Previously released:


Trap (movie) (Netflix, March 11)

A father takes his daughter to her favorite pop star's concert only to
realize they're caught in an FBI sting operation to catch a serial
killer. 2024 M. Night Shyamalan film starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel
Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill; 1hr 45m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81776699

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26753003/ [rating 5.8]


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Saturday, March 15


Taken at a Basketball Game (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Inspired by real events. Desperate to bond with his estranged
18-year-old daughter Robyn (Claire Qute), Wayne Edwards (D.B. Woodside)
gets them tickets to a basketball game where he envisions the two of
them cheering on their favorite team while they reconnect. However, when
Robyn goes to the restroom and doesn’t return, Wayne’s worst fear is confirmed when he realizes she’s been kidnapped. On a mission to find
her in a stadium filled with thousands of people, he races against the
clock and will stop at nothing to find her before it is too late. Moni
Ogunsuyi also stars.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/taken-at-a-basketball-game

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35856006/



Royal-ish (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Lacey is an amusement park princess who befriends 8-year-old Rose, a
real-life princess, and is recruited by her handsome father to travel to
their kingdom and be the new governess. Stars Nichole Sakura and William Moseley.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/royal-ish

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35600130/


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Sunday, March 16


Playing with Fire (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

After a near-fatal house fire, Natalie and Loughlin, a struggling
married couple, are manipulated by an obsessive firefighter named Jack,
who schemes to pit the couple against each other to win Natalie’s
affections for himself. Stars Kirsten Comerford, Stephen Adekolu and
Brett Geddes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33507756/

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/playing-with-fire


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Monday, March 17


Streaming:


Anora (movie; streaming premiere) (12:01 am, Hulu)

A young escort from Brooklyn [Mikey Madison] meets and impulsively
marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her
fairy tale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. 2024 film; 2h 19m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28607951/ [rating 7.6]



The Sabrina Soto Show [new; complete season 1] (12:01
am, Hulu)

Join Sabrina Soto for a vibrant and inspiring show dedicated to
transforming every aspect of your life. Each episode is a delightful
blend of DIY projects, delectable food segments, and insightful health
and wellness tips--your go-to guide for creating a beautiful, healthy,
and fulfilling life, one step at a time. Let Sabrina help you redesign
your life from the inside out.

https://www.sabrinasoto.com/



Inside [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)

Content creators take on a series of challenges to win a huge cash prize
in this reality series from viral British YouTubers, the Sidemen.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81943123




Broadcast and cable:


iHeartRadio Music Awards (special) (8-10 pm, Fox)

https://www.iheart.com/music-awards/


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Tuesday, March 18


Streaming:


Bert Kreischer: Lucky (comedy special) (3:01 am, Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i53yLgI8Hq0

https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944



Broadcast and cable:


Kitchen Nightmares (reboot season 2 finale) (8 pm, Fox)



Doc (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) (9 pm, Fox)


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Wednesday, March 19


Streaming:


Gannibal (final season 2 premiere) (12:01 am, Hulu)

There is a rumor about this beautiful village: people get eaten here.
Police officer Agawa Daigo uncovers a horrifying truth lurking in
everyday life.

Season 2: After leaving audiences on a bloodcurdling cliff hanger,
"Gannibal" returns, plunging viewers back into the terrifying world of Kuge-Village. Will police officer Daigo be able to escape and stop the cannibals responsible? Japanese series. Season one premiered in December
2022. The first two episodes stream today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8awrEENGYI

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22187798/ [rating 7.4]



Good American Family [new] (12:01 am, Hulu)

This based-on-a-true-story drama—first depicted on television in the
reality series "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace"—finds Ellen Pompeo
and Mark Duplass playing a Midwestern couple who adopt an 8-year-old
girl (Imogen Reid) whom they believe to have a rare form of dwarfism.
But as they raise her alongside their other children, they begin to
doubt that she is who she says she is—leading to a series of twists that eventually play out in a courtroom. Christina Hendricks, Dulé Hill,
Sarayu Blue, and Jenny O'Hara also star. Eight-episode limited series;
the first two episodes stream today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_QlAf1rRGE

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalia_Grace

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21441010/



Hyper Knife [new] (12:01 am, Hulu)

Featuring an acting masterclass by Korean stars Park Eunbin and Sul
Kyunggu, "Hyper Knife" follows Seok, a visionary neurosurgeon who
consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible in the operating
room. Tortured by her need for perfection, Seok suddenly finds herself
tossed aside and stripped of her license after crossing her mentor.
Unwilling to let go of what made her great, Seok continues to carry out back-alley operations until her former mentor comes looking for help.
Korean series; 8 episodes, the first two of which stream today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d7xKIIpYj4

