RM: Programming for Wednesday-Friday will be posted later.
Previously released:
2 Hearts (movie) (Netflix, May 3)
In parallel love stories, the lives of college student Chris and wealthy rum heir Jorge intersect in a profound twist of fate. Based on a true story. 2020 film starring Jacob Elordi, Adan Canto, Radha Mitchell, Tiera Skovbye, Kari Matchett, and Tahmoh Penikett. 1hr 41m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5616176/ [rating 6.3]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81435805https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3391536665/ [trailer]
Shadow in the Cloud (movie) (Netflix, May 2/3)
A female WWII pilot traveling with top secret documents on a B-17 Flying Fortress with a skeptical all-male crew encounters an evil presence onboard the flight. 2020 film starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Beulah Koale, Taylor John Smith, Callan Mulvey, Byron Coll, Joe Witkowski and Nick Robinson. 1hr 23m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81346742https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9691136/ [rating 5.0]
Love With Its Details (movie) (Netflix, May 3)
Returning from abroad, a wealthy young man falls for a woman from different economic circumstances and starts leading a double life to win her over. 2023 Egyptian rom-com; 1hr 45m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81767059https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16579020/ [as "Al Hob Bitafasiloh"]
Shaitaan (movie) (Netflix, May 3)
A family's getaway turns terrifying when an intruder possesses the teen daughter's body, putting her at the mercy of his increasingly sinister commands. 2024 Indian film; 2hr 8m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81760372https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27744786/ [rating 7.1]
The American Society of Magical Negroes (movie; streaming premiere) (Peacock, May 3)
A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people's lives easier. 2024 film; 1h 44m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30007864/ [rating 2.8]
American Star (movie; streaming premiere?) (AMC+, May 3)
An assassin on a final assignment in Fuerteventura, to kill a man he has never met. When his target is delayed, he finds himself drawn to the island, people and a ghostly shipwreck. Stars Ian McShane. 2024 film; 1h 47m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19984386/ [rating 5.4]
https://www.metacritic.com/movie/american-star [score 66]
Lola (movie) (Netflix, May 2)
Working to move her sibling out of their abusive home, a teen juggles jobs at a store and a strip club -- but life takes unexpected turns after a tragedy. 2024 film starring Nicola Peltz, Virginia Madsen, Raven Goodwin, Richie Merritt, Luke David Blumm, Trevor Long; 1hr 23m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81772299https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14375666/ [rating 3.6]
One More Shot (movie) (Netflix, May 1)
Racing against the clock, a Navy SEAL fights his way through an airport siege to protect the one man who can stop a potentially catastrophic explosion. 2024 British film starring Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, Alexis Knapp, Tom Berenger, Waleed Elgadi, and Meena Rayann; 1hr 42m. Not available on ad tier.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81759891https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27110516/ [rating 5.5]
Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind (documentary) (Netflix, May 1)
Vintage footage of Jerry Lewis captures his evolution from a rebellious rocker who shook up the music world in the 1950s to a country and gospel artist. 2022 documentary; 1h 13m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81613813https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11764342/Unnatural (new to US?; complete limited series) (Netflix, May 1)
A no-nonsense forensic doctor and a team of specialists take on perplexing cases through their work in the Unnatural Death Investigation Laboratory. 2018 Japanese series; ten 54-minute episodes.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7521882/ [rating 8.1]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81714729Boiling Point [new to US?; complete limited series] (Netflix, April 30)
Head chef Carly runs a new restaurant transforming Northern English dishes into five-star cuisine, while her kitchen sizzles with high-stakes tension. 2023 British limited series starring Vinette Robinson, Hannah Walters, Izuka Hoyle, Stephen Graham, Steven Ogg, and Cathy Tyson. Five 45-minute episodes. Sequel to 2021 film by the same name.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81753239https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22889176/ [rating 7.8]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11127680/ [2021 film; rating 7.5]
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Saturday, May 4
Streaming:
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Disney+)
