Author: Gary Levin, USA TODAY

In an interview, HBO programming chief Casey Bloys outlined a big increase in series for the premium-cable network, including a potential prequel for ‘Game of Thrones,’ its biggest-ever hit.

Dull game depressed ratings for TV’s biggest event, and hurt the premiere of “The World’s Best” reality show that followed.

The streaming giant selectively touts audience figures for a handful of its original series, but the metrics aren’t the same as those employed by the TV business and are misleading, the executive told TV critics.

Showtime made several programming announcements at the Television Critics Association, including a new legal thriller to star Bryan Cranston and officially bringing back cult fave “The L Word.”

Fox’s lastest live musical aired a rehearsal performance taped Saturday after actor Brennin Hunt, who plays Roger Davis in the show, broke his foot.

The longest-tenured late-night host. in his 26th year, is changing his format, though nothing too radical: “Shaking it up like this felt necessary.”

The fantasy drama, the most-watched series in HBO history, will begin its final run on April 15.

USA TODAY photographer Dan MacMedan asked producer Chuck Lorre for a spot on his vanity card at the Golden Globes. Four days later, Lorre obliged on ‘Young Sheldon.’

FX spy drama ‘The Americans’ takes three top prizes at the Television Critics Association’s annual awards ceremony. Awards also went to Rita Moreno, ‘Friends’ and the late Anthony Bourdain.