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35378081/



The Twister: Caught in the Storm (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)

Set against a backdrop of end of the world predictions on May 22, 2011,
this coming-of-age documentary is told from the perspective of a group
of young people in Joplin, Missouri, as they encounter the extreme power
of mother nature when a rare EF-5 monster mile-wide tornado hits their hometown, on high school graduation day. In the fierce 200 mph winds of
the twister, they discover the power of their resilience as they fight
for survival--each with transformative stories spurred by their
experiences of that day. This catastrophic event ravaged Joplin and yet
it overcame, rebuilt, and became an enduring symbol of hope. The film
features adrenaline-inducing real life footage filmed by people in
Joplin, taking us into the eye of the storm. 1h 29m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o0eLtapwr0

https://www.netflix.com/title/81715724

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35882698/



Woman of the Dead [Totenfrau] (complete season 2) (3:01
am, Netflix)

In a vengeful quest to find out who killed her husband, a woman ends up exposing her small community's deepest and ugliest secrets. Austrian
series; 6 episodes. Season one streamed in January 2023.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81239598

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5569404/ [rating 6.8]



Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (2nd half of season 2)
(3:01 am, Disney+)

12 episodes.




Broadcast and cable:


Shifting Gears (season 1 finale) (8 pm, ABC)



Opry 100: A Live Celebration (live event) (8-11 pm, NBC)

https://www.opry.com/stories/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nbcs-opry-100-a-live-celebration



Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm (documentary) (10-11 pm, PBS)

https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/pbs-presents-weathered-inside-the-la-firestorm/


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Thursday, March 20


Streaming:


Tyler Perry's Duplicity (movie) (12:01 am, Prime Video)

High-powered attorney Marley (Kat Graham) faces her most personal case
yet when she is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the shooting of
her best friend Fela’s (Meagan Tandy) husband (Joshua Adeyeye). With the
help of her boyfriend (Tyler Lepley) ­ a former cop turned private investigator ­ Marley’s search for what really happened leads her down a treacherous maze of deception and betrayal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6NvYfJwq-U

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28239363/



Last One Laughing UK [new] (12:01 am, Prime Video)

One rule: you laugh, you lose.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn-yCmpElv8



O'Dessa (movie) (12:01 am, Hulu)

A farm girl in search to recover a cherished family heirloom. She
travels to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true
love. To save his soul, she must put the power of destiny to the
ultimate test. An epic rock opera starring Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison
Jr., Regina Hall and Murray Bartlett. 1h 46m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YDQR6NUNYQ

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26304178/

https://www.metacritic.com/movie/odessa/ [score 34]



The Residence [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

A brilliant, eccentric detective [Uzo Aduba] must solve a murder in the
White House residence--where the staff and guests at a state dinner are
all suspects. An adaptation of Kate Andersen Brower's novel of the same
name, the series also stars Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito (taking
over a role originally played by Andre Braugher, who died midway through production; Esposito also once replaced Braugher in the cast of
Homicide: Life on the Street), Edwina Findley, Ken Marino, Jason Lee,
Molly Griggs, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Bronson Pinchot, Mel Rodriguez, Jane
Curtin, Al Franken (playing a senator, naturally), and more. 8 episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYC2zCdcKW0

https://www.netflix.com/title/81005297

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740614/



Bet Your Life [Bir ihtimal Daha Var] [new; complete season 1]
(3:01 am, Netflix)

A down-and-out sports betting writer is roped into teaming up with the
ghost of a bossy business tycoon demanding to crack his own murder case. Turkish comedy; 8 episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivr2wbVd720

https://www.netflix.com/title/81708177

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34691842/



Khakee: The Bengal Chapter [new; complete season 1]
(3:01 am, Netflix)

When upright cop Arjun Maitra takes on Kolkata’s feared don Bagha and
his henchmen, he must battle a broken system and navigate bloody gang
wars. Indian series.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81995349

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34569030/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OErVaC--Bxk



Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

Big Nick (Gerard Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on
Donnie (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia,
as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange. Released in January 2025; 2h 24m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8008948/ [rating 6.3]

https://www.metacritic.com/movie/den-of-thieves-2-pantera/ [score 60]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1259528/ [2018's "Den of Thieves;" rating 7.0]



Happy Face [new] (3:01 am, Paramount+)

