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TV Recommendations: Tuesday, May 28

Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Television on May 28, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:

6 PM:
Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance movie on Lifetime (Encore)
All for Love movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)

6:30 PM:
Suicide Squad movie on TNT

7 PM:
Tombstone movie on AMC

7:30 PM:
Jurassic World movie on FX

8 PM:
Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal Special Edition movie on Lifetime (DEBUT)
NCIS on CBS (Reair)
The Flash on The CW (Reair)
Chance at Romance movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)
A Knight’s Tale movie on TMC

9 PM:
The 100 on The CW (NEW)
The Hot Zone (Three-Night Event) on National Geographic (DEBUT – Part 2 of 3)
Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on Duty movie on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries (Encore)
The Spanish Princess on Starz (Encore)
NCIS on CBS (Reair)

9:01 PM:
The House Bunny movie on Freeform

9:05 PM:
Gentleman Jack on HBO (Encore)

10 PM:
Blood & Treasure on CBS (NEW)
Fosse/Verdon mini-series on FX (NEW – Finale)
Tombstone movie on AMC

10:05 PM:
Game of Thrones on HBO 2 (Encore)

Enjoy!

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Movie of the Week Reminder: Deadwood: The Movie

Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on May 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »

On May 31, the two-hour HBO special presentation Deadwood: The Movie will debut on 8 PM.

In 1889, the residents of Deadwood are reunited after 10 years to celebrate South Dakota’s statehood. Former rivalries are reignited, alliances are tested and old wounds are reopened, as all are left to navigate the inevitable changes that modernity and time have wrought.

The ensemble cast includes Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Robin Weigert, W. Earl Brown, Brad Dourif, Paula Malcomson, Anna Gunn, Kim Dickens, Will Sanderson and Gerald McRaney [among others].

Here is a trailer for Deadwood: The Movie:

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Weekend Ratings: Spring TV (Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26)

Posted in Ratings, Television on May 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »

The programming options on the major networks over the weekend were pretty normal with mostly repeats on Saturday except for one drama, which aired its finale, and lots of repeats on Sunday night with only one drama that also aired its finale.

Here is how those few weekend dramas fared in the overall ratings:

SATURDAY:

8 PM Show:
Ransom (CBS) [NEW – Finale] – 2.1 million viewers

SUNDAY:

10 PM Show:
Good Girls (NBC) [NEW – Finale] – 2.4 million viewers

What did you watch over the weekend? Please share.

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New Show Introduction: Swamp Thing

Posted in New Shows, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on May 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »

The DC Universe series Swamp Thing will debut online on May 31.

The series follows Abby Arcane (Crystal Reed from Teen Wolf) as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus in a small town in Louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets. When unexplainable and chilling horrors emerge from the murky marsh, no one is safe.

The series also stars Derek Mears (Alita: Battle Angel) as the title character, Ian Ziering (Beverly Hills 90210), Jennifer Beals (Flashdance), Kevin Durand (Lost), Virginia Madsen (Designated Survivor) and Will Patton (The Last Ship).

Check out The Hollywood Reporter for a trailer for Swamp Thing.

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New Show Introduction When They See Us

Posted in New Shows, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on May 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »

On May 31, the Netflix streaming series When They See Us will debut online.

Based on a true story that gripped the country, the series will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit; focusing on the five teenagers from Harlem — Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise.

Beginning in the spring of 1989, when the teenagers were first questioned about the incident, the series will span 25 years, highlighting their exoneration in 2002 and the settlement reached with the city of New York in 2014.

The ensemble cast includes Aunjanue Ellis, Blair Underwood, Famke Janssen, John Leguizamo, Joshua Jackson, Kylie Bunbury, Niecy Nash, Storm Reid, Vera Farmiga and William Sadler [among others].

Here is a trailer for When They See Us:

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Spring TV Reminder: What’s on TV This Week

Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Television on May 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »

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

On May 27, the Hallmark Channel movie Love in the Sun will debut at 9 PM. A dating app creator (Emeraude Toubia from Shadowhunters) finds her views on love challenged when she returns home to Florida and reconnects with her high school sweetheart (Tom Maden from Famous in Love). Shawn Christian also co-stars.

