Monday, Nov. 18
Streaming:
The Honorable Shyne (documentary) (12:01 am, Hulu)
"The Honorable Shyne" tells the remarkable story of Moses “Shyne” Barrow, the Grammy Award-winning musician turned politician. A rising star in the late 1990s, Shyne’s promising rap career was cut short after being charged in a high-profile New York nightclub shooting, along with rapper Sean Combs. Shyne was convicted in 2001 and sentenced to ten years in prison, while Combs was acquitted. After prison, Shyne reemerged in his native Belize, where he transitioned from music to politics, ultimately becoming the leader of the opposition party. His journey is one of redemption, resilience, and transformation. This documentary provides an intimate look at Shyne’s personal evolution as he navigates fame, incarceration and a return home to Belize, where he finds new purpose and strives to lead his country to a brighter future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxsR-e09OFEhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ShyneCake Toppers [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)
Hosted by the ultimate cake king, Buddy Valastro, "Cake Toppers" is a studio cake competition series that has the country's best cake artists competing in two rounds - in the first round, they'll have to create a towering, moving, or otherwise 'how did they do that!' cake masterpiece showcasing their design skills. In the second round, they'll swap their crazy cake creations and be asked to level up their opponent's cake. It's a game of artistry, strategy, and spectacular cake engineering.
Cookie, Cupcake, Cake [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)
A high-stakes baking competition where pro baker duos take on sweet challenges. Each round brings bigger and bolder creations, as the team's master the art of cookies, cupcakes, and cakes, all while battling the clock and each other's skills. With every new theme, the bakers must up their game in detail, flavor, and jaw-dropping design. Who will rise to the occasion and who will crumble?
Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Celebrated actor Nayanthara looks back on her journey towards love and superstardom amidst personal struggles and triumphs in this intimate documentary. Indian film; 1h 21m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwTAGoleHAYhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81611550Watchmen: Chapter I (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Max)
In 1985, the murder of a government sponsored superhero draws his outlawed colleagues out of retirement and into a mystery that threatens to upend their personal lives and the world itself. 1h 23m. Animated series based on a limited series DC comic published in 1986-87.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32627540/ [rating 7.0]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WatchmenJingle Bell Love (movie) (3:01 am, The Roku Channel)
Jack Cooper visits his late wife’s hometown for Christmas and gets more than he bargained for when his ten-year-old daughter matches him up with a local shop owner. Joey McIntyre and Michelle Morgan star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUY6XDigJEYhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt34377952/ Broadcast and cable:
Leonardo da Vinci [new] (8-10 pm, PBS)
Ken Burns' annual PBS offering is a two-part, four-hour look at the famed painter/anatomist/inventor.
https://www.pbs.org/show/leonardo-da-vinci/Rescue: Hi-Surf (season 1 fall finale) (9 pm, Fox)
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Tuesday, Nov. 19
Streaming:
Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special (comedy special) (12:01 am, Prime Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZFRTJTfUl8Interior Chinatown [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)
Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley) stars as Willis Wu, an actor playing an unnamed background character on a police procedural who stumbles into a larger real-life story involving a criminal conspiracy in Chinatown and his family's secret history, in an adaptation of the acclaimed best-seller of the same name by Charles Yu. Adapted by Yu himself (the author has extensive TV experience including writing for Lodge 49 and Westworld), the drama also stars Ronny Chieng, Chloe Bennet, and Lisa Gilroy. All 10 episodes stream today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndzygetBHV0https://www.metacritic.com/tv/interior-chinatown/ [score 67]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13354972/Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED (comedy special) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Comedian Adam Ray transforms into Dr. Phil for this one-of-a-kind comedy show featuring celebrity guests, crowdwork and outrageous hijinks.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81944995Zombieverse (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Fresh faces join a group of seasoned survivors as they navigate new quests and try to outsmart tougher adversaries. Get ready for a grander and more hilarious season of the zombie comedy variety show ZOMBIEVERSE 2: NEW BLOOD. Korean series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26KsNQtRN_0https://www.netflix.com/title/81635888The French Montana Story: For Khadija (documentary) (3:01 am, Paramount+)
Chronicles the unlikely rise of Moroccan-born multi-platinum recording artist French Montana as his single mother sacrifices everything to raise her three young sons in the Bronx after being abandoned by their father and left destitute. The film spans the globe as it depicts the family's unique immigrant journey, a son's perseverance in the face of insurmountable obstacles, and a mother's unwavering faith--all in pursuit of the American dream.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27620778/Making Manson [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Peacock)
