Wednesday, May 8
Streaming:
Dark Matter [new] (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
Adapted from Blake Crouch's acclaimed 2016 page-turner by the author himself, Apple's sci-fi thriller centers on a Chicago physicist (Joel Edgerton) who finds himself kidnapped and taken into a parallel universe. There, he must find a way back to his own timeline to reunite with his wife and son. Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, and Jimmi Simpson also star. The first two (of nine) episodes stream today, with the rest released once weekly through June 26.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6ucGt_Xp14https://www.metacritic.com/tv/dark-matter-2024/ [score 63]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19231492/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4159076/ [Syfy's "Dark Matter"]
Hollywood Con Queen [new; complete limited series] (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
A mysterious figure dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the industry’s most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity. The ‘Con Queen’s’ marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break, while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe. A three-part documentary series based on the original reporting of investigative journalist Scott Johnson, and his book published by Harper Collins, “Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius,” Hollywood Con Queen explores the shocking story behind one of Hollywood’s biggest scams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNAuBUSmNLwhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt32123951/In Limbo [new to US; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)
Nate (Bob Morley) is happy-go-lucky, with a good job and a loving family. So, when he commits suicide, his best friend Charlie (Ryan Corr) is hit by a wrecking ball of grief. The only thing harder than losing Nate is when he returns the next day as a ghost! Nate's stuck in limbo and needs Charlie's help in righting some wrongs before he can cross into the afterlife. 2023 Australian series; six half-hour episodes.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20697956/ [rating 7.3]
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/in-limbohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxGmaJwcBHghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Limbo_(TV_series)
The Final: Attack on Wembley (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
England is in the European Championship final at last. After months of lockdown, fans will do whatever it takes to see football coming home even if it means forcing their way into Wembley Stadium. British film; 1h 22m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYH7gRgJ2Bchttps://www.netflix.com/title/81665042https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26315566/Let It Be [new restoration] (documentary) (3:01 am, Disney+)
The filmed account of The Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit by making a back-to-basics album, which instead drove them further apart. Peter Jackson's new restoration of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's long-out-of-print 1970 Beatles documentary utilizes the same technology that helped Jackson create his 2021 miniseries "The Beatles: Get Back."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHxl6eDYLUshttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/let-it-be/ [score 69]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065976/ [1970 original; rating 7.7]
Broadcast and cable:
A Brief History of the Future (limited series finale) (9 pm, PBS)
Animal Control (season 2 finale; renewed for season 3) (9 pm, Fox)
Reginald the Vampire (season 2 premiere) (10 pm, Syfy)
Season one (10 episodes) ran from October through December 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nffAThXGOMQhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt15180910/ [rating 5.9]
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Thursday, May 9
Streaming:
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us [Maxton Hall - Die Welt zwischen uns] [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Prime Video)
When Ruby unwittingly witnesses an explosive secret at Maxton Hall private school, the arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student for better or worse. From that point on, the handsome student tries to buy Ruby's silence. Although the two come from different worlds, they will soon risk everything to be together. German series based on the best-selling novel “Save Me” by Mona Kasten; six 45-minute episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54dMhUses2Ahttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt27792190/The GOAT [new] (12:01 am, Amazon Freevee)
14 reality superstars move into GOAT Manor to face off in a brand new, hilarious competition show, hosted by Daniel Tosh. The first three of 10 episodes stream today, with the rest following once weekly through June 27.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIDwnBuHN1EBlack Twitter: A People's History [new; complete limited series] (12:01 am, Hulu)
Based on Jason Parham’s WIRED article “A People’s History of Black Twitter,” this three-part docuseries charts the rise, the movements, the voices and the memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-qkb4RCvSohttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt26239548/Bodkin [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
A darkly comedic thriller, "Bodkin" follows a group of podcasters as they investigate a series of disappearances in a small Irish town—a case that grows weirder the more they learn. It's a mostly Irish cast but the biggest star is an American: Will Forte. All seven episodes stream today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoVnzw4nP10https://www.netflix.com/title/81423482https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21072112/Mother of the Bride (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
A doting mom [Brooke Shields] jets off to a tropical island resort for her daughter's [Miranda Cosgrove] wedding--only to discover the groom's father [Benjamin Bratt] is the ex she hasn't seen in decades. Rachael Harris [Lucifer] also stars. 1h 28m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUSoEQBHtSghttps://www.netflix.com/title/81459080https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26926267/Thank You, Next [Kimler Geldi Kimler Geçti] [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
After a painful breakup, a young lawyer dives head first into the confusing world of modern dating, with the unwavering support of her best friends. Turkish series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVVOndXLwD8https://www.netflix.com/title/81637609https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28267514/The Guardian of the Monarchs (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
The forests of Michoacán are home to millions of monarch butterflies. Activist Homero Gómez is highly vocal about its preservation, until he vanishes. Mexican film.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81637008https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32133575/ [as "El Guardián de las Monarcas"]
Love Undercover [new] (3:01 am, Peacock)
Today's athletes are mega stars with extreme wealth, giant fandoms and lavish lifestyles. You could even call them royalty. And naturally, with any royal story, a fairytale is never too far away. LOVE UNDERCOVER is a modern-day fairytale meets buddy comedy about an elite group of international soccer stars who come to the United States on a secret quest for true love. We'll follow them on an epic journey filled with drama, heartbreak and self-discovery. Can they win over the ladies without their fame and fortune? Will they manage to keep their true identities a secret? Ten episodes released over three weeks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_Ze8vGhe-APretty Little Liars: Summer School (season 2 premiere) (3:01 am, Max)
Season two of "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin" with a new subtitle. The first two (of 8) episodes stream today, with the rest following once weekly through June 20.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-hFYgfgjvohttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt13075042/ [as "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin"; rating 7.0]
Deadly Invitations (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)
An influencer comes across a VIP party invite not meant for her and dives headfirst into the side of the industry where secrets are worth killing for. Stars Natalie Brown, Lola Flanery, Nik Andrews, Lincoln McGowan and Marnie Mahannah; 1 hr 29 min.
