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Previously released:


None.


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Monday, August 25


Streaming:


Upload (complete final season 4) (12:01 am, Prime Video)

Amazon's futuristic comedy (which last aired in 2023) about a digital afterlife returns today with its concluding season, which runs just four episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWTnGzgL720



KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along (special) (3:01 am, Netflix)

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-event

https://www.netflix.com/title/82125877



Kill Tony: Mayhem at Madison Square Garden (comedy special)
(3:01 am, Netflix)

With one minute to impress Tony Hinchcliffe and his star-studded panel,
newbie stand-ups risk it all on the hallowed ground of Madison Square
Garden. 2h 17m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/82014056

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37937880/



The Friend (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Paramount+)

When a solitary writer adopts and bonds with a Great Dane that belonged
to a late friend, she begins to come to terms with her past and her own creative inner life. 1h 59m. Stars Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18108824/
[rating 6.4]


Broadcast and cable:


None.


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Tuesday, August 26


Streaming:


Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America's Most Famous Pair of Shoes [new; complete limited series] (12:01 am, Hulu)

In August 2005, the world's most famous pair of shoes - a pair of Ruby Slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" - were stolen from the Judy Garland
Museum in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. This documentary goes inside the wild, fast-paced, and often absurd story of how the stolen
shoes were ultimately found and features exclusive access to the Grand
Rapids police department and exclusive elements and interviews with key players in the case. More than a true crime story, the series offers a fascinating look at the life and legacy of film and television icon Judy Garland, "The Wizard of Oz," and the history of Hollywood memorabilia on
and off the black market. Three episodes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37776348/



With Love, Meghan (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)

8 episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BItsS9GuM6o

https://www.netflix.com/title/81770808



Stans (documentary) (3:01 am, Paramount+)

Reveals a superfan's intensely personal connection to iconic rapper
Eminem and that artist's profound influence. Explores fandom's power to
forge identity and community. 1h 42m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31313835/
[rating 7.4]



Broadcast and cable:


Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey - A Diane Sawyer Special
(special) (8-9 pm, ABC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY_w_vPoz9s



The Snake (season 1 finale) (9 pm Fox)


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Wednesday, August 27


Streaming:


The Terminal List: Dark Wolf [new] (12:01 am, Prime Video)

The first spinoff from Amazon's action/spy thriller series 'The Terminal
List' is a prequel set five years earlier that returns Taylor Kitsch as one-time Navy SEAL Ben Edwards but shows the beginning of his journey as
he is first recruited to join the CIA. Dark Wolf also stars Tom Hopper,
Robert Wisdom, and Luke Hemsworth, while Chris Pratt will also reprise
his role from the main series. Seven episodes; the first three stream
today, followed by weekly releases through Sept. 24.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8tZ07FLDdU

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-terminal-list-dark-wolf/
[score 66]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26576161/
[rating 7.9]



Twelve [new] (12:01 am, Hulu)

Twelve angels live as humans protecting Korea from evil spirits. After
sealing dark forces in hell through sacrifice, they brought peace. Now,
as evil awakens, chaos returns. Based on zodiac animals. Korean series;
the first two episodes stream today. Eight episodes.

https://www.hulu.com/series/a553e245-8c4a-4f11-892e-731c9f729ff3

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37492797/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_(TV_series)



Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives [Ogni Maledetto Fantacalcio]
(movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

A Fantasy Football League group loses a member. When soccer enthusiast
Andrea joins, it disrupts their dynamic. They must search for Gianni,
who vanished following his bachelor party. Italian film; 1h 30m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9RW6uhVr3s

https://www.netflix.com/title/81923633

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37038661/



Katrina: Come Hell and High Water [new; complete limited
series] (3:01 am, Netflix)

Three episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gyBK3UMT34

https://www.netflix.com/title/81676595

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35629490/
[rating 7.3]

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/katrina-come-hell-and-high-water/
[score 82]



Planet Single: Greek Adventure [Planeta Singli 4: Wyspa] (movie)
(3:01 am, Netflix)

In the fourth installment of the beloved hit, a celebrity couple, Tomek
and Ania, visits a friend, Marcel, who has recently invested in an
exotic island resort. They are soon drawn into his ambitious plan to
launch a reality show for singles on the island. As the visit unfolds,
they suspect their friend's new partner is a Tinder-Swindler-like con
artist. Aided by another friend -! up to his nose in conspiracy theories
-! and opposed by Ania -! undergoing hormonal therapy after unsuccessfully trying for a baby, Tomek must save Marcel from a horrible mistake.
Polish film; 1h 40m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81702685

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37727295/



Christopher -! A Beautiful Real Life (documentary) (3:01
am, Netflix)

