Previously released:


Crime Patrol: 26 Jurm, 26 Cases [new] (Netflix, April 12)

From disturbing murder cases to gripping investigations, follow police officers as they delve into the most violent crimes that plague society.
Indian series.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36535308/

https://www.netflix.com/title/82051930



C.I.D. (season 2) (Netflix, April 12)

A team of dedicated men and women in the Crime Investigation Department
will risk everything to solve Mumbai's toughest, most complicated
crimes. Netflix has the first 34 of what apparently will be 50 45-minute episodes in season 2, which premiered in India in December and is
ongoing. Season 1 of 50 episodes was released in 1998, but Netflix
doesn't seem to have it.

https://www.netflix.com/title/80059132

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401916/
[rating 7.2]



Chasing the Wind (movie) (Netflix, April 11)

A focused city worker and a laid-back surfer -- both heirs to the same
company -- find they have plenty in common when they join forces in the boardroom. 2025 Turkish film; 1hr 35m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81735228

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32730754/
[rating 6.2]



Love Unlike In K-Dramas (movie) (Netflix, April 11)

A surprise trip to Seoul reunites Dhea with an old flame, forcing her to
face past feelings and question her current relationship. 2024
Indonesian film; 2 hr.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81996658

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31547884/



Two Husbands One Wife [new] (Netflix, April 11)

When a man's ex suggests a three-person marriage with her boyfriend, the
trio face jealousy, social stigma and intimacy issues in their unique
setup. 2025 Japanese series.

https://www.netflix.com/title/82025606

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36351405/
[stub only]



A Queen's Runway (documentary) (Netflix, April 10)

Behind the crown and beyond the glamour, ambitious hopefuls chase their
Miss Universe Philippines dreams, facing fierce competition and great sacrifice. 2025 Filipino film, 1hr 52m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/82010178



Court: State vs A Nobody (movie) (Netflix, April 10)

A driven attorney battles a corrupt justice system to defend a young man
whose relationship with a 17-year-old girl provokes her ruthless
family's ire. 2025 Indian film; 2hr 29m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81950906

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33307144/
[rating 8.0]



Perusu (movie) (Netflix, April 10)

At their father's funeral, two brothers notice a peculiar condition
affecting the body and scramble to fix it before the mourners notice.
2025 Indian film; 2hr.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81773554

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30406302/
[rating 7.6]


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Monday, April 14


Streaming:

None.



Broadcast and cable:


Found (special night) (10 pm, NBC)

Replaces the Thursday night episode this week only.



Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid (season 2 premiere) (10
pm, History Channel)

A mountain-top fortress built to protect the faithful. Biblical monsters
sent to test humankind. Secret wartime weapons wielded in the name of
religion. Hidden codes that may reveal the end of the world. For
thousands of years, cultures around the world have been captivated by
sacred objects, ideas, rituals, and places ­ wonders meant to inspire, mystify, and sometimes even terrify.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yqmBnMSaLM


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Tuesday, April 15


Streaming:


The Glass Dome [Glaskupan] [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Netflix)

Lejla returns to her childhood home in a small village in Sweden, where
she as a child were held captive by an unknown perpetrator, trapped in a
glass dome. Now, another young girl has disappeared without a trace.
Swedish series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4Pg5xhcYy4

https://www.netflix.com/title/81622643

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30750108/



Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (documentary)
(3:01 am, Netflix)

Before it hits Broadway this spring, experience the making of the West
End phenomenon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zhv01erNEQ

https://www.netflix.com/title/81768470



Tim Dillon: I'm Your Mother (comedy special) (3:01 am, Netflix)

https://www.netflix.com/title/81992010



The Carters: Hurts to Love You [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Paramount+)

Soleil Moon Frye directs a two-part look at the lives of Nick Carter (of
the Backstreet Boys) and his late brother, Aaron Carter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQncVA6zZtk




Broadcast and cable:


The Dark Money Game [new] (9 pm, HBO)

Alex Gibney's two-part look at the impact of so-called "dark money"
donations on American politics concludes tomorrow at the same time (and
both parts stream today on Max). "Ohio Confidential" debuts today and
"Wealth of the Wicked" premieres tomorrow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dykZuyO7RUU

https://deadline.com/2025/04/ohio-confidential-wealth-of-the-wicked-hbo-premiere-dates-1236362316/


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Wednesday, April 16


Streaming:


LOL: Last One Laughing Colombia (season 2 premiere) (12:01 am,
Prime Video)

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



Government Cheese [new] (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

David Oyelowo plays a newly-released convict returning home to his
quirky family in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley in 1969 in Apple's surreal
period comedy from Paul Hunter (Bulletproof Monk) and Aeysha Carr
(Brooklyn Nine-Nine). Bokeem Woodbine, Sunita Mani, and Simone Missick
also star. Ten episodes; four stream today, followed by six weekly
installments through May 28.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fQf2o2kEMQ

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30428883/



No Man's Land (complete season 2) (12:01 am, Hulu)

Season 1: A family grieves the death of their daughter in a suicide
bombing. Meanwhile, her brother suspects she is still alive after
glimpsing her in a news report and sets off to find her in the Middle
East. A French-Israeli-Belgian production set in Syria; season one
streamed in November 2020.

