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The series finale of ABC's hit survival drama "Lost" has been highly divisive since it aired in 2010 — but interestingly enough, the ending to "Lost" caused a commotion for the creators and the network, as well, who had very different ideas of when the series should come to an end. Creators J.J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, and co-showrunner, Carlton Cuse, originally approached ABC in Season 3 to negotiate an ending — one they wanted to come at the end of that season.

From fighting her abusive ex-husband to the death, to having her throat slashed (while pregnant!) by a deranged detective, "9-1-1" dispatcher Maddie Han has always been full of surprises. But going blonde? Now that's a twist no one could have seen coming. As the ABC procedural prepares to return for its milestone 10th season this fall, Jennifer Love Hewitt has revealed a dramatic new look for her character on Instagram.

Chloe Fineman is going from "live from New York" to "streaming on Netflix." The former "Saturday Night Live" cast member — who announced her exit from the NBC sketch comedy institution earlier this month after seven seasons — has joined the cast of the upcoming Netflix drama series "Myron Bolitar," the streamer announced on Monday.

"Pluribus" delivered plot twist after plot twist as Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) tried to figure out how to save the rest of humanity from an alien hive mind. But Apple TV and Sony executives had a plot twist of their own for creator Vince Gilligan. "Pluribus" Season 1 was no stranger to production changes, but this request drastically altered the Season 1 finale.

In "Madam Secretary," Téa Leoni played Elizabeth McCord, the fictional secretary of state who worked her way up to become one of the best female presidents on TV. Early in her career, though, Leoni played a role that was the polar opposite of her character from the hit political drama: a fiery redhead with a wild streak. In 1992, Leoni took flight in "Flying Blind," a risqué half-hour Fox sitcom that has since vanished into the ether of TV history.

From his days on "Law & Order" to his current role "9-1-1," actor Richard Brooks is a veteran of the best police procedural series. Decades before he began playing Chief Simpson on ABC's first responder drama, Brooks portrayed Assistant District Attorney Paul Robinette on the original "Law & Order." Helping to launch the long-running franchise that has produced several spin-offs to date, Brooks appeared in 69 episodes from 1990 to 2006.

Though "The Rookie" is not returning until 2027, fans of the ABC drama have received a special treat to tide us over: On Monday, Hulu began streaming a supersized cut of Season 8, Episode 10, "His Name Was Martin," featuring five-and-a-half minutes of never-before-seen footage. (The episode can be found in the Extras section of the ABC drama's Hulu landing page.) The extended episode is very similar to the network cut.

"The Vampire Lestat" is not scary, but that could change if AMC greenlights the show for another season. Granted, Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) is an immortal mass murderer with godlike powers; conceptually, he's terrifying.

Sacred Heart will be down an attending and a charge nurse this fall. TVLine hears that Joel Kim Booster — who recurred throughout Season 1 of the "Scrubs" revival as J.D.'s main foil, Dr. Kevin Park — will not return for Season 2. TVLine has also learned that X Mayo, who recurred as Charge Nurse Raymond, will not return. ABC declined comment for this story.

Dr. John Dorian can't do it all on his own. Fortunately, TVLine can confirm which doctors, nurses, and familiar faces will be joining him in "Scrubs" Season 2. Production on the revival's 10-episode second season is currently underway ahead of its fall run on ABC, though an exact premiere date has yet to be announced. Zach Braff (J.D.), Sarah Chalke (Elliot), and Donald Faison (Turk) will return, alongside newly promoted series regular Ava Bunn (Tosh). John C.