An explosive series offering unfiltered insights into America's most notorious killer, Charles Manson. Through 20 years' worth of never-before-aired conversations, those closest to the case have their views challenged as Manson talks openly about his part in the infamous crimes, as well as his upbringing, criminal youth and his true feelings about "The Family." Manson reveals the cruelty he suffered in reform school and the childhood experiences that made him who he was. Three episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gAigWxyemcWe Got Time Today [new] (8 pm ET/5 pm PT, Tubi)
Deion Sanders and Rocsi Diaz discuss the latest in news, culture, entertainment, and sports as well as conduct interviews with celebrity guests. 20 one-hour episodes released each Tuesday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl7m0LVMQlMhttps://tubitv.com/upcoming/we-got-time-todayhttps://corporate.tubitv.com/press/deion-sanders-sets-new-talk-show-we-got-time-today-exclusively-for-tubi/ Broadcast and cable:
Night Court (season 3 premiere) (8:30 pm, NBC)
Night Is Not Eternal (documentary) (9 pm, HBO)
"Night Is Not Eternal" is a personal exploration of political activism through the eyes of Chinese American filmmaker Nanfu Wang. Over seven years, Nanfu followed activist Rosa María Payá in her fight for democratic change in Cuba. Interwoven with Rosa’s narrative are Nanfu’s poignant reflections on her Chinese upbringing and her observations of eroding democratic norms in the U.S. The film emphasizes the universal human desire for freedom and the resilience of those who fight for it. It also serves as a reminder of the fragility of democracy and the need for vigilance in protecting it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz2kRinQV80Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards (special) (10-11 pm, ABC)
https://abc.com/news/b9f9852f-cd36-4b09-85d1-1cebf79aa433/category/1138628Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked (special) (10-11 pm, NBC)
A behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.
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Wednesday, Nov. 20
Streaming:
Wish List Games [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Prime Video)
Content creator Lele Pons will join Emmy-nominated host Nick Cannon on this high-energy, half-hour game show where contestants play for the chance to win everything on their Amazon Wish Lists, totaling up to $25,000. Five episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kKKOMOBlIsAdoration [Adorazione] [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
In a small town near Rome, Elena, a teenage girl disappears. Who is she? What happened to her? This is the story of the two faces of adoration - one striving for dedication; and the other for possession. And how it is sometimes hard to recognize the right one. Italian series; 6 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpGG2uREnaUhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81494906https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15114854/Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Pulls back the curtain on the world’s top brands, exposing the hidden tactics and covert strategies used to keep all of us locked in an endless cycle of buyingno matter the cost. 1h 24m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVfZw_eqJW8https://www.netflix.com/title/81554996https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34350086/GTMAX (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Soélie, a young motocross prodigy, sees her dreams of success shattered by an accident. She now devotes herself to training her brother, Michael. When he is recruited by TMAX scooter racers for a high-profile heist in Paris, Soélie must overcome her fears to save him. French film; 1h 40m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81711199https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs0uKHrVRwshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt29260436/The Merry Gentlemen (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
To save her parents’ small-town performing venue, a former big-city dancer decides to stage an all-male, Christmas-themed revue--and meets a guy with all the right moves. Stars Britt Robertson, Chad Michael Murray, and Marla Sokoloff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G80Q8-MJM1Ahttps://www.netflix.com/title/81766198https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32368345/Nothing to See Here [Ojitos de huevo] (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
When an aspiring blind comedian goes after his dreams, it's him and his best friend with cerebral palsy against the world, no matter what runs them over. Mexican series; 30-minute episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvwK1UpVeQhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81449035https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27787856/ [rating 7.5]
Our Oceans [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
A thrilling five-episode series, narrated by Barack Obama, that invites you to join Emmy-winning wildlife filmmaker James Honeyborne on an awe-inspiring adventure. This groundbreaking show will whisk you away on a global journey, uncovering the mesmerizing stories of our planet's five majestic oceans. Each episode delves into the unique characters of the creatures within these ecosystems, from playful and cunning to resilient and mysterious. Ride along the world's great current as we reveal nature's most spectacular aquatic personalities and breathtaking wonders.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q79wgkLGeM4https://www.netflix.com/title/81139969Rhythm + Flow (season 2 premiere) (3:01 am, Netflix)
The ultimate hip-hop competition series. Ten episodes released over three Wednesdays starting today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDmi4ESuqTkhttps://www.netflix.com/title/80216665 Broadcast and cable:
58th Annual CMA Awards (live event) (8-11 pm, ABC)
Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, and Peyton Manning share hosting duties.