The National Geographic 3-night event series The Hot Zone will debut on May 27 at 9 PM. Based on the eponymous international best-seller by Richard Preston, the 3-part series recounts the terrifying true story of the origins of the Ebola virus, a highly infectious deadly virus from the central African rain forest, and its first arrival on U.S. soil. In 1989, when this killer suddenly appeared in chimpanzees in a scientific lab in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., there was no known cure. A heroic U.S. Army veterinarian working with a secret military SWAT team put herself in mortal peril when she tried to head off the outbreak before it spread to the human population. The cast includes Julianna Margulies, Nick Searcy, Robert Sean Leonard, Topher Grace, James D’Arcy, Liam Cunningham, Noah Emmerich and Robert Wisdom. The show will air its second and third episodes at 9 PM on May 28 and May 29.

Also on May 27, the new Lifetime movie Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal will debut at 8 PM. The sequel to the 2018 Lifetime movie A Royal Romance, this film continues the love story of newlyweds Prince Harry (Charlie Field from Genius) and American actress Meghan Markle (Tiffany Smith from Supernatural), pulling back the curtain to reveal the untold joys and challenges of life inside the Royal Family during their pivotal first year of marriage. Beyond blending their families and cultures, Harry and Meghan’s core values are put to the test as they try to find the balance between honoring Royal tradition and staying true to their beliefs.

On May 28, the fourth season premiere of Animal Kingdom will air on TNT at 9 PM while that same night the season finale of Fosse/Verdon will air at 10 PM on FX; and also that night the second season premiere of Pure will air on WGN America at 10 PM.

The new NBC drama The InBetween will debut on May 29 at 10 PM. Cassie Bedford (Harriet Dyer from the Australian series Love Child) was born with a rare ability. She has visions. Whether she likes it or not. Sometimes Cassie sees events that have previously occurred or will happen in the future. In addition, sometimes she encounters unsettled spirits who need her help. When her father, Det. Tom Hackett (Paul Blackthorne from Arrow), and his new partner, former FBI Agent Damien Asante (Justin Cornwell from Training Day), need assistance solving a dark and puzzling murder, Cassie reluctantly agrees to use her abilities and helps solve some of the city’s most challenging cases. The cast include Chad James Buchanan (Star), Cindy Luna (The Last Ship) and Anne-Marie Johnson (In the Heat of the Night).

On May 30, the season finale of The Twilight Zone will air online today on CBS All Access.

The new streaming series Good Omens will debut online on May 31 on Amazon. The End of the World is coming, which means a fussy Angel (Michael Sheen) and a loose-living Demon (David Tennant) who’ve become overly fond of life on Earth are forced to form an unlikely alliance to stop Armageddon. But they have lost the Antichrist, an 11-year-old boy unaware he’s meant to bring upon the end of days, forcing them to embark on an adventure to find him and save the world before it is too late. The ensemble cast includes Brian Cox, David Morrissey, Frances McDormand, Jon Hamm, Michael McKean, Adria Arjona, Miranda Richardson and Mireille Enos [among others].

Also on May 31, the Netflix streaming series When They See Us will debut online. Based on a true story that gripped the country, the series will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit; focusing on the five teenagers from Harlem — Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise. Beginning in the spring of 1989, when the teenagers were first questioned about the incident, the series will span 25 years, highlighting their exoneration in 2002 and the settlement reached with the city of New York in 2014. The ensemble cast includes Aunjanue Ellis, Blair Underwood, Famke Janssen, John Leguizamo, Joshua Jackson, Kylie Bunbury, Niecy Nash, Storm Reid, Vera Farmiga and William Sadler [among others].

The DC Universe series Swamp Thing will debut online on May 31. The series follows Abby Arcane (Crystal Reed from Teen Wolf) as she investigates what seems to be a deadly swamp-born virus in a small town in Louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and terrifying secrets. When unexplainable and chilling horrors emerge from the murky marsh, no one is safe. The series also stars Derek Mears as the title character, Ian Ziering, Jennifer Beals, Kevin Durand, Virginia Madsen and Will Paton.

Also on May 31, the two-hour HBO special presentation Deadwood: The Movie will debut on 8 PM. In 1889, the residents of Deadwood are reunited to celebrate South Dakota’s statehood. The ensemble cast includes Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Robin Weigert, W. Earl Brown, Brad Dourif, Paula Malcomson, Anna Gunn, Kim Dickens, Will Sanderson and Gerald McRaney [among others].