Season 2: The second season of "No Man's Land" delves into the
complexities of the Syrian war, focusing on the experiences of women in
various roles. Central to the narrative is Nisrine, a young Syrian girl
on a quest to find her kidnapped mother. Eight episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnJR6ssZX4g

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8335218/
[rating 7.8]



The Diamond Heist [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)

A stranger-than-fiction crime caper follows the attempted robbery of a priceless diamond, told by the gangsters who did it and the police on
their tail. British documentary series; three episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYu1SPrakXA

https://www.netflix.com/title/81701502



I Am Not Mendoza [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

Good-hearted Julián is kidnapped to impersonate a corrupt casino owner,
marry his fiancée and outwit the mafia — though romance was never part
of the plan. Mexican series.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81948201

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loAQaF8RfY0



Project UFO [Projekt UFO] [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Netflix)

A smug TV host and a small-town ufologist work to uncover the origins of
an alleged UFO sighting, splitting the nation in a storm of doubts and
beliefs. Polish series.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81634683

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32245125/




Broadcast and cable:


Abbott Elementary (season 4 finale; renewed for season 5)
(8:30 pm, ABC)



Sherlock & Daughter [new] (9 pm, CW)

The mystery thriller series SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER puts Sherlock Holmes
(David Thewlis) out of his comfort zone, mysteriously unable to
investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest
friends. Enter young American Amelia (Blu Hunt). After her mother's
mysterious murder, she learns her missing father may be the legendary detective. Despite wildly different backgrounds and attitudes, the pair
must work together to solve a global conspiracy, crack her mother's
murder, and find out for sure if she really is Sherlock's daughter.
Dougray Scott also stars as Holmes' nemesis, Moriarty. Eight episodes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31322085/

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



Assisted Living (season 5 finale) (9:30 pm, BET)



The Stolen Girl [new] (10 pm, Freeform]

Elisa [Denise Gough] is late to pick up her daughter Lucia from school
when Rebecca [Holliday Grainger], the mother of Lucia's new friend,
suggests a sleepover for the girls. When she goes to pick Lucia up the
next morning, she discovers Lucia's missing. British limited series;
five episodes. Ambika Mod also stars. A Disney+ original that streams in
the US on Hulu.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28228082/

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



The Future of Nature (limited series finale) (10 pm, PBS)


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Thursday, April 17


Streaming:


Leverage Redemption (season 3 premiere) (12:01 am,
Prime Video)

The series moves from Freevee to Prime Video for its third season. Ten episodes; the first three are released today, followed by single-episode
weekly releases through June 5.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyY9p1yl_Cc



#1 Happy Family USA [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am,
Prime Video)

Ramy Youssef, Alia Shawkat, Mandy Moore, and Chris Redd head the voice
cast for an adult animated comedy (created by Youssef with Pam Brady)
that centers on a Muslim family living in post-9/11 America. All eight
episodes stream today, and a second season has already been ordered.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkyT1BOOcmk

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18566094/



Istanbul Encyclopedia [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

A young student moves in with an estranged family friend in Istanbul,
trading her humble hometown for a city that tests her identity--and convictions. Turkish series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgYKp0KeMC4

https://www.netflix.com/title/81703424



Ransom Canyon [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath
the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. With three ranching family
dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, their lives and
legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way
of life. At the center of it all is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), who is healing from heartbreaking loss and on a quest for
vengeance. Staten's only glimmer of hope rests in the eyes and heart of
Quinn O'Grady (Minka Kelly), longtime family friend and owner of the
local dancehall. But as the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious
cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past. Vise
tightening, Staten fights to protect the land he calls home, and the
only love that can pull him back from the demons that haunt him. James
Brolin, Lizzy Greene, Eoin Macken, Meta Golding, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Garrett Wareing and Andrew Liner also star. The series is
based on a series of books by Jodi Thomas. Ten episodes.

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

https://www.netflix.com/title/81459107

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28088031/

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/ransom-canyon-release-date-photos



Law & Order: Organized Crime (season 5 premiere) (3:01
am, Peacock)

The series moves to Peacock for its 5th season. Ten episodes; the first
two stream today (and the first of those will also air on NBC tonight at
10 pm ET), followed by single-episode weekly releases through June 12.

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



Boarders (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Tubi)

Five underprivileged students from inner-city London win scholarships to
an elite boarding school and find themselves in an unfamiliar world.

https://tubitv.com/series/300002557/boarders




Broadcast and cable:


Matlock (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) (9 and
10 pm, two episodes, CBS)



Crime Nation: Double Murder in Delphi (special) (9-10 pm, CW)

The tragic murder of two girls in Delphi, Indiana unravel a web of
suspicion, revealing the sinister role of social media. Can Delphi find
closure in this cautionary tale?


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Friday, April 18


Streaming:


Jane (complete season 3) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

Budding environmentalist Jane is a 9-year-old on a quest to save
endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best
friends David and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to help
protect wild animals all around the world. Five episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRPA1jHf5lg



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

In "iHostage," inspired by the hostage situation at the Apple Store in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (2022), a man unwillingly becomes entangled
in a life-threatening situation when an armed man takes a group of
people hostage. A gripping drama unfolds from various perspectives, highlighting courage, survival and the aftermath of terror. 1h 40m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhg-3ME2L6M

https://www.netflix.com/title/81709663

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31181421/



Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror (documentary) (3:01
am, Netflix)

1h 22m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9EFda4HaUQ

https://www.netflix.com/title/81704384

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36351149/



Light & Magic (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Disney+)

"Light & Magic" season 2 is a three-part series that follows Lucasfilm's
visual effects company, Industrial Light & Magic, as it enters its most challenging and revolutionary period: the dawn of digital. From creating
the first fully realized CG character to solving the challenge of
digital water, it is an era that finds ILM scaling new heights of
innovation despite dramatic setbacks.



