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Question: How much stock should we put into Kate and Rick’s new wedding date on

Ausiello: They weren’t fibbing, Carrie. The wedding is happening in November. In related news, Nathan Fillion (sorta) called it!

Ausiello: Having already seen this week’s premiere, “Monsters Among Us,” I can promise you that it doesn’t disappoint. (Heck, Jessica Lange’s glamtastic wardrobe is practically a special effect in and of itself!) And the second episode, “Massacres and Matinees,” may be even better than the first. After we meet our (ir)regulars in the opener, battle lines are drawn between four characters for whom conflict resolution doesn’t seem to be a strength. And all the while, Twisty the Clown works overtime to steal away the Scariest Clown Ever title from Tim Curry’s Pennywise, and Finn Wittrock turns Dandy into a character who is

bizarre he’d probably have thought of Briarcliff Manor as cozy.

Question: Any update on Neil Patrick Harris appearing on

Ausiello: It’s moving closer to reality. As Ryan Murphy told Andy Swift this week: “I’m working on something and I’m hopefully going to talk to him about it next week. He’s game. He had very specific ideas for what he wanted to do, and I had very specific ideas, so we’re working on melding those. He’s awesome. He’s obviously one of our great entertainers, and I’d love to see him and Jessica Lange go at it in a really cool, fun way. Neil seems to be intrigued by that notion. We’re inching forward. Because of his schedule, we’d do it later in the run, maybe one episode, maybe two.”

Ausiello: You didn’t say “pretty please” or add sugar on top, but I’ll nevertheless indulge your request by letting you know that we probably haven’t seen the last of the grossly disfigured Mason Verger. Producers are currently casting the recurring role of Cordell, the “quiet, very intelligent and definitely creepy” personal doctor to Michael Pitt’s sociopathic meat-packing magnate. The late-thirtysomething character is described as “attentive and gentle with Mason, a professional who cares about his work, but we get a sense he might be as sadistic as his boss — and a perfect fit to become his potential henchman.” (He’ll probably need to be comfortable working with horrifying, carnivorous pigs, too.)

‘ 200th episode premise is still as clear as mud, can you share any other scoop on what’s coming up on the show this season? —Amelia Ausiello: Pay close attention to background music in the final scene of this week’s episode. Rumor has it someone connected to the show will be doing the vocals.

‘ 10th season only just began, but I want to know where we stand with Season 11. —Emilia

Ausiello: We’re likely a ways off from knowing anything definitive, according to showrunner Stephen Nathan. “I think it might take a little bit of time because there are [actor] renegotiations involved,” he explains, adding that the early ratings on Season 10 certainly point to more

. “If everybody keeps watching as much as they have been — and on the most difficult night on television — then I am sure we will be back. It’s something that we’re anticipating and hope for. It doesn’t seem as if the show is slowing down.”

Question: Got any new information on Captain Cold’s (Wentworth Miller) role on

Ausiello: DC Comics’ CCO Geoff Johns says the producers “look at

a lot, with [Robert] De Niro” for inspiration on Miller’s villain (pictured, below). “He is this guy who pulls jobs very carefully, and, suddenly, [The Flash turns up] and he has to change his game,” Johns explains. “He has to figure out how to deal with this new threat in Central City to his way of life. It’s all about him evolving and surviving the new world order. Guns aren’t going to do it, so he’s got to have something a little bit stronger.” Adds executive producer Andrew Kreisberg: “He’s not the villain that we see in the comics

. [But] we’re going to get there.” THIS JUST IN: Check out the awesome new trailer!

Ausiello: Enzo makes his triumphant return this Thursday, and he’s a man on a mission. “He’s his same mischievous, slightly conniving self, but he’s also one of the only ones actively trying to figure out what happened to Damon and to see if he can get him back,” Michael Malarkey says. And even though Enzo and Damon didn’t end things on the best of terms before they both died, it sounds like that’s all water under the bridge. “Their friendship spans over quite a number of years,” Malarkey adds. “He just wants his buddy back.”

