Re: Selected programming for Dec. 9-13, 2024

Robin Miller wrote:

            Monday, Dec. 9
       Streaming:
  The Great British Baking Show: Holidays      (complete season 7)  (3:01 am, Netflix)
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81013505
   Pulisic           [new]           (3:01 am, Paramount+)
 As his stardom reaches new heights, follow USMNT Captain Christian Pulisic with unprecedented access to his life on and off the pitch. Episodes two and three will premiere in January; subsequent seasons will air later in 2025.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbo3MueZNFI
   The Simpsons Funday Football          (special)       (8 pm ET / 5 pm PT, Disney+)
 Characters from The Simpsons inserted into an animated version of a live Monday Night Football game.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsBwXy86WKk
 https://www.nfl.com/schedules/simpsons-funday-football
         Broadcast and cable:
  The Real Full Monty         (special)       (8-10 pm, Fox)
 In the all-new two-hour special, "The Real Full Monty," Anthony Anderson rallies a cast of male celebrities, including himself, Taye Diggs, Chris Jones, Tyler Posey, Bruno Tonioli and James Van Der Beek to encourage men to get checked and strip the stigma around prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer. Anderson will lead Diggs, Jones, Posey, Tonioli and Van Der Beek as they train and rehearse for the most revealing performance of their careers, culminating with a big strip-tease dance, choreographed by Mandy Moore, where they will bare all in front of a live audience.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaK1uf0Op3A
   Best Christmas Movies Ever!      (documentary)         (8-10 pm, CW)
 The film is a two-hour look at the greatest Christmas Movies of all-time with creators, critics and stars discussing their favorite holiday films including "Home Alone", "Elf", "The Santa Clause", "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas", "Miracle On 34th Street", "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", "It's A Wonderful Life", "Die Hard", & more.
 https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/best-christmas-movies-ever-to-premiere-monday-december-9th-at-8-pm-on-the-cw-302319860.html     Brilliant Minds      (fall finale)       (10 pm, NBC)
 Returns Jan. 6.
  *****************************************************************************************             Tuesday, Dec.. 10
       Streaming:
  Secret Level          [new]           (12:01 am, Prime Video)
 Each episode of Amazon's new adult animation anthology series is based on a different video game, including new games like Concord and New World: Aeternum, classics such as Pac-Man and Mega Man, plus Ghost of Tsushima, Warhammer 40,000, The Outer Worlds, Spelunky, Armored Core, and more. Voices come from Keanu Reeves, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart, Gabriel Luna, Temuera Morrison, Claudia Doumit, and more. The first eight episodes (they're short) stream today, followed by seven more on Dec. 17.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvY9Uq7I30Y
 https://www.metacritic.com/tv/secret-level/     [score 51]
   Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was ...      (comedy special) (3:01 am, Netflix)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF1QdY1knqM
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81022398
   Polo         [new; complete limited series]          (3:01 am, Netflix)
  From executive producers Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, comes an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced and glamorous world of Polo. Over five episodes, the documentary series follows elite global players on and off the field as they compete in the high-stakes U.S. Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida. Through fierce rivalries and intense training, viewers will get an unprecedented glimpse into the dedication and skill required to compete at the sport’s highest level.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhERJrBPeS8
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81737580
   Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die        [new]          (3:01 am, Netflix)
 Elite rugby athletes go head-to-head in grueling challenges that push their skills, endurance, and teamwork to the limit. Get ready for some adrenaline-fueled action in this new reality survival series. Korean series.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ7cX3nk0A4
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81750295
   Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker Tapes        [new; complete limited series]           (3:01 am, Peacock)
 Two episodes.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWv9ojmZmos
         Broadcast and cable:
  LEGO Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular      (special) (8-10 pm, Fox)
 This holiday edition includes a two-hour episode tonight and another next Tuesday.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NALRt2fMOd4
   The Voice       (season 26 finale; renewed for season 27)         (9-11 pm, NBC)
   Nature of the Crime        (documentary)          (10 pm, HBO)
 Prison is a sentence. Parole is a question. Witness the gripping journey of three men facing parole,
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKLcR_AFA4Y
 https://www.hbo.com/movies/nature-of-the-crime
  *****************************************************************************************             Wednesday, Dec. 11
       Streaming:
  This Is Not Hollywood          [new; complete limited series] (12:01 am, Hulu)
 It’s the 26th of August 2010, and Sarah, a 15-year-old girl, goes missing in Avetrana, a small town scorched by the sun in the Apulian outskirts, close to the sea. The whole town grows concerned, her cousin Sabrina above all. She was waiting for Sarah in her house in Via Deledda to go to the beach that very afternoon. It looks like an innocent escape from home, but it’s not. While everyone is looking for her, Sarah has already been swallowed by darkness, and her body is found at the bottom of a well. Italian series; four episodes.
