RM: I am going to try to have next week's programming list available by
Monday.
Previously released:
The Cursed (movie) (Netflix, July 19)
In the late 1800s, an outsider on a quest for redemption endeavors to
stop a spate of brutal slayings befalling a French village with a dark
past. 2021 US/UK/French werewolf film; 1hr 51m. Stars Boyd Holbrook,
Kelly Reilly, Alistair Petrie, Roxane Duran, Nigel Betts, and Stuart
Bowman. Also known as "Eight for Silver"
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9907782/
[rating 6.2]
https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-cursed/
[score 62]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81427440
Delightfully Deceitful [new to US] (Netflix, July 18)
After a decade behind bars, a brilliant con artist teams up with an
empathetic lawyer -- and together, they dig into the case that changed
her life. 2023 Korean series; 16 episodes, although only 10 are
currently listed on the Netflix site. Also known as "Beneficial Fraud."
https://www.netflix.com/title/82006226
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27368102/
[rating 7.2]
To Kill a Monkey [new] (Netflix, July 18)
Enticed into the lucrative world of cybercrime, a struggling father
faces a moral minefield where every choice leads him to greater
compromises. 2024 (?) Nigerian series; 8 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81687484
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31158597/
Cora Bora (movie) (Netflix, July 17)
Follows Cora, who feels that her relationship is not going well. She
goes back home to win her girlfriend back but she will realize that it's
much more than her love life that needs salvaging. 1h 32m. 2023 US film starring Megan Stalter, Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri,
Thomas Mann, and Chrissie Fit.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20221208/
[rating 5.7]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81968072
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Monday, July 21
Streaming:
Justice on Trial [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am,
Prime Video)
Judge Judy Sheindlin puts the American justice system on trial in a true
crime high-stakes courtroom drama, as she and her expert legal team
recreate the trials from notorious cases where following the letter of
the law did not necessarily feel “just.” Eight episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nxRU2Mb4RM
Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari [new; complete limited series]
(12:01 am, Hulu)
A wild tale of greed, sex, and mysterious death on an African safari
adventure leads to an international murder investigation. Three episodes.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37455125/
The Hunting Wives [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am,
Netflix)
Malin Akerman, Chrissy Metz, and Brittany Snow head the cast for an eight-episode, Texas-set thriller adapted from May Cobb's novel of the
same name. The series was originally set to air on Starz, but that
network's recent split from Lionsgate (which produces the show) enabled
the latter to shop the series to other streamers, and Netflix picked it
up last month.
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-hunting-wives/
[score 71]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nb51LHXS2g
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31038430/
[rating 6.5]
Sunday Best (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night
variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of
equality. 1h 30m
https://www.netflix.com/title/82048609
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7264336/
Broadcast and cable:
"Shark Week 2025" on the Discovery Channel started yesterday (Sunday).
https://www.discovery.com/shark-week
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Tuesday, July 22
Streaming:
Red Eye [new to US; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)
A red eye flight from London to Beijing becomes a thrilling journey
after Dr. Matthew Nolan (Richard Armitage) is arrested and accused of
murdering a woman. Although he protests his innocence, London Police
Officer DC Hana Li (Jing Lusi) is tasked with escorting Dr. Nolan back
to Beijing to face charges — but after an incident occurs on-board, she
finds herself embroiled in an escalating conspiracy. The 2024 British
series makes a belated American debut with all six first-season episodes
today. A second series/season has been ordered in the UK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeT5yO5QETg
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/red-eye-2024/
[score 57]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23897504/
[rating 7.1]
Hip Hop Was Born Here [new; complete limited series] (3:01
am, Paramount+)
LL Cool J hosts a five-part look at the history of hip hop (both as a
music genre and a culture).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrK_ksLpbCg
Broadcast and cable:
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty (limited series finale)
(9 pm, PBS)
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Wednesday, July 23
Streaming:
Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War (complete season 2)
(12:01 am, Prime Video)
Teen Mania captivated a generation of fervent evangelical Millennial
kids with adrenaline-fueled, ecstatic religious experiences through
“Acquire the Fire” rallies. But beneath the glittering surface lurked sadistic boot camps, staged martyrdom drills, and fascism disguised as
faith - transforming innocent teens into fanatical soldiers, with
devastating consequences still unfolding today. Three episodes. Season
one, which streamed in 2023, was titled "Shiny Happy People: Duggar
Family Secrets."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKfEilxYpbM
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27715627/
[rating 7.4]
Washington Black [new; complete limited series) (12:01
am, Hulu)
Streaming in its entirety today, Hulu's eight-part adaptation of the award-winning 2018 historical novel by Esi Edugyan follows the
adventures of George Washington Black, a young boy who escapes slavery
in Barbados in the early 1800s and makes his way to Nova Scotia, where
he falls under the wing of another black refugee played by Sterling K.