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

Sophie Thatcher plays Iris, who joins her boyfriend Josh (Jack Quaid)
and friends at a remote lake house, only to discover that she’s actually
an AI “companion” rented from a tech company. 1h 37m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26584495/
[rating 7.0]

https://deadline.com/2025/04/companion-streaming-premiere-date-max-1236366534/



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

A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as
the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable. Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner star; 1h 43m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4216984/
[rating 5.6]



Dead Mail (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder)

An ominous, bloody help note finds its way to the desk of a seasoned
dead letter investigator at a 1980’s midwestern post office. As he
begins to piece together the letter’s origins, it leads him down a
violent, unforeseen path to a kidnapped keyboard engineer and his
eccentric business associate. 1h 46m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI3VcLtfusc

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26474783/
[rating 6.7]




Broadcast and cable:


Forty-Seven Days With Jesus (movie; linear premiere?) (4
pm, Great American Family)

A disconnected family finds hope and unity through a cinematic retelling
of Jesus’ final forty-seven days on Earth. Stars Yoshi Barrigas,
Catherine Lidstone, and Emilio Palame. Received a limited release in
2024. 2h 15m.

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/47-days-with-jesus/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27691828/



Get Rich or Die Trying (movie) (8 pm, LMN)

Nicole’s sister Darcie has been missing and is now presumed dead. Taking matters into her own hands, Nic investigates Darcie’s mysterious disappearance and comes face to face with the multi-level marketing
mogul who’s holding her sister captive. With no other choice, she
devises a plan to infiltrate and takedown this demented businesswoman
and her pyramid of schemes. Stars Chelsea Gilson, Jordyn Rolling,
Cristiana Barbatelli, Simone Lewis, and Sophia Andrea Torres.

Note: Lifetime's website lists "There's No Way Out" as tonight's
premiere on LMN tonight, but it actually premiered on LMN on April 11.
This movie appears to be the actual 8 pm film tonight.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/get-rich-or-die-trying

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35665307/



Note: There apparently is no Roku premiere today.

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Saturday, April 19


Heavenly Ever After [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)

After life's ups and downs, a loving couple separated by death reunites
in heaven — only to discover he's in his thirties while she's in her eighties. Korean series.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81952837

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_po0Zpbnc4



Desire: A Temptations Movie (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Inspirational talk show host Kendra (Tasha Smith) is at the top of her
game when she faces the tragic loss of her mother. At the urging of her
team, Kendra takes time off to heal her soul and, while on vacation,
Kendra meets the man of her dreams, Malcolm (Adrian Holmes). Taken by
his charm and good looks, Kendra gives into her desires and becomes
caught up in a whirlwind romance and spontaneously marries Malcolm. Once
the newlyweds return home, truths about Malcolm’s past start to come to
light and he leads Kendra down a dangerous path. Not on IMDb.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/desire-a-temptations-movie



Journey to You (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

After missing out on a promotion, Monica reluctantly walks the Camino de Santiago at the urging of her mother. She's surprised when along the way
she finds inner peace and an unexpected romance. Stars Erin Cahill and
Erik Valdez.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/journey-to-you

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35976712/



Faith of Angels (movie; linear premiere?) (8 pm, Great American Family)

A stranger receives mysterious callings compelling him to search for a
boy lost in an abandoned mine. Stars John Michael Finley, Cameron
Arnett, and Kirby Heyborne. Received a limited release in September 2024.

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/faith-of-angels/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30443437/


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Sunday, April 20


Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise (movie) (7
pm, UPtv)

After Cheryl's 3-year engagement ends in a devastating breakup, her life
is turned upside down when her aunt offers her an escape from Chicago to
the Amish town of Sugarcreek. Struggling with being a fish out of water,
Cheryl uncovers an unsettling secret that could disrupt the small town
of Ohio. As Cheryl begins to solve the mystery, she finds community,
belonging and the potential of new love. Will Sugarcreek become Cheryl's
new home? Stars Galadriel Stineman and Kevin Joy. Filmed on location in Sugarcreek, Ohio.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35302974/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJqNnj8JLeQ

https://uptv.com/movies/sugarcreek-amish-mysteries-blessings-in-disguise/



The Making of The Americas (special) (8-9 pm, NBC)



Mozart: Rise of a Genius (complete limited series) (8, 9
and 10 pm, three episodes, Ovation)

The life of musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, blending interviews, reenactments, and live performances. Explore his journey from a
celebrated prodigy to a rebellious outsider, set against the backdrop of flourishing European culture. 2024 UK production.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33368679/



Sins of My Husband (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Tony Dandridge is caught and exposed as a serial killer and is killed by
the police. His wife Katherine claims that she knew nothing about her husband’s horrors, but the community and the press don’t believe it and torment her. Her very unlikely supporter is Doreen, the mother of the
only victim of Dandridge’s to survive. It becomes a cat and mouse game
as it appears possible that Katherine or Doreen may be lying or is it
both of them? Stars Alaina Huffman, Hayley Sales, Juliette Hawk, Michael Antonakos, Sarah Christine Smith and Matt Brown.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/sins-of-my-husband

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33627741/



Remarkable Women (special) (9-10 pm, CW)

https://www.nexstar.tv/remarkable-women/



The Rehearsal (season 2 premiere) (10:30 pm, HBO)

Nathan Fielder's acclaimed, boundary-pushing experiment in
comedy/quasi-reality filmmaking returns with its second season (and
first new episode in nearly three years). Six episodes running through
May 25.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CaHP5P4wUc

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10802170/
[rating 8.5]

https://www.hbo.com/the-rehearsal


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On Apr 13, 2025 at 2:01:09 PM PDT, "Robin Miller" <[email protected]d> wrote:

Ransom Canyon [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath
the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. With three ranching family
dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land

I lived in the Texas Hill Country for many years as a yout. Not a lot of
cattle ranching going on there. That happens a lot further west in the Llano Estacado around Abilene and Amarillo.