 https://whatsondisneyplus.com/this-is-not-hollywood-coming-soon-to-hulu-hulu-on-disney/     The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga        [new; limited series]        (3:01 am, Netflix)
 In Tupelo, Mississippi, the memory of Elvis Presley looms large. The legendary singer was born there in 1935, and the town still plays host to a fervent fandom, replete with copious impersonators. Tupelo native Paul Kevin Curtis was raised to revere Elvis, and he eventually partnered with his brother Jack for Double Trouble, a first-of-its-kind double Elvis revue. But when Curtis’ day job as a janitor led him to a shocking discovery in a morgue, he went down an internet rabbit hole into a world of startling conspiracy.
 "The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga," a new documentary from Emmy-winning directors Maclain Way and Chapman Way, brings together Curtis’ family, friends, and foes to share every detail of his twisty, stranger-than-fiction tale. Curtis’ mission to expose the dark underbelly of Tupelo sparks a rivalry that starts locally but climbs to the highest office in Washington, DC. And, when a number of government officials receive mail laced with deadly ricin, Curtis has to prove that he’s not the devil in disguise — or go to prison for years. Three episodes.
 https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/kings-of-tupelo-southern-crime-saga-release-date-trailer-news   https://www.netflix.com/title/81903247
   Makayla's Voice: A Letter to the World      (documentary short) (3:01 am, Netflix)
 Makayla is a teenage girl who has spent her life grappling with a rare form of autism that rendered her essentially nonverbal until her parents, filled with unwavering belief in their daughter's potential, embarked on a transformative journey to discover the true depth of Makayla's inner world. 23m.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9wi0DRAbBU
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81926434
   Maria        (movie)         (3:01 am, Netflix)
 Angelina Jolie plays the legendary opera singer Maria Callas in a biopic from director Pablo Larraín (Jackie). Scripted by Steven Knight, Maria chronicles the performer's final days as she is living in Paris in the mid-1970s. Jolie's performance has been widely praised and should vault her into Best Actress contention—in fact, she may even be this year's frontrunner. 2h 4m.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7_ze9palm0
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81939763
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22893404/
 https://www.metacritic.com/movie/maria-2024/     [score 63]
   One Hundred Years of Solitude [Cien Años de Soledad]       [new; complete season 1]        (3:01 am, Netflix)
 The literary masterpiece by Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel García Márquez comes to Netflix. "One Hundred Years of Solitude" is the story of the Buendía family, tormented by madness, impossible love, war, and the fear of a curse that condemns them to solitude for a hundred years in the mythical town of Macondo. Colombian series; eight episodes. Netflix has already ordered an 8-episode season 2.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG45GfgD2JU
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81087583
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9892936/
   Queer Eye        (complete season 9)          (3:01 am, Netflix)
 8 episodes.
         Broadcast and cable:
  Sullivan's Crossing        (season 2 finale)          (8 pm, CW)
 Canada's CTV has ordered season 3.