Ausiello: If Sunday’s episode left any doubt that Alicia will be running for State’s Attorney, this should serve as your official confirmation: The show is currently looking for a fortysomething actor to play a top campaign media specialist. The potentially recurring character, who will turn up in Episode 9, is described as “one part Hollywood, two parts political” —

is known as the king of negative campaigning. BONUS SCOOP: The official logline for the Oct. 26 episode includes this intriguing tease: “Diane sets her sights on moving Florrick Agos Lockhart into the Lockhart Gardner Canning office space, leading to a battle with her former partners David Lee and Louis Canning.”

Ausiello: Major Spoiler Alert: Paige can sing! It was only a matter of time before CBS’ rookie drama made use of Katharine McPhee’s

ing pipes, and I’m told that Paige will show off her skills to the team in November. “You don’t hire Katharine McPhee and not have her sing,” a

insider notes, adding that the musical interlude in Episode 8 is “not long, but it’s very sweet.” It’s hardly a coincidence that the episode in question centers on the death of a prolific music blogger.

Question: I’m really sad to hear that the ratings for

have thus far been less than stellar this season. I will be even sadder if it gets cancelled. Should we be worried? —Ross

Ausiello: No one is a bigger worrier than yours truly, Ross, and I’m not the least bit concerned about the axe falling on Ichabod and Abbie. While it’s true

lead-in, the fact is Fox loves and is completely committed to the show. Also, let’s face it, the network has bigger

fish to fry. BONUS SCOOP: A series regular tells TVLine there will be a “power vacuum” in the second half of the season, and said vacuum “will be fought for.” Log your thoughts about what that might mean — and who’ll do the fighting — in the comments.

Ausiello: Interesting choice of words, Omotola, because death is on everyone’s mind at Court this season — especially newcomer Narcisse, who’s got Mary in his target. “His son has been murdered, and as much as [Narcisse] is seen as a villain, it was his baby boy that Mary threw into that room of plague,” actor Craig Parker says. “There’s an absolute father’s fury there, but it’s tempered by a very savvy political mind. Throughout the episodes we’ve shot so far, there are a number of personal sides to this man, but he’s always playing a political game.”

‘s return feels almost cruel. Can you give us an Olicity morsel to help dull the pain until Wednesday’s premiere?! —Sophia

Ausiello: Due to the events of the season premiere — some of which are expected, and some of which are not — Oliver and Felicity’s “relationship is going to take ups and downs and twists and turns,” executive producer Marc Guggenheim teases. “I think part of the fun — or agony — of watching these two people is they’re together, they’re apart, they’re together, they’re apart. We’ll see what the future holds for them.”

? I’m hooked after only three episodes and I’m curious what’s ahead. —Eric F.

ahead, and the answer is… Dr. Leslie Thompkins. DC Comics’ aficionados know her as Bruce Wayne’s Godmother, but I hear

is tweaking Batman lore a smidge by also making her a love interest for James Gordon. (Note to Barbara Kean: Don’t shoot the messenger.) Got casting tips? Hit the comments!

scoop — ideally something about Carrie and Quinn. —Jane

Ausiello: There’s major movement on that front in this Sunday’s episode, as Quinn is forced to confront his true feelings for Carrie (and the collateral damage those feelings have incurred). By the end of the hour, all eyes (and ears) will be on Carrie when she makes an impromptu confession that she may quickly regret. (FWIW, I like where this storyline is going and I’m not ashamed to admit it.)

That’s a wrap! Please send questions, comments, and anonymous tips to askausiello@tvline.com. (

Additional reporting by Andy Swift, Vlada Gelman, Kim Roots and Michael Slezak

If the spark and chemistry was still there w Castle & Beckett maybe I could muster up some form of excitement about their nuptials.

If anything about Castle is snoozeworthy, it’s people like you deciding there’s a lack of spark between Castle and Beckett. I did a sleep take in the middle of that single sentence.

I’m not saying you can’t have your opinion, but it seems to have ‘bitter fan’ written all over it. If you really hate it that much, stop watching. That will show your lack of interest far more than comments obviously meant to get a reaction.

Not really sounding happy about Leslie Thompkins as a love interest for Gordon. Always really enjoyed the relationship she had with Bruce. Of course, if she still keeps that friendship with Bruce, I’ll be fine.

I pray and hope that James Gordon and Leslie Thompkins don’t become loving couple. I hope that the writer tell more about their background.

Why is that a problem? I have always wanted Gordon and Leslie together in the comics, so I am glad to see it playing out on Gotham. But this means we probably won’t be getting the Gordon/Essen affair from the comic books.