Law & Order: Organized Crime (season 5 premiere) (3:01
am, Peacock)

The series moves to Peacock for its 5th season. Ten episodes; the first
two stream today (and the first of those will also air on NBC tonight at
10 pm ET), followed by single-episode weekly releases through June 12.

Finally!

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

Sophie Thatcher plays Iris, who joins her boyfriend Josh (Jack Quaid)
and friends at a remote lake house, only to discover that she’s actually
an AI “companion” rented from a tech company. 1h 37m.

Thought about seeing this in theater; glad to see it's already on the streamings.

Mozart: Rise of a Genius (complete limited series) (8, 9
and 10 pm, three episodes, Ovation)

The life of musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, blending interviews, reenactments, and live performances. Explore his journey from a
celebrated prodigy to a rebellious outsider, set against the backdrop of flourishing European culture.

Every one knows Mozart used too many notes in his symphonies.

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BTR1701 <[email protected]> wrote:

Every one knows Mozart used too many notes in his symphonies.

Hahahahahahaha

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On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

        Tuesday, April 15

    Broadcast and cable:

The Dark Money Game          [new]           (9 pm, HBO)

Alex Gibney's two-part look at the impact of so-called "dark money"
donations on American politics concludes tomorrow at the same time (and
both parts stream today on Max). "Ohio Confidential" debuts today and
"Wealth of the Wicked" premieres tomorrow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dykZuyO7RUU

https://deadline.com/2025/04/ohio-confidential-wealth-of-the-wicked-hbo- premiere-dates-1236362316/

As usual, I'm sure this will be a completely unbalanced look at this.

        Wednesday, April 16

    Broadcast and cable:

Abbott Elementary        (season 4 finale; renewed for season 5) (8:30 pm, ABC)

Sherlock & Daughter       [new]            (9 pm, CW)

The mystery thriller series SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER puts Sherlock Holmes
(David Thewlis) out of his comfort zone, mysteriously unable to
investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest
friends. Enter young American Amelia (Blu Hunt). After her mother's mysterious murder, she learns her missing father may be the legendary detective. Despite wildly different backgrounds and attitudes, the pair
must work together to solve a global conspiracy, crack her mother's
murder, and find out for sure if she really is Sherlock's daughter.
Dougray Scott also stars as Holmes' nemesis, Moriarty. Eight episodes.

Well, I consistently forget that The CW exists now, so there's pretty
much no chance I will remember to watch this... [shrug]

The Stolen Girl      [new]       (10 pm, Freeform]

Elisa [Denise Gough] is late to pick up her daughter Lucia from school
when Rebecca [Holliday Grainger], the mother of Lucia's new friend,
suggests a sleepover for the girls. When she goes to pick Lucia up the
next morning, she discovers Lucia's missing. British limited series;
five episodes. Ambika Mod also stars. A Disney+ original that streams in
the US on Hulu.

And speaking of "dead channels", I don't understand why Disney doesn't
just pull the plug on this one.

        Thursday, April 17

    Streaming:

Leverage Redemption        (season 3 premiere)           (12:01 am,
Prime Video)

The series moves from Freevee to Prime Video for its third season. Ten episodes; the first three are released today, followed by single-episode weekly releases through June 5.

Well, good for them, but I still have never gotten to it, and probably
never will...

Ransom Canyon        [new; complete season 1]          (3:01 am, Netflix)

Welcome to Ransom Canyon, where love, loss, and loyalty collide beneath
the crimson mesas of Texas Hill Country. With three ranching family
dynasties locked in a contest for control of the land, their lives and legacies are threatened by outside forces intent on destroying their way
of life. At the center of it all is stoic rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel), who is healing from heartbreaking loss and on a quest for vengeance. Staten's only glimmer of hope rests in the eyes and heart of
Quinn O'Grady (Minka Kelly), longtime family friend and owner of the
local dancehall. But as the battle to save Ransom wages on, a mysterious cowboy drifts into town, dredging up secrets from the past. Vise
tightening, Staten fights to protect the land he calls home, and the
only love that can pull him back from the demons that haunt him. James Brolin, Lizzy Greene, Eoin Macken, Meta Golding, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Garrett Wareing and Andrew Liner also star. The series is
based on a series of books by Jodi Thomas. Ten episodes.

I like the cast of this one, but it's on Netflix which means, 1) it'll
suck, and 2) I'll never watch it...

Law & Order: Organized Crime       (season 5 premiere)          (3:01
am, Peacock)

The series moves to Peacock for its 5th season. Ten episodes; the first
two stream today (and the first of those will also air on NBC tonight at
10 pm ET), followed by single-episode weekly releases through June 12.

I actually do want to watch this, it's just a question if I ever find
the time to do it, or remember to do it.

Boarders        (complete season 2)           (3:01 am, Tubi)

Five underprivileged students from inner-city London win scholarships to
an elite boarding school and find themselves in an unfamiliar world.

Still think this is a weird series for Tubi...

    Broadcast and cable:

Matlock           (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2)         (9 and
10 pm, two episodes, CBS)

[roll]

        Friday, April 18

    Streaming:

Jane        (complete season 3)          (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

Budding environmentalist Jane is a 9-year-old on a quest to save
endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to help
protect wild animals all around the world. Five episodes.

Whether a documentary or a scripted series, this sounds awful!