This six-episode animated series serves as a follow-up to 2022's Tales of the Jedi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SIST9t72kYhttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/star-wars-tales-of-the-empire/ [score 75]
https://www.disneyplus.com/series/star-wars-tales-of-the-empire/4IEnSAj0aHpXThe Atypical Family [new] (9:31 am, Netflix)
Once blessed with unique superpowers, a family loses their abilities due to modern-day problems--until a mysterious woman changes everything. Korean limited series; 12 70-minute episodes released on Saturday and Sunday through June 9.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81773839https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32166552/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CotipI30Bx8Katt Williams: Woke Foke (live comedy special) (10 pm ET/7 pm PT, Netflix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TozX3UUPVt4https://www.netflix.com/title/81683615 Broadcast and cable:
A Deadly Threat to My Family (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
When Ryan’s sister Serena escapes from a dangerous cult, she seeks refuge with his family to rebuild her life. Ryan’s wife Marielle is suspicious of Serena and doesn’t believe she’s truly reformed, and her concerns grow as she sees Serena bond with her teenage daughter Aria. When another cult member shows up on Marielle’s doorstep, she fears her daughter is their next target. Stars Jessica Morris, Gina Vitori, Lelia Symington, Isabella Mercurio, Tyler Price, and Mark Ricketson.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/a-deadly-threat-to-my-familyhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt32221174/*****************************************************************************************
Sunday, May 5
Streaming:
The Roast of Tom Brady (live comedy special) (8 pm ET/5 pm PT, Netflix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL0if7ge4Bwhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81577726 Broadcast and cable:
Call the Midwife (season 13 finale; renewed for seasons 14 and 15) (8 pm, PBS)
My Life Is on the Line (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
When bank customer service rep Shannon bends the rules to help a desperate client transfer a large sum of money, she quickly learns that he is not who he claims to be. As she frantically tries to set things right before anyone finds out, “The Caller” turns more menacing and threatens her by using personal information that he’s gathered from their calls. Stuck in the call center, she must figure out how to outwit The Caller and survive her shift. Stars Andrea Pazmino, Jose Eduardo Ramos, Katelin Chesna, and Cheryl Picket. Originally "The Caller."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32221174/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28435597/Maryland [new to US] (9 pm, PBS)
Stockard Channing, Eve Best, and Suranne Jones star in a three-part British series about two sisters who discover that their late mother was living a secret life on the Isle of Man. Reviews were excellent when the series aired in the UK last summer. Rescheduled from April.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4MSslQ9Gu8https://www.metacritic.com/tv/maryland/ [score 76]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18556180/ [rating 6.5]
Parish (season 1 finale) (9 pm, AMC)
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Monday, May 6
The Neighborhood (season 6 finale; renewed for season 7) (8 pm, CBS)
Bob (Hearts) Abishola (season 5 and series finale) (8:30 pm, CBS)
NCIS (season 21 finale; renewed for season 22) (9 pm, CBS)
NCIS: Hawai'i (season 3 and series finale) (11 pm, CBS)
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Tuesday, May 7
Streaming:
Super Rich in Korea [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
A Singaporean tycoon, an Italian luxury brand heir, a Pakistani noble and more. Explore the lavish lives of mega-rich individuals living in Korea.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81720895Kiss the Future (documentary) (3:01 am, Paramount+)
Besieged Sarajevans find hope in underground art and music. U2 supports them amid crisis. Culminates in post-war unification concert. 2023 film; 1h 43m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4TEUY21rY4Eurovision Song Contest 2024 (live event) (3 pm, Peacock)
The first of three live streams on Peacock.
https://www.peacocktv.com/blog/eurovision-2024-on-peacock Broadcast and cable:
Police 24/7 [new] (8-10 pm, CW)
Police 24/7 follows the men and women working in law enforcement agencies in 8 cities across the country. We get an intimate look as they attempt to keep the streets safe from crime.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31975941/ [stub only]
https://www.cwtv.com/shows/police-24-7/*****************************************************************************************
Selected programming for May 4-7, 2024
Re: Selected programming for May 4-7, 2024