Dennis Quaid stars as the real-life serial killer Keith Hunter
Jesperson—aka the "Happy Face Killer"—in this eight-episode Paramount+ original. The series also stars Annaleigh Ashford as his daughter
Melissa, whose podcast and autobiography inspired the series and who in
the show finds herself investigating whether an innocent man may be
headed for death row for a murder her father committed. Eight episodes;
two stream today, followed by single episodes weekly through May 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e2bUS9ROrw

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15977292/




Broadcast and cable:


Farmer Wants a Wife (season 3 premiere) (9 pm, Fox)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgRRwT3LLx4


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Friday, March 21


Streaming:


Go! [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

A young runner is given a second chance at life when he is offered a
track scholarship, but can he chase his dreams without tripping on his
lies? South African series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5cpORQrs0s

https://www.netflix.com/title/81900386



Little Siberia [Pikku-Siperia] (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

A pastor's faith turns upside down when a meteorite lands in his small
Finnish town, its impact stirring up chaos and criminal intentions.
Finnish comedy/drama; 1h 46m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nStDZkEfnU

https://www.netflix.com/title/81284727

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31828346/



Revelations (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

A pastor is convinced that a divine revelation has called him to punish
the person guilty of a missing person case, while a detective assigned
to the case is haunted by her dead sister’s shadow. Korean film; 2h 2m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1FhjGPBynk

https://www.netflix.com/title/81747556

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32648798/



Sing Sing (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Max)

Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds
purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in
this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
1h 47m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28479262/ [rating 7.7]



A Decent Man [Porzadny Czlowiek] [new; complete season 1]
(3:01 am, Max)

Polish series.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35745132/



Wicked (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Peacock)

Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a
popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After
an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. 2h 40m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/



Wicked Sing-Along Alternate Feature-Length Version (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Peacock)



Bloody Axe Wound (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder)

Abbie Bladecut's family business, a video store, has thrived by
disposing of teenagers to mimic horror movies. As the first female
slasher, she battles gender bias while realizing the harsh realities
behind the mass murders. 1h 23m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6975842/ [rating 4.8]



Invasive 2: Getaway (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)

Kay survived once. Now, trapped on a secluded island, she and her father
face a deadly new hunt. Sequel to "Invasive" from last year, but Tubi
hasn't yet posted a trailer, and the movie isn't on Tubi's website.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35684711/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31777631/ ["Invasive"; rating 5.6]




Broadcast and cable:


Happy's Place (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) (8
pm, NBC)



NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: The Baptist Health 200 (live event)
(8 pm, Fox)



Trapped in Her Dorm Room (movie) (8 pm, LMN)

When a classmate’s adoration turns into a dangerous obsession, college student Erin finds herself held captive in her own dorm room during
Spring Break. Stars Ciara Hanna, William Sparks, Aja Hinds, Ishika
Muchhal, and Nicole Dionne.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/trapped-in-her-dorm-room

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35676708/


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Saturday, March 22


Single Black Female 3: The Final Chapter (movie) (8 pm,
Lifetime Channel)

After being wrongfully convicted of murder, Monica (Raven Goodwin) has
finally been exonerated­but freedom comes at a price. Though the charges against her have been dropped, the stain of suspicion lingers, and
reclaiming her life, her career, and the trust of those around her is
proving to be an uphill battle. Meanwhile, the real threat has yet to
vanish. Simone (Amber Riley), now a fugitive, has fled to a convent in
Mexico, having no choice but to abandon Houston, along with the one
thing she truly cared about--her daughter Joy (Kennedy Chanel). When a terrifying nightmare shakes her to the core, Simone becomes convinced
Joy is in danger and returns to Houston, for a final reckoning between
the estranged half-sisters. It’s only a matter of time before old
grudges resurface and Monica and Simone come face to face. K. Michelle
reprises her role as Monica’s best friend Bebe. Not listed on IMDb.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/single-black-female-3

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30970553/ ["Single Black Female 2: Simone's Revenge"]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15726046/ ["Single Black Female"]



Hearts Around the Table: Jenna’s First Love (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Jenna plans a charity event for Billionaire Tom Redlands. But working
with Tom's right hand Andrew is proving difficult, especially since
Jenna and Andrew have a romantic history. Stars Ashley Newbrough, Steve
Lund and Mindy Cohn.