Maybe they’ll do it in later seasons, right now Essen just seems to be his boss

I would like to see how Enzo and Alaric deal with each other being Damon’s buddy.

Thank you. I thought I was the only one. They will either have to break them up or keep them together and lets face it, it is the CW. They will break up and bring awkwardness to the show. UGGGH

And here we are. The anti-Olicity comments are back. Now it’s an Arrow-related thread.

Thank you for the HOMELAND spoilers! I’m so here for the Quinn and Carrie story this season. I hope episode 3 makes me happy.

I was until the premiere, Quinn still has a heart, Carrie’s may have died with Brody.

Well, I feel slightly better about Sleepy Hollow. I just got re-obsessed this summer and it can’t be cancelled in the second season!

That Wentworth Miller picture just made me all sorts of happy!

Yessssss, more Michael Pitt on HANNIBAL! I hope that means more Katharine Isabelle, too. Margot Verger is perfection.

The first Flash episode was indeed awesome. I can’t wait to see the Flash/Arrow crossover episode. I hope that Gorilla Grodd will indeed appear in future episode.

I can’t wait to see what new villain/villainess that will appear in both Arrow/Flash future episode. Will Gotham show more about Gordon’s past in future episode.

If the Caskett wedding is a go, I hope ABC and you, Matt, promote the heck out of it. This would be the perfect time for a Stana/Nathan interview to culminate this monumental event!

Press? Together? Stana and Nathan? What is this you speak of? lol.

Seriously though? Do not hold your breath for that b/c I’m 1,000% sure it won’t happen. Wish they were more like David and Emily: who, after 10 seasons, still do press together, still look like their having fun, enjoy their characters, and enjoy working together.

Enough with these comments. You don’t know them, stop making assumptions.

Its an unwritten rule. A mention of Castle in any article must contain these three things:

2- Speculation on how the actors must dislike each other because they do no press together

@Fran, They really do need to copy/paste your post. Maybe TVLine should just pin it to the top of the page and save folks a lot of time. If only I could resist responding to the haters, esp. in so long winded a fashion. They just get my dander up with their ridiculousness. I don’t like letting them be so prolific that they appear to be the main voice of the fandom.

Though you are spot on when saying David and Emily do great interviews, i really don’t think any of us know enough about Stana and Nathan to make any sort of factual comments beyond how great it would be to see them in an interview together (much like how great it is to see them on screen together). If on the other hand you are actually either Stana or Nathan then my apologies;)

A power vacuum in Sleepy Hollow? But the Horsemen are near enough invincible. Unless one or either is defeated or brought around to the side of good, this battle in my opinion would likely be a war of words perhaps? :)

“power vacuum”??? Umm. I don’t know what that means entirely, but I’m going to take it literally and say that Abbie buys a power vacuum and Ichabod fights with her over it. Hair might be pulled out during this fight. It could get ugly.

My first attempt at a comment got eaten, so I’ll try again: Judging from what the definition of a power vacuum is that I looked up online, I’m thinking things might go a little haywire for Moloch and Henry in terms of their plans? New people taking over for them, trying to carry on their mission? That could get really creepy if that’s the case.

Whatever that phrase is referring to, I’m looking forward to seeing all of that go down.

lol this made me smile! And yeah, I feel a little better because I was soo worried about the ratings. I don’t know what’s going on! And this season is wayyy better than last season! I hope they get to turn it around, probably a shorter hiatus? Put on Netflix?

I am flabbergasted that “Dallas” was cancelled!!! I just cannot believe this happening!! I am hoping that another network can pick it up. I love ALL if the former stars and ALL of the current stars!!!

Hope Caskett happens. Milmar has lied to us before.

Ugh. Enzo is annoying. It looks like he is in love with Damon or whatever. Always trying to bring people back and trying to make things happen. He was cute at first but now he’s just irritating. Stupid TVD!

I want Castle and Beckett to have a sweeps -worthy wedding!

I got a feeling that hell will have to freezes over before Beckett and Castle will ever get married.

Well pics and interviews on set with Nathan have shown him wearing a ring. If he didn’t get hitched in real life, it’s a sure bet 7.06 and T. Miller have something to do with it. I’m surprised that it hasn’t come up anywhere yet.