https://abc.com/show/293b0d6c-7534-4bb4-a2e5-c76709251f10Surveilled (documentary) (9 pm, HBO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8rh8reDqj8https://deadline.com/video/surveilled-trailer-ronan-farrow-hbo-documentary/Fall finales: Chicago Med (8 pm), Chicago Fire (9 pm), Chicago PD (10 pm)
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Thursday, Nov. 21
Streaming:
Cruel Intentions [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Prime Video)
Amazon's series adaptation of the 1999 film of the same name—which in turn was yet another adaptation of the 18th century novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses—is set at an elite Washington D.C.-area college in the present day where two "ruthless step-siblings" battle for power in the "cutthroat social hierarchy" of the Greek system. Sean Patrick Thomas returns from the original film—as a different character—alongside Sarah Catherine Hook, Zac Burgess, Savannah Lee Smith, and more. All eight episodes stream today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqehRM8-B3ohttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt15532306/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139134/ [1999 film starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon]
Dinner Club (complete season 3) (12:01 am, Prime Video)
The Dinner Club reopens its doors to three great actors: Christian De Sica, Emanuela Fanelli, and Rocco Papaleo. This time, Carlo Cracco will travel with them on the Appian Way from Rome to Brindisi. They will discover the best recipes of the "Bel Paese" and then have dinner with Sabrina Ferilli, Antonio Albanese, and a special guest: Corrado Guzzanti.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14750652/https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0H9HPB4I98H5A61VCZAXQJZWKB/https://www.amazon.com/Dinner-Club/dp/B09G754534Alien: Romulus (movie; streaming premiere) (12:01 am, Hulu)
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonists come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. 1h 59m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18412256/ [rating 7.2]
A Man on the Inside [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Mike Schur reunites with his The Good Place star Ted Danson for a new series adapted from the Oscar-nominated 2020 documentary The Mole Agent. The San Francisco-set caper borrows that film's basic premise (though not many of the details): A family, concerned about the treatment of their mother in a nursing home, hires a private investigator, who in turn recruits an elderly man (played here by Danson) to serve as an undercover spy in the facility. In this case, Danson's Charles is a widower and retired professor who attempts to unravel the mystery of a stolen family heirloom and finds an unexpected new chapter in his life in the process. Stephanie Beatriz, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Sally Struthers, Lilah Richcreek Estrada, and Susan Ruttan also star. All eight episodes stream today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhsVj_4ONoAhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81677257Maybe Baby 2 [Bytte Bytte Barn] (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
When two couples learn that the fertility clinic didn't swap their eggs after all, they resolve to move in together and raise their kids collectively. Danish film; 1h 45m. Sequel to 2023's "Maybe Baby."
https://www.netflix.com/title/81756336https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31828433/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeyEXfQbBYUhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt19798116/ ["Maybe Baby"; rating 5.7]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206926/ [unrelated "Maybe Baby" from 2000, a comedy about a couple (Hugh Laurie and Joely Richardson) who are trying to conceive a child; rating 5.6]
Saudi Pro League: Kickoff [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Watch the action unfold in this gripping football docuseries, where international icons join local stars to transform the Saudi Pro League in its 2023/2024 season.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63xgEYZ2_eYhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81783473Tokyo Override [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Anime.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81153111Based on a True Story (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Peacock)
A realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime. All eight episodes of the Kaley Cuoco- and Chris Messina-led dark comedy stream today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5B7Zfuz8zYhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt19500224/ [rating 7.2]
Human vs. Hamster [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Max)
Reality competition; 8 episodes. This is actually not from The Onion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gABQeNeZQ9wThe Great American Baking Show Celebrity Holiday (complete season 3) (3:01 am, The Roku Channel)