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

In "iHostage," inspired by the hostage situation at the Apple Store in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (2022), a man unwillingly becomes entangled
in a life-threatening situation when an armed man takes a group of
people hostage. A gripping drama unfolds from various perspectives, highlighting courage, survival and the aftermath of terror. 1h 40m.

Meh.

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

Sophie Thatcher plays Iris, who joins her boyfriend Josh (Jack Quaid)
and friends at a remote lake house, only to discover that she’s actually
an AI “companion” rented from a tech company. 1h 37m.

Another one I want to watch, but I've really fallen behind on watching theatrical movies off streamers...

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

A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as
the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable. Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner star; 1h 43m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4216984/
[rating 5.6]

Ditto - though this one I want to watch to confirm that it's terrible!!

Dead Mail           (movie)        (3:01 am, Shudder)

An ominous, bloody help note finds its way to the desk of a seasoned
dead letter investigator at a 1980’s midwestern post office. As he
begins to piece together the letter’s origins, it leads him down a
violent, unforeseen path to a kidnapped keyboard engineer and his
eccentric business associate. 1h 46m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI3VcLtfusc

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26474783/
[rating 6.7]

A relatively obscure cast... I dunno - maybe?

    Broadcast and cable:

Forty-Seven Days With Jesus       (movie; linear premiere?)           (4
pm, Great American Family)

A disconnected family finds hope and unity through a cinematic retelling
of Jesus’ final forty-seven days on Earth. Stars Yoshi Barrigas,
Catherine Lidstone, and Emilio Palame. Received a limited release in
2024. 2h 15m.

Bah.

Get Rich or Die Trying       (movie)          (8 pm, LMN)

Nicole’s sister Darcie has been missing and is now presumed dead. Taking matters into her own hands, Nic investigates Darcie’s mysterious disappearance and comes face to face with the multi-level marketing
mogul who’s holding her sister captive. With no other choice, she
devises a plan to infiltrate and takedown this demented businesswoman
and her pyramid of schemes. Stars Chelsea Gilson, Jordyn Rolling,
Cristiana Barbatelli, Simone Lewis, and Sophia Andrea Torres.

Meh. While this doesn't appear to be a Hybrid film offering, it looks
about as bad. Still I'll probably watch or record it.

Note: Lifetime's website lists "There's No Way Out" as tonight's
premiere on LMN tonight, but it actually premiered on LMN on April 11.
This movie appears to be the actual 8 pm film tonight.

Correct - I recorded "There's No Way Out" on Friday for later viewing.

        Saturday, April 19

Desire: A Temptations Movie       (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Inspirational talk show host Kendra (Tasha Smith) is at the top of her
game when she faces the tragic loss of her mother. At the urging of her
team, Kendra takes time off to heal her soul and, while on vacation,
Kendra meets the man of her dreams, Malcolm (Adrian Holmes). Taken by
his charm and good looks, Kendra gives into her desires and becomes
caught up in a whirlwind romance and spontaneously marries Malcolm. Once
the newlyweds return home, truths about Malcolm’s past start to come to light and he leads Kendra down a dangerous path. Not on IMDb.

Meh. Will probably pass on this, though I'm glad Tasha Smith is still
around.

Journey to You       (movie)        (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

After missing out on a promotion, Monica reluctantly walks the Camino de Santiago at the urging of her mother. She's surprised when along the way
she finds inner peace and an unexpected romance. Stars Erin Cahill and
Erik Valdez.

Pass!

Faith of Angels        (movie; linear premiere?)           (8 pm, Great
American Family)

A stranger receives mysterious callings compelling him to search for a
boy lost in an abandoned mine. Stars John Michael Finley, Cameron
Arnett, and Kirby Heyborne. Received a limited release in September 2024.

I don't know any of these people!!

        Sunday, April 20

Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise      (movie)        (7
pm, UPtv)

After Cheryl's 3-year engagement ends in a devastating breakup, her life
is turned upside down when her aunt offers her an escape from Chicago to
the Amish town of Sugarcreek. Struggling with being a fish out of water, Cheryl uncovers an unsettling secret that could disrupt the small town
of Ohio. As Cheryl begins to solve the mystery, she finds community, belonging and the potential of new love. Will Sugarcreek become Cheryl's
new home? Stars Galadriel Stineman and Kevin Joy. Filmed on location in Sugarcreek, Ohio.

Well, I like Galadriel Stineman, but...

Sins of My Husband       (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Tony Dandridge is caught and exposed as a serial killer and is killed by
the police. His wife Katherine claims that she knew nothing about her husband’s horrors, but the community and the press don’t believe it and torment her. Her very unlikely supporter is Doreen, the mother of the
only victim of Dandridge’s to survive. It becomes a cat and mouse game
as it appears possible that Katherine or Doreen may be lying or is it
both of them? Stars Alaina Huffman, Hayley Sales, Juliette Hawk, Michael Antonakos, Sarah Christine Smith and Matt Brown.

I'll probably watch this one.

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Ian J. Ball <[email protected]d> wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

������� Tuesday, April 15


����Broadcast and cable:


The Dark Money Game��������� [new]���������� (9 pm, HBO)

Alex Gibney's two-part look at the impact of so-called "dark money"
donations on American politics concludes tomorrow at the same time (and
both parts stream today on Max). "Ohio Confidential" debuts today and
"Wealth of the Wicked" premieres tomorrow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dykZuyO7RUU

https://deadline.com/2025/04/ohio-confidential-wealth-of-the-wicked-hbo-
premiere-dates-1236362316/

As usual, I'm sure this will be a completely unbalanced look at this.

