• Selected programming for May 19-25, 2025

    From Robin Miller@21:1/5 to All on Wed May 21 18:08:23 2025
    Previously released:


    Dead or Love [new; complete limited series] (Netflix,
    May 17)

    Mio adores her seemingly perfect husband, Masato, until a local murder
    raises doubts about him -- forcing her to question their love and his
    true nature. Japanese series; eight 30-40 minute episodes.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82040335

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36555340/
    [as "Shinu hodo Ai-shite"]

    https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-02-20/seimaru-amagi-eriza-kusakabe-shinu-hodo-aishite-manga-gets-live-action-net-series-on-march-27/.221439



    I'm Still Here [Ainda Estou Aqui] (movie) (Netflix, May 17)

    When her husband disappears at the hands of Brazil's military
    dictatorship in 1971, Eunice Paiva protects her close-knit family with
    courage and dignity. 2024 Brazilian film; 2hr 17m. Not available on the
    ad tier.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82040265

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14961016/
    [rating 8.3]


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    Monday, May 19


    Streaming:


    Note: The following shows are all from Peacock's "Emerging Artists Series."



    The Kouncil [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Peacock)

    Katie Florence is picking up the pieces after a crushing breakup. Living
    alone for the first time, she relies on her personified inner council­to
    guide her through the chaos of adulthood. Logic pushes for rational
    decisions, Heart longs for love, Anxiety anticipates every possible
    disaster, and Lady Parts has her own agenda. As Katie navigates
    friendships, romance, career setbacks, and self-worth, she constantly
    battles between doing what she wants and what she needs. With humor, vulnerability, and occasional self-sabotage, Katie learns that growing
    up means accepting every part of herself­even the messy ones. Also stars
    Erika Priscilla; 6 episodes. Not on IMDb.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFpTzmU0M4M



    Older Hotter Wiser [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am,
    Peacock)

    When a logistical mishap forces a rising star on a road trip to LA with
    her boyfriend, she questions love, fame and who she is without the
    filter. Stars Serena Kerrigan and Felix Levine; 7 episodes.

    https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/older-hotter-wiser/7728570781456189112

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36731601/



    People Like Me [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Peacock)

    With the help of his therapist, Daren navigates the messy, absurd
    pitfalls of being human while attempting to find humor and meaning in
    the chaos. Stars Daren Vongirdner; 6 episodes. Not on IMDb.

    https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/people-like-me/6275767436501239112



    The Warehouse Phase

    An overlooked musician begrudgingly dives into the world of content
    creation and influencers while navigating internet stardom and a rocky
    love life. Stars Charlie Curtis-Beard; 6 episodes. Not on IMDb.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiMRe3XwZD8




    Broadcast and cable:


    Bad Romance (season 2 finale) (8 pm, ABC)



    LEGO Masters (season 5 premiere) (8 pm, Fox)

    14 episodes; already renewed for season 6.



    The Price Is Right at Night (special) (8 pm, CBS)


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    Tuesday, May 20


    Streaming:


    Motorheads [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    Ryan Phillippe heads the cast of a new YA drama about a group of
    car-loving teens living in a fading rust-belt town. All 10 episodes
    stream today.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW-hafmct8Y

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13723084/



    Hey Beautiful: Anatomy of a Romance Scam [new; complete limited
    series] (12:01 am, Hulu)

    There's big money in the lonely-hearts business with online scammers
    primed to take advantage of vulnerable women around the world. In the
    wild west of online dating, how much do we really know about the people
    behind the profiles? The new true-crime series, from Anchor
    Entertainment in association with Trinoculus Films and produced for ABC
    News Studios, follows the story of three women - Annette, Roxy and Gaby
    - who fall head-over-heels in love with the same handsome man, only to
    discover they have been swindled out of their money in an elaborate
    romance scam. Heartbroken and furious, they fight back to uncover the
    scammer's true identity - and their shocking search leads them to a man
    with more secrets than they could have imagined. As they begin to seek
    justice, they learn that escaping the scam may become a matter of life
    and death. Three episodes.



