• Selected programming for May 15-18, 2025

    From Robin Miller@21:1/5 to All on Sat May 17 00:13:44 2025
    RM: Yes, it's late, but hopefully still helpful.



    Previously released:


    Garbo: Where Did You Go? (documentary) (Netflix, May 14)

    This in-depth portrait of actor Greta Garbo tracks her rise to fame and eventual retreat from the limelight through reenactments and archival
    material. 2024 film; 1hr 41m.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81715821


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    Thursday, May 15


    Streaming:


    Overcompensating [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Prime
    Video)

    This new college-set comedy series comes from Benito Skinner, who also
    stars as a closeted former football player and homecoming king who
    befriends Carmen (Wally Baram), who took a very different high school
    journey as an outsider and now aims to fit in at college at any cost.
    Mary Beth Barone and Adam DiMarco also star, while Connie Britton and
    Kyle MacLachlan have recurring guest roles. 8 episodes.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23488694/
    [rating 7.3]



    The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (complete season 2)
    (12:01 am, Hulu)

    The scandalous world of a group of Mormon mom influencers implodes when
    they get caught in the midst of a swinging sex scandal that makes
    international headlines. Now, their sisterhood is shook to its core.
    Faith, friendship and reputations are all on the line. Will #MomTok be
    able to survive and continue to give the rulebook a run for its money,
    or will this group fall from grace? 10 episodes; renewed for season 3.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31091039/
    [rating 5.3]



    Bet [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    At a private school where gambling determines social status, a skillful
    new student with a mysterious past is shaking things up -- and betting
    on revenge. Netflix's live-action (and English-language) adaptation of
    the manga series Kakegurui ­ Compulsive Gambler is set at an elite
    boarding school. Canadian series; 10 36-minute episodes.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81713952

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32063523/
    [rating 5.5]



    Franklin [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    A counterfeit artist, also a single father, is forced to work with his
    ex-lover to craft the perfect $100 bill ­ all to save his dying
    daughter. Lebanese series; 6 45-minute episodes.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81635316

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36279637/



    Love Death + Robots (complete season 4) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Ten new episodes of Netflix's Emmy-winning adult animated anthology
    series (from Tim Miller and David Fincher) stream today.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/80174608



    My Future You (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Lex meets Karen on a dating app -- but he's in 2009 and she's in 2024.
    Through the time gap, he helps change her past, while reshaping his
    future. 2024 Filipino film; 1hr 49m.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81997719

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32241752/



    Pernille [Pørni] (complete seasons 1-5) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    As she wrangles three teens, an aging father and vulnerable kids from
    her social services job, Pørni somehow finds time for everyone ­ except herself. Norwegian series; each season has six half-hour episodes.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81082296

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12567072/
    [rating 8.1]



    Secrets We Keep [Reservatet] [new; complete limited series]
    (3:01 am, Netflix)

    When a neighbor's au pair vanishes from her wealthy suburb, Cecilie
    seeks answers ­ and unravels secrets that shatter her seemingly perfect
    world. Danish series; 6 episodes.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81697668

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33496221/
    [rating 6.9]



    Thank You, Next [Kimler Geldi Kimler Geçti] (complete season 2)
    (3:01 am, Netflix)

    After a painful breakup, a young lawyer dives head first into the
    confusing world of modern dating, with the unwavering support of her
    best friends. Turkish series; 8 episodes.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81637609

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28267514/
    [rating 6.0]



    Vini Jr. (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Vini Jr. has it all: talent, resilience and boldness. Follow his
    dancing, unpredictable feet on his inspiring journey to becoming a
    global soccer star.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81667943



    SkyMed (complete season 3) (3:01 am, Paramount+)

    The intense personal lives of the nurses and pilots flying air
    ambulances in remote Northern Canada. 9 episodes.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15437862/
    [rating 6.4]



    Eurovision Semifinals Night 2 (live event) (3 pm, Peacock)



    Duster [new] (9:01 pm, Max)

    Producer J.J. Abrams reunites with his Lost star Josh Holloway for a new
    Max crime drama set in the Southwest in 1972. Duster also stars Rachel
    Hilson as the FBI's first Black female agent as she recruits a getaway
    driver (Holloway) to help her take down a growing crime syndicate. Keith
    David, Sydney Elisabeth, and Greg Grunberg also star in the series.
    Eight episodes released weekly through July 3.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12160826/




    Broadcast and cable:


    9-1-1 (season 8 finale; renewed for season 9) (8 pm, ABC)


    Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (season 1 finale; renewed for
    season 2) (8 and 8:30 pm, two episodes, CBS)


    Law & Order (season 24 finale; renewed for season 25)
    (8 pm, NBC)


    Next Level Chef (season 4 finale; renewed for seasons 5 and 6)
    (8 pm, Fox)


    Crime Nation: Spring Break Murder (special) (9-10 pm, CW)


    Doctor Odyssey (season 1 finale) (9 pm, ABC)

    Not scheduled to return on CBS, but not officially cancelled either. A
    final decision is reportedly to be made by the end of June, when the
    options for the actors apparently expire.


