Re: Selected programming for Jan. 27-Feb. 1, 2025

On 1/26/25 9:36 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

         Monday, January 27
       Streaming:
  Tribunal Justice       (season 2 premiere)         (12:01 am, Prime Video)
 "A riveting courtroom series starring a dynamic trio of esteemed judges." Season one streamed on Freevee.

Bah!!

         Tuesday, January 28
       Streaming:
  Paradise            [new]         (12:01 am, Hulu)
 Secret Service agent Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) is accused of killing the former president (James Marsden) in a political thriller created by Dan Fogelman. Julianne Nicholson and Sarah Shahi also star. The first three (of eight) episodes stream today, with the rest released weekly through March 4.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsjSIwQr7yw
 https://www.metacritic.com/tv/paradise-2025/    [score 68]
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27444205/

As Robin pointed out elsewhere, Hulu has already put out episode #1 of this. I might get to this soon...

         Wednesday, January 29
       Streaming:
  Mythic Quest          (season 4 premiere)         (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
 The head of a successful video game design company (Rob McElhenney) and his troubled staff struggle to keep their hit game 'Mythic Quest' on top. Ten episodes; two stream today, followed by single episodes weekly through March 26.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkxnQgVaPh0
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8879940/      [rating 7.7]

Another Apple TV series I am massively behind on, and may never get to...

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man       [new]        (3:01 am, Disney+)
 Already renewed for a second season, Disney's latest Marvel animated series is an alternate timeline Spider-Man origin story that is not part of the MCU despite returning some cast members from several MCU series, including Hudson Thames as Peter Parker (a role he also voiced in "What If") and Charlie Cox as Daredevil. Created by Jeff Trammell (Craig of the Creek), the series finds the previously villainous Norman Osborn (voiced by Colman Domingo) mentoring the teenage Parker (who is about to start high school) instead of Tony Stark. Ten episodes released through Feb. 19.

Uh... huh?!

     Broadcast and cable:
  All American        (season 7 premiere; special night)         (8 pm, CW)
 Repeated on Monday at 8 pm, the show's regular time slot, with new episodes following on subsequent Mondays.

The CW is dead!!

Chicago Fire       (special time)         (8 pm, NBC)
 Moved from 9 pm for tonight only.
   Chicago Med      (special time)         (9 pm, NBC)
 Moved from 8 pm for tonight only.

I haven't watched either of these even once this season so far!...

         Thursday, January 30
       Streaming:
  You're Cordially Invited       (movie)        (12:01 am, Prime Video)
 When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family’s special moment while making the most of the unanticipated tight quarters. In a hilarious battle of determination and grit, the father of the bride (Will Ferrell) and sister of the other bride (Reese Witherspoon) chaotically go head-to-head as they stop at nothing to uphold an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones. Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) directs an R-rated comedy.

Meh.

The Recruit         (complete season 2)         (3:01 am, Netflix)
 Recruited out of law school by the CIA, a daredevil young attorney [Noah Centineo] leaps unprepared into the dangerous world of international espionage. Six episodes. Season one streamed in December 2022.

[roll]

School Spirits         (season 2 premiere)         (3:01 am, Paramount+)
 Maddie (Peyton List) is still trapped in the afterlife, and time is running out. Now, she must work together with her friends in the spirit and living worlds to find a way back before it’s too late. Eight episodes; three stream today, with the rest following once weekly through March 6.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVxnBgdNp_w
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21057450/       [rating 7.6]

Cool. But I will wait until early March to binge this one.

         Friday, January 31
       Streaming:
  Tom Green: Country        [new; complete season 1]         (12:01 am, Prime Video)
 Legendary comedian Tom Green pulls up stakes and relocates from the bright lights of Hollywood to his newly-purchased country farm. Joined by his 1,500-pound mule, a donkey and six chickens, the reality series gives a heartwarming glimpse into the hilarious life on the farm -- as only Tom Green can.

Gah!

Goodrich       (movie; streaming premiere)        (3:01 am, Max)
 Andy Goodrich's life is upended when his wife enters a rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Goodrich leans on Grace, his daughter from his first marriage, as he ultimately evolves into the father she never had. Stars Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis; 1h 50m.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10171472/     [rating 6.3]

Maybe.

Dark Match         (movie)      (3:01 am, Shudder)
 A group of wrestlers find out just how real wrestling can get when they become the guests of honor at a match held by Satanists. Stars Steven Ogg, Michael Eklund, Sara Canning and Chris Jericho. 1h 34m.

Dang - I would watch this, if Spectrum would ever give me AMC+ like they promised!!

Happy Anniversary      (movie)        (3:01 am, Tubi)
 A young woman assumes three identities to prey upon the men who did her wrong in their youth. Stars La'Myia Good, Anthony Dalton II, Tremayne Norris, O'Shea Russell, Kalani Jules, Wesley Jonathan; 1 hr 27 min.

Bah!

     Broadcast and cable:
  [snip]

Robin didn't remark on this, but I will - as best I can tell, LMN is not showing *any* TV movie premieres in February (incl. Jan. 31)! Instead, they are just "repremiering" movies that already premiered on Lifetime.
I am hoping that this is just a February development, and not a permanent change in LMN's premiering of movies...

         Saturday, Feb. 1
  Ride        (movie; streaming premiere)          (3:01 am, Paramount+)
 Three generations of bull riders fight to raise money to transfer the family's young daughter to a better cancer hospital. Stars     C. Thomas Howell, Annabeth Gish, Jake Allyn and Forrie J. Smith; 1h 54m.

Eh...

Can You Feel the Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story        (movie)         (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
 Tells the story of global phenomenon, Lisa Lisa who paved the way for artists like Selena and Jennifer Lopez to shine. As a 15-year-old Puerto Rican girl from Hell’s Kitchen, Lisa Velez endured sexism, racism and hid her breast cancer diagnosis to become the first Latina artist to hit multiple music Billboard charts including songs “Can You Feel The Beat,” “All Cried Out,” and “Lost in Emotion.” Lisa’s constant companion through her tumultuous ride to the top was her best friend and backup singer, Toni Ménage. Toni’s unwavering support helped Lisa learn how to take control of her professional and personal life. This true-life story of two best friends who refused to allow themselves to be destroyed by the entertainment business is filled with twists and turns and ends triumphantly as the two refused to give up on their dreams. Stars Jearnest Corchado and Bre-Z.

I'm really not sure I am interested enough in Lisa Lisa to sit through a 2-hour TV movie on her...  [shrug]

An Unexpected Valentine     (movie)      (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
 A chance encounter on Valentine's Day brings Hannah and Finn together as they race through New York City to return a lost engagement ring and save one couple's special day. Stars Lacey Chabert and Robert Buckley.

Gah!

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Not a great week for new TV stuff. "School Spirits" may literally be the best thing in here...