������� Wednesday, April 16


����Broadcast and cable:


Abbott Elementary������� (season 4 finale; renewed for season 5) (8:30
pm, ABC)



Sherlock & Daughter������ [new]����������� (9 pm, CW)

The mystery thriller series SHERLOCK & DAUGHTER puts Sherlock Holmes
(David Thewlis) out of his comfort zone, mysteriously unable to
investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest
friends. Enter young American Amelia (Blu Hunt). After her mother's
mysterious murder, she learns her missing father may be the legendary
detective. Despite wildly different backgrounds and attitudes, the pair
must work together to solve a global conspiracy, crack her mother's
murder, and find out for sure if she really is Sherlock's daughter.
Dougray Scott also stars as Holmes' nemesis, Moriarty. Eight episodes.

Well, I consistently forget that The CW exists now, so there's pretty
much no chance I will remember to watch this... [shrug]

I just sent it to record or I would never watch it, and it would be like
Watson that they make it too difficult to see from the beginning.

The Stolen Girl����� [new]������ (10 pm, Freeform]

Elisa [Denise Gough] is late to pick up her daughter Lucia from school
when Rebecca [Holliday Grainger], the mother of Lucia's new friend,
suggests a sleepover for the girls. When she goes to pick Lucia up the
next morning, she discovers Lucia's missing. British limited series;
five episodes. Ambika Mod also stars. A Disney+ original that streams in
the US on Hulu.

And speaking of "dead channels", I don't understand why Disney doesn't
just pull the plug on this one.

SQUIGGGGGGGGGGGLE!





--
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On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

        Thursday, April 17

    Streaming:

[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The
Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting it to).

I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

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Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

         Thursday, April 17


     Streaming:


[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The
Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting it to).

I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are just too
many. Just broadcast and cable.

--Robin

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On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:05:23 -0400, Robin Miller
<[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

         Thursday, April 17


     Streaming:


[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The
Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting it to).

I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are just too
many. Just broadcast and cable.

That's okay, Robin. Ian gave up making lists of anything long ago and
so has lost his right to complain.

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shawn <[email protected]> wrote:

On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:05:23 -0400, Robin Miller <[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

�������� Thursday, April 17


�����Streaming:


[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The
Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting it to).

I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are just too
many. Just broadcast and cable.

That's okay, Robin. Ian gave up making lists of anything long ago and
so has lost his right to complain.

Excellent points. I was just going to say he was wrong.

--
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On 4/18/25 1:08 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

shawn <[email protected]> wrote:

On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:05:23 -0400, Robin Miller
<[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

         Thursday, April 17


     Streaming:


[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The
Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting it to). >>>>
I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are just too
many. Just broadcast and cable.

That's okay, Robin. Ian gave up making lists of anything long ago and
so has lost his right to complain.

Excellent points. I was just going to say he was wrong.

But I'm not wrong - the final ep of S3 of "Wheel of Time" dropped
yesterday. :p

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Ian J. Ball <[email protected]d> wrote:

On 4/18/25 1:08 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

shawn <[email protected]> wrote:

On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:05:23 -0400, Robin Miller
<[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

�������� Thursday, April 17


�����Streaming:


[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The
Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting it to). >>>>>
I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are just too >>>> many. Just broadcast and cable.

That's okay, Robin. Ian gave up making lists of anything long ago and
so has lost his right to complain.

Excellent points. I was just going to say he was wrong.

But I'm not wrong - the final ep of S3 of "Wheel of Time" dropped
yesterday. :p

But you were wrong when you said Robin missed it. She intentionally, deliberately, and studiously ignored it.



--
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On 4/18/25 9:01 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

Ian J. Ball <[email protected]d> wrote:

On 4/18/25 1:08 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

shawn <[email protected]> wrote:

On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:05:23 -0400, Robin Miller
<[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

         Thursday, April 17


     Streaming:


[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The >>>>>> Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting it to). >>>>>>
I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are just too >>>>> many. Just broadcast and cable.

That's okay, Robin. Ian gave up making lists of anything long ago and
so has lost his right to complain.

Excellent points. I was just going to say he was wrong.

But I'm not wrong - the final ep of S3 of "Wheel of Time" dropped
yesterday. :p

But you were wrong when you said Robin missed it. She intentionally, deliberately, and studiously ignored it.

I use Robin's posts as a "scaffold" - if there's stuff or details she
didn't include, I will generally follow up on it, as I did here.

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On Apr 13, 2025 at 2:01:09 PM PDT, "Robin Miller" <[email protected]d> wrote:

Law & Order: Organized Crime (season 5 premiere) (3:01
am, Peacock)

The series moves to Peacock for its 5th season. Ten episodes; the first
two stream today (and the first of those will also air on NBC tonight at
10 pm ET), followed by single-episode weekly releases through June 12.

I watched the first two episodes of this. They basically formed a mini-movie with Stabler going undercover as a trucker to help the FBI bust a cross-border drugs-and-guns smuggling operation. While there, he ends up meeting and befriending the kid of one of the lot lizards (hookers) and uncovering a coven of serial killers among the truckers who are traveling up and down the interstate abducting women and trading them to each other based on each guy's particulars 'taste'. Tragedy leaves Stabler leaning on Benson for emotional support, who shows up to visit him in the hospital and then stays on to work the serial murder case.

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Ian J. Ball <[email protected]d> wrote:

On 4/18/25 9:01 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

Ian J. Ball <[email protected]d> wrote:

4/18/25 1:08 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

shawn <[email protected]> wrote:

18 Apr 2025 00:05:23 -0400 Robin Miller <[email protected]d>: >>>>>>Ian J. Ball wrote:

[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The >>>>>>>Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting it to).