The Lifetime movie Pride & Prejudice: Atlanta will debut on June 1 at 8 PM. In a contemporary adaptation of the Jane Austen classic, the movie follows Reverend Bennet (Reginald VelJohnson from Family Matters), a pastor of a prominent southern Baptist church and his wife Mrs. Bennet (Jackée Harry from Sister, Sister), who is the author of a self-help book on how to find the perfect husband. Needless to say, Mrs. Bennet is less than thrilled that all five of their daughters, Lizzie (Tiffany Hines from Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart), Jane (Raney Branch from Being Mary Jane), Mary (Brittney Level from The Purge), Lydia (Reginae Carter from Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta) and Kitty (newcomer Alexia Bailey), are still single. When the very eligible Will Darcy (Juan Antonio from Empire) arrives in town, Mrs. Bennet sets her sights on the handsome bachelor for daughter Lizzie, leading to a modern-day, comedic take on themes familiar to fans of the novel.

Also on June 1, the latest Hallmark Channel movie Wedding at Graceland will debut at 9 PM. In the sequel to Christmas at Graceland, Laurel and Clay (Wes Brown and Kellie Pickler) have three weeks to plan their wedding that will take place at Elvis Presley’s celebrated Memphis home. However, when both sets of in-laws, each with vastly different personalities and ideas for the wedding, descend upon Memphis to “help” plan the nuptials, the bride and groom are pushed to the breaking point. Priscilla Presley makes a special appearance.

The Canadian series Burden of Truth will air its second season premiere on The CW on June 2 at 8 PM; and that same night the fifth season premiere of Luther will air on BBC America at 8 PM.

Also on June 2, the new Lifetime drama American Princess will debut at 9 PM followed by another new episodes at 10 PM (the show’s regular timeslot). When Amanda Klein (Aussie newcomer Georgia Flood), an Upper East Side socialite, runs away from her own dream wedding, she realizes that the life she thought she wanted wasn’t actually right after all. After impulsively joining a Renaissance Faire, Amanda experiences an unexpected awakening that leads her to reevaluate everything she thought she knew about the pursuit of happiness. She quickly develops new friendships, rivalries and romances that, much to the confusion of her family, opens her eyes to new beginnings. The cast includes Lucas Neff (Raising Hope), Seana Kofoed (Men in Trees), Mary Hollis Inboden (Here and Now) and Rory O’Mallery (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend).

The two-hour special presentation Downton Abbey Returns! will debut on PBS on June 2 at 9 PM. This special features new interviews with the cast, writer/creator Julian Fellowes and executive producer Gareth Neame as well as video clips of emotional moments from all six seasons. Peppered throughout the 2-hour special are never-before-seen, exclusive sneak peeks from the upcoming movie. Actor Jim Carter (Mr. Carson himself) is the host.

Also on June 2, the fifth season premiere of Fear The Walking Dead will air on AMC at 9 PM followed by the debut of the new thriller NOS4A2 at 10:05 PM. Based on the 2013 best-selling novel of the same name, NOS4A2 follows Vic McQueen, (Ashleigh Cummings from The Goldfinch), a gifted young woman who discovers she has a supernatural ability to find lost things. This ability puts her on a collision course with the evil and immortal Charlie Manx, Zachary Quinto (Star Trek, American Horror Story), a supernatural villain who feeds off the souls of children then deposits what remains of them into Christmasland – a twisted place of Manx’s imagination where every day is Christmas Day and unhappiness is against the law. Vic strives to defeat Manx and rescue his victims – without losing her mind or falling victim to him herself.

The new EPIX drama Perpetual Grace, LTD will debut on June 2 at 10 PM. The series follows James (Jimmi Simpson from Psych), a young grifter, as he attempts to prey upon Pastor Byron Brown (Sir Ben Kingsley), who turns out to be far more dangerous than he suspects. The pastor and his wife Lillian (Jacki Weaver) – known to their parishioners as Pa and Ma – have used religion to bilk hundreds of innocent people out of their life savings. The cast includes Terry O’Quinn (Lost), Damon Herriman (100 Bloody Acres), Kurtwood Smith (That ’70s Show, Patriot), and Luis Guzman (Traffic, Code Black).

And lastly also on June 2, the season finale of When Calls the Heart will air at 9 PM on the Hallmark Channel.

Mark your calendars!