Brown.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ImlSbn43MU
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/washington-black/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10059166/
[rating 6.0]
The Nice Guy [new] (12:01 am, Hulu)
Park Seok Cheol, a gangster family's grandson with a pure heart, falls
for aspiring singer Kang Mi Yeong. He navigates life's challenges while protecting his family, career, and love. Korean series; 14 episodes? The
first two episodes stream today.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37439947/
Acapulco (final season 4 premiere) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
Máximo Gallardo (Eugenio Derbez/Enrique Arrizon) recalls his life
beginning his start in the 1980s as a cabana boy at an Acapulco resort
in this bilingual comedy series inspired by Derbez's 2017 film "How to
Be a Latin Lover." Two episodes stream today, followed by single-episode
weekly releases through Sept. 17.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKIXltOph5A
Critical: Between Life and Death [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Netflix)
From the makers of the award-winning "24 Hours in A&E," this six-part
British documentary series goes over the shoulder and under the scalpel
with exclusive access with 40 cameras embedded for 21 days across the
London Major Trauma System.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwNwnqFXg3k
https://www.netflix.com/title/81731799
Letters From the Past [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Netflix)
When a young woman discovers a long-buried secret about her past, she
must trace back a collection of letters to their writers to uncover the
truth. Turkish series; 8 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LKT8GeXlNU
https://www.netflix.com/title/81726121
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33269635/
Faith in the Impossible (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
After his wife is attacked and left in a coma, a pastor asks the world
to pray for a miracle in this inspiring drama based on a true story.
Brazilian film; 1hr 40m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82042479
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32282525/
[as "Fé para o Impossível"]
Hightown (complete three seasons) (3:01 am, Netflix)
A Cape Cod wildlife official becomes entangled in a murder
investigation, putting her at odds with the law, long-held secrets and
her own recovery. Series that ran on Starz from 2020-2024. Stars Monica Raymund, Riley Voelkel, Shane Harper, Atkins Estimond, Amaury Magne, and
Dohn Norwood.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81247393
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hightown_(TV_series)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7718110/
[rating 6.9]
Broadcast and cable:
Family Law (season 4 premiere) (8 pm, CW)
10 episodes.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire [reboot] (season 4 premiere)
(8 pm, ABC)
Match Game [new; revival] (9 pm, ABC)
Martin Short hosts the newest revival of the celebrity game show which
features four contestants trying to match answers from six celebrities
to win $25,000. The show was last broadcast in 2021; The Futon Critic
calls this season 6 from ABC.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Match_Game
South Park (season 27 premiere) (10 pm, Comedy Central)
Rescheduled from July 9.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUIK01ek-Ko
Digman! (season 2 premiere) (10:30 pm, Comedy Central)
Rescheduled from July 9.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiVqe7PAtMU
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Thursday, July 24
Streaming:
Until Dawn (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
A year after Melanie goes missing, her friends set out to find answers
-- only to get stuck fighting mysterious killers to the death over and
over again. Stars Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A'zion, Ji-young
Yoo, Belmont Cameli, and Maia Mitchell; 1hr 43m. Not available on the ad
tier.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81095950
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30955489/
[rating 5.8]
Hitmakers [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Creativity and ego collide in this all-access reality series that
follows a group of gifted songwriters as they pen hits for music's
biggest stars. Six episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsrK9tdc250
https://www.netflix.com/title/81730571
A Normal Woman (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
When Milla, a socialite and meek housewife, believes she has contracted
a mysterious illness with no cure, she starts to spiral into madness.