   A Motown Christmas       (special)         (9-11 pm, NBC)
 Hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey, this special will feature performances by Motown legends and today's hottest stars celebrating iconic Motown classics and their favorite holiday songs.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQsUvZ8Mpkc
  *****************************************************************************************             Thursday, Dec. 12
       Streaming:
  Red One        (movie; streaming premiere)          (12:01 am, Prime Video)
 After a villain kidnaps Santa from the North Pole, an E.L.F (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative (Dwayne Johnson) must partner with the world’s most accomplished tracker (Chris Evans) to find Santa and save Christmas. 2h 3m.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8XH3W0cMss   [trailer 1]
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l3hfD74X-4     [trailer 2]
 https://www.metacritic.com/movie/red-one/     [score 34]
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14948432/     [rating 6.8]
   La Palma         [new; complete limited series]          (3:01 am, Netflix)
 A Norwegian family vacationing on La Palma faces disaster when a young researcher discovers alarming signs of an imminent volcanic eruption that could trigger a massive tsunami. Norwegian series; 4 episodes.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zFVoLQyWjc
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81640070
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30317229/
   No Good Deed          [new; complete season 1]        (3:01 am, Netflix)
 A dark comedy from Dead to Me creator Liz Feldman, No Good Deed follows three families vying to purchase the same multi-million-dollar Los Angeles house currently owned by an empty-nester couple played by Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano. The sale of Paul and Lydia's picture-perfect home forces them to face painful family secrets--and hide them from prying eyes and cutthroat buyers. Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu, O-T Fagbenle, Teyonah Parris, and Denis Leary also star. All eight half-hour episodes stream today.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKufPJ-JHvA
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81557196
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19891306/
   Paris & Nicole: The Encore         [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Peacock)
 "The Simple Life" co-stars Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reunite for a three-episode special, streaming in its entirety today.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuZYR7I3cuM
   Lost in the Amazon: The Rescue That Shocked the World      (documentary)           (3:01 am, Max)
 After surviving a plane crash, four Indigenous children, aged 11 months to 13 years, endure 40 days in the Colombian Amazon, relying on their jungle knowledge until rescuers locate them in a gripping tale of resilience and hope.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32332930/
   Was I A Sex Object?       [new]          (3:01 am, Max)
 This insightful docuseries explores the objectification of women's bodies and beauty on Spanish television to boost viewership.  Spanish series.
   Bookie        (season 2 premiere)           (9 pm, Max)
 A veteran bookie must fight to survive the legalization of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, and fast-paced life in Los Angeles. Eight episodes released weekly through Jan. 30.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGDBzsgszSU
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22485826/     [rating 7.4]
   Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness & The Hare Krishnas         [new; complete limited series]          (3:01 am, Sundance Now)
 n expose of the criminal activity that took place in the Hare Krishna movement in America in the 1970s and '80s. Adapted from the New York Times bestselling book, this documentary tells the story of devotees like Nori Muster, a young woman from Los Angeles who joins the movement to find inner peace and spiritual meaning and instead discovers a rotting heart of criminal activity taking place within ISKCON, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Drug smuggling, stockpiling weapons, and the subjugation and exploitation of female devotees metastasizes to widespread child sexual abuse and murder, all under the watch of ISKCON's spiritual leaders - the gurus who run the movement. Two episodes.
 https://www.amcplus.com/shows/monkey-on-a-stick-murder-madness-and-the-hare-krishnas--1071412           Broadcast and cable:
  Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage      (fall finale)         (8 pm, CBS)
 Returns Jan. 30
   2024 Billboard Music Awards         (special)           (8-10 pm, Fox)
 The 2024 Billboard Music Awards, one of the most anticipated nights in music, returns to honor the year's biggest artists, albums, songs, producers and songwriters across multiple genres. The Billboard Music Awards will celebrate music's greatest achievements and entertain fans with exclusive original performances created by the world's biggest chart-topping artists, artist interviews, and award celebrations taking place from global locations and in the midst of sold-out tours.
 In an unusual pairing, the Michelle Buteau-hosted TV broadcast will air on Fox (and also on Amazon's Fire TV Channels) but will then be available to stream on demand via Paramount+.
   All I Need for Christmas      (movie)       (8 pm, Hallmark Mystery)
 Maggie has been trying for years to break in as a singer/songwriter. Now faced with challenges of new apps and social media, Maggie fears she’s outdated and unable to compete in a tech-savvy world. While helping her parents on their farm at Christmastime, she meets Archer, an entrepreneur who has come back to town to spend the holidays alone. Archer is developing large-scale apps and is a tech enthusiast. At first, Maggie blames him for all of her songwriting woes. To her surprise, he encourages her to get back in touch with music that really matters and write from the heart; tech can be used in a supportive role to help her achieve her dreams without replacing the art of songwriting. Archer is dealing with loss of family, and through her tight family bonds, Maggie helps Archer find ways of moving beyond years of family feuding. In this holiday romance, Maggie and Archer both discover there is merit in preserving the tried and true while making room for new ideas and methods to bring people together and help make dreams come true. Stars Mallory Jansen and Dan Jeannotte.