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TV Recommendations: Monday, May 27

Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Television on May 27, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:

5 PM:
Pretty Woman movie on Lifetime
The Help movie on Showtime

6 PM:
Saving Private Ryan movie on AMC

6:15 PM:
Ratatouille (animated) movie on Freeform

6:30 PM:
Remember the Titans movie on E!

6:55 PM:
Iron Man 2 movie on EPIX

7 PM:
The Spanish Princess on Starz (Encore)
Deadpool 2 (movie) on HBO
The Mummy Returns movie on WGN America

8 PM:
Love In the Sun movie on Hallmark Channel (DEBUT)
Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal (movie) on Lifetime (DEBUT)
Shrek (animated) movie on Syfy
Baby Driver movie on TMC

9 PM:
The Code on CBS (NEW)
The Hot Zone (Three-Night Event) on National Geographic (DEBUT – Part 1 of 3)
Berlin Station on EPIX (Encore)

9:45 PM:
Berlin Station on EPIX (Encore)

10 PM:
Saving Private Ryan movie on AMC

10:05 PM:
Gentleman Jack on HBO (NEW)

10:35 PM:
Berlin Station on EPIX (Encore)

Enjoy!

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Cable Ratings for April

Posted in Ratings, Television on May 26, 2019| Leave a Comment »

April was filled with lots of cable dramas, many of which came to an end during the month, as well as new made-for-TV movies.

Let’s take a look at the dramas first:

CABLE DRAMAS

MONDAYS:

Shadowhunters – The Freeform fantasy series aired its final 7 episodes of its third and final throughout April and on May 6 when it aired its 2 ½ hour series finale. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 1 – 367,000 viewers
April 8 – 305,000 viewers
April 15 – 335,000 viewers
April 22 – 318,000 viewers
April 29 – 332,000 viewers
May 6 – 305,000 viewers (2 ½ Hour Series Finale)

This averages out to 280,000 viewers for that time period.

Knightfall – The History Channel period piece drama aired its final 7 episodes of its second season throughout April and until May 13 when it aired its season finale. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 1 – 555,000 viewers
April 8 – 540,000 viewers
April 15 – 712,000 viewers
April 22 – 531,000 viewers
April 29 – 708,000 viewers
May 6 – 593,000 viewers
May 13 – 648,000 viewers (Season Finale)

This averages out to 612,000 viewers for that time period. The History Channel has yet to renew Knightfall for a third season.

Into the Badlands – The AMC action drama aired the final 6 episodes of its third and final season during April and on May 6 when it aired its series finale. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 1 – 609,000 viewers
April 8 – 413,000 viewers
April 15 – 400,000 viewers
April 22 – 653,000 viewers
April 29 – 503,000 viewers
May 6 – 463,000 viewers (Series Finale)

This averages out to 507,000 viewers for that time period.

Gentleman Jack – The new period piece HBO drama debuted on April 22, airing two episode during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 22 – 441,000 viewers (DEBUT)
April 29 – 437,000 viewers

This averages out to 439,000 viewers for April.  New episodes aired on May 6, May 13 and May 20 with the next new episode of Gentleman Jack set to air on HBO on Monday, May 27 at 10 PM.

TUESDAYS:

The Bold Type – The Freeform drama returned for the start of its third season on April 9, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 9 – 181,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
April 16 – 223,000 viewers
April 23 – 241,000 viewers
April 30 – 242,000 viewers

This averages out to 222,000 viewers for April. New episodes aired on May 7, May 14 and May 21 with the next episode of The Bold Type set to air on Freeform on Tuesday, May 28 at 8 PM.

If Loving You Is Wrong – The OWN soap opera aired the final five episodes of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 2 – 1.1 million viewers
April 9 – 1.2 million viewers
April 16 – 1.2 million viewers
April 23 – 994,000 viewers
April 30 – 1.1 million viewers (Finale)

This averages out to 1.1 million viewers for April. OWN has yet to renew If Loving You Is Wrong for a fourth season.

Fosse/Verdon – The 8-episode FX limited series debuted on April 9, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 9 – 614,000 viewers (DEBUT)
April 16 – 425,000 viewers
April 23 – 453,000 viewers
April 30 – 429,000 viewers

This averages out to 480,000 viewers for April. New episodes aired on May 7, May 14 and May 21 with the final episode of Fosse/Verdon set to air on FX on Tuesday, May 28 at 10 PM.

Being Mary Jane – The two-hour series finale of the BET drama aired on Tuesday, April 23, earning 768,000 viewers.