She is betrayed not just by the mutiny in her body, but also by the
disbelief and rejection from her own family. Only when she starts
sabotaging the mythical perfection of her rosy life can she finally
transform into a healed, new, if impure, self. Indonesian film; 1h 50m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81700180
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35668683/
[rating 4.9]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyRJxvB18_E
The Sandman ("volume 2" of final season 2) (3:01 am,
Netflix)
This release has episodes 7-11 of season 2; the series finale, "special
bonus episode" #212, is released next Thursday, July 31.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MeWftNObgs
https://www.netflix.com/title/81150303
Chihayafuru: Full Circle [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Sophomore Meguru just wants to focus on her future. But when forced to participate in her high school's competitive karuta club, she finds a
new passion. Japanese series; episodes released periodically.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82085211
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37541615/
[as "Chihayafuru - Meguri -"]
Their Marriage [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
After a life of solitude, a lawyer finds companionship with an art
teacher. But behind their quiet union lies a secret that could change everything. Japanese series; 10 episodes released periodically.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82084559
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37498110/
[as "Shiawasena Kekkon"]
Broadcast and cable:
None.
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Friday, July 25
Streaming:
Happy Gilmore 2 (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Adam Sandler returns for a straight-to-streaming sequel to his 1996
comedy about a would-be hockey player turned golfer. Directed by
Workaholics co-creator Kyle Newacheck, the new film also stars Julie
Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny,
Travis Kelce, Margaret Qualley, Nick Swardson, and a handful of
real-life professional golfers (including John Daly and Rory McIlroy).
1h 54m.
https://www.metacritic.com/movie/happy-gilmore-2/
[score 52]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKzRPFvky9Y
https://www.netflix.com/title/81696722
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31868189/
[rating 6.4]
Mandala Murders [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
When a series of ritualistic murders shakes a small town, a detective
and an ex-cop must investigate a mystery with deep ties to their pasts.
Indian series; 8 half-hour episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYD__HR-oac
https://www.netflix.com/title/81749580
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26626214/
[rating 6.2]
Trigger [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
As illegal firearms flood into a gun-free South Korea, a resolute cop
and a mysterious partner join forces to stop the chaos from sweeping the nation. Korean series; 10 45-60 minute episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JUx8MqpRuM
https://www.netflix.com/title/81696655
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27898511/
The Winning Try [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
After his career fell apart, a disgraced rugby star finds purpose
coaching his old school's team driving them and himself toward growth
and redemption. Korean limited series; 12 episodes released on Friday
and Saturday through August 30.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9zPCvSacD0
https://www.netflix.com/title/82037349
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37509384/
The 19th Medical Chart [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
In Japan's emerging general medicine field, Dr. Akira Tokushige uses
keen consultation skills to treat patients with complex or undiagnosable conditions. Japanese series; episodes released periodically.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82072592
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37274927/
[as "19 Banme no Karte"]
Angi: Fake Life, True Crime [Angi: Crimen y mentira] [new;
complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
This documentary series explores the murder of Ana Páez by her friend
María Ángeles Molina—known simply as Angi--and the death of Angi's
husband years earlier. Spanish series; two 40-minute episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81925845
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36416165/
https://time.com/7282036/angi-fake-life-true-crime-netflix-story/
Death of a Unicorn (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am,
HBO Max)
A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route
to a weekend retreat, where the father's billionaire boss seeks to
exploit the creature's miraculous curative properties; 1h 47m. Stars
Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega and Will Poulter.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28443655/
[rating 5.9]
The Phoenician Scheme (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01
am, Peacock)
Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda [Benicio Del Tor] appoints his only
daughter, a nun [Mia Threapleton], as sole heir to his estate. As Korda
embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming
tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30840798/
[rating 6.7]
Monster Island [Orang Ikan] (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder/AMC+)
Based on Malay Folklore and drawing inspiration from "Creature From the
Black Lagoon," this creature feature is set in World War II. A Japanese
ship transporting prisoners of war to occupied territories for slave
labor. After being torpedoed by allied submarines, a Japanese soldier
and a British POW are stranded on a deserted island and soon discover
that they’re being hunted by a ferocious mythological creature, the
Orang Ikan. Both the soldier and POW realize that they must work
together to survive the unknown, despite their differences. IMDb lists
the countries of origin as Singapore, Indonesia, Japan and the United
Kingdom; 1h 23m. In English and Japanese.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1V4mciJa8I
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29262075/
[rating 5.2]
Solo Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross [new; complete season 1]
(3:01 am, The Roku Channel)
Three episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6pFHahvAc4
Broadcast and cable:
Big Brother: Unlocked [new] (8 pm, CBS)
Former Big Brother contestants reveal their experiences on the show and
analyze gameplay from the current season. Episodes air every other
Friday. [The Futon Critic treats these episodes as part of the "Big
Brother" series rather than as a separate series. Other sources consider
it separate.]