Pop icon Christopher balances fame and family in this raw documentary
about his journey to global stardom following the success of "A
Beautiful Life." Danish film; 1h 31m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81772875

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33293194/



Thunderbolts* (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Disney+)

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional
team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them
to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. 2h 7m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20969586/
[rating 7.2]



Shipwreck Hunters Australia (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Disney+)

The fearless Shipwreck Hunters Australia team - Ryan Chatfield, Johnny
Debnam, Nush Freedman, Andre Rerekura, and Ash Sutton - are back, with
six epic new missions to uncover rich history hidden within the seabed
of Australia's wildly beautiful treasure coast. With support from
maritime archaeologists at the Western Australian Museum, this highly
skilled crew of ocean adventurers travel to some of the most
breathtaking and heart-stopping locations on the planet. They explore
maritime stories of our past and make some unbelievable, breakthrough discoveries. Six episodes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fIX4r5EPpY




Broadcast and cable:


None.


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Thursday, August 28


Streaming:


Imported (documentary) (12:01 am, Hulu)

New country, same dream. An intimate look at the daunting journey of
American basketball players who, after not getting into the NBA, move
overseas to chase their life-long dreams. IMPORTED is a window into the explosive world of international hoops. 1h 26m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38043121/



Millionaire [Millonario] (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)

In this documentary, a Chilean man hits the headlines when his damaged
lottery ticket claiming a life-changing jackpot sparks a national investigation. Chilean film; 1h 36m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz-KQW-Xmh4

https://www.netflix.com/title/81742901

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37738599/



My Life With the Walter Boys (complete season 2) (3:01
am, Netflix)

When a tragedy disrupts her life, a teen moves in with her guardian's
big family in a small town and learns new lessons about love, hope and friendship. Ten episodes; already renewed for season 3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZvbQ48GAyk

https://www.netflix.com/title/81426967

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8323628/
[rating 6.9]



The Thursday Murder Club (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

Four irrepressible retirees - Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce
Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley) and Joyce (Celia Imrie) - spend their
time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs
on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as
they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. The adaptation
of Richard Osman's bestselling novel also stars David Tennant, Richard
E. Grant, and Naomi Ackie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50DYgzRBhFA

https://www.netflix.com/title/81751137

https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-thursday-murder-club/
[score 59]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12001534/
[rating 6.8]



Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story [new to US] (3:01 am,
AMC+)

British model Chloe Ayling (Nadia Parkes) is drugged and kidnapped in
Milan in 2017, but when she is finally released and goes home, the media accuses her of faking it in the six-part series based on true events. Premiered in the UK in August 2024. Two episodes stream today, followed
by weekly releases through Sept. 25.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBaWi_PG3zs

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/kidnapped-the-chloe-ayling-story/
[score 71]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28446776/
[as "Kidnapped"; rating 6.0]



Broadcast and cable:


Trust Her if You Dare (movie) (8 pm, LMN)

Felicity Reynolds [Jennings Rice], a woman on the run with a dark past, discovers a murder at her spa and finds herself caught in a deadly web
of lies. Fleeing to Atlanta, she seeks refuge with her estranged sister,
Erin [Katelin Chesna], while evading her vengeful boyfriend and mounting suspicions. As family tensions rise, Felicity races against time to
gather evidence to expose the real killer. Also stars Carlo Marks and
Gregory M. Mitchell.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/trust-her-if-you-dare

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35934908/


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Friday, August 29


Streaming:


Capoeiras [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)

Veneno and Noivo are capoeiristas who grew up as brothers, but a brutal
crime separated them. Years later, their paths cross: Veneno lives in
the underworld of clandestine fights while Noivo protects Ventania, the daughter of his murdered master, and tries to recover what was lost
between him and his friend. In the ring and in life, they'll have to
decide how far they're willing to go to settle the past. Brazilian series.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33100986/



KPOPPED [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

Apple's eight-episode "song battle" series teams K-pop acts with Western artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Boyz II Men, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy
George, and Kesha. (And Vanilla Ice is also there for some reason.)
Unlike most Apple shows, this one's a binge release, with all eight
episodes streaming today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCrIwry8zSI



Love Untangled (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

In this mission of crushes and curls, a lovestruck teen is determined to
win over the school heartthrob with the help of a resourceful transfer student. Korean film; 1h 58m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBUI5HEu8NQ

https://www.netflix.com/title/81785333

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33549683/



Two Graves [Dos tumbas] [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Netflix)