    Sarah Silverman: Postmortem (comedy special) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Following the recent death of both of her parents, comedian Sarah
    Silverman finds comedy in the darkest corners of life. She hilariously navigates the absurdities of death with her signature wit, from
    unexpectedly finding the "deal of a lifetime" while planning their
    funerals to cherishing the bittersweet experience of hearing her
    mother’s last words.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_11gmV0_I8

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81759444



    Ex Ex Lovers (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    After her daughter's sudden engagement, single mother Joy plots to stop
    the wedding. But first, she must reconnect with Ced, her ex -- and first
    love. 2025 Filipino film; 1hr 43m.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82028355

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35616807/



    Untold: The Fall of Favre (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    This eye-opening documentary delves into former NFL quarterback Brett
    Favre's controversial career, the dark side of sports stardom and the
    scandals that marred his legacy.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKWfjyZDX8c

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81748451



    FBI True (complete season 7) (3:01 am, Paramount+)

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




    Broadcast and cable:


    Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (time slot premiere) (8 pm, ABC)



    FBI (season 7 finale; renewed for seasons 8-9) (8 pm, CBS)



    FBI: International (season 4 and series finale) (9 pm, CBS)



    Jeopardy! Masters (time slot premiere) (9 pm, ABC)



    The Voice (season 27 finale; renewed for season 28) (9-11
    pm, NBC)



    Breaking The Deadlock: A Power Play (special) (9 pm, PBS)

    Experts clash in a hypothetical power story of executive power.

    https://www.pbs.org/show/deadlock/



    FBI: Most Wanted (season 6 and series finale) (10 pm, CBS)



    The Game Show Show (season 2 premiere) (10 pm, ABC)


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    Wednesday, May 21


    Streaming:


    Nine Perfect Strangers (season 2 premiere) (12:01 am, Hulu)

    Nine new strangers connected in ways they could never imagine are
    invited by mysterious guru, Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman), to join
    a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps. Over the
    course of a week, she takes them to the brink. Will they make it? Will
    she? Masha is willing to try anything in the interest of healing
    everyone involved, including herself.
    Joining Kidman are Christine Baranski, Murray Bartlett, Annie Murphy,
    Henry Golding, Mark Strong, Dolly de Leon, Lena Olin, and more. Eight
    episodes; the first two episodes stream today, followed by
    single-episode releases through July 2.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pmLKfq8u3s

    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/nine-perfect-strangers/season-2/
    [score 44]

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8760932/
    [rating 7.0]



    Nine Puzzles [new; complete season 1?] (12:01 am, Hulu)

    Jo I-na finds her uncle murdered beside a puzzle piece but can't explain
    her presence. Ten years later, as a criminal profiler, she investigates
    murders where victims are found with similar puzzle pieces. Korean
    series; 6 episodes. [Is this the complete series?]

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1PsI6zEBU8

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29927351/



    Newly Rich, Newly Poor [Nuevo Rico, Nuevo Pobre] [reboot] [new; complete season 1?] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    A wealthy businessman and a working-class dreamer discover they were
    switched at birth. Now, they must swap lives to learn what truly
    matters. Colombian series; 62 45-50 minute episodes.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81714569

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32375039/

    https://decider.com/2025/05/21/newly-rich-newly-poor-netflix-review/

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81398330
    [2007 series; with 158 episodes]



    Real Men [Maschi veri] [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Four old friends, Massimo, Mattia, Luigi and Riccardo, juggle
    relationships, careers and dating in a modern world set on giving
    masculinity a hard time. Italian comedy series; 8 episodes.

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

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81692317

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32485985/



    Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark [new; complete season 1]
    (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Six sexy singles check into a motel in pursuit of true love, only to
    discover their longtime booty calls, or “sneaky links,” are there as
    well. Faced with temptation and hard truths, guests must decide whether
    to strengthen their sneaky link, or explore new connections. Will they
    stay sneaky, or is love worth “checking out”? Ten episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcrWwHAKD34

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81641309




    Broadcast and cable:


    MasterChef (season 15 premiere) (8 pm, Fox)



    Chicago Med (season 10 finale; renewed for season 11) (8
    pm, NBC)



    Survivor (season 48 finale; renewed for seasons 49-50) (8-11
    pm, CBS)