To be followed by "Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act" (March
29), "Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving" (April 5) and
"Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient" (April 12). Seriously.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/hearts-around-the-table-jennas-first-love

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35660830/


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Sunday, March 23


My Husband's Baby (movie; linear premiere) (8 pm, Lifetime
Channel)

A famous married couple's life is turned upside down when a mysterious
pregnant woman shows up claiming to be carrying the husband's child.
Moni Ogunsuyi, Samantha Brown, and Eddie G. star. [Tubi Original that
premiered in February 2024.]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30222091/



Lucy Worsley Investigates (season 2 finale; special night and
time) (8 pm, PBS)



When Calls the Heart (season 12 finale) (9 pm, Hallmark
Channel)



Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light [new] (9 pm, PBS)

The sequel to the excellent 2015 historical drama "Wolf Hall" adapts the
final novel in Hilary Mantel's trilogy and picks up where the previous
show ended (in 1536, just following the death of Anne Boleyn). Mark
Rylance returns from the first series as Thomas Cromwell, as do Damian
Lewis (as King Henry VIII), Jonathan Pryce, Kate Phillips, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Lilit Lesser, among others. They are joined by
Harriet Walter and Timothy Spall. Six episodes; limited series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8PNmomC1Ms

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/wolf-hall/season-2/ [score 91]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_Hall:_The_Mirror_and_the_Light

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/everything-we-know-now-about-wolf-hall-the-mirror-and-the-light/



Marie Antoinette (season 2 premiere) (10 pm, PBS)

14-year-old Marie Antoinette (Emilia Schüle) is married to future Louis
XVI (Louis Cunningham) and must learn to navigate the French court. 8
episodes. [Season 1 aired from March-May, 2023, on PBS.]

https://www.pbs.org/articles/marie-antoinette-season-2-everything-you-need-to-know

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15384074/ [rating 7.3]


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Robin Miller <[email protected]d> wrote:

Royal-ish (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Lacey is an amusement park princess

A what now?

who befriends 8-year-old Rose, a

real-life princess, and is recruited by her handsome father to travel to their kingdom and be the new governess. Stars Nichole Sakura and William Moseley.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/royal-ish

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35600130/

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Broadcast and cable:

Shifting Gears (season 1 finale) (8 pm, ABC)

At last our long national nightmare is over.

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--
The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.

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Robin Miller <[email protected]d> wrote:

Royal-ish (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Lacey is an amusement park princess who befriends 8-year-old Rose, a >real-life princess, and is recruited by her handsome father to travel to >their kingdom and be the new governess. Stars Nichole Sakura and William >Moseley.

Sylvania?

Good American Family [new] (12:01 am, Hulu)

GAF!

Hyper Knife [new] (12:01 am, Hulu)

Featuring an acting masterclass by Korean stars Park Eunbin and Sul
Kyunggu, "Hyper Knife" follows Seok, a visionary neurosurgeon who >consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible in the operating
room. Tortured by her need for perfection, Seok suddenly finds herself
tossed aside and stripped of her license after crossing her mentor.
Unwilling to let go of what made her great, Seok continues to carry out >back-alley operations until her former mentor comes looking for help.
Korean series; 8 episodes, the first two of which stream today.

Back-alley brain surgery? What could possibly go wrong?

Opry 100: A Live Celebration (live event) (8-11 pm, NBC)

Sorry. I misread that as "orgy".

Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm (documentary) (10-11 pm, PBS)

Did you know this was climate change and not bad zoning and building and
fire codes, lack of environmental and forest management, and failure to
prevent and prosecute arson?

The Residence [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

A brilliant, eccentric detective [Uzo Aduba] must solve a murder in the
White House residence--where the staff and guests at a state dinner are
all suspects.

I thought Wesley Snipes took care of this problem decades ago.

I also thought guests of state dinners are kept entirely out of the
residence portion of the White House.

an adaptation of Kate Andersen Brower's novel of the same
name, the series also stars Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito (taking
over a role originally played by Andre Braugher, who died midway through >production; Esposito also once replaced Braugher in the cast of
Homicide: Life on the Street),

A script so bad it killed Braugher!

Edwina Findley, Ken Marino, Jason Lee,
Molly Griggs, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Bronson Pinchot, Mel Rodriguez, Jane >Curtin, Al Franken (playing a senator, naturally), and more. 8 episodes.

Happy Face [new] (3:01 am, Paramount+)

Dennis Quaid stars as the real-life serial killer Keith Hunter
Jesperson aka the "Happy Face Killer" in this eight-episode Paramount+ >original.

I'm having trouble picturing good guy Dennis Quaid as a villain. The
worst he's ever been in movies is immature.

Revelations (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

A pastor is convinced that a divine revelation has called him to punish
the person guilty of a missing person case, while a detective assigned
to the case is haunted by her dead sister's shadow. Korean film; 2h 2m.