WEDNESDAYS:

The Magicians – The Syfy fantasy series aired the final three episodes of its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 3 – 505,000 viewers
April 10 – 560,000 viewers
April 17 – 501,000 viewers (Season Finale)

This averages out to 516,000 viewers for April. The Magicians will be back on Syfy for its fifth season sometime in 2020.

Gone – The new WGN America crime drama aired the final 7 episodes of its debut season throughout April and through April 15 when it aired its season finale. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 3 – 221,000 viewers
April 10 – 355,000 viewers
April 17 – 320,000 viewers
April 24 – 306,000 viewers
May 1 – 320,000 viewers
May 8 – 313,000 viewers
May 15 – 280,000 viewers (Finale)

This averages out to 302,000 viewers for that time period. Gone has yet to be given a second season order.

The Perfectionists – The spin-off series from Pretty Little Liars aired the final 7 episodes of its debut season on Freeform during the month and through April 15 when it aired its season finale. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 3 – 286,000 viewers
April 10 – 314,000 viewers
April 17 – 216,000 viewers
April 24 – 241,000 viewers
May 1 – 174,000 viewers
May 8 – 199,000 viewers
May 15 – 208,000 viewers

This averages out to 234,000 viewers for that time period. Freeform has yet to give The Perfectionists a second season renewal.

THURSDAYS:

Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger – The Freeform drama returned for the start of its second season on April 4, airing five episodes, including its two-hour premiere, during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 4 – 477,000 viewers (Season Premiere – Hour 1)
April 4 – 399,000 viewers (Season Premiere – Hour 2)
April 11 – 404,000 viewers
April 18 – 385,000 viewers
April 24 – 359,000 viewers

This average out to 405,000 for the month. New episodes aired on May 2, May 9, May 16 and May 23 with the season finale of Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger set to air on Freeform on Thursday, May 30 at 8 PM.

FRIDAYS:

No cable dramas aired on Friday nights during the month.

SATURDAYS:

The Son – The second season of the AMC period piece drama premiered on April 27, earning 674,000 viewers. New episodes aired on May 4, May 11, May 18 and May 25 with the next new episode of The Son set to air on AMC on Saturday, June 1 at 9 PM.

SUNDAYS:

American Gods – The Starz fantasy series aired the final four episodes of its second season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 7 – 306,000 viewers
April 14 – 240,000 viewers
April 21 – 318,000 viewers
April 28 – 272,000 viewers (Season Finale)

This averages out to 284,000 viewers for April. American Gods will be back sometime in 2020 on Starz for its third season.

Billions – The Showtime drama aired four new episodes from its fourth season during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 7 – 886,000 viewers
April 14 – 751,000 viewers
April 21 – 680,000 viewers
April 28 – 741,000 viewers

This averages out to 765,000 viewers for April. New episodes aired on May 5 and May 12 with the next new episode of Billions set to air on Showtime on Sunday, May 26 at 9 PM.

The Chi – The Showtime drama returned for the start of its second season on April 7, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 7 – 454,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
April 14 – 375,000 viewers
April 21 – 339,000 viewers
April 28 – 392,000 viewers

This averages out to 390,000 viewers for April. New episodes aired on May 5 and May 12 with the next new episode of The Chi set to air on Showtime on Sunday, May 26 at 10 PM.

Killing Eve – The international hit returned for its second season on both AMC and BBC America on April 7, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

AMC Airings:
April 7 – 769,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
April 14 – 609,000 viewers
April 21 – 620,000 viewers
April 28 – 629,000 viewers

BBC America Airings:
April 7 – 403,000 viewers (Season Premiere)
April 14 – 321,000 viewers
April 21 – 361,000 viewers
April 28 – 459,000 viewers

This averages out to 657,000 for AMC and 386,000 for BBC America for April. New episodes aired on May 5, May 12 and May 19 with the season finale of Killing Eve set to air on both AMC and BBC America on Sunday, May 26 at 8 PM.

A Discovery of Witches – The Sundance Now drama debuted on AMC and BBC America on April 7, airing four episodes during the month. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

AMC Airings:
April 7 – 853,000 viewers (DEBUT)
April 14 – 505,000 viewers
April 21 – 539,000 viewers
April 28 – 528,000 viewers

BBC America Airings:
April 7 – 225,000 viewers (DEBUT)
April 14 – 171,000 viewers
April 21 – 137,000 viewers
April 28 – 191,000 viewers

This averages out to 606,000 viewers for AMC and 189,000 for BBC America for April. New episodes aired on May 5, May 12 and May 19 with the season finale of A Discovery of Witches set to air on both AMC and BBC America on Sunday, May 26 at 9 PM.

