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10 TV ENCORE notice of a select few. Annalise views her classroom as a running interview — those who succeed and impress will work alongside her at her law firm. Leading the cast of students is Alfred Enoch ("Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," 2005) as Wes Gibbons, an eager stu- dent recently accepted from the school's wait list. Joining him are Aja Naomi King ("Emily Owens, M.D.") as the ambitious Michaela Pratt, Matt McGorry ("Orange is the New Black") as Asher Millstone, Karla Souza ("The Jesuit," 2014) as Laurel Castillo, and Jack Falahee ("Twisted") as Connor Walsh. The characters' backgrounds vary in ethnicity, education and sexuality. Peter Nowalk, creator of "How to Get Away With Murder," explained the impor- tance of the cast's culture in an interview with "Variety" in July. "We're not color blind to who these people are," he said. "Their identities and their sexuality and everything about them will become a potential story, and so why would you want everyone to be the same? To me, it just opens up your story well and God knows you need it." The open attitude and promotion of equality in all forms goes hand in hand with anything that the show's executive producer, Shonda Rhimes, is associated with. Rhimes, the creator, head writer and executive producer of "Grey's Anatomy," is no stranger to alternative charac- ter development and obscure plot twists, involving all walks of life. Further proof of this is in the pudding, as she wears the same hats for the "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff "Private Practice," as well as the politi- cal thriller series "Scandal." While crime and drama shows are generally synony- mous, "How to Get Away With Murder" provides a fresh take on how the law is not only perceived, but how it can be used and manipulated based on who enforces it. With the show being limited to 15 epi- sodes this season, each chap- ter is jam-packed with contro- versial plot points and charac- ter developments. Catch an all-new episode of "How to Get Away With Murder" airing Thursday, Nov. 20, on ABC. By Rory MacDonald- Gauthier TV Media O riginal ideas and the ability to showcase them on TV is becoming more of a challenge as the years progress. Spinoffs and knockoffs are a dime a dozen, fuelled by fans' undying support and loyalty towards their favorite shows. In an age of television that plays host to a magnitude of genres ranging from toddlers in fashion shows to auctioning off abandoned storage units, ABC has uncovered crucial evidence to solving this mystery. Catch a new episode of "How to Get Away With Murder" airing Thursday, Nov. 20, on ABC. The idea of a legal drama isn't exactly as played out as your typ- ical crime series, but it certainly isn't the most original. Over the years, fans have played witness to countless shows involving the court room. "Law & Order," Ally McBeal," "Suits," "Franklin & Bash" — all of these incorporate the law through their own inter- pretation, whether it be drama, comedy or your plain Jane mystery."How to Get Away With Murder," on the other hand, brings a new perspective to the small screen as it blends actors established in their career with the up-and-comers, and both sides provide their own insight. Two-time Oscar nominee Viola Davis ("The Help," 2011) stars as Annalise Keating, a defense attorney and law pro- fessor at the fictional Middleton University in Philadelphia. She believes that instead of teach- ing the fundamentals of law and the logistics within it, her students will benefit more by learning what all killers hope to do — get away with murder. The controversy doesn't stop there, as Annalise's character is one that will do all that is nec- essary, legal or not, to ensure her success in the courtroom. If you haven't noticed already, Annalise's method of teaching doesn't exactly line up with your average professor. In the series premiere, one of Annalise's cli- ents is convicted of the attempt- ed murder of her lover with aspi- rin, to which her significant other is deathly allergic. As a learning exercise for her class, she asks her students how they would approach the case. While several answers are given, Annalise takes This week's Feature Conan: Conan O'Brien While the Giants are playing the Kansas City Royals in the World Series, San Francisco radio stations are banning the playing of Lorde's song "Royals." Makes me wish they were playing a team called the Kansas City "Happy." The CDC says anyone flying to the U.S. from Ebola- infected countries will be monitored for three weeks. That's the new policy. Of course, here in Los Angeles, monitoring a sick person for three weeks is known as "a reality show." During a swing through Asia, Mark Zuckerberg appeared at a university and conducted an entire Q&A in Mandarin Chinese. There was an awkward moment when a student told him, "You're in the Philippines." Musician Kenny G tweeted his support of the Hong Kong protesters, and now China's Communist government is mad at him. It's serious. China has threatened to pull Kenny G's music out of all their elevators. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jimmy Fallon This whole Ebola scare still has everyone on edge. And yesterday, the CDC tried to calm people down by saying that you cannot get Ebola by sitting next to someone on public transportation, but you could give it to someone. In simpler terms, don't worry, but you know, worry. And I read that because of the Ebola scare, hazmat suits have turned into a popular Halloween costume. And people walking around in hazmat suits were like, "Uh, yeah, Halloween! That's why I'm wearing this." It was just announced that the head of the TSA is stepping down after more than four years on the job. Well, he actually stepped down a while ago, but he's been going through security for three-and-a-half years. That's right, TSA Chief John Pistole announced that he is stepping down. So whoever takes his place is going to have some pretty big shoes to take off. Whole Foods is introducing a new system that will label its produce "good," "better" and "best" depending on their supplier's farming practices. "Good" means "no pesticides," "better" means "environmentally friendly" and "best" means "Still not worth five bucks for an apple." There are rumors that a musical version of "Frozen" is coming to Broadway. Yeah, as opposed to the Off-Off- Broadway version, which has been running in the backseat of every minivan in America for the past year. 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