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OCTOBER 21-27, 2018 staradvertiser.com FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES Miles Finer (Brandon Micheal Hall) was a devout atheist until he received a friend request from someone claiming to be God in the new drama God Friended Me. As he follows God’s friend suggestions, he ends up helping those in need, which prompts him to question his lack of faith. Violett Beane also stars in the freshman series. Airing Sunday, Oct. 21, on CBS. Let’s bring our candidates into view. Watch Candidates In Focus on ¶ũe^eh<aZgg^e-2' ?hk\Zg]b]Zm^bg_h%]^[Zm^lZg]_hknfl%oblbmolelo.org/vote OCTOBER 15NOVEMBER 5 olelo.org MF, 7AM & 7PM | SA & SU, 7AM, 2PM & 7PM ON THE COVER | GOD FRIENDED ME Internet highway to heaven Atheist finds divine online in Rev. Arthur Finer (Joe Morton, “Scandal”). A as “Touched by an Angel” and “Highway to ‘God Friended Me’ prominent preacher at Harlem’s Trinity Church, Heaven,” the show aspires to inspire viewers Arthur is, not surprisingly, hurt by his son’s lack as Miles helps those in need, whom he finds of faith. Miles’ sister, Ali (Javicia Leslie, “Killer via “God’s” friend suggestions. Whether he’s By Kyla Brewer Coach,” 2016), works as a bartender by day saving a doctor from stepping in front of a TV Media and studies psychology at night, often offering train or helping Cara reconnect with her long- up advice to her brother and Cara as they try lost mother (Rachel Bay Jones, “Dear Evan n many areas, church attendance has been to solve the mystery behind the God account. Hansen”), Miles can’t help but wonder if the on the decline as people continue to ques- They also enlist the help of Miles’ best friend, God account is really a hoax or something tion the existence and nature of God. A new I Rakesh (Suraj Sharma, “Life of Pi,” 2012), a more. As it turns out, Miles discovers he has an television series has the potential to spark hacker who tries to find information about the unexpected connection to Cara: her mother thoughtful conversations about spirituality account. was a nurse to his mother, who and religion, for believers and non-believers In an effort to promote the show and died of breast cancer when he alike. get people talking about it, CBS served was still a child. His experi- Brandon Micheal Hall (“The Mayor”) stars up an early release of the pilot ences with the God account as Miles Finer, an atheist whose life is turned episode, which the network made soon prompt him to ques- upside down when he accepts a social media available on a variety of platforms — tion his long-held stance on friend request from someone claiming to be including CBS.com, CBS All Access, spirituality and religion. God in “God Friended Me,” airing Sunday, Oct. the CBS app, Facebook Premieres The role is an interesting 21, on CBS. Through a series of friend sug- and Twitter — as of Friday, Aug. choice for Hall, whose moth- gestions, “God” has led Miles to Cara Bloom 31. CBS executive George er is a preacher. He’s claimed (Violett Beane, “The Flash”), a struggling young Schweitzer had high praise for on more than one occasion journalist who becomes an unlikely sidekick as the unique series when he inadvertently helps those in need. the early release was that he practically grew up in a While the premise may require a leap of faith, announced. church, but he hasn’t shied TV industry pundits seem to have an open “This is a show away from tackling the role mind about the series, which has been fea- that deserves ad- of atheist Miles. The ac- tured in such high-profile publications as Vanity vance exposure,” tor studied drama at New Fair and Variety. In a September vanityfair.com Schweitzer said. York’s prestigious Julliard article, creator Bryan Wynbrandt (“Gotham”) “Once people see School and landed parts in explained the purpose of the show. ‘God Friended Me,’ television series such as “The hope of the show is to focus on the they respond to its “Search Party” and “The positive when there is so much negative,” positive and life- Mayor” before signing on Wynbrandt said. affirming values.” for “God Friended Me.” Before accepting the friend request, Miles In the vein had been promoting his atheist views on his of such iconic Violett Beane stars in “God Friended Me” podcast, which put him at odds with his father, television series 2 STAR CHANNELS OCTOber 21 - 27, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer Claire suggests to ages to put things into perspective. Maxie TV Media Ben that they work provides some words of encouragement. Kim together to break gets some comfort from Bobbie. Alexis begins For the week of October 15 - 19 up Ciara and Tripp. her day with Julian. Cameron just can’t help Jennifer tells Stefan himself. Sonny updates Jason on the current to steer clear of situation. Drew finally makes a decision. Jordan The Bold and the Beautiful Abigail. Hope shares has some news to share with Curtis. Katie makes a gesture to Bill after learn- with Rafe her theory The Young and the Restless ing information she can’t share. Brooke and about the planted evi- Nikki, Phyllis, Victoria and Sharon each receive Ridge’s marriage is in jeopardy as they accuse dence. Gabi takes the Jacqueline a new note from the blackmailer and they one another of betrayal. Bill is upset when he next step in her plan. MacInnes Wood learn that the mystery sender is demand- finds out that Wyatt has accepted a new job. stars in “The Bold Ciara and Tripp don’t ing $250,000 to keep their secret. Nikki and Brooke asks Ridge not to let recent events and the Beautiful” know what to think Sharon want to pay up, but Phyllis and Victoria come between them. Hope confronts Brooke when they see Claire are opposed to the idea. They finally agree to about her kiss with Bill. Thorne has questions and Ben conspiring. Gabi tries to make Chad wait and see if the blackmailer is bluffing. Cane for Katie regarding why she changed her mind believe that Abigail has become violent. Stefan misses visiting hours at the prison, so Lily asks about the custody hearing. Charlie proposes to is sure that Gabby is back and he shares this Nate to check on him. Nate is disgusted when Pam in the Forrester kitchen. Brooke runs into with Abigail. Sami and Eric break into Xander’s he finds Cane and learns that he had no good Bill at Il Giardino. Ridge and Thorne get worked warehouse. Nicole gets ready for a future with reason to miss the visit. Cane admits he’s been up about Bill’s interference in their lives. Pam Eric. Belle is caught between Mimi and Chloe. having a hard time with seeing Lily in prison, becomes concerned when and enraged Ridge Rex Brady makes his return to Salem. Sami but he puts those feelings aside and resolves asks her to find out where Bill is. Brooke tries to accuses Brady of working with Kristen. Nicole to be there for his wife. Billy returns from re- make peace with Steffy. escapes Xander’s clutches and soon stumbles hab and he argues with Kyle when he learns upon a major secret. Days of Our Lives that Kyle was the reason he was driven back Mimi asks Chloe to convince Lucas to rethink General Hospital to gambling. Kyle realizes that he took things his custody battle for baby Bonnie. Eric, Nicole Carly is surprised. Drew takes some time to too far and tries to apologize, but Billy doesn’t and Sami agree to team up. Kristen becomes think more about things. Sonny and Jason accept. Summer seeks Kyle for comfort, but angry when Brady admits he’s been playing have a conversation, but it is cut short. Jason she finds him with Lola on a double date with her. Gabi tries to convince Chad to have Abigail turns to Monica for some help. Ava discovers Mariah and Tessa. Kyle excuses himself to committed. Abigail tells JJ she thinks Gabi set a new buddy to drink with. Kiki comes up with comfort Summer, but Lola leaves the group by her up. Ciara has a romantic dream about Ben. an idea. Drew ponders his choices. Sonny man- the time he comes back. Pagoda Island Buffets OCTOBER FREEKY SPECIAL! 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