Game of Thrones – The long-running HBO fantasy series returned on April 14 for its 8th and final season, airing all 6 of its very last episodes throughout April and through May 19 when it aired its series finale. The ratings for those episodes are as follows:

April 14 – 11.8 million viewers (Season Premiere)
April 21 – 10.3 million viewers
April 28 – 12 million viewers
May 5 – 11.8 million viewers
May 12 – 12.5 million viewers
May 19 – 13.6 million viewers (Series Finale)

This averages out to 12 million viewers for that time period.

Deep State – The EPIX spy drama returned for its second season starting on April 28, but no ratings could be tracked down for that episode. New episodes aired on May 5, May 12 and May 19 with the next new episode of Deep State set to air on Sunday, May 26 at 9 PM.

Private Eyes – The Canadian crime drama aired the season finale of its second season on April 7 on ION, but no ratings could be tracked down for that episode. Private Eyes has yet to be renewed for a third season.

Call the Midwife, Les Miserables and Unforgotten – All of these shows aired during April on PBS, but no ratings could be tracked down for any of them.

MADE-FOR-TV MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES

There were 8 made-for-TV movies that aired during April. Here are the ratings for those movies:

Bottled With Love (Hallmark Channel) – 2.8 million viewers
Love Takes Flight (Hallmark Channel) – 2.6 million viewers
Easter Under Wraps (Hallmark Channel) – 2.3 million viewers
True Love Blooms (Hallmark Channel) – 2.1 million viewers
Morning Show Mysteries: Death By Design (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 1.1 million viewers
I Am Somebody’s Child (Lifetime) – 1 million viewers
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 910,000 viewers
Morning Show Mysteries: Murder In Mind (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – 826,000 viewers

Ratings results for the cable dramas, mini-series and made-for-TV movies that have and will air in May that can be tracked down will be provided as soon as possible in June.

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TV Recommendations: Sunday, May 26

Posted in Recommendations, Reminder, Television on May 26, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Trying to figure out what to watch tonight? Be it new episodes of the TV season, reairs of cable series or a movie, here are some suggestions:

5:07 PM:
Iron Man movie on Syfy

5:30 PM:
Jurassic World movie on HBO

6 PM:
From Friend to Fiancé movie on Hallmark Channel (Encore)

6:10 PM:
Back to the Future, Part II movie on Cinemax

6:45 PM:
Zootopia (animated) movie on Freeform

7 PM:
Killing Eve on AMC (Encore)
Downton Abbey on PBS (Reair)

7:03 PM:
The Spanish Princess on Starz (Encore)

7:40 PM:
Game of Thrones on HBO (Encore)

8 PM:
Killing Eve on AMC and BBC America (NEW – Season Finale)
The Spanish Princess on Starz (NEW)
Deep State on EPIX (Encore)
God Friended Me on CBS (Reair)
Real Steel movie on Syfy
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story movie on TNT

9 PM:
A Discovery of Witches on AMC and BBC America (NEW)
Deep State on EPIX (NEW)
When Calls the Heart on Hallmark Channel (NEW)
Game of Thrones: The Last Watch on HBO (Special)
NCIS: Los Angeles on CBS (Reair)
Private Eyes on ION (Reair)
Dirty Dancing movie on Encore

10 PM:
Deep State on EPIX (Encore)
My Summer Prince movie on Hallmark Channel (Reair)

10:03 PM:
Killing Eve on AMC and BBC America (Encore – Season Finale)

10:10 PM:
The Spanish Princess on Starz (Encore)

Enjoy!

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Ratings: Spring TV (Friday, May 24)

Posted in Ratings, Television on May 25, 2019| Leave a Comment »

Last night was filled with news and repeats on the major networks but there was one season finale, a return of a Friday night drama and a new episode of one other drama.

Here is how those few Friday night dramas fared in the overall ratings:

8 PM Shows:
Blindspot (NBC) [NEW – Return] – 3 million viewers
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC) [NEW] – 2.4 million viewers
Dynasty (The CW) [NEW – Season Finale] – 612,000 viewers

What did you watch on TV last night. Please share.

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