Here is the list of the programming options to expect on TV this coming week:
On August 21, the 5th season of Lucifer will get underway online on Netflix meanwhile the that same day the third season of Find Me in Paris will premiere on Hulu.
The Amazon Prime movie Chemical Hearts will also debut online on August 21. The movie tells the story of Henry Page (Austin Abrams), a teenage student who considers himself a hopeless romantic but has never fallen in love. He aspires to be editor of the high school newspaper and lives happily focused on his studies to enter a good university, until Grace Town (Lili Reinhart) enters his class. His new partner is not exactly the girl of his dreams, but little by little he falls in love with her when the two are chosen to edit their school’s newspaper.
On August 22 and August 23, the two-night Freeform limited series Love in the Time of Corona will debut at 8 PM (on both nights). Here are the details on what each episode will cover:
August 22 Episode 1 – “The Course of Love”
Married couple James and Sade (Leslie Odom Jr from Hamilton and his real-life wife Nicolette Robinson from The Affair) adjust to being together 24/7 in quarantine now that James’ business travel has come to a halt. Nanda (L. Scott Caldwell from Lost) spends time, virtually, with her husband, who is in a nursing home. Roommates Oscar and Elle (Tommy Dorfman from 13 Reasons Why and Rainey Qualley from Mad Men) decide to break out of their co-dependence and try online dating. Meanwhile, Sophie (Ava Bellows) returns home from her freshman year of college to spend quarantine with her parents (Gil Bellows from Ally McBeal and Rya Kihlstedt from Heroes Reborn – Ava’s real-life parents), who unbeknownst to her have decided to separate.
August 22 Episode 2 – “#RelationshipGoals”
James reacts to the video of the Ahmaud Arbery shooting. Nanda reconnects with her estranged son, who has returned home to live in her guest house after losing his job. When Elle decides she can’t take a backseat to Oscar’s budding romance, she finally tells Oscar how she truly feels. Paul and Sarah try to cheer up Sophie after a breakup.
August 23 – Episode 3 – “Seriously Now”
Oscar feels a fracture in his friendship with Elle as she gets to know their downstairs neighbor Adam. Sarah and Sophie both find out a secret Paul has been keeping. Nanda attempts to repair her son’s relationship with his father. Tensions continue to run high as James and Sade struggle to get on the same page about their family’s future.
August 23 – Episode 4 – “Love and Protest”
James and Sade reflect on raising a Black child in the current climate in America. Paul recruits Sophie to help him throw a romantic evening. Elle and Oscar navigate their new relationship.
NOTE: The episodes will also be available on Hulu on August 24.
Also on August 23, the PBS series Endeavour will air its season finale at 9 PM; that same night The Chi will air its season finale on Showtime at 9 PM. Also that night the season finale of Yellowstone will air on the Paramount Network at 9 PM and lastly, also on August 23, NOS4A2 will air its season finale on both AMC and BBC America at 10 PM.
Mark your calendars!
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