I am thrilled for the holiday on the 4th and a little catchup time, perhaps I’ll leave my apartment but if I don’t I have plenty of tv to keep me company. Wimbledon starts Monday on ESPN while there’s a Tour de France Pre Show on Saturday on NBCSN. While nothing much is new on streaming, aside from The Last Czars on Netflix, I’m still plugging away on Sabrina, Money Heist, Downton Abbey, Big Love, Bosch, The Shield… And have a few unstarted series sitting on my TiVo including Fosse/Verdon, Gotham, Mrs. Wilson, and Deutschland 83/86. And I just read that Veronica Mars is coming back to Hulu on the 1st to prep for the new season, am I due for a rewatch?
I did catch the two new ABC shows and while Grand Hotel is probably the better of the two very summer fare options, I’m not really up for a soapy hotel drama, though I may give it one more look. Reef Break may not be all that tight of a crime show but the surfy, thiefy vibe Montogomery brings to the lead (though I have to admit what I was wondering is she faltering in hiding her Australian accent or trying to bring something unique to the character) and story is pretty fun in a Hawaii 5-0 Magnum PI kind of way (or what I hoped those shows would be since I dropped both of them). Also kind of excited to see what the latest season of trippy Legion will bring, though I vaguely remember being almost over it last season.
Curfew (Spectrum) Series Premiere, Monday – So Adam Brody (among others) in a once a year illegal and deadly street race, yes please, but wait what’s Spectrum?
Years and Years (HBO) Series Premiere, Monday, 9pm – Six part limited drama follows members of a family from Manchester whose lives converge on ‘one crucial night,’ Emma Thompson is in it so worth a good bet.
Debates (NBC+) Wednesday and Thursday, 6pm – Hear from some of the early voices to see whether the front runners will shift.
The Rook (Starz) Series Premiere, Sunday, 8pm – Supernatural spy thriller where the protagonist wakes up with no memory and has to uncover the truth.
The Loudest Voice (Show) Series Premiere, Sunday, 10pm – Russell Crowe is Roger Ailes in a look at his life in news and politics and scandal.
Other streaming releases:
Answer from Heaven (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday – Thai offering on a fallen angel and investigative reporter.
The Chosen One (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Young doctors sent to help in an isolated community but find themselves trapped, oh and there’s secrets in this Brazilian thriller.
Returning streaming: Forest of Piano (Net, Monday), Dope (Net, Friday), Instant Hotel (Net, Friday), Motown Magic (Net, Friday), Paquita Salas (Net, Friday).
The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.
I haven’t made a lot of progress since last week catching some fun summer fare but need to knock off at least Sabrina before I start Jessica Jones.
Das Boot (Hulu) Series Premiere, Monday – Limited reviews seem quite mixed (some excellent) for this sequel to the film has the maiden voyage of a U-612 in the fall of 1942.
Grand Hotel (ABC) Series Premiere, Monday, 10pm – Based on a Spanish series Eva Longoria EPs this drama set at the last family-owned hotel in Miami Beach looks like a very summer series.
Reef Break (ABC) Series Premiere, Thursday, 10pm – No advanced word on this show where island intrigue is promised with Poppy Montgomery as a former thief turned fixer for the governor.
Final Life (Am) Series Premiere, Friday – Targeted to Japanese audiences this offers crime solving with a “Special Unit” within the police force
Mr Iglesias (Net, Friday) Series Premiere – “Hilarious” high school teacher tries to make a difference.
Returning streaming: The Missing (Net, Monday), Riviera (SundN, Thursday), The Caskateers (Net, Friday), The Confession Tapes (Net, Friday), Dark (Net, Friday), Girls Incarcerated (Net, Friday), Go! Vive a tu Manera (Net, Friday), Hitoshi Matsumoto Presents Documental (Am, Friday)
The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.
Excited for the return of Ink Master, Queen Sugar, Baskets, Younger, and Jessica Jones. Was pondering about picking up Pose which returns though I dropped it midway last season I hear so many good things.
Too Old to Die Young (Am) Series Premiere, Friday – Mixed reviews for this crime drama set in the under belly of LA.
Jett (Cin) Series Premiere, Friday, 10pm – Carla Gugino plays a fresh out of prison, trying to retire, professional thief.
Los Espookys (HBO) Series Premiere, Friday, 11pm – A Spanish language comedy from Fred Armisen about a group of friends turn their love of horror into a business.
City on a Hill (Show) Series Premiere, Sunday, 9pm – 90s Boston crime with Kevin Bacon as FBI agent helping to investigate armed robbery that leads to more drama.
Euphoria (HBO) Series Premiere, Sunday 10pm – Some early good buzz for this coming of age centering on a girl played by Zendaya recently coming out of rehab.
Other streaming releases:
Jinn (Net) Series Premiere, Thursday – Two Jinns, one good and one evil, enter the human realm, in high school.
Leila (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Dystopian future woman looks for child taken from her.
Trinkets (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Three girls connect in Shoplifters Anonymous.
Unit 42 (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Widowed cop teams up with former hacker to combat cyber crimers.
The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.
Working on the backlog as things simmer down, plus adding a bit of summer fare with things like Claws, The Bold Type, Animal Kingdom, iZombie, Elementary, and of course Luther.
Malibu Rescue (Net) Series Premiere, Monday – This comedy about aspiring junior lifeguards.
Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Always a favorite so will likely tune in to the latest.
French Open (NBC) – NBC coverage picks up with Women’s semi on Thursday at 11am with the men’s and women’s finals Saturday and Sunday at 6am.