Carrie & Quinn must get their act together on Homeland despite having a Brody-less season. How many more seasons will it take for Homeland to end and what are the chances?

“We aren’t slowing down, we have plenty of side characters left to kill and maybe we will prove that the Moon landing never happened!” – Bones creators ;)

I’m not thrilled about Alicia running for office. Not fair to Cary and the firm.

As much as I love Arrow and enjoy Oliver and Felicity together (they have nice chemistry), one of the things I really liked about Season 1 was the lack of romantic entanglements. While there may have been some, it wasn’t like it is now with all this intense “shipping.” I want to see more male and female characters have friendships without becoming romantically involved. I liked Oliver’s and Felicity’s relationship early on and I’m not saying that it can’t grow, but I’m sick of the tiresome will they or won’t they, together for 3 episodes until something breaks them up. That said, I’m still excited for Season 3 of Arrow.

I am very tired of people who hate romance and love. I bet you are single and this attitude is the reason why.

…I saw no hatred of romance or love in that post? In fact, they acknowledged there was some nice chemistry between those characters?

I fully expect them to keep this going for a while. I want to say end of season 5, only because that’s going to be the end of Oliver’s time away, where he might have banished enough demons that a healthy relationship is possible. Besides which, Felicity looks like she’s going to be having a lot of male attention without Oliver, so it’s not like she’s going to be pining…

I think romance adds ‘heart’ to action shows. I’m loving Olicity and am very much looking forward to the new season of Arrow in all it’s complexity. I do hope the writers settle into Olicity as ‘the’ long term relationship lane (slow burn and angst included) as I’m a bit hesitant to really ‘invest’ atm. Let us know what your endgame is, people, so we can relax and enjoy the ride :).

I have the ultimate Ask Ausiello question. “Why is it that the questions and answers posted here tend to be similar to the questions and answers posted on TV Guide’s Mega Buzz?”

They’re not necessarily 100% the same, but most times they are very similar.

That’s a question better asked of the poseurs at TV Guide.

The romantic drama is just as promising as the crime-fighting on both Arrow and Flash. I’m happy that Flash is just as exciting, on so many fronts, as it’s sister show. I know they’re done by the same people, but I was worried because spin-offs tend to be hit and miss. Gotham disappointed me, though I might give it another chance. Flash has a definitive place on my list. :) As an almost life-long Batman fan, I hadn’t been into Flash, but not against him, either. Now it’s added to my ‘to read’ list…

“You don’t hire Katharine McPhee and not have her sing.”

Wish they wouldn’t have her sing. I could be wrong, but I bet it gets shoehorned in. Subtle, Scorpion is not.

Good luck, Castle. After the what they did in May, it’s hard to get excited. They promoted the heck out of the last one. Granted, it would be smart to do an amazing, heartfelt, bigger and better wedding to try fixing the current mess, but I’ll believe it when I see it. Once bitten, twice shy.

Seriously, still pouting about last season’s finale?? Get over it or move on, I hear there are other shows out there. If you can not appreciate the awesomeness that was this weeks episode then you don’t deserve the title of fan. I couldn’t believe how many “ripped from the TVLine comment section” conversations there were in just this one episode. This new mystery is awesome and has me riveted! And when they have their Nov. wedding, it will be touching and personal and all the things the other one was not going to be. This will be the wedding the characters deserve!

any idea if they will keep Daisy on Bones, now that Sweets is gone hope so

The opportunity to make the Caskett wedding a “happening” has passed. Now it’s something to check off the to do list. What a strange turn of events.

If things were to go further, it ain’t gonna last. And it would be a slap to the face to the Green Arrow/Black Canary’s 50+ years of pairing history. Please let everyone move on.

Why do people keep bringing up the comics? It has nothing to do with how they’re running the show. In fact, they rebooted the comics to match the show. Even Stephen Amell says he thinks that storyline is dead.

Yes on new girl for Jim Gordon. I’ve wanted him and Barbara to break up since the first episode.

Glad to hear Sleepy Hollow is safe (for now). They still have several years of trials and tribulations to go before the apocalypse!

Would luv to see Erica Durance as Leslie Thompkins but i believe she is busy filming her show in TO so what about Laura Vandervoort or Morena Baccarin?

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