The detective is haunted HAUNTED by painful memories, self doubt, and
guilt? Gosh that's original. We even saw a genuine haunting on a tv
series called, I forget.

Sing Sing (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Max)

Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds
purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in
this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
1h 47m.

The entire premise is a straight line!

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light [new] (9 pm, PBS)

Finally! Am I grateful this didn't take yet another decade?

Marie Antoinette (season 2 premiere) (10 pm, PBS)

14-year-old Marie Antoinette (Emilia) is married to future Louis
XVI (Louis Cunningham) and must learn to navigate the French court. 8 >episodes. [Season 1 aired from March-May, 2023, on PBS.]

14? I didn't realize so young. The first series was decent and wasn't a
French production as I recall.

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On 3/16/25 4:38 PM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

Robin Miller <[email protected]d> wrote:

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light [new] (9 pm, PBS)

Finally! Am I grateful this didn't take yet another decade?

I need to go an watch the orginal(s?) one of these days. But I'm not
even sure they are available to me...

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On Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:02:20 -0700, "Ian J. Ball" <[email protected]d>
wrote:

On 3/16/25 4:38 PM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

Robin Miller <[email protected]d> wrote:

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light [new] (9 pm, PBS)

Finally! Am I grateful this didn't take yet another decade?

I need to go an watch the orginal(s?) one of these days. But I'm not
even sure they are available to me...

If you mean the 2015 series you can watch it with a PBS streaming
subscription or over on Amazon Prime for $2/episode (it ties to PBS)
or on Youtube for $2/episode.

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On 3/16/25 1:49 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

        Previously released:

Trap       (movie)        (Netflix, March 11)

A father takes his daughter to her favorite pop star's concert only to realize they're caught in an FBI sting operation to catch a serial
killer. 2024 M. Night Shyamalan film starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel
Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill; 1hr 45m.

It's already been to other streamers...

        Saturday, March 15

Taken at a Basketball Game       (movie)         (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Inspired by real events. Desperate to bond with his estranged 18-year-
old daughter Robyn (Claire Qute), Wayne Edwards (D.B. Woodside) gets
them tickets to a basketball game where he envisions the two of them
cheering on their favorite team while they reconnect. However, when
Robyn goes to the restroom and doesn’t return, Wayne’s worst fear is confirmed when he realizes she’s been kidnapped. On a mission to find
her in a stadium filled with thousands of people, he races against the
clock and will stop at nothing to find her before it is too late. Moni Ogunsuyi also stars.

I had the last half of this on as background noise, but I could not tell
you what happened.

Royal-ish       (movie)         (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Lacey is an amusement park princess who befriends 8-year-old Rose, a real-life princess, and is recruited by her handsome father to travel to their kingdom and be the new governess. Stars Nichole Sakura...

Teenage Cocktail!!

        Sunday, March 16

Playing with Fire       (movie)         (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

After a near-fatal house fire, Natalie and Loughlin, a struggling
married couple, are manipulated by an obsessive firefighter named Jack,
who schemes to pit the couple against each other to win Natalie’s affections for himself. Stars Kirsten Comerford, Stephen Adekolu and
Brett Geddes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33507756/

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/playing-with-fire

Recorded for later viewing.

        Monday, March 17

    Streaming:

Anora       (movie; streaming premiere)            (12:01 am, Hulu)

A young escort from Brooklyn [Mikey Madison] meets and impulsively
marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairy tale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. 2024 film; 2h 19m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28607951/    [rating 7.6]

I will get to this at some point, though I suspect I will hate it...

The Sabrina Soto Show         [new; complete season 1]         (12:01
am, Hulu)

Join Sabrina Soto for a vibrant and inspiring show dedicated to
transforming every aspect of your life. Each episode is a delightful
blend of DIY projects, delectable food segments, and insightful health
and wellness tips--your go-to guide for creating a beautiful, healthy,
and fulfilling life, one step at a time. Let Sabrina help you redesign
your life from the inside out.

NO!!

        Tuesday, March 18

    Streaming:

Doc         (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2)         (9 pm, Fox)

This is one series where it's probably smart to stick to just 13
episodes a season - I don't think there's enough here to fill out a
20-episode season...