    Chicago Fire (season 13 finale; renewed for season 14) (9
    pm, NBC)



    Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service [new] (9 pm, Fox)

    The apron will not be pulled over Gordon Ramsay's eyes! Restaurateurs
    who are looking for a quick fix or social media glow-up are in for the
    surprise of their lives when famed culinary titan Gordon Ramsay trades
    his signature chef knives for a state-of-the-art surveillance vehicle
    and cutting-edge spyware in FOX's all-new unscripted series, Gordon
    Ramsay's Secret Service. In a Gordon Ramsay series first, Chef Ramsay
    will venture into struggling restaurants under the cover of night. With
    the help of a secret source on the inside, he'll gather raw, unfiltered evidence and get a 360-degree view of the major issues facing each
    restaurant. This insider will not only remain a secret to the staff, but
    will also help Ramsay infiltrate the restaurant after-hours for a
    dramatic nighttime black light kitchen investigation that reveals more
    filth and grossness than ever before. By the time Ramsay reveals his
    identity, it will be too late for staff to cover up their culinary
    crimes. Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service will be his toughest assignment
    yet as he takes drastic measures to transform not only the restaurant
    but also the staff, because Gordon knows he can upgrade the menu and
    renovate the restaurant, but the most important change has to come from
    the people. Are the restaurant and staff willing to accept Gordon's
    mission, or are they too far gone to be saved?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMZ8Ng6t4Oc



    Chicago PD (season 12 finale; renewed for season 13) (10
    pm, NBC)


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    Thursday, May 22


    Streaming:


    Earnhardt [new] (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    Four episodes; two stream today and two stream on May 29.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUg_ZtREY5M



    She the People [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Tyler Perry's political dramedy stars Terri J. Vaughn as a newly-elected lieutenant governor. Sixteen episodes, with the first eight episodes
    streaming today and the rest on August 14.

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

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81784283

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36600592/



    Sirens [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Kevin Bacon, Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock head the
    cast of Netflix's darkly comedic miniseries. The miniseries follows two
    sisters over the course of a single holiday weekend at a lavish island
    beach estate owned by a wealthy socialite and philanthropist (Moore),
    who employs the younger sister (Alcock) as her personal assistant—a relationship that the older sister (Moore) finds somewhat creepy and
    hopes to end. Glenn Howerton, Bill Camp, and Felix Solis also star. Five episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxSpZ9khchU

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81589551

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31429675/



    90 Minutes [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Peacock)

    When Las Navajas, a once-legendary amateur soccer team, is shaken by a scandalous brawl, their aging owner recruits washed-up local legend
    "Veneno" Montoya to coach the underdogs through a tournament filled with
    bitter rivalries, mafia threats, and impossible odds - igniting a wild
    journey to reclaim their honor and restore their neighborhood's pride.
    10 episodes; Spanish-language series.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecn_lX4bB9A

    https://www.peacocktv.com/blog/watch-trailer-for-peacock-soccer-drama-90-minutes



    Broadcast and cable:


    Transplant (season 4 premiere) (8 and 9 pm, two episodes, NBC)

    10 episodes.



    Farmer Wants a Wife (season 3 finale) (8-10 pm, Fox)



    Crime Nation: Stacy Peterson (special) (9-10 pm, CW)


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    Friday, May 23


    Streaming:


    Clarkson's Farm (season 4 premiere) (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    8 episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bES105gIB0



    Fountain of Youth (movie) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

    In Guy Ritchie's fantastical, globe-trotting adventure, John Krasinski
    and Natalie Portman play estranged siblings who put aside their
    differences to hunt for the titular source of immortality. Stanley
    Tucci, Carmen Ejogo, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, and Eiza Gonzalez
    also star. 2h 5m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gB9h0ELEf0

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7S28bH8iDs

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27075958/



    The Last Showgirl (movie; streaming premiere) (12:01 am, Hulu)

    A seasoned showgirl must plan for her future when her show abruptly
    closes after a 30-year run. Stars Pamela Anderson. 2024 film; 1h 28m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193791/
    [rating 6.5]



    Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (documentary) (3:01 am,
    Netflix)