Celebs Anthony Anderson, Rob Riggle, Vanessa Bayer, Loni Love, and Susie Essman compete in holiday baking challenges to impress Paul Hollywood & Prue Leith and win “star baker”or even a handshake. One episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQbO9S9cloThe Sex Lives of College Girls (season 3 premiere) (9 pm, Max)
Ten episodes released weekly through Jan. 23.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJjamFXh63chttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt11212276/ [rating 7.8]
Broadcast and cable:
Nugget Is Dead? A Christmas Story (movie) (8-10 pm, CBS)
When her beloved family dog, Nugget, falls sick over Christmas, Steph Stool must abandon her very elegant holiday plans with her boyfriend’s family, and return instead to her small Australian coastal hometown to confront the chaos of her own…less elegant family. In the week leading up to Christmas, each member of the Stool family must grapple with the mortality of the one thing that unifies them. Australian film;
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32424777/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nugget_is_dead_a_christmas_storyhttps://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9906x4My Mother Stole My Life (movie) (8 pm, LMN)
A mother steals her estranged daughter’s identity to escape an abusive boyfriend, but when he finds her again, she’s threatened all the more. But is the ex-boyfriend behind the threat or someone else? It’s the forgiving daughter who must save her mother from the exposed villain. Stars Patrice Goodman and Blaise Crocker.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/my-mother-stole-my-lifehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt32055512/A Novel Noel (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Mystery)
A successful New York City book editor (Julie Gonzalo), who is losing touch with her passion after a few setbacks this year learns she was chosen to run a bookstore in the small town of Saint Ives for the month of December. While realizing a childhood dream, but butting heads with the handsome son (Brendan Penny) of the bookstore owners, she comes to realize that her love for bringing out the creativity of others is still her true calling, and untapped talent (and love) can be found anywhere... even in the writings of a cranky business-minded man, especially at Christmas.
https://www.hallmarkmystery.com/a-novel-noelhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt33829446/Fall finales: 9-1-1 (8 pm), Law & Order (8 pm), Doctor Odyssey (9 pm), Grey's Anatomy (10 pm)
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Friday, Nov. 22
Streaming:
Pimpinero: Blood and Oil [Pimpinero: Sangre y Gasolina] (movie) (12:01 am, Prime Video)
When Juan, a young gasoline smuggler, is forced to work for a mysterious organization in the desert bordering Colombia and Venezuela, his girlfriend Diana embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets that inhabit this no-man’s-land. Colombian film; 2h 12m
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECQ5jm5Ieochttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt27660061/Bia and Victor [Amor da Minha Vida] [new; complete season 1?] (12:01 am, Hulu)
Bia and Victor are inseparable best friends and collect relationships that didn't work out until they suspect that there may be something more between them. Brazilian series; 10 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4rebZ2UxJIhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt27517632/ [as "Love of My Life"]
Jim Gaffigan: The Skinny (comedy special) (12:01 am, Hulu)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nh56oV_MFwBlitz (movie) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
Writer-director Steve McQueen's first narrative feature since 2018's Widows is set in England during WWII. When a London mother (Saoirse Ronan) sends her 9-year-old son (newcomer Elliott Heffernan) to live in safety (away from the Blitz) in the countryside, the child becomes determined to find his way back home—an adventure that comes with many perils. The film screened in select theaters beginning November 1. 1h 54m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZwykQK9aZohttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/blitz-2024/ [score 71]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15939198/ [rating 6.7]
Bread & Roses (documentary) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
In the shadow of Kabul’s fall, three women fight to reclaim their lives. 1h 30m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEiywFC3tqkhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt27599265/900 Days Without Anabel [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Anabel Segura's abduction held Spain in suspense for 900 days. This docuseries explores the case through never-before-heard recordings of the kidnappers. Spanish series; three episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4096r2JwTEhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81742747The Empress (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court. German series; six episodes? Season 1 streamed in September 2022.