 https://www.hallmarkmystery.com/all-i-need-for-christmas/about-all-i-need-for-christmas   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33425676/
   Be Careful What You Say      (movie)        (8 pm, LMN)
 Iris Atwood hosts “Dear Iris,” a live podcast from her home where she offers listeners advice on their relationship problems, despite not having a counseling degree. She’s buoyed by support from best buddy/co-host Zach Morales, and producer/fianc Henry Quinn. But Iris’ younger sister Kylie, a psychology major, isn’t convinced that Iris’ “from the heart” advice is of any value, which creates ongoing tension between them. One night Iris offers advice to a troubled, unstable single mom, Vanessa. Vanessa is deeply concerned that she’s losing control of her disrespectful, ornery teen son Dylan. Iris tells Vanessa to stand firm and practice “tough love,” and wishes her well. When Vanessa takes her advice, a struggle ensues, and Dylan dies. Vanessa secretly holds Iris responsible. Six months later, Vanessa enters Iris’ life, bent on revenge. Stars Skye Coyne, Jason Tobias, Taylor Castro, Nicole Dionne, Morris Jude, and Tanner Hagen.
 https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/be-careful-what-you-say
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30889183/
   Matlock     (fall finale)         (9 pm, CBS)
 Returns Jan. 30.
   E! News Presents NBC's Hot 10 of 2024       (special)        (9:15-10 pm, NBC)
 The end-of-year special hosted by E! News’ Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight will highlight the biggest and most unforgettable moments of the year from the Olympics to award show trendsetters and the buzziest celebrity couples in addition to blockbuster films, television, music, sports, entertainment and more along with what to expect in 2025. Special appearances by Jimmy Fallon, Dolly Parton, Andy Cohen and more who will recount their favorite viral moments. (One-hour extended version airing Dec. 26 at 8 pm.)
  *****************************************************************************************             Friday, Dec. 13
       Streaming:
  Bandish Bandits      (complete season 2)        (12:01 am, Prime Video)
 Radhe a singing prodigy from a classical background & Tamanna, a pop sensation on the rise meet. Radhe's world is turned upside down when he falls in love with Tamanna. Torn between helping her achieve stardom and staying true to his own music and his family’s legacy, will he succeed in juggling both or will he lose everything he has? Indian series; half-hour episodes. Season one streamed in 2020.
 https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08F2T5DX2/
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9814458/     [rating 8.6]
   Joe Mande: Chill        (comedy special)        (12:01 am, Hulu)
   1992         [new; complete limited series]        (3:01 am, Netflix)
 After her husband dies in an explosion, a grieving widow and a haunted ex-cop investigate a series of murders with sinister ties to the Seville Expo '92. Spanish series; 6 episodes.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZKbtONOI64
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81578262
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27787158/
   Carry-On         (movie)        (3:01 am, Netflix)
 A young TSA agent fights to outsmart a mysterious traveler who blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip onto a Christmas Eve flight. Stars Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson and Jason Bateman. 1h 59m.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS0XacjMmOc
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81476963
 https://www.netflix.com/tudum/carry-on
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21382296/
   Disaster Holiday         (movie)          (3:01 am, Netflix)
 A workaholic dad, trying to win over his kids, heads to the coast of Durban for a big work meeting ­ under the guise of a family road trip vacation. South African film; 1h 33m.
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81522482
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34608980/
   Mismatched       (season 3)          (3:01 am, Netflix)
 The season of love, non-dates, and endless drama returns. Indian series; half-hour episodes.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4YB_HPsams
 https://www.netflix.com/title/80220079
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12719250/    [rating 6.0]
   Seven Doors      (movie)        (3:01 am, Netflix)
 Nigerian film not yet on Netflix's website.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iMBlPwSyGE
 https://www.bellanaija.com/2024/11/femi-adebayo-seven-doors-trailer/
   Dexter: Original Sin        [new]        (3:01 am, Paramount+ With Showtime)
 The first of two Dexter spinoffs coming in the next year, "Original Sin" is a 1991-set prequel series centering on a 20-something version of serial killer Dexter Morgan—now a Miami police intern—originally played by Michael C. Hall and played here by Patrick Gibson. Hall returns to narrate the series, while Christian Slater plays Dexter's father, Harry, and Molly Brown takes over as his younger sister, Debra. Patrick Dempsey, Reno Wilson, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, and James Martinez also star—some also playing younger versions of familiar characters—while Sarah Michelle Gellar guests. Ten episdoes released weekly through Feb. 14.
