The CW Sets Dates for Vanessa Morgan/Giacomo Gianniotti Dramedy, Family Law Season 3

The CW Monday announced its new midseason line-up for Wednesday nights, which is set to kick off Jan. 17, 2024.

New original series Wild Cards starring Vanessa Morgan (Riverdale) and Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey’s Anatomy) will lead starting at 8/7c. The series is a crime-solving procedural with a comedic twist that follows the unlikely duo of a by-the-book, sardonic cop and a spirited, clever con woman.

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“Cole Ellis (Gianniotti) is a demoted detective who has begrudgingly spent the last year on the maritime unit, while Max Mitchell (Morgan) has been living a transient life elaborately scamming everyone she meets,” reads the official description. “But while arrested and being held at the station, Max ends up helping Ellis solve a local crime. The two are offered the opportunity to redeem themselves — Ellis needs to get back to his detective post and Max needs to stay out of jail. The catch? They have to work together, each using their unique skills to solve crimes. For Ellis, that means hard-boiled shoe leather police work; for Max, it means accents, disguises, schemes and generally befriending everyone in sight, while driving Ellis absolutely nuts. The two will have to learn what it means to trust another person and maybe actually become partners.”

Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills, 90210) joins the series as George, Max’s father who taught her everything she knows. Although he’s in prison, he still holds major influence throughout his surroundings, both with inmates and guards.

Following at 9/8c will be Season 3 of Canadian import Family Law, which follows Abby (Jewel Staite) and her dysfunctional family as they help other dysfunctional families — all while navigating their own personal dramas.

“Clear of her probation and divorce, Abby is riding high at Svensson & Svensson, but the hard work of reckoning with her past is just beginning,” reads the description. “She moves on to AA’s Step Four — writing her moral inventory — and begins her nesting arrangement with Frank (Luke Camilleri). On her off weeks, she still lives with her mother Joanne (Lauren Holly), whose rekindled relationship with Harry (Victor Garber) is churning up all of Abby’s childhood trauma. Meanwhile, Harry revels in Abby and Daniel’s (Zach Smadu) cutthroat competition for top earner at the firm until his reckless past comes back to haunt him. Daniel’s romance with Martina (Miranda Edwards) is cut short when her boyfriend Quinn (Thomas Cadrot) returns – and takes on a new layer of complexity when Quinn befriends Daniel. And Lucy (Genelle Williams), trying to find her feet after Maggie’s (Ali Liebert) betrayal, throws herself into a new relationship — one that she intends to make work no matter what.”

Current Wednesday night occupants Sullivan’s Crossing (previously renewed for Season 2) and The Spencer Sisters wrap their freshman runs on Dec. 13.

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