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/television/2025/07/25/is-big-brother-on-tonight-how-to-watch-fridays-special-episode/85358841007/
Secrets of an Influencer (movie; linear or US premiere?)
(8 pm, LMN)
Jess [Kyla Nova] works at a struggling inn and is obsessed with popular lifestyle influencer Amanda Jane [Ashley Brinkman]. Jess pitches to
owner that she should comp Amanda a stay at the inn for a weekend. IMDb
lists prior release dates for Canada and the US, but the movie doesn't
appear in my previous programming lists (under either its current title
or its previous title, "Influenced to Kill"), so I am not sure of its
release history.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/secrets-of-an-influencer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBKuqLl5yDM
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29139676/
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Saturday, July 26
Enigma Black Stage [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
When casting begins for a major stage play, Ajin teams up with a
struggling model to compete, unaware of the dark secrets lurking behind
the curtain. Thai series; five episodes released periodically.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82056654
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29715950/
The Penguin Lessons (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Amid the political turmoil of 1970s Argentina, a downcast English
teacher finds a new lease on life when he rescues a stranded penguin. Spanish-US-UK film; 1hr 51m. Stars Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Vivian
El Jaber, Björn Gustafsson, David Herrero, and Alfonsina Carrocio. Not available on the ad tier.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26677014/
https://www.netflix.com/title/82073569
The Jussie Smollett Scandal (special) (8-10 pm, CW)
Before Your Father Finds Us (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
Sophia and her daughter are forced to go into witness protection after
she has to testify against her ex-husband Mason for his crimes. After
years of living a seemingly normal life, Sophia learns that Mason has
escaped from his maximum security prison. Stars Alexa PenaVega, Tahmoh
Penikett and Jaeda Lily Miller.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/before-your-father-finds-us
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37359791/
Two for One (season 2 finale) (8 pm, TCM)
Join TCM host Ben Mankiewicz each Saturday evening as he sits down with
a different filmmaker who has carefully curated a double bill of films
to share. From comforting combinations to surprising and
thought-provoking duos, we will showcase how these films connect,
entertain, and speak to each other and the viewer. [Season 2 premiered
on May 3, but for some reason I didn't include the premiere in my listings.]
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/two-for-one/listings/
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Sunday, July 27
Vicious Murder (movie; linear premier) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
With his crypto empire on the brink, a businessman conspires to murder
his wife and steal her fortune but uncovers a web of deception in the
process. Drew Sidora, Tremayne Norris, Arica Adams, Andre Chetverikoff
and Stephen Barrington star. A 2024 Tubi Original.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33494429/
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/vicious-murder
Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time [new] (8, 9 and
10 pm, three episodes, National Geographic Channel)
Told in unflinching, moment-by-moment detail, HURRICANE KATRINA: RACE
AGAINST TIME transports viewers into the chaos that engulfed New Orleans
as one of the deadliest catastrophes in U.S. history unfoldedcapturing
the fear, heroism and resilience of those who fought to survive the
storm and its aftermath. Five episodes; the first three episodes of this documentary series air tonight, with two more following tomorrow
beginning at 8 pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO-tEo1j8FU
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