    For the first time ever, go inside the cockpit with the U.S. Air Force’s legendary flight squadron, The Thunderbirds, and witness the
    unprecedented training, peril, and personal sacrifice it takes to push
    the limits of aviation as a member of one America’s most revered demonstration teams. 1h 31m.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81673111

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35628532/



    Big Mouth (complete final season 8) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Guests for this eighth and final season include Steve Buscemi, Kristen
    Wiig, Quinta Brunson, Holly Hunter, Craig Robinson, Zach Woods, Nathan
    Fillion, Ali Wong, Natasha Lyonne, Jack McBrayer, Maria Bamford, and
    Cynthia Erivo. Ten episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VyRmndForI

    https://www.netflix.com/title/80117038



    Fear Street: Prom Queen (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Prom at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s It Girls are busy jockeying for the crown. But when the candidates start to disappear, a
    gutsy outsider learns she’s in for one hell of a prom night. Stars India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, Chris Klein, David Iacono, Ella
    Rubin, Ariana Greenblatt, with Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston. 1h 28m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYbnjaK5nsI

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81512194

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31433402/



    Forget You Not [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Aspiring stand-up comedian Cheng Le-le works at a convenience store by
    day. When a series of unforeseen challenges disrupts her seemingly
    mundane life, will the chain of unexpected events change the course of
    her journey? Taiwanese series; 8 episodes.

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

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81730393

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31909033/



    Off Track 2 [Ute och cyklar] (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Lisa, who now lives a sober family life with her daughter Elvira and
    boyfriend Anders, is set on doing the 200-mile-long bike ride,
    Vätternrundan, with her brother Daniel. But when Daniel's wife Klara
    says she wants a divorce, Daniel decides to do the race with her
    instead. Lisa, in turn, hesitates about buying a house and marrying
    Anders because she doesn't feel she is good enough. While Daniel and
    Klara try to patch up their relationship, Lisa starts flirting with an
    old ex. Swedish film; 1h 36m. Sequel to 2022's "Off Track."

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32598081/

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81735101

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13316790/
    ["Off Track," as "Ur spår"; rating 6.2]



    Mickey 17 (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Max)

    During a human expedition to colonize space, Mickey 17, a so-called "expendable" employee, is sent to explore an ice planet. Robert Pattison
    stars; 2h 17m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12299608/
    [rating 6.8]



    The Surrender (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder)

    When the family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk
    their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual and bring him back
    from the dead. Stars Colby Minifie, Kate Burton, and Chelsea Alden. 1h 30m.

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

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33270263/



    Worth the Wait (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)

    The lives of multiple Asian-American strangers fatefully intertwine as
    they navigate budding love, confront profound loss, and encounter old
    flames. 1 hr 42 min.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1ekJ-Qf87A

    https://tubitv.com/movies/100039535/worth-the-wait

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5963752/




    Broadcast and cable:


    The Greatest @Home Videos: Memorial Day Edition (special)
    (8 pm, CBS)



    Pee-wee as Himself [new; complete limited series] (8 pm,
    HBO)

    Airing in its entirety tonight, this two-part, 200-minute HBO docuseries
    from filmmaker Matt Wolf (Spaceship Earth) offers an intimate look at
    the life of late actor Paul Reubens, best known for his career-long role
    as Pee-wee Herman. Bolstered by archival footage, the documentary
    chiefly consists of a rare out-of-character interview between the
    director and star that is edited down from over 40 hours of candid conversations between the two. Critics were impressed by the
    "insightful" documentary when it debuted at Sundance earlier this year.
    3h 25m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVx74C-RGDw

    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/pee-wee-as-himself/
    [score 80]

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14419140/


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    Saturday, May 24


    Our Unwritten Seoul [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Twin sisters, whose similarities end with their looks, swap identities
    amid personal struggles--embarking on a journey to rediscover love and
    life. Korean series.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzngpAm1P1c

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82024804

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36724865/



    Secret Life of the Surgeon's Wife (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime
    Channel)

    When Julia suspects her dental surgeon husband is having an affair, she
    works to obtain proof before she can initiate a divorce, otherwise she
    would risk losing control of the charity they’ve built together.
    Partnering with the other woman’s husband, Julia soon finds herself romantically involved--unaware her own husband and his mistress are
    plotting to kill them. Gina Vitori and Justin Berti star. Not on IMDb.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/secret-life-of-the-surgeons-wife