After two teenagers go missing in a small town in M|ilaga, Isabel will
stop at nothing to find out what happened to her granddaughter. To
uncover the truth, she teams up with Rafael, a dangerous man who also
lost his daughter that same night. Together, theyrCOll cross every line, discovering that revenge is a journey that doesnrCOt always end the way
you expect. Spanish series; 6 episodes?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bna-KqjxIWY

https://www.netflix.com/title/81701717

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32146392/



Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (documentary) (3:01
am, Netflix)

A teenage girl and her boyfriend are viciously cyberbullied by an
unknown phone number for months. But as the investigation into the
harassment unfolds, the authorities uncover a shocking secret that
upends everything anyone thought they knew about the case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9gNXyfTK80

https://www.netflix.com/title/81690512



Horses & Hangmen [new; complete limited series] (3:01
am, HBO Max)

This gripping true crime docuseries unravels the elaborate plot that led
to the untimely death of a 40-year-old family man in Denmark.

https://www.hbomax.com/ai/en/shows/horses-hangmen/4508b0d8-34aa-4357-ad55-81cb70ffed2e



President Down (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)

A secret message warning that the PresidentrCOs pacemaker is compromised
sends her team scrambling to stop an unseen enemy. Stars Jesse Kove,
Gail OrCOGrady, Gina Vitori, Johnny Pacar, Paul Logan, Lorenzo Lamas, and David Chokachi. 1 hr 37 min.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FUuwyFCMe8

https://tubitv.com/movies/100044520/president-down

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37520553/



The Twin (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder)

After the tragic loss of his son, a man begins experiencing terrifying
visions of a figure that looks like himself. As reality unravels, he
must confront his past and the supernatural force haunting him before it consumes him completely. Stars Logan Donovan, Joel Froome, Alexander
Jeffery, J.C. Doler, Paul Petersen, Taylor Bracewell, Brittany Fallow,
and Chris Alan Evans. 1h 43m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20411300/




Broadcast and cable:


Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years After the Storm with Robin Roberts
(special) (8-9 pm, ABC)



The Beach Read Murders (movie) (8 pm, LMN)

Usually, best-selling novelist Jen [Christie Leverette] only writes
about murder, romance, and mystery, but when she retreats to her island bungalow for peace and inspiration, her own life soon becomes as deadly, steamy, and twisty as one of her beach reads. Also stars Rob Mayes and
Colton Tapp.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-beach-read-murders

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36828206/



The Quest for Gold (special) (9-10 pm, CW)

This star-studded special hosted by Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Montel Williams, and Elizabeth Stanton is a thrilling journey into the world's
most coveted metal. The special explores gold's iconic role in
blockbuster films and in real life treasure hunts like Forrest Fenn's
hidden chest and missing Nazi gold.


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Saturday, August 30


The Stepdaughter (movie; linear premiere) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

After moving in with her dad and his new family, a seemingly sweet high schooler is willing to do anything to keep him to herself, including
murder. Stars Annie Ilonzeh, Blue Kimble, Cassidey Fralin, Akeem
Cheatham, Jered Cheatham, Judi Johnson, Rayan Lawrence and Candi Marie.
A Tubi Original from February 2024.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-stepdaughter

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31022076/

https://tubitv.com/movies/100016044/the-stepdaughter



Catch of the Day (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help
her familyrCOs flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who
makes her question everything. Stars Emilie Ullerup, Michael Rady and
Katie Lee Biegel.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/catch-of-the-day

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37542171/



Crossroad Springs [new] (8 pm, Great American Family)

"Crossroad Springs" follows the Hamilton family, adult siblings James (Jonathan Stoddard) and Janet (Emily Alatalo), their aging family
members, dad, Willis (Shaun Johnston), and Aunt Amy (Kate Drummond), who
are eking out a living on Hamilton Ranch with financial hardships and
staffing shortages. James, a pastor in Chicago, and Janet, an ER doctor
in a neighboring town, feel called to return home to help the family.
Once there, the siblings encounter the son of the owner of the
neighboring farm, Daniel Newman (Jesse Hutch), who are all wary of each
other due to a generational feud between the families. As he settles
into his new day-to-day life on the farm, James begins to realize there
are no places to worship on the thousands of acres of farms. There, in
the environment of come-as-you-are vibes, barns, rodeo arenas, even
outdoors under clear night skies, James starts a cowboy church right
there in the place where faith, family, and ranch life go hand in hand.
Also stars Brittany Underwood, Erin Agostino, Franco Lo Presti and Jon McLaren. Six episodes?

