DECEMBER 3 - 9, 2017 staradvertiser.com ACTION PACKED As Riggs (Clayne Crawford) struggles to rebuild his life, he and Murtaugh (Damon Wayans) continue to work a crime-ridden beat in Los Angeles in Lethal Weapon. Airing Tuesday, Dec. 5, on Fox. WE’RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY. Are you passionate about an issue? An event? A cause? R= olelo.org Begin now at olelo.org. ON THE COVER | LETHAL WEAPON A worthy reboot Action, drama and comedy of the original, which starred Mel Gibson for his sense of humor: “For me, everything (“Braveheart,” 1995) and Danny Glover (“The those guys wrote made me laugh out loud,” abound in ‘Lethal Weapon’ Color Purple” 1985) as Riggs and Murtaugh, Crawford said. Fox’s “Lethal Weapon” has held its own. That is Unlike a lot of recent television reboots, the By Kyla Brewer in large part due to the aforementioned chem- “Lethal Weapon” TV series has remained fairly TV Media istry between Wayans and Crawford. faithful to the original, at least when it comes As Murtaugh, Wayans is the proverbial to the key players. Keesha Sharp (“Girlfriends”) hese days, the television landscape is straight man to Crawford’s loose cannon stars as Murtaugh’s wife, Trish, a lawyer. In the peppered with all sorts of shows, but as Riggs. A husband and father of three, “Lethal Weapon” film series, the character was Tdrama and comedy are still the meat and Murtaugh recently returned to the force after played by singer Darlene Love. Murtaugh’s two potatoes of prime time. Many series attempt a heart attack, only to find himself paired with teenage children also play prominently in the to mix the two genres, but few of them do it out-of-control new hire Riggs. With everything TV series. Riana Murtaugh, known as Rianne with the ease of Fox’s “Lethal Weapon.” to live for, Murtaugh found himself struggling (Traci Wolf, “In the Heat of the Night”) in the film Damon Wayans (“In Living Color”) and Clayne to rein in his self-destructive partner lest he series, is now played by Chandler Kinney (“Girl Crawford (“Rectify”) star as Roger Murtaugh put them both at risk. Meets World”). Roger Jr., named Nick (Damon and Martin Riggs, respectively, in the second On the flipside, Crawford’s Riggs lives a very Hines, “Chicago Hope”) in the movies, is now season of “Lethal Weapon,” airing Tuesday, different lifestyle with his trailer on the beach portrayed by Dante Brown (“Mr. Robinson”). Dec. 5, on Fox. Based on the popular film series and 1977 Ford F-350. The antithesis of his “Mad Men” alumnus Kevin Rahm takes on the from the ‘80s and ‘90s, the show follows L.A. partner, former Navy SEAL Riggs has a blatant role of Capt. Brooks Avery, which was based cops assigned to a crime-ridden beat. disregard for safety as he pursues criminals. on the character of Capt. Ed Murphy (Steve The original “Lethal Weapon” franchise His destructive tendencies seem to stem Kahan, “Conspiracy Theory,” 1997) in the film brought the buddy movie formula to a whole from the loss of his wife and unborn child in El franchise. Jordana Brewster (“The Fast and the new level, and Fox’s TV version offers fans the Paso, Texas. Furious,” 2001) appears as police department same mix of action, drama and humor. When It’s typical buddy comedy fodder, but psychologist Dr. Maureen Cahill, a charac- the TV version premiered last September, Crawford and Wayans manage ter based on the movies’ Dr. Stephanie Wayans and Crawford quickly won over viewers to keep the show from Woods, a role originated by Mary Ellen with their chemistry and earned the show an slipping into cliché Trainor (“The Goonies,” 1985). early season 2 renewal. Fox executive David with their chemistry, Fox’s television series has also Madden had high praise for the series when which has been almost added medical examiner and the early renewal was announced in February. universally praised by forensics technician Scorsese “’Lethal Weapon’ continues to fire on all cyl- critics. Their connection may be, (Johnathan Fernandez, inders,” Madden said. “Every week, it delivers in part, due to the fact that Crawford “Bull”), and Det. Sonya Bailey a big fun roller-coaster ride, but also remains grew up watching Wayans in his (Michelle Mitchenor, “Chi- touchingly human and genuinely emotional.” groundbreaking sketch comedy series Raq,” 2015). While there were plenty of naysayers who “In Living Color.” In an interview with doubted that the television reboot of the collider.com, the actor claimed the Damon Wayans stars in “Lethal Weapon” films could recreate the action-packed fun show was at least partially responsible 2 STAR CHANNELS December 3 - 9, 2017 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer idea of how to help Oscar sneaks out. Alexis experiences shock. TV Media her son. Will seeks Jordan teams up with Curtis. A blindside hits Marlena’s help in re- Valentin. Finn tells Anna of his intentions. For the week of Nov. 27 - Dec. 1 gaining his memory. Nina calls out Sam. Obrecht is confronted Will and Kate reunite. by Sonny. Franco changes his mind. Sonny Rafe defends Hope to receives help from an old friend. Jason The Bold and the Beautiful Abe, but things don’t finds himself in disbelief. Alexis runs into Dr. Much to Ridge’s dismay, Thorne returns to Los go as planned. Ben Bensch. Angeles from Paris. 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Based on the DC Comics char- ate stunning festive crafts and ridden beat in this drama based on the acter Green Arrow, this television adaptation prepare delicious holiday dishes. popular film franchise. This season, follows a billionaire who becomes a vigilante to Riggs continues to rebuild his life.