    Jerrod Carmichael: Don't Be Gay (comedy special) (10 pm, HBO)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U5r5xAjR2Y


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    Sunday, May 25


    A Bestselling Kind of Love (movie) (7 pm, UPtv)

    Sophie is thrilled when her first novel soars to the top of the
    bestsellers list but is terrified of speaking in front of crowds to
    promote it. Her agent hires Daniel, a public speaking coach, to help her overcome her fears. 2024 Canadian film starring Ashley Newbrough and
    Jason Diaz.

    https://uptv.com/movies/a-bestselling-kind-of-love/

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28795995/



    The Last of Us (season 2 finale; renewed for season 3) (9 pm, HBO)



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



    Rick and Morty (season 8 premiere) (11 pm, Adult Swim)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySYnTO7leqI



    The Librarians: The Next Chapter [new; special night]
    (11:30 pm, TNT)

    Originally ordered by The CW but then shifted to TNT, “The Librarians:
    The Next Chapter" centers on Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan), a
    Librarian from the past who time traveled from 1847 and now finds
    himself stuck in the present. When Vikram returns to his castle in
    Belgrade, Serbia, and discovers that it is now a museum, he
    inadvertently releases magic across the continent. With the help of a
    new team of eclectic heroes, including scientist Lysa Pascal (Olivia
    Morris), historian Connor Green (Bluey Robinson), and Guardian Charlie
    Cornwall (Jessica Green), Vikram has only six months to clean up the
    mess he made. Airs immediately following NBA playoff coverage.

    New episodes air tonight and tomorrow night, and the show will air
    weekly on Mondays after that. The episodes on May 26 and June 2 are
    scheduled for 11:30 pm; after that, the show's regular time will be 10
    pm. 12 episodes; a second season has already been ordered.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY3rSN_Rge8

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27799594/


    (end)

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  • From Ian J. Ball@21:1/5 to Robin Miller on Wed May 21 16:55:02 2025
    On 5/21/25 3:08 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

            Monday, May 19


        Broadcast and cable:


    Bad Romance       (season 2 finale)         (8 pm, ABC)

    I've never heard of this, but I shudder in thinking what it probably
    is... [shudder]

    The Price Is Right at Night        (special)         (8 pm, CBS)

    Drew!


            Tuesday, May 20


        Streaming:


    Motorheads    [new; complete season 1]      (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    Ryan Phillippe heads the cast of a new YA drama about a group of car-
    loving teens living in a fading rust-belt town. All 10 episodes stream
    today.

    Disappointed this isn't about Lemmy... (Look it up!)

        Broadcast and cable:


    FBI      (season 7 finale; renewed for seasons 8-9)       (8 pm, CBS)

    Nobody cares!!

    FBI: International      (season 4 and series finale)        (9 pm, CBS)


    FBI: Most Wanted       (season 6 and series finale)        (10 pm, CBS)

    Ouch.


            Wednesday, May 21


        Streaming:


    Nine Perfect Strangers        (season 2 premiere)          (12:01 am, Hulu)

    Nine new strangers connected in ways they could never imagine are
    invited by mysterious guru, Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman), to join
    a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps. Over the
    course of a week, she takes them to the brink. Will they make it? Will
    she? Masha is willing to try anything in the interest of healing
    everyone involved, including herself.
    Joining Kidman are Christine Baranski, Murray Bartlett, Annie Murphy,
    Henry Golding, Mark Strong, Dolly de Leon, Lena Olin, and more. Eight episodes; the first two episodes stream today, followed by single-
    episode releases through July 2.

    Did any one watch season #1?

    This really seems like it's not my kind of show.

    Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark          [new; complete season 1] (3:01
    am, Netflix)

    Six sexy singles check into a motel in pursuit of true love, only to
    discover their longtime booty calls,  or “sneaky links,” are there as well. Faced with temptation and hard truths, guests must decide whether
    to strengthen their sneaky link, or explore new connections. Will they
    stay sneaky, or is love worth “checking out”? Ten episodes.