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/crossroad-springs/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37960071/


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Sunday, August 31


Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (season 2 premiere) (1 am, Adult
Swim)

Anime.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleach:_Thousand-Year_Blood_War



The Stepdaughter 2 (movie; linear premiere) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

After surviving a violent showdown, a conniving teen breaks out of a
hospital determined to wreak havoc on her fatherrCOs new wife and family. Stars Cassidey Fralin, Erica Pinkett, Blue Kimble, Keyon Bowman, Ken
Lawson, Annie Ilonzeh, Mike Hill, Veronika Bozeman and Apryl Jones. A
Tubi Original from November 2024.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-stepdaughter-2

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33502767/

https://tubitv.com/movies/100028923/the-stepdaughter-2



Let the Devil In [new] (9 pm, MGM+)

In 1988, a devout Catholic mother is murdered in Jefferson, NJ. The
brutality of the crime and the investigation that follows sets the stage
for whispers of demonic possession. Decades later, the truth remains
tangled in paranoia and fear. Four episodes running through Sept. 21.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soIC333IZS8


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On Aug 29, 2025 at 8:40:03 AM PDT, "Robin Miller" <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> wrote:

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf [new] (12:01 am, Prime Video)

The first spinoff from Amazon's action/spy thriller series 'The Terminal List' is a prequel set five years earlier that returns Taylor Kitsch as one-time Navy SEAL Ben Edwards but shows the beginning of his journey as
he is first recruited to join the CIA. Dark Wolf also stars Tom Hopper, Robert Wisdom, and Luke Hemsworth, while Chris Pratt will also reprise
his role from the main series.

I watched the first two episodes of this last night and didn't realize that
was a Hemsworth brother. He's got a South African-- not Australian-- accent in this, for one thing.


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On 8/29/25 8:40 AM, Robin Miller wrote:

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Monday, August 25

-a-a-a-aStreaming:

KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (special)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Netflix)

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-event

https://www.netflix.com/title/82125877

And people still pay for Netflix?!?!! (Bah!)

The Friend-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; streaming premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Paramount+)

When a solitary writer adopts and bonds with a Great Dane that belonged
to a late friend, she begins to come to terms with her past and her own creative inner life. 1h 59m. Stars Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18108824/
[rating 6.4]

Not my kind of thing.

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Tuesday, August 26

-a-a-a-aStreaming:

With Love, Meghan-a-a-a-a (complete season 2)-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Netflix)

8 episodes.

[finger!!]

-a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:

The Snake-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 1 finale)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9 pm Fox)

Wow - I've never ever heard of this!

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Wednesday, August 27

-a-a-a-aStreaming:

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Prime Video)

The first spinoff from Amazon's action/spy thriller series 'The Terminal List' is a prequel set five years earlier that returns Taylor Kitsch as one-time Navy SEAL Ben Edwards but shows the beginning of his journey as
he is first recruited to join the CIA. Dark Wolf also stars Tom Hopper, Robert Wisdom, and Luke Hemsworth, while Chris Pratt will also reprise
his role from the main series. Seven episodes; the first three stream
today, followed by weekly releases through Sept. 24.

Well, I'm dropping Prime as of today, so I guess I won't get a chance to
watch this.

Thunderbolts*-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; streaming premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Disney+)

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional
team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them
to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. 2h 7m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20969586/
[rating 7.2]

I definitely plan to get to this by the end of this weekend.

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Thursday, August 28

-a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:

Trust Her if You Dare-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, LMN)

Felicity Reynolds [Jennings Rice], a woman on the run with a dark past, discovers a murder at her spa and finds herself caught in a deadly web
of lies. Fleeing to Atlanta, she seeks refuge with her estranged sister, Erin [Katelin Chesna], while evading her vengeful boyfriend and mounting suspicions. As family tensions rise, Felicity races against time to
gather evidence to expose the real killer. Also stars Carlo Marks and Gregory M. Mitchell.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/trust-her-if-you-dare

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35934908/

Watched this, as I like Jennings Rice. But this time it kind of felt
like she was miscast (I just didn't buy her as a reformed "black
sheep"/bad girl) and the "mystery" of this one was pretty much ruined by "Conservation of Characters". I did appreciate that the boyfriend turned
out to be a red herring - most Lifetime flicks would have played it
straight with the boyfriend turning out to be the killer/villain.

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Friday, August 29

-a-a-a-aStreaming:

KPOPPED-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new; complete season 1]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

Apple's eight-episode "song battle" series teams K-pop acts with Western artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Boyz II Men, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, and Kesha. (And Vanilla Ice is also there for some reason.)
Unlike most Apple shows, this one's a binge release, with all eight
episodes streaming today.

NO!

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (documentary)-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01
am, Netflix)

A teenage girl and her boyfriend are viciously cyberbullied by an
unknown phone number for months. But as the investigation into the harassment unfolds, the authorities uncover a shocking secret that
upends everything anyone thought they knew about the case.