    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (season 26 finale; renewed for
    season 27) (9 pm, NBC)


    The Amazing Race (season 37 finale; special night & time; renewed
    for season 38) (9 to 10:30 pm, CBS)


    Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols (season 1 finale)
    (9 and 10 pm, two episodes, Nat Geo)


    Welcome to Wrexham (season 4 premiere) (9 and 9:30 pm,
    two episodes, FX)

    8 episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPMw9J4V3Jk


    Found (season 2 and series finale) (10 pm, NBC)


    Grey's Anatomy (season 21 finale; renewed for season 22)
    (10 pm, ABC)


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    Friday, May 16


    Streaming:


    Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special (comedy special)
    (12:01 am, Hulu)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI-iPz5qt-0



    Murderbot [new] (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

    A security android (Alexander Skarsgård) hides its sentience as it works
    on risky jobs, even though all it wants to do is watch soap operas in
    the sci-fi thriller/comedy based on The Murderbot Diaries book series by
    Martha Wells. The first two (of 10) episodes stream today, followed by single-episode releases through July 11.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEioDeOiqEs

    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/murderbot/
    [score 70]

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30444310/
    [rating 7.6]



    Deaf President Now! (documentary) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

    Deaf President Now! recounts the eight days of historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1988 after the school’s board of trustees
    appointed a hearing president over several very qualified Deaf
    candidates. After a week of rallies, boycotts and protests, the students
    of Gallaudet University triumph as the hearing president resigns and
    beloved dean Dr. I. King Jordan becomes the university’s first Deaf president. The protests marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history,
    with an impact that extended well beyond the Gallaudet campus, and paved
    the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 1h 40m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-gIp9CDFtM

    https://www.metacritic.com/movie/deaf-president-now!/
    [score 70]

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34965967/



    Dear Hongrang [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    When a long-missing heir returns with lost memories, love and suspicion entwine. Is he truly Hongrang, or a stranger disturbing hearts and
    family ties? Korean series; 11 episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO1nGT2i6uA

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81708925

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27554348/



    Football Parents [Voetbalouders] [new; complete season 1]
    (3:01 am, Netflix)

    When it comes to their children's amateur football [soccer] careers,
    this group of parents has no shame, no chill--and a peculiar sense of
    team spirit. Dutch series; 6 half-hour episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFiPo6BNzyk

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81628960

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33078939/



    Rotten Legacy [Legado] [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am,
    Netflix)

    After a grave illness, a media mogul discovers his children's tactics
    threaten the empire he carefully built--and he'll do whatever it takes
    to save it. Spanish series; 8 episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvJYiFx1ZWM

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81327488

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31656537/



    The Brutalist (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Max)

    A visionary architect flees post-war Europe in 1947 for a brighter
    future in the United States and finds his life forever changed by a
    wealthy client. 3h 36m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8999762/
    [rating 7.4]



    Armand (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am,
    AMC+/Sundance Now)

    Armand, a 6-year-old boy, is accused of crossing boundaries against his
    best friend at elementary school. 2024 Norwegian film; 1h 58m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26745321/
    [rating 6.2]



    Rhythm & Blood (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)

    Facing escalating threats from a dangerous stalker, a pop megastar
    begins falling for the handsome bodyguard she’s hired to keep her safe.
    Stars Tyler Abron, Jibre Hordges, Kajuana S. Marie, Bonita Brisker, and
    Brendan Goshay. 1 hr 36 min.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47HF_eplFbQ

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32150556/

    https://tubitv.com/movies/100024547/rhythm-blood




    Broadcast and cable:


    The Nanny Sees All (movie) (8 pm, LMN)

    Grace Anderson’s new job as a nanny for the mayor’s family turns into a nightmare when a murder rocks the town and she starts receiving ominous messages. Now, Grace starts to question what deadly secrets are lurking
    in her hometown. Stars Golden Madison [as Grace] and Julia Borsellino.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-nanny-sees-all

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33504904/



    The Greatest #Athome Videos (season 5 returns from hiatus)
    (8 pm, CBS)

    There is one more episode in season 5.



    Grosse Pointe Garden Society (season 1 finale) (8 pm, NBC)

    Will not continue on NBC but might move to Peacock.



