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The new TNT series Snowpiercer (based on the box office film of the same name) will debut on May 17 at 9 PM.
This small screen adaptation based on the graphic novel series and film from Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho (Parasite) centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train, with 1001 cars, that circles the globe.
The cast includes Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs [among others].
Here is a trailer for Snowpiercer:
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The UPtv movie Touched By Romance will debut on May 17 at 7 PM.
Young nurse Emma (Rachael Carpani) inspires a famous novelist to reconnect with her estranged son, Justin. With Justin’s arrival, Emma may just have found the companion she never thought she needed.
The cast includes Sam Page, Tessie Santiago, Ernie Hudson and the late Doris Roberts.
Here is a trailer for Touched By Romance.
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On May 17, the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek will debut at 9 PM.
The theft of a rare Elizabethan artifact on display at the Lawrenceton Library’s annual fundraising event leads to capital crimes, when Aurora Teagarden (Candace Cameron Bure) begins her unorthodox investigation and soon discovers not one – but two – murders committed by someone who would do anything to possess “Leicester’s Gift,” the Tudor crown on loan from the Seattle Museum of History.
Niall Matter and Marilu Henner also star.
Here is a trailer for Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek:
NOTE: The movie was moved from April 12 to May 17.
Posted in Ratings, Television on May 12, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Last night’s primetime line-up on the major networks was filled with lots of repeats and reality with only three Monday night dramas airing new episodes, which included a season finale.
Here is how those few Monday night dramas fared in the overnight ratings:
8 PM Show:
9-1-1 (FOX) [NEW – Finale] – 7.1 million viewers
9 PM Show:
Roswell, New Mexico (The CW) [NEW] – 700,000 viewers
10 PM Show:
The Baker and the Beauty (ABC) [NEW] – 2.4 million viewers
What did you watch on TV last night. Please share.
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on May 12, 2020| Leave a Comment »
On May 16, the Hallmark Channel movie How to Train Your Husband will debut at 9 PM.
Jillian (Julie Gonzalo) is a successful marriage therapist and best-selling author. Her career is going just as planned but her own marriage with grad school sweetheart Justin (Jonathan Chase) isn’t as successful. Jillian is an expert in marriages and has wisdom to spare for her clients but seldom listens to her own advice. With help from her mother (Peri Gilpin) and friends Nicole and Aaron (Karla Mosley and Andre Hall), Jillian is hoping to figure out “the secrets to a happy marriage.” But when Jillian finally realizes how she’s taken Justin for granted and wants to make amends, it might be too late.
Here is a trailer for How to Train Your Husband:
Posted in New Shows, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on May 11, 2020| Leave a Comment »
On May 15, the new Hulu drama The Great will debut online.
This new series is a satirical drama about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia’s history with the story focusing on an idealistic, romantic young girl (Elle Fanning), who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter (Nicholas Hoult).
The cast includes Charity Wakefield and Gwilyn Lee.
Here is a trailer for The Great:
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Here is the list of the programming options to expect on TV this coming week:
On May 11, the season finale of 9-1-1 will air at 8 PM on FOX.
The ABC drama For Life will air its finale on May 12 at 10 PM; that same night The Flash will also air its season finale on The CW at 8 PM.
On May 13, the Sundance drama Liar will air its season finale at 11 PM.
The season finale of Station 19 will air on ABC on May 14 at 9 PM followed by the series finale of How to Get Away With Murder at 10:01 PM; also that night, the season finale of Katy Keene will air on The CW at 8 PM.
On May 15, the new Hulu drama The Great will debut online. This new series is a satirical drama about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia’s history with the story focusing on an idealistic, romantic young girl (Elle Fanning), who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter (Nicholas Hoult). The cast includes Charity Wakefield and Gwilyn Lee.
The Blacklist will air its season finale on NBC on May 15 at 8 PM.
On May 16, the Hallmark Channel movie How to Train Your Husband will debut at 9 PM. Jillian (Julie Gonzalo) is a successful marriage therapist and best-selling author. Her career is going just as planned but her own marriage with grad school sweetheart Justin (Jonathan Chase) isn’t as successful. Jillian is an expert in marriages and has wisdom to spare for her clients but seldom listens to her own advice. With help from her mother (Peri Gilpin) and friends Nicole and Aaron (Karla Mosley and Andre Hall), Jillian is hoping to figure out “the secrets to a happy marriage.” But when Jillian finally realizes how she’s taken Justin for granted and wants to make amends, it might be too late.
The UPtv movie Touched By Romance will debut on May 17 at 7 PM. Young nurse Emma (Rachael Carpani) inspires a famous novelist to reconnect with her estranged son, Justin. With Justin’s arrival, Emma may just have found the companion she never thought she needed. The cast includes Sam Page, Tessie Santiago, Ernie Hudson and the late Doris Roberts.
On May 17, the season finales of Call the Midwife, World on Fire and Baptiste will air on PBS at 8, 9 and 10 PM respectively; also that same night, the season finale of Belgravia will air on EPIX at 9 PM.
The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek will debut on May 17 at 9 PM [delayed from April]. The theft of a rare Elizabethan artifact on display at the Lawrenceton Library’s annual fundraising event leads to capital crimes, when Aurora Teagarden (Candace Cameron Bure) begins her unorthodox investigation and soon discovers not one – but two – murders committed by someone who would do anything to possess “Leicester’s Gift,” the Tudor crown on loan from the Seattle Museum of History. Niall Matter and Marilu Henner co-star.
Also on May 17, the new TNT series Snowpiercer (based on the box office film of the same name) will debut at 9 PM. This small screen adaptation based on the graphic novel series and film from Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho (Parasite) centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train, with 1001 cars, that circles the globe. The cast includes Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs [among others].
Lastly, the new Starz drama Hightown will debut on May 17 at 8 PM. This crime drama is about the fiercely flawed people using whoever and whatever they can to get through the night. The cast includes Monica Raymund, James Badge Dale, Amaury Nolasco and Riley Voelkel.
Mark your calendars!
Posted in Ratings, Television on May 11, 2020| Leave a Comment »
It was a full night of programming options on the major networks last night, but that was mostly reality, news, repeats, movies and animation with only three Sunday night dramas airing new episodes, including one season finale.
Here is how those Sunday night dramas fared in the overnight ratings:
8 PM Show:
Batwoman (The CW) [NEW] – 711,000 viewers
9 PM Show:
Supergirl (The CW) [NEW] – 600,000 viewers
10 PM Show:
The Rookie (ABC) [NEW – Finale] – 4.7 million viewers
What did you watch on TV last night. Please share.
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