Rueben's Ramblings

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

On September 1, the finale of Hotel Portofino will air on PBS at 8 PM while on that same day, the two-hour season premiere of The Chosen will air on CW.

The Irish detective series Borderline will debut in the US on the Roku Channel online on September 1. Straitlaced detective inspector Philip Boyd (Eoin Macken) of North Ireland finds himself working alongside his foul-mouthed Republic of Ireland counterpart, detective inspector Aoife Regan (Amy De Bhrun), and although neither are happy about the partnership, the two must put their personal and professional differences aside to solve the brutal cases of victims along the border. Lochlann O’Mearáin (Outlander) also stars.

On September 4, the fourth season of Slow Horses will premiere online on Apple TV+ while on that same day on Apple TV+ the drama Sunny will air its finale online. Also on that same day, the drama Tell Me Lies will premiere its second season online on Hulu.

The new limited series The Perfect Couple will debut online on Netflix on September 5. Amelia Sacks (Eve Hewson) is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket, until a shocking death derails the wedding — and turns everyone into a suspect. The ensemble cast includes Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, Jack Reynor, Michael Beach, Meghann Fahy and Billy Howle.

On September 5, the new drama These Stones will debut online on UP Faith & Family. A grieving daughter (Madeline Carroll) finds herself drawn into the same supernatural program her late mother worked – matching undercover Bible characters with people facing challenges today. It’s all this stunned daughter can do to keep up normal appearances while seeking redemption for her past mistakes. The cast includes Karen Abercrombie and Charlene Amoia.

The Peacock series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist will debut online on September 5. Based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, the series follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.” When a hustler named Chicken Man (Kevin Hart) hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with a guest list of the country’s wealthiest, the night ends with the most brazen criminal underworld heist in Atlanta’s history. The cast includes Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Sinqua Walls, Chloe Bailey, Clifton Powell and Rockmond Dunbar.

On September 6, part 2 of season 4 of Power Book II: Ghost will return at 8 PM on Starz.

The Netflix movie Rebel Ridge will debut online on September 6. An ex-Marine (Aaron Pierre) grapples his way through a web of small-town corruption when an attempt to post bail for his cousin escalates into a violent standoff with the local police chief (Don Johnson). The cast includes AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman and James Cromwell.

On September 7, the Hallmark Channel movie His & Hers will debut at 8 PM. Married couple Dana (Lacey Chabert) and Mark (Brennan Elliott) are high-powered lawyers at two separate New York City law firms. They soon find themselves on opposing sides of a messy divorce between two reality stars, Sammy and Brett. When both clients are unable to compromise, Dana and Mark are headed for a courtroom showdown that results in tensions infiltrating their otherwise happy household.

Lastly, also on September 7, the new movie The Engagement Plan will debut on Great American Family at 8 PM. Wade (Jack Schumacher) has a plan for everything! Wade’s plan to propose to his girlfriend, Kayla (Mia Pollini) may be the crowning achievement of plans. With a 3-carat diamond ring in tow and reservations booked at the Waldorf for his parents, Dash and Margot, (Eva LaRue and Judd Nelson) and Kayla’s parents, Ed and Mama Marilyn (Ted McGinley and Faith Ford), Wade marvels at the absolute perfection of his engagement plan. Until his plan hits a dead end on a dirt road, a country road. Kayla changes the plan to have Wade meet at her family’s farm to help her mom and dad whose cow is expecting a calf any day. Dressed in business best, Wade – a fish out of water – has an unexpected – and definitely an unplanned encounter with a family who is not convinced he is right for Kayla. Then Wade meets her ex-boyfriend who tries to prove it. The cast also includes Emily Topper and Eric Lutz.

Mark your calendars!