I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are just too >>>>>>many. Just broadcast and cable.

That's okay, Robin. Ian gave up making lists of anything long ago and >>>>>so has lost his right to complain.

Excellent points. I was just going to say he was wrong.

But I'm not wrong - the final ep of S3 of "Wheel of Time" dropped >>>yesterday. :p

But you were wrong when you said Robin missed it. She intentionally, >>deliberately, and studiously ignored it.

I use Robin's posts as a "scaffold" - if there's stuff or details she
didn't include, I will generally follow up on it, as I did here.

This bickering and pettiness is giving me a headache.

Ian posted, in followup, additional information that was useful and on
topic. Let's not all actively discourage him from doing so in future by ascribing ill intent to him.

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BTR1701 <[email protected]> wrote:

Apr 13, 2025 at 2:01:09 PM PDT, Robin Miller <[email protected]d>:

Law & Order: Organized Crime (season 5 premiere) (3:01 am, Peacock)

The series moves to Peacock for its 5th season. Ten episodes; the first
two stream today (and the first of those will also air on NBC tonight at
10 pm ET), followed by single-episode weekly releases through June 12.

I watched the first two episodes of this. They basically formed a
mini-movie with Stabler going undercover as a trucker to help the FBI
bust a cross-border drugs-and-guns smuggling operation. While there,
he ends up meeting and befriending the kid of one of the lot lizards >(hookers) and uncovering a coven of serial killers among the truckers who
are traveling up and down the interstate abducting women and trading them
to each other based on each guy's particulars 'taste'. Tragedy leaves
Stabler leaning on Benson for emotional support, who shows up to visit
him in the hospital and then stays on to work the serial murder case.

So, C.J. Box stories (without paying an adaptation license fee) that we
saw on Big Sky, and numerous thriller movies from decades ago

Yes, I know there's nothing new under the sun. Is it at least being done
well? Are the hookers all gorgeous and don't look like they've been
subject to the ravages of their hard life? Should I ask about nudity,
since this is streaming?

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Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/18/25 9:01 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

Ian J. Ball <[email protected]d> wrote:

On 4/18/25 1:08 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

shawn <[email protected]> wrote:

On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:05:23 -0400, Robin Miller
<[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

          Thursday, April 17


      Streaming:


[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The >>>>>>> Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting
it to).

I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are
just too
many. Just broadcast and cable.

That's okay, Robin. Ian gave up making lists of anything long ago and >>>>> so has lost his right to complain.

Excellent points. I was just going to say he was wrong.

But I'm not wrong - the final ep of S3 of "Wheel of Time" dropped
yesterday.  :p

But you were wrong when you said Robin missed it. She intentionally,
deliberately, and studiously ignored it.

I use Robin's posts as a "scaffold" - if there's stuff or details she
didn't include, I will generally follow up on it, as I did here.

Which everyone is encouraged to do!

And occasionally, if I get something wrong, please point that out as
well. I promise my feelings won't be hurt. :-)

I just wanted to observe that I don't list season/series finales of
streaming shows (other than occasional series finales that I think are noteworthy).

--Robin

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Robin Miller <[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/18/25 9:01 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

Ian J. Ball <[email protected]d> wrote:

On 4/18/25 1:08 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

shawn <[email protected]> wrote:

On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:05:23 -0400, Robin Miller
<[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

          Thursday, April 17


      Streaming:


[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The >>>>>>>> Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting >>>>>>>> it to).

I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are
just too
many. Just broadcast and cable.

That's okay, Robin. Ian gave up making lists of anything long ago and >>>>>> so has lost his right to complain.

Excellent points. I was just going to say he was wrong.

But I'm not wrong - the final ep of S3 of "Wheel of Time" dropped
yesterday.  :p

But you were wrong when you said Robin missed it. She intentionally,
deliberately, and studiously ignored it.

I use Robin's posts as a "scaffold" - if there's stuff or details she
didn't include, I will generally follow up on it, as I did here.

Which everyone is encouraged to do!

And occasionally, if I get something wrong, please point that out as
well. I promise my feelings won't be hurt. :-)

I just wanted to observe that I don't list season/series finales of
streaming shows (other than occasional series finales that I think are noteworthy).

So what you’re saying is that Ian is wrong?

--Robin

--
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On Apr 18, 2025 at 11:11:57 AM PDT, ""Adam H. Kerman"" <[email protected]>
wrote:

BTR1701 <[email protected]> wrote:

Apr 13, 2025 at 2:01:09 PM PDT, Robin Miller <[email protected]d>:

Law & Order: Organized Crime (season 5 premiere) (3:01 am, Peacock)

The series moves to Peacock for its 5th season. Ten episodes; the first
two stream today (and the first of those will also air on NBC tonight at >>> 10 pm ET), followed by single-episode weekly releases through June 12.

I watched the first two episodes of this. They basically formed a
mini-movie with Stabler going undercover as a trucker to help the FBI
bust a cross-border drugs-and-guns smuggling operation. While there,
he ends up meeting and befriending the kid of one of the lot lizards
(hookers) and uncovering a coven of serial killers among the truckers who
are traveling up and down the interstate abducting women and trading them
to each other based on each guy's particulars 'taste'. Tragedy leaves
Stabler leaning on Benson for emotional support, who shows up to visit
him in the hospital and then stays on to work the serial murder case.

So, C.J. Box stories (without paying an adaptation license fee) that we
saw on Big Sky, and numerous thriller movies from decades ago

Yes, I know there's nothing new under the sun. Is it at least being done well? Are the hookers all gorgeous and don't look like they've been
subject to the ravages of their hard life? Should I ask about nudity,
since this is streaming?