    Netflix continues its race to the bottom. >:|


        Broadcast and cable:


    Chicago Med      (season 10 finale; renewed for season 11)         (8
    pm, NBC)


    Chicago Fire      (season 13 finale; renewed for season 14)         (9
    pm, NBC)

    I'll probably put these on tonight...

    Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service       [new]        (9 pm, Fox)

    The apron will not be pulled over Gordon Ramsay's eyes! Restaurateurs
    who are looking for a quick fix or social media glow-up are in for the surprise of their lives when famed culinary titan Gordon Ramsay trades
    his signature chef knives for a state-of-the-art surveillance vehicle
    and cutting-edge spyware in FOX's all-new unscripted series, Gordon
    Ramsay's Secret Service.

    I saw an ad for this - it looked ridic.

    Chicago PD      (season 12 finale; renewed for season 13)         (10
    pm, NBC)

    No Spiridakos, no show!! :p


            Thursday, May 22


        Streaming:


    Sirens          [new; complete limited series]          (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Kevin Bacon, Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock head the
    cast of Netflix's darkly comedic miniseries. The miniseries follows two sisters over the course of a single holiday weekend at a lavish island
    beach estate owned by a wealthy socialite and philanthropist (Moore),
    who employs the younger sister (Alcock) as her personal assistant—a relationship that the older sister (Moore)

    This must mean "(Fahy)"...

    finds somewhat creepy and
    hopes to end. Glenn Howerton, Bill Camp, and Felix Solis also star. Five episodes.

    It's good this is on Netflix as it removes the temptation to even watch
    this.


        Broadcast and cable:


    Transplant       (season 4 premiere)         (8 and 9 pm, two episodes,
    NBC)

    10 episodes.

    [roll]

    Wait - I thought it was confirmed this show was ending! I thought season
    #4 was the final season? Was there a fifth and final season?...

    Farmer Wants a Wife       (season 3 finale)        (8-10 pm, Fox)

    :/

    Also, it looks like LMN is rebroadcasting Lifetime's "Abducted in the Everglades" tonight, which I didn't watch the first time... But I'm not
    sure I will get to it.



            Friday, May 23


        Streaming:


    Fountain of Youth         (movie)          (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

    In Guy Ritchie's fantastical, globe-trotting adventure, John Krasinski
    and Natalie Portman play estranged siblings who put aside their
    differences to hunt for the titular source of immortality. Stanley
    Tucci, Carmen Ejogo, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, and Eiza Gonzalez
    also star. 2h 5m.

    I enjoyed "The Gorge", so I'm sure I'll get around to this...

    The Last Showgirl       (movie; streaming premiere)        (12:01 am, Hulu)

    A seasoned showgirl must plan for her future when her show abruptly
    closes after a 30-year run. Stars Pamela Anderson. 2024 film; 1h 28m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193791/
    [rating 6.5]

    I have interest. But do I have the time/can I fit it in?!...

    Fear Street: Prom Queen         (movie)         (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Prom at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s It Girls are busy jockeying for the crown. But when the candidates start to disappear, a
    gutsy outsider learns she’s in for one hell of a prom night. Stars India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, Chris Klein, David Iacono, Ella
    Rubin, Ariana Greenblatt, with Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston. 1h 28m.

    If I still had Netflix, I would probably watch this...

    Mickey 17       (movie; streaming premiere)          (3:01 am, Max)

    During a human expedition to colonize space, Mickey 17, a so-called "expendable" employee, is sent to explore an ice planet. Robert Pattison stars; 2h 17m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12299608/
    [rating 6.8]

    2hr 17min seems a really big "buy-in" for this kind of thing...

    The Surrender        (movie)          (3:01 am, Shudder)

    When the family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk
    their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual and bring him back
    from the dead. Stars Colby Minifie, Kate Burton, and Chelsea Alden. 1h 30m.

    Huh?!

    Worth the Wait     (movie)     (3:01 am, Tubi)

    The lives of multiple Asian-American strangers fatefully intertwine as
    they navigate budding love, confront profound loss, and encounter old
    flames. 1 hr 42 min.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1ekJ-Qf87A

    https://tubitv.com/movies/100039535/worth-the-wait

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5963752/

    Huh - Lana Condor, Ross Butler, Elodie Yung, and Sung Kang, among
    others. This actually has a "cast".


