QUANTUM LEAP Post-Mortem: Shakina on Ian’s Emotional Revelation

[Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Monday, February 6 episode of QUANTUM LEAP, “Let Them Play.”] Read more

QUANTUM LEAP: Shakina on Sci-Fi’s ‘Latent Queerness’ and Shining a Light on Trans Youth Issues in ‘Let Them Play’

On the Monday, February 6 episode of QUANTUM LEAP, Ben (Raymond Lee) leaps into a delicate situation: He inhabits the patriarch of the Mendéz family, who are fighting to protect their transgender daughter, Gia (Josielyn Aguilera)—including their attempts to let her play on her high school basketball team.

“Let Them Play” was penned (and directed) by Shakina; though Shakina has appeared on shows like CONNECTING, LOOKING, and DIFFICULT PEOPLE, this marks her first time helming or writing an episode of TV. (She also appears in the episode as Dottie, a key figure in the show’s ongoing mythology.)

Here, Shakina talks with Give Me My Remote about the hour and digs into the importance of sharing trans stories on television. Read more

TRANSPARENT: Watch the First Teaser for the Musical Finale

TRANSPARENT is wrapping up its run with a musical finale, and Prime Video released the first footage of the episode.

Per Prime Video, the finale is “inspired by the classic musicals that shaped a culture. When the Pfeffermans face a life-changing loss, they begin a journey hilarious and melancholy, brazen and bold. As they face this new transition, they confront grief and come together to celebrate connection, joy, and transformation.” The special has original music by Faith Soloway.

The episode will include cast Judith Light, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker, Jay Duplass, Alexandra Billings, Kathryn Hahn, Shakina Nayfack, and Trace Lysette. (Original series star Jeffrey Tambor exited the series after being accused of sexual harassment.)

Check out the first teaser! Read more