        Wednesday, March 19

    Streaming:

Good American Family         [new]          (12:01 am, Hulu)

Adam already stole my GAFfe joke... :|

This based-on-a-true-story drama—first depicted on television in the reality series "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace"—finds Ellen Pompeo
and Mark Duplass playing a Midwestern couple who adopt an 8-year-old
girl (Imogen Reid) whom they believe to have a rare form of dwarfism.
But as they raise her alongside their other children, they begin to
doubt that she is who she says she is—leading to a series of twists that eventually play out in a courtroom. Christina Hendricks, Dulé Hill,
Sarayu Blue, and Jenny O'Hara also star. Eight-episode limited series;
the first two episodes stream today.

I've already seen the Lifetime movie inspired by this, and that was
quite enough.

The Twister: Caught in the Storm         (documentary)        (3:01 am,
Netflix)

Set against a backdrop of end of the world predictions on May 22, 2011,
this coming-of-age documentary is told from the perspective of a group
of young people in Joplin, Missouri, as they encounter the extreme power
of mother nature when a rare EF-5 monster mile-wide tornado hits their hometown, on high school graduation day...

I don't do docs...

    Broadcast and cable:

Shifting Gears         (season 1 finale)         (8 pm, ABC)

What will Anim watch now?!?!!

        Thursday, March 20

    Streaming:

Tyler Perry's Duplicity         (movie)           (12:01 am, Prime Video)

High-powered attorney Marley (Kat Graham) faces her most personal case
yet when she is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the shooting of
her best friend Fela’s (Meagan Tandy) husband (Joshua Adeyeye). With the help of her boyfriend (Tyler Lepley) ­ a former cop turned private investigator ­ Marley’s search for what really happened leads her down a treacherous maze of deception and betrayal.

As it's a movie, this is a "maybe"...

O'Dessa          (movie)             (12:01 am, Hulu)

A farm girl in search to recover a cherished family heirloom. She
travels to a strange and dangerous city where she meets her one true
love. To save his soul, she must put the power of destiny to the
ultimate test. An epic rock opera starring Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison
Jr., Regina Hall and Murray Bartlett. 1h 46m.

I might have watched this, had they not made Sadie Sink appear
unattractive...

The Residence           [new; complete season 1]       (3:01 am, Netflix)

A brilliant, eccentric detective [Uzo Aduba] must solve a murder in the
White House residence--where the staff and guests at a state dinner are
all suspects. An adaptation of Kate Andersen Brower's novel of the same
name, the series also stars Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito (taking
over a role originally played by Andre Braugher, who died midway through production; Esposito also once replaced Braugher in the cast of
Homicide: Life on the Street), Edwina Findley, Ken Marino, Jason Lee,
Molly Griggs, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Bronson Pinchot, Mel Rodriguez, Jane Curtin, Al Franken (playing a senator, naturally), and more. 8 episodes.

It's on Netflix, so how good can it be?...

And the only thing I ever want to see Franken doing is Stuart Smalley.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera        (movie)          (3:01 am, Netflix)

Um, *no* - Pantera is a metal band!! :p

Big Nick (Gerard Butler) is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia,
as they plot a massive heist of the world’s largest diamond exchange. Released in January 2025; 2h 24m.

Of course this goes to Netflix! So I will never see it.

Happy Face        [new]           (3:01 am, Paramount+)

Dennis Quaid stars as the real-life serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson —aka the "Happy Face Killer"—in this eight-episode Paramount+ original. The series also stars Annaleigh Ashford as his daughter Melissa, whose podcast and autobiography inspired the series and who in the show finds herself investigating whether an innocent man may be headed for death
row for a murder her father committed.  Eight episodes; two stream
today, followed by single episodes weekly through May 1.

No, and esp. not as a series...

    Broadcast and cable:

Farmer Wants a Wife         (season 3 premiere)           (9 pm, Fox)

NO!

        Friday, March 21

    Streaming:

Sing Sing        (movie; streaming premiere)         (3:01 am, Max)

Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds
purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in
this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.
1h 47m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28479262/    [rating 7.7]

Not even Colman Domingo is going to get me to watch this!!

Wicked     (movie; streaming premiere)         (3:01 am, Peacock)

Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a
popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After
an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads. 2h 40m.

Bah!

I'm sure I will get to this eventually, though I may just wait until the
sequel comes to streaming...

Wicked Sing-Along Alternate Feature-Length Version     (movie; streaming premiere)         (3:01 am, Peacock)

NO!!

Bloody Axe Wound          (movie)          (3:01 am, Shudder)

Abbie Bladecut's family business, a video store, has thrived by
disposing of teenagers to mimic horror movies. As the first female
slasher, she battles gender bias while realizing the harsh realities
behind the mass murders. 1h 23m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6975842/        [rating 4.8]

I doubt I would like this, so it's a good thing it's going to Shudder.

