Rueben's Ramblings

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

On October 28, the 5th season finale of Only Murders in the Building will air online on Hulu while that same day, the season finale of the Glen Powell-starring comedy series Chad Powers will air online on Hulu.

The 5th season finale of Slow Horses will air online on Apple TV+ on October 29.

Also on October 29, the new drama Down Cemetery Road will debut online on Apple TV+. When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Tucker (Ruth Wilson) becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm (Emma Thompson). Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead. The cast includes Adam Godley, Adeel Akhtar and Tom Riley.

The feature film Hedda will debut online on Amazon Prime on October 29. The story, now set in mid-20th-century England, follows disaffected aristocrat Hedda Tesman (née Gabler) [Tessa Thompson], on the day of a lavish party thrown by her academic husband George (Tom Bateman). It opens with an overt hint as to Hedda’s mindset: her suicide attempt at the lake by her husband’s estate is interrupted by a phone call informing her of the long-awaited return of her former flame—and George’s academic rival—Eileen Lovborg (Nina Hoss), a gender-bent incarnation of the play’s Ejlert Løvborg, gesturing explicitly towards a queer reimagining.

On October 30, the fourth season premiere of The Witcher, now starring Liam Hemsworth in the lead role (taking over for Henry Cavill), will air online on Netflix.

The Hallmark Channel holiday movie Christmas on Duty will debut on November 1 at 8 PM. Blair (Janel Parrish) and Josh (Parker Young) have been bitter rivals ever since they trained together at The Basic School in Quantico, where they were both at the top of the class, competing to be number one. After graduation, Blair got Josh’s dream job, and they haven’t spoken since. Three years later, their paths cross unexpectedly at the base holiday party, where the two get into an argument and cause a scene. As punishment, Blair and Josh are both assigned to Christmas Duty, where they’ll work through the Yuletide together…for 24 hours straight. They plan to stay away from each other, but when a snowstorm prevents all the Christmas presents from being delivered to base, they are forced to team up for a special mission…to save Christmas.

On November 1, the Lifetime romantic drama film His, Hers & Ours will debut at 8 PM. Darius (Taye Diggs), a devoted single father, discovers his teenage daughter in bed with her boyfriend, Chase. Reacting swiftly, he kicks Chase out, only to be confronted by Chase’s mother, Kelly (Lesley-Ann Brandt), who is furious and ready for a showdown. However, amidst the tension, an undeniable spark ignites between Darius and Kelly. As they are forced to spend time together due to their children’s relationship, they slowly develop feelings for each other, leading to a secret romance filled with stolen moments and family gatherings. Aimee Garcia (Lucifer) co-stars.

The UPtv movie The Great Christmas Snow-In will debut on November 2 at 7 PM. After his engagement is called off, Justin retreats to a secluded cabin meant for his honeymoon, only to be snowed in with Jane, his ex-fiancée’s cousin. As tension builds, a spark forms between them, but when Justin’s ex shows up with her new boyfriend, things get even more complicated. In the close quarters of the cabin, secrets unravel, leading to unexpected discoveries about love and second chances. The movie stars Amanda Fuller, Joey Lawrence and Ricardo Chavez.

On November 2, the first two episodes of the new period piece drama Robin Hood will debut at 9 PM on MGM+. This version of the legendary story brings a modern energy to the classic tale of the roguish outlaw hero (Jack Patten), who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Following the Norman invasion of England, Rob – a Saxon forester’s son – and Marian (Lauren McQueen), the daughter of a Norman lord – fall in love and work together to fight for justice and freedom. As Rob rises as the leader of a band of rebel outlaws, Marian infiltrates the power at court, as both work together to thwart royal corruption and bring peace to the land. The cast includes Sean Bean and Connie Nielsen.

Lastly also on November 2, the Hallmark Channel movie A Newport Christmas will debut at 8 PM. Ella (Ginna Claire Mason) is a charitable and spirited Newport socialite in 1905 who dreams of using her wealth to start a foundation to help others in town. After learning her father intends for her to become engaged to a man she’s never met at the upcoming Christmas Eve ball, Ella goes for a nighttime sail in her schooner to clear her head. Upon seeing a comet shoot across the sky, she wistfully wishes for a different life. Ella is shocked to suddenly find Nick (Wes Brown), a sailor and local Newport historian, aboard her schooner and accuses him of being a stowaway. But Nick insists he owns the boat and a standoff ensues. Once on dry land, Ella realizes that somehow, she’s traveled from 1905 to 2025. As she spends time there and gets a glimpse at what her future in 1905 appears to be, she becomes reluctant to return, especially since she and Nick have grown close and she now knows how true love feels. But the legacy Ella built in her time – and the course of Newport’s history – risks being erased the longer she stays in the present, so the two plot a course for her trip back through time. But what awaits her at home is even more surprising than what she found in the future.

Mark your calendars!