreign prince, and Isabella Rossellini’s as an abusive ex-wife to Jack Donaghy, get epic laughs. It also sets the table for the Liz-Jack friendship, two souls suffering from crippling codependency.
- Jackie Jormp JompJenna will never give up her dream of winning an Oscar, even though the Janis Joplin estate will not sign away her life rights for the biopic being filmed in this episode (the title is a reference to what NBCUniversal must call the character, as they don’t even have permission to use Janis’ name). Meanwhile, Liz Lemon finds herself suspended from the office, and joins a cult of stay-at-home women who indulge in luxury and leisure. The group has a sinister (and hilarious) admission price that leaves Liz worse for the wear.
- My Whole Life is ThunderLate legend Elaine Stritch guest starred several times as Alec Baldwin’s mother, Colleen Donaghy. The salty, never-can-be-pleased old broad was perfection, but even in “30 Rock” all good things come to an end. This episode dealt with Colleen’s passing, one of a few earned moments of sentimentality. Baldwin shines giving a eulogy that brings down St. Patrick’s Cathedral, with assists from Paul McCartney and Kermit the Frog.
- VernaLate “SNL” player Jan Hooks guest-starred as Verna Maroney, the glorious white trash mother of Jenna. While we always knew Jenna was a self-made, malignant narcissist, we could not have anticipated the depth of dysfunction brought by Verna. Out for cash and heavy on the guilt, Verna wreaks havoc on the “TGS” set. Look out for an unforgettable duet of Captain & Tennille’s “Do That To Me One More Time.”
- Tracy Does ConanThis season one gem gives us back story on Tracy Jordan’s eviscerated Hollywood reputation — and introduces us to one of the show’s greatest gifts, the crooked Dr. Leo Spaceman (pronounced Spa-chem-an, played by Chris Parnell).
- Anna Howard Shaw DayIn her refusal to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Liz Lemon elevates famed suffragette Shaw — and also seeks anyone to help her home from dental surgery. Lemon has a laughing gas trip to end them all, which reunites her with past love interests in Jon Hamm, Jason Sudeikis and Dean Winters.
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26 Streaming TV Shows You Can Binge in a Weekend (Photos)
- Labor Day is a great time to hang out with friends and family and do some grilling. It’s also a great time to stay in, watch TV, and do absolutely nothing else. Thanks to streaming services like Netflix, HBO Go, Hulu and Amazon Prime, there are a ton of great shows you can stream while you’re avoiding sunlight. Here are 26 that you’ll be able to wrap up before heading back to work next week.
- “Altered Carbon” (Netflix)A gritty sci-fi murder mystery, “Altered Carbon” takes place in the distant future, where consciousness can be downloaded and people can switch bodies to live forever — if they can afford it. Action-packed and twisty, “Altered Carbon” is a great 10-episode mystery to work through on your days off.Netflix
- “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon Prime)Amazon’s period comedy about a housewife turned stand-up comedian took home Golden Globes this year for best comedy TV series and best actress in a comedy series for star Rachel Brosnahan. The funny, expertly cast comedy with eight hour-long episodes to keep you busy for a couple days.Netflix
- “Lost in Space” (Netflix)Netflix rebooted the 1960s sci-fi TV show “Lost in Space,” creating a more modern version of the Robinson family that feels grounded, while still “out there” in a similar way as the original. Parker Posey is also a standout as the slimy Dr. Smith in the 10-episode first season.Netflix
- “The Runaways” (Hulu)The first Marvel show to make it to Hulu is a refreshing change from the Netflix takes. It follows a group of teenagers as they realize not only that they’re special, but that their conspiratorial parents are not to be trusted. At 10 episodes, it’s a quick watch and an interesting take on superhero TV shows.Hulu