Invasive 2: Getaway      (movie)       (3:01 am, Tubi)

Kay survived once. Now, trapped on a secluded island, she and her father
face a deadly new hunt. Sequel to "Invasive" from last year, but Tubi
hasn't yet posted a trailer, and the movie isn't on Tubi's website.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35684711/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31777631/    ["Invasive"; rating 5.6]

Even Alex McGregor didn't get me to watch the original, so there's
pretty much no chance I'm watching the sequel...

    Broadcast and cable:

Happy's Place       (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2)        (8
pm, NBC)

Oh, Hell, NO!

Trapped in Her Dorm Room       (movie)        (8 pm, LMN)

When a classmate’s adoration turns into a dangerous obsession, college student Erin finds herself held captive in her own dorm room during
Spring Break. Stars Ciara Hanna, William Sparks, Aja Hinds, Ishika
Muchhal, and Nicole Dionne.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/trapped-in-her-dorm-room

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35676708/

Planning to watch this.

        Saturday, March 22

Single Black Female 3: The Final Chapter       (movie)       (8 pm,
Lifetime Channel)

After being wrongfully convicted of murder, Monica (Raven Goodwin) has finally been exonerated ­but freedom comes at a price. Though the charges against her have been dropped, the stain of suspicion lingers, and
reclaiming her life, her career, and the trust of those around her is
proving to be an uphill battle. Meanwhile, the real threat has yet to
vanish. Simone (Amber Riley), now a fugitive, has fled to a convent in Mexico, having no choice but to abandon Houston, along with the one
thing she truly cared about--her daughter Joy (Kennedy Chanel). When a terrifying nightmare shakes her to the core, Simone becomes convinced
Joy is in danger and returns to Houston, for a final reckoning between
the estranged half-sisters. It’s only a matter of time before old
grudges resurface and Monica and Simone come face to face. K. Michelle reprises her role as Monica’s best friend Bebe. Not listed on IMDb.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/single-black-female-3

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30970553/    ["Single Black Female 2: Simone's Revenge"]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15726046/    ["Single Black Female"]

How can I not watch something called "The Final Chapter"?!! ;p

I'm not sure I ever saw "Single Black Female 2" - if I did, I remember absolutely nothing about it...

Maybe Lifetime will reair "2" before the finale?...

Hearts Around the Table: Jenna’s First Love      (movie)        (8 pm,
Hallmark Channel)

Jenna plans a charity event for Billionaire Tom Redlands. But working
with Tom's right hand Andrew is proving difficult, especially since
Jenna and Andrew have a romantic history. Stars Ashley Newbrough, Steve
Lund and Mindy Cohn.

To be followed by "Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act" (March
29), "Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving" (April 5) and
"Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient" (April 12). Seriously.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/hearts-around-the-table-jennas-first-love

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35660830/

Do they all star Newbrough?! That's a lot of Newbrough... Actually, it's
very likely too much Newbrough!

(Looking at the titles, I'm guessing each movie has a different cast...)

        Sunday, March 23

My Husband's Baby      (movie; linear premiere)        (8 pm, Lifetime
Channel)

A famous married couple's life is turned upside down when a mysterious pregnant woman shows up claiming to be carrying the husband's child.
Moni Ogunsuyi, Samantha Brown, and Eddie G. star. [Tubi Original that premiered in February 2024.]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30222091/

Meh. A likely "pass" from me...

When Calls the Heart        (season 12 finale)        (9 pm, Hallmark
Channel)

It's already been renewed for season #13, yes?...

Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light        [new]        (9 pm, PBS)

The sequel to the excellent 2015 historical drama "Wolf Hall" adapts the final novel in Hilary Mantel's trilogy and picks up where the previous
show ended (in 1536, just following the death of Anne Boleyn). Mark
Rylance returns from the first series as Thomas Cromwell, as do Damian
Lewis (as King Henry VIII), Jonathan Pryce, Kate Phillips, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Lilit Lesser, among others. They are joined by
Harriet Walter and Timothy Spall. Six episodes; limited series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8PNmomC1Ms

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/wolf-hall/season-2/    [score 91]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_Hall:_The_Mirror_and_the_Light

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/everything-we-know- now-about-wolf-hall-the-mirror-and-the-light/

As I said in another post, I still need to see the original.