    Shark Tank (season 16 finale; renewed for season 17) (8
    pm, Fox)



    Power Book III: Raising Kanan (season 4 finale; renewed for final
    season 5) (8 pm, Starz)



    S.W.A.T. (season 8 and series finale; special time) (9
    and 10 pm, two episodes, CBS)


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    Saturday, May 17


    Eurovision 2025 Grand Finals (live event) (3 pm, Peacock)



    I Was Honey Boo Boo (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    While on the kids’ pageant circuit, Alana (Vale Cooper) became known as “Honey Boo Boo,” as the world discovered her and her colorful family,
    led by her mother, Mama June (Chelsea Larkin). Alana’s dynamic persona captivated audiences and caught the attention of producers, catapulting
    her and her family to meteoric stardom as reality TV stars. But behind
    closed doors were forced smiles, silent tears and the lingering sense of uncertainty for what the future held for Alana and her family. After a
    series of scandals and legal troubles, Alana’s world was turned upside
    down and she was ultimately placed in the care of her older sister,
    Pumpkin (Georgia Small). Now in college, Alana is determined to shake
    off the labels that have followed her, shed light on the darker side of
    child stardom and forge a path to overcome generational trauma and
    challenges.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36488577/

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/i-was-honey-boo-boo

    https://people.com/alana-honey-boo-boo-thompson-darker-side-child-stardom-lifetime-biopic-exclusive-11711515



    Saturday Night Live (season 50 finale; renewed for season 51)
    (11:29 pm, NBC)


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    Sunday, May 18


    America's Funniest Home Videos (season 35 finale; renewed for
    season 36) (7 pm, ABC)



    The Love Club Moms: Nila (movie; linear premiere) (7
    pm, UPtv)

    When her daughter and Love Club encourage her to start dating again,
    Nila's disappointing dates lead to a pretend relationship with local
    coffee stop owner Olly. Can the Love Club help her realize that her
    feelings for him might be real? Stars Nazneen Contractor and Joseph Cannata.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29011395/



    Girl Taken (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    After she blames her mother for a break-up, a teen girl runs away and
    hitches a ride with a family friend, only to be abducted by him. Now she
    must fight to survive as her mother fights to find her. Erica Durance,
    Kennedy Rowe and Eric Hicks star.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/girl-taken

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35931285/



    American Idol (season 23 finale; renewed for season 24)
    (8-11 pm, aBC)


    Call the Midwife (season 14 finale; renewed for season 15)
    (8 pm, PBS)


    The Simpsons (season 36 finale; renewed for seasons 37-40)
    (8 pm, Fox)


    Tucci in Italy [new] (8 and 9 pm, two episodes, Nat Geo)

    Five episodes running through June 8.

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/stanley-tucci-interview-tucci-in-italy

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fODWRpQE_V0


    Vindication (season 4 premiere) (8 pm, Great American Family)

    A faith-based episodic crime drama following the small-town
    investigative work of Detective Gary Travis, played by Todd Terry.
    Terry's co-stars are Peggy Schott (Becky Travis), Venus Monique (Kris),
    Steve Mokate (Sgt. Tomlinson), T.C. Stallings (Det. Tre Millwood), and
    Emma Elle Roberts (Katie Travis). The first three seasons streamed on
    Pure Flix. Eight episodes running through July 6.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5051400/
    [rating 6.0]



    The Chi (season 7 premiere) (9 pm, Showtime)

    12 episodes running through August 3.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CEoeFJQdkQ



    Suits LA (season 1 and series finale) (9 pm, NBC)



    Krapopolis (season 3 finale; renewed for seasons 4-5)
    (9 pm, Fox)

    [The Futon Critic describes the current season as season 2.]



    Miss Austen (limited series finale; special time) (9 and
    10 pm, two episodes, PBS)



    Bob's Burgers (special time) (9:30 pm, Fox)


    (end)

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  • From Ian J. Ball@21:1/5 to Robin Miller on Fri May 16 21:30:28 2025
    On 5/16/25 9:13 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

            Friday, May 16


        Streaming:


    [snip]

    Again, as I just recently posted in the other thread, apparently "John
    Wick 4" showed up on Peacock as of tonight.

        Broadcast and cable:


    The Nanny Sees All        (movie)         (8 pm, LMN)

    Grace Anderson’s new job as a nanny for the mayor’s family turns into a nightmare when a murder rocks the town and she starts receiving ominous messages. Now, Grace starts to question what deadly secrets are lurking
    in her hometown. Stars Golden Madison [as Grace] and Julia Borsellino.

    Left it on, muted, as background noise. It does not look very good, and
    Julia Borsellino now suddenly looks 10 years older than she did just 3
    or so years ago...


            Saturday, May 17


    I Was Honey Boo Boo       (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    While on the kids’ pageant circuit, Alana (Vale Cooper) became known as “Honey Boo Boo,” as the world discovered her and her colorful family,
    led by her mother, Mama June (Chelsea Larkin). Alana’s dynamic persona captivated audiences and caught the attention of producers, catapulting
    her and her family to meteoric stardom as reality TV stars. But behind
    closed doors were forced smiles, silent tears and the lingering sense of uncertainty for what the future held for Alana and her family. After a
    series of scandals and legal troubles, Alana’s world was turned upside
    down and she was ultimately placed in the care of her older sister,
    Pumpkin (Georgia Small). Now in college, Alana is determined to shake
    off the labels that have followed her, shed light on the darker side of
    child stardom and forge a path to overcome generational trauma and challenges.