No nudity and the hookers are mid at best. One was passably cute, but the show avoided the cliche of making them all supermodels. Several of them looked strung out on drugs, which is pretty accurate for truck stop prostitutes.

I too wondered whether the show was going to become more "rough" after moving to streaming-only, like DESIGNATED SURVIVOR did, where each character was apparently obligated to say 'fuck' once per episode after leaving the
broadcast airwaves. But no, it was standard LAW & ORDER fare.

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BTR1701 <[email protected]> wrote:

Apr 18, 2025 at 11:11:57 AM PDT, Adam H. Kerman <[email protected]>:

BTR1701 <[email protected]> wrote:

Apr 13, 2025 at 2:01:09 PM PDT, Robin Miller <[email protected]d>:

Law & Order: Organized Crime (season 5 premiere) (3:01 am, Peacock)

The series moves to Peacock for its 5th season. Ten episodes; the first >>>>two stream today (and the first of those will also air on NBC tonight at >>>>10 pm ET), followed by single-episode weekly releases through June 12.

I watched the first two episodes of this. They basically formed a >>>mini-movie with Stabler going undercover as a trucker to help the FBI >>>bust a cross-border drugs-and-guns smuggling operation. While there,
he ends up meeting and befriending the kid of one of the lot lizards >>>(hookers) and uncovering a coven of serial killers among the truckers who >>>are traveling up and down the interstate abducting women and trading them >>>to each other based on each guy's particulars 'taste'. Tragedy leaves >>>Stabler leaning on Benson for emotional support, who shows up to visit >>>him in the hospital and then stays on to work the serial murder case.

So, C.J. Box stories (without paying an adaptation license fee) that we
saw on Big Sky, and numerous thriller movies from decades ago

Yes, I know there's nothing new under the sun. Is it at least being done >>well? Are the hookers all gorgeous and don't look like they've been
subject to the ravages of their hard life? Should I ask about nudity,
since this is streaming?

No nudity and the hookers are mid at best. One was passably cute, but
the show avoided the cliche of making them all supermodels. Several
of them looked strung out on drugs, which is pretty accurate for truck
stop prostitutes.

I guess they're trying a little bit.

I too wondered whether the show was going to become more "rough" after moving >to streaming-only, like DESIGNATED SURVIVOR did, where each character was >apparently obligated to say 'fuck' once per episode after leaving the >broadcast airwaves. But no, it was standard LAW & ORDER fare.

Thanks. They must be concerned with further exploiting the show in
second run syndication, which would likely air on broadcast tekevision
and the need to comply with censorship.

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anim8rfsk wrote:

Robin Miller <[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/18/25 9:01 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

Ian J. Ball <[email protected]d> wrote:

On 4/18/25 1:08 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

shawn <[email protected]> wrote:

On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:05:23 -0400, Robin Miller
<[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

          Thursday, April 17


      Streaming:


[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The >>>>>>>>> Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting >>>>>>>>> it to).

I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are >>>>>>>> just too
many. Just broadcast and cable.

That's okay, Robin. Ian gave up making lists of anything long ago and >>>>>>> so has lost his right to complain.

Excellent points. I was just going to say he was wrong.

But I'm not wrong - the final ep of S3 of "Wheel of Time" dropped
yesterday.  :p

But you were wrong when you said Robin missed it. She intentionally,
deliberately, and studiously ignored it.

I use Robin's posts as a "scaffold" - if there's stuff or details she
didn't include, I will generally follow up on it, as I did here.

Which everyone is encouraged to do!

And occasionally, if I get something wrong, please point that out as
well. I promise my feelings won't be hurt. :-)

I just wanted to observe that I don't list season/series finales of
streaming shows (other than occasional series finales that I think are
noteworthy).

So what you’re saying is that Ian is wrong?

--Robin

Oh, I would never say that! :-)

--Robin

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Robin Miller <[email protected]d> wrote:

anim8rfsk wrote:

Robin Miller <[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/18/25 9:01 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

Ian J. Ball <[email protected]d> wrote:

On 4/18/25 1:08 AM, anim8rfsk wrote:

shawn <[email protected]> wrote:

On Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:05:23 -0400, Robin Miller
<[email protected]d> wrote:

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 4/13/25 2:01 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

          Thursday, April 17


      Streaming:


[snip]

I think Robin missed it, but the final episode of season #3 of "The >>>>>>>>>> Wheel of Time" apparently gets released on Prime today.

It has not been renewed yet for season #4 (though I'm expecting >>>>>>>>>> it to).

I'll probably start up viewing season #3 today.

Ian, I don't list season finales of streaming shows. There are >>>>>>>>> just too
many. Just broadcast and cable.

That's okay, Robin. Ian gave up making lists of anything long ago and >>>>>>>> so has lost his right to complain.

Excellent points. I was just going to say he was wrong.

But I'm not wrong - the final ep of S3 of "Wheel of Time" dropped
yesterday.  :p

But you were wrong when you said Robin missed it. She intentionally, >>>>> deliberately, and studiously ignored it.

I use Robin's posts as a "scaffold" - if there's stuff or details she
didn't include, I will generally follow up on it, as I did here.

Which everyone is encouraged to do!

And occasionally, if I get something wrong, please point that out as
well. I promise my feelings won't be hurt. :-)

I just wanted to observe that I don't list season/series finales of
streaming shows (other than occasional series finales that I think are
noteworthy).

So what you’re saying is that Ian is wrong?

--Robin

Oh, I would never say that! :-)

I am happy to say it for you.

--Robin

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

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