Returning streaming: Creative Galaxy (Am, Tuesday), Black Mirror (Net, Wednesday), The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu, Wednesday), 3% (Net, Friday), Designated Survivor (Net, Friday).
The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.
A few returning shows that I’m also into including Animal Kingdom, how they’re not all in jail is a good question. Oh and did I mention Luther is back on Sunday! It’s been too long but I guess Idris is worth the wait.
The Hot Zone (NGC) Miniseries Premiere, Monday, 9pm – Juliana Margulies tackles Ebola, based on the bestseller, might be a thrill in there.
Songland (NBC) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – The latest reality, this one where songwriters compete to get someone real to record their tune.
The Inbetween (NBC) Series Premiere, Wednesday, 10pm – Helping a detective out this woman has visions of past, present, and ghosts, no word, maybe as summer fare?
Good Omens (Am) Series Premiere, Friday – An angel and a demon have become fond of earth so form an alliance to stop the end of the world, Michael Sheen and David Tennant might bring some good buzz to this one.
When They See Us (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Based on the true story five teens from Harlem falsely accused of an attack in Central Park, getting some good reviews.
Deadwood (HBO) Friday – The movie! I’m going to need someone to record and save this for me.
American Princess (Life) Series Premiere, Sunday, 10pm – A socialite runs away from her wedding and joins a Ren Faire, sure.
Perpetual Grace, Ltd. (EPIX) Series Premiere, Sunday, 10pm – A young grifter gets more than he bargains for when trying to pull one over on a pastor and his wife.
NOS4A2 (AMC) Series Premiere, Sunday, 10pm – Good against evil though I read some dreadful reviews of this one.
Other streaming releases:
How to Sell Drugs Online: Fast (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – A nerdy teen starts selling ecstasy online in Europe and hits it big.
Killer Ratings (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Did Brazilian TV personality mastermind the crimes he’s reporting and rallying against?
Arthdal Chronicles (Net) Series Premiere, Saturday – In a mythical land regions vie for power.
Returning streaming: Bad Blood (Net, Friday), My Next Guest Needs No Introduction (Net, Friday)
The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.
Excited for the final season of Elementary to return on Thursday but otherwise happy to clear out some of the shows for a little catch up.
Blood and Treasure (CBS) Series Premiere, Tuesday, 10pm – Indiana Jones-esque Antiquities expert and art thief find themselves on the hunt for a terrorist and caught up in an ancient battle, not supposed to be all that which could be fine for summer.
All in the Family and The Jeffersons (NBC) Wednesday, 8pm – Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear host a live presentation of original scripts with actors including Woody Harrelson as Archie Bunker and Jamie Foxx as George Jefferson.
Name of the Rose (Sund) Series Premiere, Thursday, 10pm – Based on the Umberto Eco book which I read and have no recollection of about monk murders, has a promising case with John Turturro among others.
What/If (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Described as a neo-noir social thriller, Renee Zellweger among others.
French Open (Tennis) – First round play kicks off on Sunday with some Memorial Day coverage on NBC on Monday.
Other streaming releases:
One Spring Night (Net) Series Premiere, Wednesday – A Korean romantic drama.
The High Seas (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Spanish mystery-drama of a ship murder set in the 1940s.
Pitching In (Acorn) Series Premiere, Friday – Recent widower is convinced to keep a holiday park run with the return of daughter and grandson.
Returning streaming: Slasher (Net, Thursday), She’s Gotta Have It (Net, Friday), Vida (Starz, Friday).
The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.
Took a week off so I’m a little behind on tv as things continue to wrap up. I didn’t even get in any movies on my flight but did catch a couple of episodes of Downton Abbey and Sabrina. More streaming stuff to consider.
LA’s Finest (Spectrum) Series Premiere, Monday – Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba pick up the thread of the Bad Boys franchise as cop partners that might not be revolutionary but leads might be enough of the right notes, though would that mean I would need to know what Spectrum is.
Catch-22 (Hulu) Miniseries Premiere, Friday – George Clooney is bringing the Heller novel to life with Kyle Chandler, and Hugh Laurie, worth a watch.
And some other stuff that’s starting on streaming that no one yet seems to know anything about:
Revisions (Net) Series Premiere, Tuesday – Japanese anime time traveling to future.
Well-Intended Love (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Chinese drama about a marriage to secure a bone marrow donation.
White Gold (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – An 80’s Essex cocky salesman (Ed Westwick) and his team in new comedy.
Chip & Potato (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Animated children’s comedy about a pug who starts kindergarten with her secret mouse friend.
It’s Bruno! (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Brooklyn native walks his dog (Bruno) around the neighborhood in this ‘offbeat’ comedy.
Returning streaming: Line of Duty (Acorn, Monday), Fleabag (Am). The Rain (Net, Friday).
The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.
Not a lot of tv progress this last week but excited for the return of iZombie Thursday, though it may be the final season fun to see where the Zombie world will go.
Ms Fishers Modern Murder Mysteries (Acorn) Series Premiere, Monday – A spin off of fave Australian Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.
Dead to Me (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Who could pass up a dark comedy with Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini as they bond over suffering from tragic loss.
Tuca & Bertie (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – Tucan bird women living in their apartment buildings, the creator coming from Bojack makes me want to give it a go.
Undercover (Net) Series Premiere, Friday – A fictional crime series inspired by true events of a ecstasy producer encroached on by undercover agents.
The Spanish Princess (Starz) Series Premiere, Sunday, 8pm – Navigating the royal lineage of London with an eye on the throne.
The procrastinator lists items that may not be on your regular season pass, though notation does not imply recommendation. Times noted are typically PST.