https://tubitv.com/movies/100019933/deadly-invitationshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt32082258/Eurovision Song Contest 2024 (live event) (3 pm, Peacock)
The second of three live streams on Peacock.
https://www.peacocktv.com/blog/eurovision-2024-on-peacock Broadcast and cable:
The Manny (movie) (8 pm, LMN)
Morgan stalks his way into the lives of busy social media influencer Lani and her son Jaylen to become their “manny” (male nanny). As Morgan shows himself to be someone who is too good to be true, he meddles with Lani and Jaylen’s lives behind the scenes. When Lani learns that the real Morgan was murdered, she realizes her manny is a killer. After witnessing his own mother be murdered by a violent boyfriend as a child, Morgan’s goal has been to ensure mothers make their children their top priority. Unable to break from his murderous streak, Lani kills Morgan to protect herself and her son, leaving her unable to place Jaylen into anyone else’s care but her own. Stars Michael Evans Behling, Joanne Jansen, Hailey Summer, Jamaal Grant, and Ashton Ayres. Listed as from 2024 but actually a 2022 Tubi Original.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-mannyhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt22374962/https://tubitv.com/movies/698978/the-mannyHudson & Rex (season 5 finale) (8 pm, UPtv)
Canadian show about a police officer and his dog Rex. Season 6 has recently finished in Canada.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9111220/ [rating 7.3]
Next Level Chef (season 3 finale; renewed for season 4) (8 pm, Fox)
Young Sheldon (special time) (8 and 8:30 pm, two episodes, CBS)
The show concludes its run with two episodes at the same times next week.
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Friday, May 10
Streaming:
Past Lies [Las largas sombras] [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)
"Past Lies" is the story of a group of women whose stable, successful lives are suddenly shaken by the appearance of the mortal remains of one of their high school classmates, who disappeared during their senior trip to Mallorca twenty-five years earlier. Spanish series; six episodes.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27531478/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX8qFJpf06Yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rI-LT9EtVTkEileen (movie; streaming premiere) (12:01 am, Hulu)
Based on the book of the same name by bestselling author Ottessa Moshfegh. Set during a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen (Thomasin McKenzie) becomes enchanted by Rebecca (Anne Hathaway), the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret - throwing Eileen onto a sinister path. 1h 37m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5198890/ [rating 6.0]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arLbYhyP_14Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
This docuseries analyzes a murder case implicating a Spanish chef, who built a career in the spotlight through a web of secrets and false identities. Spanish series.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81711038Living With Leopards (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
A film crew follows two leopard cubs as they make the fascinating journey from infancy into adulthood in this up-close-and-personal nature documentary. 1h 11m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2pzKahGGtAhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81462291https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32138821/The Ultimatum: South Africa [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
A six-way partner-swap sparks wild attractions and tearful betrayals. Participants choose whom to love and leave in this heart-pounding experiment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am0WRxZsPZ8https://www.netflix.com/title/81617659Blood of Zeus (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
A commoner living in ancient Greece, Heron discovers his true heritage as a son of Zeus, and his purpose: to save the world from a demonic army. Anime; season 1 was released in October 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soXuEYyI9uAhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81001988https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10009170/ [rating 7.5]
The Iron Claw (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Max)
The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. 2h 12m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21064584/ [rating 7.7]
The Simpsons: May the 12th Be With You (special) (3:01 am, Disney+)
https://press.disneyplus.com/press.disneyplus.com/news/disney-plus-the-simpsons-new-short-may-the-12th-be-with-you-premiering-may-10Empty Nest Refresh [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, The Roku Channel)
Liza Koshy & Orlando Soria team up with young adults leaving home in this touching home improvement series. Together, they transform childhood rooms into stunning spaces as gifts to the loving parents. Six episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL5ry5yuRCYInvasive (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)
A young woman secretly residing in a billionaire’s lavish mansion stumbles upon dark secrets, sparking a desperate fight for survival. Listed in Tubi's press release for May, but no other information appears to be available.
Doctor Who (season 14 premiere) (7 pm, Disney+)
Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa is the Fifteenth Doctor as the long-running British sci-fi series moves to Disney+ (outside of the UK) for its 14th season. (Note that, per Russell T. Davies, the BBC and Disney consider this season one of a "new" series.) He'll be joined by new companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson, though only for one season on a solo basis—she'll be joined by Varada Sethu in season 15. Two episodes stream today, followed by one per week each Friday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhL5ihOUUcshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAwebgSJ60khttps://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/doctor-who-ncuti-gatwa-varada-sethu-millie-gibson/https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/russell-t-davies-confirms-that-doctor-who-series-14-will-be-rebranded-season-1-2362786/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifteenth_Doctor Broadcast and cable:
BMF (season 3 finale; renewed for season 4) (8 pm, Starz)
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Selected programming for May 8-10, 2024
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