If this is the case that was basis for the recent Lifetime flick -
SPOILERS! - Her Mom did it.

President Down-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Tubi)

A secret message warning that the PresidentrCOs pacemaker is compromised sends her team scrambling to stop an unseen enemy. Stars Jesse Kove,
Gail OrCOGrady, Gina Vitori, Johnny Pacar, Paul Logan, Lorenzo Lamas, and David Chokachi. 1 hr 37 min.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FUuwyFCMe8

https://tubitv.com/movies/100044520/president-down

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37520553/

LOL! If Vitori and Lamas are involved, this is screaming "ASYLUM
PRODUCTION"!!

The Twin-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Shudder)

After the tragic loss of his son, a man begins experiencing terrifying visions of a figure that looks like himself. As reality unravels, he
must confront his past and the supernatural force haunting him before it consumes him completely. Stars Logan Donovan, Joel Froome, Alexander Jeffery, J.C. Doler, Paul Petersen, Taylor Bracewell, Brittany Fallow,
and Chris Alan Evans. 1h 43m.

I might have been interested in this if I knew anyone in the cast. But I don't, so...

-a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:

The Beach Read Murders-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, LMN)

Usually, best-selling novelist Jen [Christie Leverette] only writes
about murder, romance, and mystery, but when she retreats to her island bungalow for peace and inspiration, her own life soon becomes as deadly, steamy, and twisty as one of her beach reads. Also stars Rob Mayes and Colton Tapp.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-beach-read-murders

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36828206/

Will watch. I like Leverette (though I don't care for her hair in this
one).

The Quest for Gold-a-a-a-a-a-a (special)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9-10 pm, CW)

This star-studded special hosted by Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Montel Williams, and Elizabeth Stanton is a thrilling journey into the world's
most coveted metal. The special explores gold's iconic role in
blockbuster films and in real life treasure hunts like Forrest Fenn's
hidden chest and missing Nazi gold.

Wow, CW - I'd say you're now lower than Ion!!

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Saturday, August 30

The Stepdaughter-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; linear premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Lifetime
Channel)

After moving in with her dad and his new family, a seemingly sweet high schooler is willing to do anything to keep him to herself, including
murder. Stars Annie Ilonzeh, Blue Kimble, Cassidey Fralin, Akeem
Cheatham, Jered Cheatham, Judi Johnson, Rayan Lawrence and Candi Marie.
A Tubi Original from February 2024.

I am undecided if I will watch this.

Lifetime is also going to air the sequel, as Robin indicates below...

Catch of the Day-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help
her familyrCOs flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who
makes her question everything. Stars Emilie Ullerup, Michael Rady and
Katie Lee Biegel.

It's Ullerup for Anim!!

Crossroad Springs-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Great American Family)

"Crossroad Springs" follows the Hamilton family, adult siblings James (Jonathan Stoddard) and Janet (Emily Alatalo), their aging family
members, dad, Willis (Shaun Johnston), and Aunt Amy (Kate Drummond), who
are eking out a living on Hamilton Ranch with financial hardships and staffing shortages. James, a pastor in Chicago, and Janet, an ER doctor
in a neighboring town, feel called to return home to help the family.
Once there, the siblings encounter the son of the owner of the
neighboring farm, Daniel Newman (Jesse Hutch), who are all wary of each other due to a generational feud between the families. As he settles
into his new day-to-day life on the farm, James begins to realize there
are no places to worship on the thousands of acres of farms. There, in
the environment of come-as-you-are vibes, barns, rodeo arenas, even
outdoors under clear night skies, James starts a cowboy church right
there in the place where faith, family, and ranch life go hand in hand.
Also stars Brittany Underwood, Erin Agostino, Franco Lo Presti and Jon McLaren. Six episodes?

I actually like this cast, but I am totally uninterested in the subject matter... [shrug]

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Sunday, August 31

The Stepdaughter 2-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; linear premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Lifetime
Channel)

After surviving a violent showdown, a conniving teen breaks out of a hospital determined to wreak havoc on her fatherrCOs new wife and family. Stars Cassidey Fralin, Erica Pinkett, Blue Kimble, Keyon Bowman, Ken
Lawson, Annie Ilonzeh, Mike Hill, Veronika Bozeman and Apryl Jones. A
Tubi Original from November 2024.

You can't keep a Bad Girl down!! ;p

Let the Devil In-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9 pm, MGM+)

In 1988, a devout Catholic mother is murdered in Jefferson, NJ. The brutality of the crime and the investigation that follows sets the stage
for whispers of demonic possession. Decades later, the truth remains
tangled in paranoia and fear. Four episodes running through Sept. 21.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soIC333IZS8

Um, is this a doc, or a scripted series?