 Also premieres on Showtime on Dec. 15, running through Feb. 16.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32252772/
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw8ZdQpVtdU
   Elton John: Never Too Late       (documentary)      (3:01 am, Disney+)
 Elton John looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, full-circle journey filled with never-before-seen footage. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts his struggles with adversity, abuse, and addiction, and how he overcame them to become the icon he is today.
   Invisible         [new; complete season 1]           (3:01 am, Disney+)
 Based on the novel by Eloy Moreno. Capi, a twelve-year-old boy with a normal life, has suffered a terrible accident that has left him with severe post-traumatic stress disorder. Neither the school, nor his friends, nor his family can explain what has happened. However, the psychologist who treats him is determined to delve into his story and discover the reasons that led him to this situation. Spanish series; 6 episodes.
 https://www.disneyplus.com/series/invisible/3AYzBlFEMbev
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26658061/
   Joker: Folie à Deux       (movie; streaming premiere)        (3:01 am, Max)
 2h 18m
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11315808/      [rating 5.2]
   Conclave         (movie; streaming premiere)         (3:01 am, Peacock)
 When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. 2h.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20215234/     [rating 7.4]
   Die Hart         (complete season 3?)          (3:01 am, The Roku Channel)
 The one-time Quibi series led by Kevin Hart returns for a third season that adds Kathryn Hahn and J.K. Simmons to the cast.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xnyh0Cbx_A
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10726424/      [rating 5.3]
   If I Go Missing      (movie)          (3:01 am, Tubi)
 A true crime fanatic becomes obsessed with finding the neighborhood killer responsible for the disappearance of her best friend. Stars Emma Elle Paterson, Hannah Vandenbygaart, Robert Bazzocchi, Damon McLean, Christy Bruce, and Nicole Amber Farrugia. 1 hr 30 min.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uuPehsPdc4
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32026642/
 https://tubitv.com/movies/100024065/if-i-go-missing
         Broadcast and cable:
  Hanukkah on the Rocks        (movie)         (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
 One week before Hanukkah, corporate lawyer Tory finds herself unexpectedly unemployed and questioning the career she’s dedicated years to. As she helps her Bubby prepare for the holiday, she embarks on a quest across Chicago to find the last box of coveted Hanukkah candles. Her search leads her to Rocky’s, an Old Town bar, where she encounters Jay, a charming doctor from Florida, his grandfather Sam and a cast of quirky regulars who make her rethink everything. Torn between keeping her job loss a secret and embracing a newfound sense of belonging, Tory ends up bartending at Rocky’s, transforming it into the vibrant “Hanukkah on the Rocks” celebration. Through festive food, drinks, and games, she revitalizes the bar, bonds with Jay, and finds the courage to pursue her true calling. As Tory navigates the holiday, she learns that sometimes a detour can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be, lighting the way to a future filled with joy, romance, and self-discovery. Stars Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff and Marc Summers.
 https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/hanukkah-on-the-rocks
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33478583/
   Happy's Place      (fall finale)        (8 pm, NBC)
 Returns Jan. 3.
   S.W.A.T.      (fall finale)        (8 pm, CBS)
 Returns Jan. 31.
   Shark Tank      (fall finale)        (8 pm, ABC)
 Returns Jan. 17.
   Lopez vs. Lopez      (fall finale)        (8:30 pm, NBC)
 Returns Jan. 3.
   Fire Country       (fall finale)         (9 pm, CBS)
 Returns Jan. 31.
   Blue Bloods         (season 14 and series finale)        (10 pm, CBS)
  (end)
 

Add to Friday, Dec. 13:
The Jetty      [new to US; complete limited series]       (3:01 am, Hulu and Britbox)
Follows Detective Ember Manning (Jenna Coleman) who is called to investigate a fire at a holiday home in a scenic Lancashire town. During her search for answers, however, she encounters a podcast journalist who connects the incident to a decades-old cold case involving a missing teen. Ember soon realizes that the case may be much closer to home than she initially thought, as it leads her down a rabbit hole of buried secrets involving her own late husband and an illicit love triangle between a 20-year-old man and two underage girls. British series; four one-hour episodes.
https://collider.com/the-jetty-hulu-britbox-release-date/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28775005/     [rating 6.3]
--Robin