TORONTO — Some of Crave TV’s programming will be getting the aftershow treatment, with the announcement Monday from Bell Media Studios that former host of The Social, Lainey Lui, will host a new series called Cravings: The Aftershow, starting in January.
The new Crave Original Series will premiere Sunday, January 12 at 11 p.m. ET, following the debut of the first two episodes of HBO’s compelling new series The Outsider at 9 p.m. ET, only on Crave. The Outsider is based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel of the same name and stars Ben Mendelsohn (Bloodline, Ready Player One) as police detective Ralph Anderson, and Jason Bateman (Ozark, Arrested Development) as Terry Maitland. Bateman also serves as executive producer and directs the first two episodes of The Outsider.
Each Sunday on Cravings: The Aftershow, pop culture maven Lui and a rotating panel of guests will recap episodes of The Outsider, dissecting the biggest plot twists and developments, and providing comprehensive analysis, says the news release. In each episode, Lui invites her television-loving friends over to dive into the subject series with candid takes and post-show analysis, extending the conversation about each episode beyond social media.
“We are delighted to kick off Cravings: The Aftershow by analyzing and discussing every thrilling moment of HBO’s The Outsider,” said Nanci MacLean, vice-president, Bell Media Studios and president, Pinewood Toronto Studios. “And with Lainey at the helm, each episode will feel like you are in your living room with a smart, informed, and witty best friend.”
Tracey Pearce, president, distribution and pay, Bell Media, added: “Candid, funny, and relatable, Cravings: The Aftershow is the perfect platform to continue the conversation about Crave’s most buzzworthy series. Cravings: The Aftershow is the perfect dessert for your latest binge.”