Oh, and: NOBODY GETS MGM+!!

(end)

It feels like "Thunderbolts" is the only worthwhile thing this week!


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

On 8/29/25 8:40 AM, Robin Miller wrote:

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Monday, August 25


-a-a-a-aStreaming:


KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (special)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Netflix)

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-event >>
https://www.netflix.com/title/82125877

And people still pay for Netflix?!?!! (Bah!)

The Friend-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; streaming premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Paramount+)

When a solitary writer adopts and bonds with a Great Dane that belonged
to a late friend, she begins to come to terms with her past and her own
creative inner life. 1h 59m. Stars Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18108824/
[rating 6.4]

Not my kind of thing.

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Tuesday, August 26


-a-a-a-aStreaming:


With Love, Meghan-a-a-a-a (complete season 2)-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Netflix)

8 episodes.

[finger!!]

-a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:


The Snake-a-a-a-a-a-a (season 1 finale)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9 pm Fox)

Wow - I've never ever heard of this!

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Wednesday, August 27


-a-a-a-aStreaming:


The Terminal List: Dark Wolf-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Prime Video)

The first spinoff from Amazon's action/spy thriller series 'The Terminal
List' is a prequel set five years earlier that returns Taylor Kitsch as
one-time Navy SEAL Ben Edwards but shows the beginning of his journey as
he is first recruited to join the CIA. Dark Wolf also stars Tom Hopper,
Robert Wisdom, and Luke Hemsworth, while Chris Pratt will also reprise
his role from the main series. Seven episodes; the first three stream
today, followed by weekly releases through Sept. 24.

Well, I'm dropping Prime as of today, so I guess I won't get a chance to watch this.

Thunderbolts*-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; streaming premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Disney+)

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional
team of antiheroes must go on a dangerous mission that will force them
to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. 2h 7m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20969586/
[rating 7.2]

I definitely plan to get to this by the end of this weekend.

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Thursday, August 28


-a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:


Trust Her if You Dare-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, LMN)

Felicity Reynolds [Jennings Rice], a woman on the run with a dark past,
discovers a murder at her spa and finds herself caught in a deadly web
of lies. Fleeing to Atlanta, she seeks refuge with her estranged sister,
Erin [Katelin Chesna], while evading her vengeful boyfriend and mounting
suspicions. As family tensions rise, Felicity races against time to
gather evidence to expose the real killer. Also stars Carlo Marks and
Gregory M. Mitchell.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/trust-her-if-you-dare

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35934908/

Watched this, as I like Jennings Rice. But this time it kind of felt
like she was miscast (I just didn't buy her as a reformed "black
sheep"/bad girl) and the "mystery" of this one was pretty much ruined by "Conservation of Characters". I did appreciate that the boyfriend turned
out to be a red herring - most Lifetime flicks would have played it
straight with the boyfriend turning out to be the killer/villain.

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Friday, August 29


-a-a-a-aStreaming:


KPOPPED-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new; complete season 1]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

Apple's eight-episode "song battle" series teams K-pop acts with Western
artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Boyz II Men, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy
George, and Kesha. (And Vanilla Ice is also there for some reason.)
Unlike most Apple shows, this one's a binge release, with all eight
episodes streaming today.

NO!

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (documentary)-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01
am, Netflix)

A teenage girl and her boyfriend are viciously cyberbullied by an
unknown phone number for months. But as the investigation into the
harassment unfolds, the authorities uncover a shocking secret that
upends everything anyone thought they knew about the case.

If this is the case that was basis for the recent Lifetime flick -
SPOILERS! - Her Mom did it.

President Down-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Tubi)

A secret message warning that the PresidentrCOs pacemaker is compromised
sends her team scrambling to stop an unseen enemy. Stars Jesse Kove,
Gail OrCOGrady, Gina Vitori, Johnny Pacar, Paul Logan, Lorenzo Lamas, and >> David Chokachi. 1 hr 37 min.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FUuwyFCMe8

https://tubitv.com/movies/100044520/president-down

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37520553/

LOL! If Vitori and Lamas are involved, this is screaming "ASYLUM PRODUCTION"!!

The Twin-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (3:01 am, Shudder)

After the tragic loss of his son, a man begins experiencing terrifying
visions of a figure that looks like himself. As reality unravels, he
must confront his past and the supernatural force haunting him before it
consumes him completely. Stars Logan Donovan, Joel Froome, Alexander
Jeffery, J.C. Doler, Paul Petersen, Taylor Bracewell, Brittany Fallow,
and Chris Alan Evans. 1h 43m.