- “Jack Ryan” (Amazon Prime)Amazon gives a new look at Tom Clancy’s many-storied spy, with John Krasinski taking on the role of the CIA analyst who quickly finds himself trying to take down terrorists. The eight-episode season is a relatively quick watch but has plenty of action and intrigue to keep viewers engaged.Netflix
- “Wormwood” (Netflix)Directed by legendary documentarian Errol Morris, the hybrid docu-drama miniseries “Wormwood” digs into the story of a man’s death, reportedly as part of a CIA experiment in the 1950s. But as files are declassified and more information comes to light, “Wormwood” tells the story of a possible Cold War conspiracy, reenacted by some top Hollywood talent. If you’re looking for a new true crime obsession, the six-part miniseries is perfect.Netflix
- “Future Man” (Hulu)A guy who finds himself recruited by soldiers from the future to fight genetically enhanced bad guys in “Future Man,” because he’s awesome at a video game. Turns out, he’s not especially good at anything else. Riffing on classics like “Back to the Future,” “Future Man” is pretty funny, and pretty smart, too. And with one season out, it’s easy to work through in a couple of lazy days.Hulu
- “Dark” (Netflix)It’s easy to get lost in the mystery of “Dark,” which centers on a small German town where children keep going missing. Before long, it becomes clear there’ sci-fi spookiness afoot, as events start to mirror similar ones that happened 33 years ago. With the first season available, “Dark” is a quick watch that will keep you glued to your seat.Netflix
- “The Orville” (Hulu)The first season of “The Orville” is all available on Hulu, and anybody itching for a return to old-school “Star Trek” should give it a shot. The show is basically what would happen if regular people served on the U.S.S. Enterprise — a humorous and accessible take on the “Star Trek” formula, but which still gets what made those series so endearing.Fox
- “The Punisher” (Netflix)The latest of the Marvel Netflix series follows a former marine who takes down criminals — and finds himself unwittingly at the center of a conspiracy. “The Punisher” might be the best of the Marvel series so far, balancing the Punisher taking down bad guys and dealing with his own personal demons.Netflix
- “The Night Of” (HBO Go, HBO Now)HBO’s short miniseries starts with an accusation and a murder, and spirals from there. Naz is a Muslim kid arrested for a murder he can’t remember if he committed, and even before his trial, the situation ripples out to affect everyone even remotely related to him or the crime. It’s a dark and dramatic look into the criminal justice system that goes beyond the usual police procedural.HBO
- “The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” (Netflix)Looking back into the American zeitgeist of 1994, FX’s drama adaptation of the trial of the century is an enthralling 10 episodes. It’s brilliantly cast and captures the moment, with all its bizarre and upsetting ins and outs, extremely well.Netflix
- “The OA” (Netflix)Diving deep into the “strange and mysterious serialized show” category is “The OA,” about a kidnapped blind woman who returns to her hometown with the ability to see. The series gets even weirder after that, constantly posing mysterious questions about the woman’s powers and her kidnapping. The strangeness only escalates, so binge now for a mystery to solve ahead of the show’s second season.Netflix
- “Castle Rock” (Hulu)Part adaptation, part original story, “Castle Rock” takes place in the spooky town that’s the setting for many of Stephen King’s spookiest stories. “Castle Rock” is still airing new episodes weekly in the first season of the anthology series, but there are enough to make what’s available a binge-worthy proposition.