Season 2: Elisabeth fights for the future of the empireand for her ownin the face of political crises and age-old traditions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KMmZc49lXEhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81222923https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13720112/ [rating 7.8]
The Helicopter Heist [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
In 2009, a helicopter lands on the roof of Sweden's safest cash depot and the police can only watch as the robbers disappear along with several million kronor. Not a single shot is fired. Based on true events, The Helicopter Heist tells the story of the meticulous planning and secret drama behind one of the most daring crimes in history. Swedish series; 8 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Bbyt_-Co8https://www.netflix.com/title/81629252Joy (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Three British pioneers, one vision. An inspiring drama based on a true story, following the emotional journey of the birth of IVF in England in 1978. Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy star. British film; 1h 55m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qoyn5BCm37ohttps://www.netflix.com/title/81701716https://www.metacritic.com/movie/joy-2024/ [score 57]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10243672/The Piano Lesson (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
In 1936 Pittsburgh, a family clash over an heirloom piano explodes. The battle between brother (John David Washington) and sister (Danielle Deadwyler)--one hopes to sell it, the other refuses to give it up--unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived and who defines a family legacy. Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Jerrika Hinton, Gail Bean, and Corey Hawkins also star in Malcolm Washington’s directorial debut based on the Pulitzer prize-winning August Wilson 1987 play (previously adapted for TV in 1995). Denzel Washington produces; 2h 5m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZwjt0pjt8whttps://www.netflix.com/title/81267043https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-piano-lesson/ [score 69]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15507512/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114127/ [1995 TV movie version starring Charles S. Dutton and Alfre Woodard; rating 6.8]
Tex Mex Motors (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Junkers turn into jewels when they're in the hands of these pros, who bring cars from Mexico to El Paso for radical restorations in this lively series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiyKZvqVCckhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81196690Transmitzvah (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
After embracing her female identity, Rubén rejects her Bar Mitzvah. When tragedy strikes years later, she returns as Mumy Singer to celebrate it her way. Argentine film; 1h 40m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81718293https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32598478/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q3SdK_GNbMWhen the Phone Rings [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Baek Sa Eon, a former presidential spokesman, marries Hong Hui Ju, a mute newspaper heiress, in an arranged union. When Hui Ju is kidnapped, their distant relationship is challenged as they navigate the crisis. Korean series; 12 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4HX0R_58FEhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81912961https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33503491/Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Relentlessly pursued by a powerful politician’s daughter who will do anything to marry him, a man slips down a dark, risky path to reclaim his life. Indian series; 8 episodes? Season 1 streamed in January 2022.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81173113https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14160712/ [rating 7.0]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkF51ryTkckI Am Ready, Warden (documentary short) (3:01 am, Paramount+)
John Henry Ramirez is convicted of murder and sentenced to death in the state of Texas. During his incarceration, Ramirez tries to reach out to his victim's son while also preparing to say goodbye to his family. 37m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31556921/Out of My Mind (movie) (3:01 am, Disney+)
Melody Brooks [Phoebe-Rae Taylor], a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it. A Disney Original movie based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Sharon M. Draper. 1h 42m. Also stars Jennifer Aniston [as "Melody's inner voice"], Rosemarie DeWitt and Judith Light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvVxyoQQzFshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt5012320/Rita (movie) (3:01 am, Shudder)
While fleeing a neglectful household, thirteen-year-old Rita is placed in an oppressive state-run orphanage. Rita’s arrival provides a glimmer of hope to the girls inside, who share a prophecy that an angel will appear to release them. Encouraged by one another, the girls plan an escape to claim their freedom and expose the orphanage’s abuses of power. Based on the true story behind one of Guatemala’s most harrowing tragedies. Guatemalan film; 1h 47m.
Note: This is one of at least three movies titled "Rita" released so far in 2024.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29306667/Married to a Balla (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)
When a mother suffering from domestic abuse escapes her dangerous, pro athlete husband, she will stop at nothing to keep her family safe. Stars Dominique Madison, Emanuel Alexander, Darian J. Barnes, Mario Golden and Alonte Williams. 1 hr 45 min.
Note: "Toxic Harmony," originally scheduled for today, has been postponed until Dec. 6.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-bD68NqohMhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt32514475/https://tubitv.com/movies/100027719/married-to-a-balla Broadcast and cable:
Christmas on Call (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
In the lead-up to Christmas, emergency room doctor Hannah Michaels juggles her demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan in Philadelphia. They spend time together as Wes helps her become more acquainted with the sights, sounds and tastes of Philadelphia, it’s clear that they’re starting to fall for each other. As the local First Responders balance duty with holiday celebrations, they come together to face challenges, support each other and find moments of joy. Stars Sara Canning and Ser’Darius Blain.
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/christmas-on-callhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt33829451/Outlander (2nd half of season 7) (8 pm, Starz)
8 episodes running through Jan. 10. Renewed for final season 8.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0yIwRv4kIkThe New York Times Presents: Weight of the World (special) (10-11 pm, FX)
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kidrzbqpOvIReal Time with Bill Maher (season 22 finale; renewed for seasons 23-24) (10 pm, HBO)
It's Florida, Man (season 1 finale) (11 pm, HBO)
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