The CW Spiral

The Vampire Diaries universe is dead...for now. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens know it'll resurrect at some point. But they still have every intention of honoring the iconic franchise, its beloved characters, and the moments that left viewers shook. Also on deck: Michael delves into his mixed feelings concerning the end of Diggle's Green Lantern arc, Sabrina gets lost in...

This week Sabrina Reed and Reed Gaudens are celebrating 100 episodes of Dynasty. The naysayers said this show wouldn't make it past a season. Ha! And, what a 100th episode it was. Let Reed lead you through the momentous occasion while Sabrina provides some commentary from her out-of-context watch. Let's just say it's a good time. Also on deck: An addendum to last pod's Summer on Th...

Summer is here! Sabrina Reed and Reed Gaudens breakdown what shows are coming to The CW in the hottest season of the year, but they must warn you, it's not much. The network needs to "level up" when it comes to their summer programming. Sure, Roswell New Mexico and In the Dark will be on, but the rest are acquisitions they're not even sure people are aware air on The CW. In a bid f...

Note : At the top of the episode, Sabrina says Tom Swift premieres on Monday. That's incorrect. The series premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 9 p.m. ET on The CW. Happy Tom Swift premiere day! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are along for the ride with this Nancy Drew spin-off which means they've officially kicked off their Drew Crew era...kind of. They've seen  his  intro...

Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are coming to you LIVE for CW Upfronts 2022. The trio will be discussing the news that breaks for the now infamous network who not only cancelled the Arrowverse with a swing of the ax but basically brought an end to the majority of their line-up. Also on deck: Gotham Knights, Walker: Independence, and The Winchesters have been picked up for series...

Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens don't need an excuse to gush about their favorite CW shows but picking the actors and series that deserve to be awarded sure is fun! The trio recognize Nancy Drew, Bitsie Tulloch, Legends of Tomorrow, Javicia Leslie and more as they discuss their favorite moments and arcs on the network. Also on deck: a reminder of CW finale dates, a talk about...

In the wake of the recent cancellations of Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens discuss the disrespectful decision The CW made. Fans around the globe were hurt by the cancellations not only because of the way they were done but also because Legends of Tomorrow ended on a cliffhanger and Batwoman had more story to tell. #SaveLegendsofTomorrow and #Save...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness premieres this week on May 6 so, of course, Michael Patterson is ready to give Sabrina Reed and Reed Gaudens a rundown of the Arrowverse’s multiverse. The Arrowverse has a long and storied history. One so influential that the MCU owes its on-screen multiverse attempt to DC TV’s successful multiverse run on The CW. Yes, they’re making that bold claim. No,...

This week’s pod is a round-up of the most recent news that’s dropped about The CW. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens dive into finale dates, the summer schedule, KJ Apa’s casting in The Wonder Twins, a Melrose Place and Dynasty reunion, Bruce Wayne’s inevitable appearance on Gotham Knights, and more. Also on deck: Another gushing review of  All American: Homecoming, a surprisingly...

The Arrowverse has a special place in Sabrina Reed and Michael Patterson's hearts. From Arrow to Superman and Lois, the Arrowverse has redefined what superhero television can be. There wouldn't be a superhero renaissance without the impact of these shows. Yes, that means you owe Marvel TV and HBO Max's DC TV to The CW. You can fight us on it, but we're right! In this week's epi...

FanSided is celebrating 15 years of bringing you the best content from sports to entertainment. As such, Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have their eyes on the future, specifically The CW's...at least in terms of Superman and Lois. Will Supergirl finally be seen on the series about her cousin? Can we expect a crossover with The Flash? We want an Iris West and Lois Lane team u...

The CW is reboot and spin-off central. From the expanding All American universe to the Arrowverse, the network hasn't found a show yet that it can't either bring back from the dead (looking at you Charmed!) or spin into another story. We're not complaining, but its roster is full of iconic characters. As such Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have their own thoughts on...

CW renewal news has hit the Internet! Well…some of it has. Apparently, The CW is sitting on the rest of it. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens weren’t surprised by renewals for All American, Superman and Lois, The Flash and a few more shows but Nancy Drew made the early renewal cut, too, and that felt like a curveball. In this episode, they’ll discuss why the Drew Crew may have succ...

Riverdale fans, the time has come! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens are bringing you their Riverdale season 6 hot takes and opinions now that our show is finally back. You're in for a Barchie spiral, a sprinkle of Bughead hope, and a full on roast when it comes to the misery the writers are putting Veronica and Jughead through once again. Also, Cheryl looked fabulous that need...

It's Bat Time! With The Batman playing in theaters and the Gotham Knights pilot underway, our minds have turned to the caped crusader's history with The CW. Oh, you didn't know broody Bruce Wayne has been shadowing the halls of this network for as long as it's been around? Well, Michael Patterson has a story for you featuring asides from Reed Gaudens and Sabrina Reed. Buckle up, Ba...

Has The CW's schedule been driving you up a wall? You're not alone! Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens have complaints and would like to speak to the manager, too. But first, they'll tackle saying goodbye to Nick Zano on Legends of Tomorrow, lament the lack of renewal news, and try to guess how the CW's schedule could evolve next. Seriously, though, #RenewTheCWShows,...

All American fans, we have a treat for you! The CW Spiral's Sabrina Reed sat down with All American: Homecoming star Kelly Jenrette to discuss the All American spin-off series, the scandal Amara Patterson uncovered, and Jenrette's play about Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King. As always, we'll see you on Mondays for more CW news and chaos. All American: Homecoming airs Mondays at 9 p...

The CW is currently developing pilots. Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens breakdown which of the three pilots could move forward. Will it be Walker: Independence, Gotham Knights, or The Winchesters? Also, Michael makes the case for why Green Arrow and the Canaries should have moved forward at The CW, Reed draws a surprising comparison between All American's Spencer James and Riv...

On The CW Spiral's inaugural pod (!!!), Sabrina Reed, Michael Patterson, and Reed Gaudens launch into a discussion about the network's future in light of its potential sale. The CW is 16, but will it see another year? What about its current line-up and the pilots that were just ordered? Will the Arrowverse move to HBO Max? You have questions and we have hills we're willing to die on. (...

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