I might have been interested in this if I knew anyone in the cast. But I don't, so...

You donrCOt know Paul Peterson? I thought you followed golf.

-a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:


The Beach Read Murders-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, LMN)

Usually, best-selling novelist Jen [Christie Leverette] only writes
about murder, romance, and mystery, but when she retreats to her island
bungalow for peace and inspiration, her own life soon becomes as deadly,
steamy, and twisty as one of her beach reads. Also stars Rob Mayes and
Colton Tapp.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-beach-read-murders

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36828206/

Will watch. I like Leverette (though I don't care for her hair in this
one).

The Quest for Gold-a-a-a-a-a-a (special)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9-10 pm, CW)

This star-studded special hosted by Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Montel
Williams, and Elizabeth Stanton is a thrilling journey into the world's
most coveted metal. The special explores gold's iconic role in
blockbuster films and in real life treasure hunts like Forrest Fenn's
hidden chest and missing Nazi gold.

Wow, CW - I'd say you're now lower than Ian!!

Talk about your self deprecating humor.

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Saturday, August 30


The Stepdaughter-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; linear premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Lifetime
Channel)

After moving in with her dad and his new family, a seemingly sweet high
schooler is willing to do anything to keep him to herself, including
murder. Stars Annie Ilonzeh, Blue Kimble, Cassidey Fralin, Akeem
Cheatham, Jered Cheatham, Judi Johnson, Rayan Lawrence and Candi Marie.
A Tubi Original from February 2024.

I am undecided if I will watch this.

Lifetime is also going to air the sequel, as Robin indicates below...

Catch of the Day-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help
her familyrCOs flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who
makes her question everything. Stars Emilie Ullerup, Michael Rady and
Katie Lee Biegel.

It's Ullerup for Anim!!

One of my streamers offered me Arctic air last night also sanctuary, but I
hate that they left her out of the finale of that.

Crossroad Springs-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Great American Family)

"Crossroad Springs" follows the Hamilton family, adult siblings James
(Jonathan Stoddard) and Janet (Emily Alatalo), their aging family
members, dad, Willis (Shaun Johnston), and Aunt Amy (Kate Drummond), who
are eking out a living on Hamilton Ranch with financial hardships and
staffing shortages. James, a pastor in Chicago, and Janet, an ER doctor
in a neighboring town, feel called to return home to help the family.
Once there, the siblings encounter the son of the owner of the
neighboring farm, Daniel Newman (Jesse Hutch), who are all wary of each
other due to a generational feud between the families. As he settles
into his new day-to-day life on the farm, James begins to realize there
are no places to worship on the thousands of acres of farms. There, in
the environment of come-as-you-are vibes, barns, rodeo arenas, even
outdoors under clear night skies, James starts a cowboy church right
there in the place where faith, family, and ranch life go hand in hand.
Also stars Brittany Underwood, Erin Agostino, Franco Lo Presti and Jon
McLaren. Six episodes?

I actually like this cast, but I am totally uninterested in the subject matter... [shrug]

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Sunday, August 31


The Stepdaughter 2-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie; linear premiere)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Lifetime
Channel)

After surviving a violent showdown, a conniving teen breaks out of a
hospital determined to wreak havoc on her fatherrCOs new wife and family. >> Stars Cassidey Fralin, Erica Pinkett, Blue Kimble, Keyon Bowman, Ken
Lawson, Annie Ilonzeh, Mike Hill, Veronika Bozeman and Apryl Jones. A
Tubi Original from November 2024.

You can't keep a Bad Girl down!! ;p

Let the Devil In-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9 pm, MGM+)

In 1988, a devout Catholic mother is murdered in Jefferson, NJ. The
brutality of the crime and the investigation that follows sets the stage
for whispers of demonic possession. Decades later, the truth remains
tangled in paranoia and fear. Four episodes running through Sept. 21.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soIC333IZS8

Um, is this a doc, or a scripted series?

Oh, and: NOBODY GETS MGM+!!

See, Robin, I told you herCOd say that.

(end)

It feels like "Thunderbolts" is the only worthwhile thing this week!

DonrCOt say that till yourCOve seen it
--
The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.
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On 8/29/25 5:49 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:

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

On 8/29/25 8:40 AM, Robin Miller wrote:

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Friday, August 29


-a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:


The Beach Read Murders-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, LMN) >>>
Usually, best-selling novelist Jen [Christie Leverette] only writes
about murder, romance, and mystery, but when she retreats to her island
bungalow for peace and inspiration, her own life soon becomes as deadly, >>> steamy, and twisty as one of her beach reads. Also stars Rob Mayes and
Colton Tapp.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-beach-read-murders

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36828206/

Will watch. I like Leverette (though I don't care for her hair in this
one).