- “Black Mirror” (Netflix)There are actually four seasons’ worth of episodes of “Black Mirror” available on Netflix, but at only six episodes each, the series is just contained enough that you can get through the whole thing in a couple of days. It’s worth it, too, as “Black Mirror” puts a “Twilight Zone” twist on modern technology and human relationships.Netflix
- “The Jinx” (HBO Go and HBO Now)The story of Robert Durst is a strange one, filled with disappearances, murder, dismemberment, and bad disguises. The six-episode documentary miniseries goes through the story of Durst’s early life and the disappearance of his wife, through two other deaths, and ends with a possible bombshell break in the case. It’s the kind of binge watch material that’s hard to pull away from.HBO
- “The Fall” (Netflix)This British police procedural about a detective hunting a serial killer stars Gillian Anderson of “X-Files” fame and Jamie Dornan of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Though it covers three total seasons, the shorter series of BBC shows means the grand total is just 17 episodes.Netflix
- “Band of Brothers” (HBO Go and HBO Now)Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks produced this drama that follows the 101st Airborne through the European Theater in World War II. Intense, personal and powerful, the 10-part series tells the story of the war in a way that few other movies or series have captured.HBO
- “Making a Murderer” (Netflix)This intensive documentary series covers the story of Steven Avery, who was exonerated of a rape accusation before being arrested for murder. The documentary covers the sorted story of the crime, the investigation, and the prosecution over 10 episodes, raising plenty of questions about whether Avery is guilty along the way.Netflix
- “Crazy Head” (Netflix)British horror-comedy “Crazy Head” is about two women who can see demons. At first they think they’re crazy — but then they realize the demons are real. Over six episodes, Amy and Raquel battle the forces of evil, making it a funny experience that’s easy to knock out in a hurry.Netflix
- “11.22.63” (Hulu)Adapting Stephen King’s novel of the same name, “11.22.63” sends James Franco back in time from 2016 to the 1960s. The plan: stop the assassination of John F. Kennedy and rewrite the entire future of America for the better. The entire story is perfect weekend material, covered in just eight episodes.Hulu
- “The Young Pope” (HBO Go, HBO Now)Jude Law is the first American pope in a dark comedy about religion, authority, politics and backstabbing. “The Young Pope” has its surreal moments as Law’s Pius XIII tries to deflect the machinations of the cardinals around him and figure out what to handle being His Holiness.HBO
- “Big Little Lies” (HBO Go, HBO Now)HBO’s scandal- and rumor-fueled dark comedy “Big Little Lies” also became a whodunit as its drama unfolded. With a star-studded cast that includes Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgard and Laura Dern, and clocking in at only seven episodes, “Big Little Lies” is a quick, high-quality watch. A second season of the show is on the way, but it probably won’t land until 2019, so you’ve got plenty of time to catch up.HBO
- “The Confession Tapes” (Netflix)The latest true crime documentary series on Netflix focuses on several cases in which people confessed to crimes they claim they didn’t actually commit. Each case will leave viewers wondering if the people in question really are the perpetrators, or if police misconduct, psychological probing and other factors are really to blame for creating false confessions. There are no easy answers, but the questions “The Confession Tapes” raises about the American justice system are definitely interesting ones.Netflix
- “The Keepers” (Netflix)Another of Netflix’s lengthy true crime documentary sets out to try to find the killer of Sister Cathy Cesnick, a Catholic nun and teacher who died in 1969. The show quickly uncovers a sprawling, horrific tale of sexual abuse at a Baltimore Catholic school that might have led to Sister Cathy’s murder, and possibly a cover up.NBC
- “The Staircase” (Netflix)Dig into the story of the murder trial of Michael Peterson, accused of killing his wife Kathleen on the staircase in their house, as the story spans more than a decade. Netflix’s new documentary adds three new episodes to the story of the trial, which took place in 2003, and its aftermath, digging into the investigation surrounding Peterson, the trial, and his ultimate fate.
- Need more TV to binge? Check out our list of the 20 best Netflix original series that demand your attention.
- Or catch up on some of the best shows to ever air on HBO.
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If you’re looking to beat the heat and stay home, settle in with these great streaming shows you can wrap up over the course of a few easy-going days
Labor Day is a great time to hang out with friends and family and do some grilling. It’s also a great time to stay in, watch TV, and do absolutely nothing else. Thanks to streaming services like Netflix, HBO Go, Hulu and Amazon Prime, there are a ton of great shows you can stream while you’re avoiding sunlight. Here are 26 that you’ll be able to wrap up before heading back to work next week.