Marie Antoinette     (season 2 premiere)       (10 pm, PBS)

14-year-old Marie Antoinette (Emilia Schüle) is married to future Louis
XVI (Louis Cunningham) and must learn to navigate the French court. 8 episodes. [Season 1 aired from March-May, 2023, on PBS.]

https://www.pbs.org/articles/marie-antoinette-season-2-everything-you- need-to-know

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15384074/    [rating 7.3]

Bah! Bah, I say!

(end)

Tubi is letting us down again... :(

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On 3/17/2025 2:07 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 3/16/25 1:49 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

         Previously released:


Trap       (movie)        (Netflix, March 11)

A father takes his daughter to her favorite pop star's concert only to
realize they're caught in an FBI sting operation to catch a serial
killer. 2024 M. Night Shyamalan film starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel
Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill; 1hr 45m.

It's already been to other streamers...

Wouldn't that be why Robin put it under "Previously released:"?

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dirty old man.

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On 3/18/25 6:27 AM, Dimensional Traveler wrote:

On 3/17/2025 2:07 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 3/16/25 1:49 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

         Previously released:


Trap       (movie)        (Netflix, March 11)

A father takes his daughter to her favorite pop star's concert only
to realize they're caught in an FBI sting operation to catch a serial
killer. 2024 M. Night Shyamalan film starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel
Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill; 1hr 45m.

It's already been to other streamers...

Wouldn't that be why Robin put it under "Previously released:"?

Nope - Robin's "Previously Released" section is for stuff that was
released before the dated period of her list (March 15-23 for this one).
It not a list of stuff that's necessarily been to other streamers first.

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Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 3/18/25 6:27 AM, Dimensional Traveler wrote:

On 3/17/2025 2:07 PM, Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 3/16/25 1:49 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

         Previously released:


Trap       (movie)        (Netflix, March 11)

A father takes his daughter to her favorite pop star's concert only
to realize they're caught in an FBI sting operation to catch a
serial killer. 2024 M. Night Shyamalan film starring Josh Hartnett,
Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, and Alison Pill; 1hr
45m.

It's already been to other streamers...

Wouldn't that be why Robin put it under "Previously released:"?

Nope - Robin's "Previously Released" section is for stuff that was
released before the dated period of her list (March 15-23 for this one).
It not a list of stuff that's necessarily been to other streamers first.

This is correct. Specifically, it's stuff that was released the previous
week but not included in the previous week's listings because it wasn't announced in advance.

As a practical matter, it's mostly from Netflix, with occasional
contributions from Tubi and others that I happen to come across. The
Netflix "previously-released" list is the only one that I specifically
search.

--Robin

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On Mar 16, 2025 at 4:38:13 PM PDT, ""Adam H. Kerman"" <[email protected]> wrote:

Robin Miller <[email protected]d> wrote:

Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm (documentary) (10-11 pm, PBS)

Did you know this was climate change and not bad zoning and building and
fire codes, lack of environmental and forest management, and failure to prevent and prosecute arson?

And gross mismanagement of resources, leaving the fire department only funded at 50% of what is necessary, and top officials leaving for African junkets and cocktail parties in the middle of a weather emergency, and deciding to send 1000 firefighters home instead of holding them over to work a double shift,
and 100+ fire engines sitting idle in the maintenance yard because the city would rather put the money toward illegal aliens than hiring mechanics to fix them, and leaving a 117-million gallon reservoir empty for a year instead of making a simple repairs because DEI policies require such jobs to be farmed
out to minority businesses through a complex and lengthy bidding process...
and on and on and on.

But sure, let's just blame it 'climate change' and restrict our freedoms and jack up the cost of living another few percentage points.

The Residence [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

A brilliant, eccentric detective [Uzo Aduba] must solve a murder in the
White House residence--where the staff and guests at a state dinner are
all suspects.

I thought Wesley Snipes took care of this problem decades ago.

I also thought guests of state dinners are kept entirely out of the
residence portion of the White House.

*Everyone* is kept entirely out of the residence.

an adaptation of Kate Andersen Brower's novel of the same
name, the series also stars Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito (taking
over a role originally played by Andre Braugher, who died midway through
production; Esposito also once replaced Braugher in the cast of
Homicide: Life on the Street),

A script so bad it killed Braugher!

I bet Andre used to get a chill up his back every time Giancarlo appeared.

Revelations (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

A pastor is convinced that a divine revelation has called him to punish
the person guilty of a missing person case, while a detective assigned
to the case is haunted by her dead sister's shadow. Korean film; 2h 2m.

The detective is haunted HAUNTED by painful memories, self doubt, and
guilt?

Better than being haunted by Vietnam!

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