The Quest for Gold-a-a-a-a-a-a (special)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9-10 pm, CW)

This star-studded special hosted by Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Montel
Williams, and Elizabeth Stanton is a thrilling journey into the world's
most coveted metal. The special explores gold's iconic role in
blockbuster films and in real life treasure hunts like Forrest Fenn's
hidden chest and missing Nazi gold.

Wow, CW - I'd say you're now lower than Ian!!

Talk about your self deprecating humor.

That's not what I said, and you know it!! :p

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Saturday, August 30


Catch of the Day-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help
her familyrCOs flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who
makes her question everything. Stars Emilie Ullerup, Michael Rady and
Katie Lee Biegel.

It's Ullerup for Anim!!

One of my streamers offered me Arctic Air last night also Sanctuary, but I hate that they left her out of the finale of that.

Yep. Totally dropped that series when they dropped Ullerup.

I can't remember - Did we ever find out why she left "Sanctuary"? I want
to say that she had a baby at the time or something?...

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Sunday, August 31


Let the Devil In-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9 pm, MGM+)

In 1988, a devout Catholic mother is murdered in Jefferson, NJ. The
brutality of the crime and the investigation that follows sets the stage >>> for whispers of demonic possession. Decades later, the truth remains
tangled in paranoia and fear. Four episodes running through Sept. 21.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soIC333IZS8

Um, is this a doc, or a scripted series?

Oh, and: NOBODY GETS MGM+!!

See, Robin, I told you herCOd say that.

:p

(end)

It feels like "Thunderbolts" is the only worthwhile thing this week!

DonrCOt say that till yourCOve seen it

It was a little disappointing, but not terrible.


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

On 8/29/25 5:49 PM, anim8rfsk wrote:

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

On 8/29/25 8:40 AM, Robin Miller wrote:

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Friday, August 29


-a-a-a-aBroadcast and cable:


The Beach Read Murders-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, LMN) >>>>
Usually, best-selling novelist Jen [Christie Leverette] only writes
about murder, romance, and mystery, but when she retreats to her island >>>> bungalow for peace and inspiration, her own life soon becomes as deadly, >>>> steamy, and twisty as one of her beach reads. Also stars Rob Mayes and >>>> Colton Tapp.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-beach-read-murders

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36828206/

Will watch. I like Leverette (though I don't care for her hair in this
one).

The Quest for Gold-a-a-a-a-a-a (special)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9-10 pm, CW)

This star-studded special hosted by Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Montel
Williams, and Elizabeth Stanton is a thrilling journey into the world's >>>> most coveted metal. The special explores gold's iconic role in
blockbuster films and in real life treasure hunts like Forrest Fenn's
hidden chest and missing Nazi gold.

Wow, CW - I'd say you're now lower than Ian!!

Talk about your self deprecating humor.

That's not what I said, and you know it!! :p

Cue Hanna Barbera dog laugh

https://youtu.be/uxo5g_xn2oc?si=QZWqPrTNXtpqp374

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Saturday, August 30


Catch of the Day-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (movie)-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

On the eve of becoming a NY executive chef, Sophie returns home to help >>>> her familyrCOs flailing restaurant and runs into Cam, an old crush who >>>> makes her question everything. Stars Emilie Ullerup, Michael Rady and
Katie Lee Biegel.

It's Ullerup for Anim!!

One of my streamers offered me Arctic Air last night also Sanctuary, but I >> hate that they left her out of the finale of that.

Yep. Totally dropped that series when they dropped Ullerup.

I can't remember - Did we ever find out why she left "Sanctuary"? I want
to say that she had a baby at the time or something?...

She had a major tumor removed, major surgery, laid up for five months.

-a-a-a-a-a-a-a Sunday, August 31


Let the Devil In-a-a-a-a-a-a-a [new]-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a (9 pm, MGM+)

In 1988, a devout Catholic mother is murdered in Jefferson, NJ. The
brutality of the crime and the investigation that follows sets the stage >>>> for whispers of demonic possession. Decades later, the truth remains
tangled in paranoia and fear. Four episodes running through Sept. 21.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soIC333IZS8

Um, is this a doc, or a scripted series?

Oh, and: NOBODY GETS MGM+!!

See, Robin, I told you herCOd say that.

:p

(end)

It feels like "Thunderbolts" is the only worthwhile thing this week!

DonrCOt say that till yourCOve seen it

It was a little disappointing, but not terrible.

Not terrible, but IrCOd say it teeters on the thin edge of worthwhile.
--
The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.
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