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It may not be business as usual in the TV world, but little by little, production has picked up, networks are announcing renewals and new (and some not all that new CSI, again?) shows are being greenlit. Heres a round-up of some shows and developments that have been generating TV talk.

Bridgerton news: The fabulously watchable Netflix series set in 1800s London is returning for a second season. Let the rejoicing begin! But good as that news is, heres the bummer: Reg-Jean Page, whose sexy, elegant performance as Simon Bassett, the Duke of Hastings, helped ignite viewer passion for the show, wont be back for Season 2.

Pages career has caught fire after his sizzling work in Bridgerton, so it may not be all that surprising that hes pursuing other opportunities. And Season 2 is, were told, going to mirror author Julia Quinns series of novels, and deal with Daphne Bridgertons (Phoebe Dynevor) brother, Anthony, and his search for an appropriate spouse.

The Hollywood Reporter cites sources who say that Page originally signed a one-year deal for Bridgerton, the first season of which revolved around the relationship and romance between his character and Daphne Bridgerton.

According to the Hollywood Reporter story, Sources close to the show tellTHRthat Page was offered an opportunity to return as a guest star in three to five episodes of season two at a rate of $50,000 an episode but declined for a multitude of reasons.

While Dynevor is expected to return for the second Bridgerton season, Page has been busy elsewhere, recently hosting Saturday Night Live, and working on movies.

Oh, well. To paraphrase Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that when an actor becomes a breakout hit on a TV show, they may quickly depart for greener pastures.

Everything old is new again: Networks love to revamp shows that viewers are familiar with. Theres no better evidence of that than the recent announcement that CSI is making a comeback. CBS has ordered CSI: Vegas, which is being described as a sequel to CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the crime-solving procedural that gave birth to a bunch of spinoffs. Back for more are original stars William Petersen, Jorja Fox and Wallace Langham. New cast members include Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, Mel Rodriguez and Mandeep Dhillon.

Theres no word yet on when CSI: Vegas will premiere. The original CSI premiered in 2000, and ran for 15 seasons, just in case you forgot.

Cancellations and renewals: While 2021-2022 schedules are still in flux, news keeps dribbling out about shows that have been axed, and others that will live to see another season. Heres some recent news.

Canceled: American Gods (Starz); Pose (the FX series returns for its third and final season on May 2); Killing Eve (the BBC America series returns for its fourth and final season in 2022); Bless the Harts (Fox); Mom (CBS); NCIS: New Orleans (CBS)

Renewed: Mr. Mayor (NBC); Dancing With the Stars (ABC); Young Sheldon (CBS); The Simpsons (Fox); Bob Hearts Abishola (CBS); FBI (CBS); FBI: Most Wanted (CBS); The Neighborhood (CBS); The Equalizer (CBS); Superman & Lois (The CW); Walker (The CW); Making the Cut (Amazon Prime Video)

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-- Kristi Turnquist

kturnquist@oregonian.com 503-221-8227 @Kristiturnquist

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