Rueben's Ramblings

Here is the long list of the programming options to expect on TV this coming week:

On January 13, the new HBO series The New Pope will debut at 9 PM. The nine-episode sequel to The Young Pope stars Jude Law, who reprises his role as Pope Pius XIII, and John Malkovich as Pope John Paul III, the titular New Pope. Sharon Stone and Marilyn Manson also star.

The Good Doctor returns on ABC with its winter premiere on January 13 at 10 PM.

On January 14, the final two parts of Crisis on Infinite Earths will air on The CW at 8 and 9 PM, starting with Arrow and finishing with DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.

The winter premieres of This Is Us and New Amsterdam will air on NBC on January 14 at 9 and 10 PM respectively.

On January 15, the winter premiere of Nancy Drew will air on The CW at 9 PM.

Also on January 15, the new drama 68 Whiskey will debut on the Paramount Network at 10 PM. The series follows a multicultural band of Army medics stationed in Afghanistan on a base nicknamed “The Orphanage.” Together, the medics navigate a dangerous and sometimes absurd world, relying on comradery, various vices, and, occasionally, a profound sense of purpose to carry them through. The cast includes Sam Keeley, Jeremy Tardy, Gage Golightly, Cristina Rodlo, Beth Riesgraf, Lamont Thompson, Nicholas Coombe and Derek Theler.

The 5th season premiere of The Magicians will air on Syfy on January 15 at 10 PM; that same night the winter premiere of S.W.A.T. will air on CBS at 10 PM.

On January 16, the winter premieres of Supernatural and Legacies will air on The CW at 8 and 9 PM respectively.

The Amazon movie Troop Zero will debut online on January 17. In rural 1977 Georgia, a misfit girl (Mckenna Grace) dreams of life in outer space. When a competition offers her a chance to be recorded on NASA’s Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift troop of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime. The film also stars Allison Janney, Viola Davis, Jim Gaffigan and Mike Epps.

The Netflix movie Tyler Perry’s A Fall From Grace will debut online on January 17. The film follows a woman who finds a dangerous new love. The cast includes Crystal Fox, Phylicia Rashad, Mehcad Brooks, Adrian Pasdar, Cicely Tyson and Tyler Perry.

Also on January 17, the season finale of Servant will debut online today on Apple TV+; that same night the winter premieres of Charmed and Dynasty will air on The CW at 8 and 9 PM respectively.

The Hallmark Channel movie Love On Iceland will debut on January 18 at 9 PM. Seeking inspiration for work, Chloe (Kaitlin Doubleday) gathers her college travel group back together for a trip to Iceland. When her ex, a member of the group, shows up uninvited, sparks fly. Colin Donnell also stars.

On January 19, the UP TV movie Hopeless Romantic will debut at 7 PM. Enlisting the help of his friend Liz, Matt tries using classic romantic comedy movies as a model to win back his ex-girlfriend, only to find he might be wooing the wrong girl. The movie stars Christa B. Allen, Brandon Jones and French Stewart.

The winter premieres of Batwoman and Supergirl will air on The CW at 8 and 9 PM respectively on January 19.

Also on January 19, the special night debut of 9-1-1: Lone Star airs on FOX at 10 PM. Rob Lowe stars in this spin-off series as a sophisticated New York firefighter who, along with his son, relocates to Austin. There, he must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in his own life. The cast includes Liv Tyler and Jim Parrack. The show will move to its regular timeslot of 8 PM on Monday, January 20.

The season finale of Ray Donovan will air on Showtime on January 19 at 8 PM.

Lastly on January 19, the new PBS series Vienna Blood will debut at 10 PM. Matthew Beard stars as Max Liebermann, a doctor and student of Sigmund Freud, who helps Detective Oskar Rheinhardt (Jurgen Maurer). He assists the detective in the investigation of a series of disturbing murders. Jessica De Gouw and Conleth Hill co-star.

The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery will debut on January 19 at 8 PM. Henry and Maggie (Dylan Neal and Brooke Burns) find themselves in a murder mystery where secrets hidden within a treasured recipe book have dire consequences for all who own it.

Mark you calendar!