    I might have actually watched this, but I have a review session tomorrow evening that is probably going to kill my chance to watch it.


            Sunday, May 18


    The Love Club Moms: Nila           (movie; linear premiere)        (7
    pm, UPtv)

    When her daughter and Love Club encourage her to start dating again,
    Nila's disappointing dates lead to a pretend relationship with local
    coffee stop owner Olly. Can the Love Club help her realize that her
    feelings for him might be real? Stars Nazneen Contractor and Joseph
    Cannata.

    Bah!

    Girl Taken        (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    After she blames her mother for a break-up, a teen girl runs away and
    hitches a ride with a family friend, only to be abducted by him. Now she
    must fight to survive as her mother fights to find her. Erica Durance, Kennedy Rowe and Eric Hicks star.

    I will probably record this for later viewing.

    Vindication         (season 4 premiere)        (8 pm, Great American
    Family)

    A faith-based episodic crime drama following the small-town
    investigative work of Detective Gary Travis, played by Todd Terry.
    Terry's co-stars are Peggy Schott (Becky Travis), Venus Monique (Kris),
    Steve Mokate (Sgt. Tomlinson), T.C. Stallings (Det. Tre Millwood), and
    Emma Elle Roberts (Katie Travis). The first three seasons streamed on
    Pure Flix. Eight episodes running through July 6.

    So GAFfe Channel didn't even pick up the first three seasons to go with
    this?!!

    Suits LA        (season 1 and series finale)        (9 pm, NBC)

    Ouch.

    The couple of episodes of this I saw weren't terrible. But I think they
    made a fatal mistake in trying to tie this in with the original "Suits".
    If they had not done that, and called it anything else, it might have
    actually worked.


    (end)

    Well, I would be watching "John Wick 4", if I had any time to!!

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  • From shawn@21:1/5 to ahk@chinet.com on Sat May 17 22:10:53 2025
    On Sun, 18 May 2025 01:55:00 -0000 (UTC), "Adam H. Kerman"
    <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:

    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:

    Left it on, muted, as background noise.

    That makes no sense.

    He was enjoying the Sound of Silence.

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  • From Adam H. Kerman@21:1/5 to Ian J. Ball on Sun May 18 01:55:00 2025
    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:

    Left it on, muted, as background noise.

    That makes no sense.

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  • From BTR1701@21:1/5 to robin.miller@invalid.invalid on Sun May 18 02:30:49 2025
    On May 16, 2025 at 9:13:44 PM PDT, "Robin Miller" <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> wrote:

    Deaf President Now! (documentary) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

    Deaf President Now! recounts the eight days of historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1988 after the school’s board of trustees
    appointed a hearing president over several very qualified Deaf
    candidates. After a week of rallies, boycotts and protests, the students
    of Gallaudet University triumph as the hearing president resigns and
    beloved dean Dr. I. King Jordan becomes the university’s first Deaf president.

    Are we capitalizing "deaf" now, the same way we're supposed to capitalize "black" (but not "white", that stays lower case just so everyone knows their place in society)?

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  • From Ian J. Ball@21:1/5 to shawn on Sat May 17 20:42:07 2025
    On 5/17/25 7:10 PM, shawn wrote:

    On Sun, 18 May 2025 01:55:00 -0000 (UTC), "Adam H. Kerman"
    <ahk@chinet.com> wrote:

    Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:

    Left it on, muted, as background noise.

    That makes no sense.

    He was enjoying the Sound of Silence.

    "And the people bowed and prayed
    To the neon god they made!"

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  • From moviePig@21:1/5 to All on Sun May 18 11:50:52 2025
    On 5/17/2025 10:30 PM, BTR1701 wrote:
    On May 16, 2025 at 9:13:44 PM PDT, "Robin Miller" <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> wrote:

    Deaf President Now! (documentary) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

    Deaf President Now! recounts the eight days of historic protests held at
    Gallaudet University in 1988 after the school’s board of trustees
    appointed a hearing president over several very qualified Deaf
    candidates. After a week of rallies, boycotts and protests, the students
    of Gallaudet University triumph as the hearing president resigns and
    beloved dean Dr. I. King Jordan becomes the university’s first Deaf
    president.

    Are we capitalizing "deaf" now, the same way we're supposed to capitalize "black" (but not "white", that stays lower case just so everyone knows their place in society)?

    No, not unless your readers are deaf. Then YOU CAPITALIZE EVERYTHING...

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