        Broadcast and cable:


    [snip]

    Looks like LMN is rebroadcasting Lifetime's "Murder in Nashville" which
    I didn't watch the first time... I guess I maybe might watch that.


            Saturday, May 24


    Secret Life of the Surgeon's Wife      (movie)       (8 pm, Lifetime
    Channel)

    When Julia suspects her dental surgeon husband is having an affair, she
    works to obtain proof before she can initiate a divorce, otherwise she
    would risk losing control of the charity they’ve built together.
    Partnering with the other woman’s husband, Julia soon finds herself romantically involved--unaware her own husband and his mistress are
    plotting to kill them. Gina Vitori and Justin Berti star. Not on IMDb.

    If Vitori and Berti are involved, this will likely be enjoyable schlock
    - I guess I'm in!


            Sunday, May 25


    A Bestselling Kind of Love        (movie)         (7 pm, UPtv)

    Sophie is thrilled when her first novel soars to the top of the
    bestsellers list but is terrified of speaking in front of crowds to
    promote it. Her agent hires Daniel, a public speaking coach, to help her overcome her fears. 2024 Canadian film starring Ashley Newbrough and
    Jason Diaz.

    Bah!

    The Last of Us     (season 2 finale; renewed for season 3)       (9 pm,
    HBO)

    I guess I can start binging this, though I can't say I'm exactly looking forward to it...

    The Librarians: The Next Chapter           [new; special night] (11:30
    pm, TNT)

    Originally ordered by The CW but then shifted to TNT, “The Librarians:
    The Next Chapter" centers on Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan), a
    Librarian from the past who time traveled from 1847 and now finds
    himself stuck in the present. When Vikram returns to his castle in
    Belgrade, Serbia, and discovers that it is now a museum, he
    inadvertently releases magic across the continent. With the help of a
    new team of eclectic heroes, including scientist Lysa Pascal (Olivia
    Morris), historian Connor Green (Bluey Robinson), and Guardian Charlie Cornwall (Jessica Green), Vikram has only six months to clean up the
    mess he made. Airs immediately following NBA playoff coverage.

    New episodes air tonight and tomorrow night, and the show will air
    weekly on Mondays after that. The episodes on May 26 and June 2 are
    scheduled for 11:30 pm; after that, the show's regular time will be 10
    pm. 12 episodes; a second season has already been ordered.

    I will wait for Anim's review!!


    (end)

    There's actually some stuff this week - too bad I'm busy!

    Of course, next week - the week after the "regular TV season" ends - is traditionally *awful*, with nary anything to watch!! :(

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  • From anim8rfsk@21:1/5 to Ian J. Ball on Thu May 22 12:14:19 2025
    Ian J. Ball <[email protected]d> wrote:
    On 5/21/25 3:08 PM, Robin Miller wrote:



        Broadcast and cable:


            Sunday, May 25


    A Bestselling Kind of Love        (movie)         (7 pm, UPtv)


    I can’t get UP


    The Librarians: The Next Chapter           [new; special night] (11:30
    pm, TNT)

    Originally ordered by The CW but then shifted to TNT, “The Librarians:
    The Next Chapter" centers on Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan), a
    Librarian from the past who time traveled from 1847 and now finds
    himself stuck in the present. When Vikram returns to his castle in
    Belgrade, Serbia, and discovers that it is now a museum, he
    inadvertently releases magic across the continent. With the help of a
    new team of eclectic heroes, including scientist Lysa Pascal (Olivia
    Morris), historian Connor Green (Bluey Robinson), and Guardian Charlie
    Cornwall (Jessica Green), Vikram has only six months to clean up the
    mess he made. Airs immediately following NBA playoff coverage.

    New episodes air tonight and tomorrow night, and the show will air
    weekly on Mondays after that. The episodes on May 26 and June 2 are
    scheduled for 11:30 pm; after that, the show's regular time will be 10 Happen
    pm. 12 episodes; a second season has already been ordered.

    I will wait for Anim's review!!

    The DVR has been set!

    I had no idea this would be on TNT.




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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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