Re: Selected programming for Jan. 18-24, 2025

On 1/18/25 9:53 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

RM: Sorry this is late.

I was busy watching "Silo" last night anyway!!

         Saturday, Jan. 18
  Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story       (movie)         (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
 After her husband is arrested and thrown in jail, Laura Cowan finds herself struggling to make ends meet. When a family friend offers to move her and her children into his home temporarily, Laura lets out a sigh of relief, believing this is an act of kindness that will give her time to get back on her feet. Overnight, this blessing turns into a nightmare when Laura and her children realize they’ve been abducted. Held captive in a cold and dark garage, Laura is repeatedly sexually assaulted by her abductor and her and her children are beaten and abused for years. One day, Laura manages to sneak a note to the outside world and authorities are able to rescue her and her family. Much to Laura’s surprise, her note not only lead the police to her and her family, but two other women and their children being held captive in the same house. Stars Paige Hurd and Stephen Bishop.

I passed on this.

My Argentine Heart        (movie)          (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
 Abril goes to Argentina to save her family ranch from being bought by her ex. But when outside forces threaten the ranch the pair must come together, rekindling their love in the process. Stars Julie Gonzalo and Juan Pablo Di Pace.

Pass!

A Priceless Love        (movie; linear premiere?)           (8 pm, Great American Family)
 After realizing an antique teapot in her secondhand store is worth $80K, Rose finds herself in the sights of an ambitious antique broker determined to buy. Stars Erin Agostino and Luke Humphrey. 2022 film already streaming on several services.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15426386/
 https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/a-priceless-love/

I do like Erin Agostino. But found out about this one too late...

         Sunday, Jan. 19
  The Hunting Party     [new; special night and time]       (7 pm, NBC)
 A crime procedural about a small team of investigators who are assembled to track down and capture the most dangerous killers our country has ever seen, all of whom have just escaped from a top-secret prison that's not supposed to exist.
Stars Melissa Roxburgh, Josh McKenzie, Patrick Sabongui and Sara Garcia. Regular time is Monday at 10 pm, beginning on Feb. 3, when the premiere will be repeated. Ten episodes.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21906554/
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunting_Party_(TV_series)
 https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/the-hunting-party-meet-the-team

OK, imagine "The Blacklist" *without* James Spader as Red Reddington, and with *just* Lizzie Keane - that's what this show is.
Pass!!

The Killer Is Calling     (movie)         (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
 When a mysterious killer targets her remote island town, veteran 911 operator Faye must uncover his motives and try to save her community, one emergency call at a time. Stars Janaya Stephens and Rob Stewart.
 https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-killer-is-calling

I will probably watch this, and if not I will record it.

Mystic      (season 3 premiere)        (8 pm UPtv)
 Having just moved from London to Kauri Point, Issie struggles to make friends and misses her old home until a chance encounter with wild ponies Blaze and Mystic, and a group of horse-mad teenagers, convinces her to stay. New Zealand show, where season 3 (apparently the last) streamed in July 2022.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11440422/

Amazing that they got through 3 seasons of this...

Hollywood Squares      (special night and time)        (10 pm, CBS)
 Regular time is 10 pm on Thursday, but moving to 10 pm on Wednesday beginning on Jan. 29.

No!

         Monday, Jan. 20
  Rescue: Hi-Surf        (winter premiere)        (9 pm, Fox)

I bet Anim won't be watching anymore!

Presidential Inauguration        (news special)        (10-11 pm, ABC/CBS)

Pass!

         Tuesday, Jan. 21
       Streaming:
  Blink Twice       (movie; streaming premiere)          (12:01 am, Prime Video)
 When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality. Stars Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie. Alia Shawkat, Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Geena Davis and Kyle MacLachlan co-star. 1h 42m.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14858658/   [rating 6.5]

I dunno... maybe?!

Gladiator II      (movie; streaming premiere)         (3:01 am, Paramount+)
 After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. Stars Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal, and Paul Mescal; 2h 28m.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9218128/     [rating 6.6]

Wow! This got to streaming fast!!
Will watch.

         Wednesday, Jan. 22
       Streaming:
  Prime Target        [new]             (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
 Leo Woodall heads the cast of an eight-episode conspiracy thriller about a mathematician who is on the verge of a major breakthrough involving prime numbers—one that would render most current encryption algorithms useless. That work makes him the target of an unknown enemy and places him under the protection of an NSA agent (Quintessa Swindell). Martha Plimpton, Stephen Rea, David Morrissey, and Sidse Babett Knudsen also star in the Ridley Scott-produced series, which comes from Sherlock writer Steve Thompson. Two episodes stream today, followed by one-per- week drops through March 5.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31186958/
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HdOGSOu1kQ

Meh.

W.A.G.s to Riches        [new; complete season 1]         (3:01 am, Netflix)
 They're the wives and girlfriends of famous athletes and rap stars, but these stylishly smart W.A.G.s call the shots in this soapy reality series.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgwIinKhfWY
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81704369

Stay classy, Netflix!!

     Broadcast and cable:
  The Thundermans: Undercover         [new]           (7 pm, Nickelodeon)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp98X-9x144

This is the new "sequel" series, yeah?

         Thursday, Jan. 23
       Streaming:
  The Night Agent       (complete season 2)         (3:01 am, Netflix)
 It has been a two-year wait for this second season of the Netflix hit conspiracy thriller, which is produced by The Shield's Shawn Ryan, adapted from Matthew Quirk's novel, and stars Gabriel Basso as a low- level FBI agent who joins a secretive organization within the government. But you won't have to wait as long for the third season, which is already filming (and will add Jennifer Morrison and Stephen Moyer to the cast). As for Season 2 plot details? Netflix is being tight-lipped so far. Ten episodes.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXflfh5jdIc
 https://www.netflix.com/title/81450827

[roll]

     Broadcast and cable:
  C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart      (season 6 premiere)         (9 pm, HBO)
 Edie Ledwell, the creator of a popular cartoon, is being harassed by a shadowy online figure known as "Anomie." Four episodes. This is season 4 on HBO.
 https://www.metacritic.com/tv/cb-strike/season-6/       [score 58]
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276618/       [rating 7.9]

F**k, yeah! Will wait for all the episodes to drop, and then will watch.

         Friday, Jan. 24
       Streaming:
  This Is The Tom Green Documentary        (documentary)         (12:01 am, Prime Video)
 One of the most impactful comedy talents in the last 30 years, the documentary follows Tom Green's career as a trailblazing influence on comedy, film, television, and Internet culture. Canadian film.

They're kidding, right?!

Carrie Underwood: Reflection          (special)          (12:01 am, Hulu)
 https://press.hulu.com/shows/carrie-underwood-reflection/

[roll]

The Sand Castle          (movie)         (3:01 am, Netflix)
 A family of four is stuck on an idyllic island that hides a shocking reality. Lebanese film; 1h 38m.

This seems thin...

Star Trek: Section 31         (movie)             (3:01 am, Paramount+)
 Michelle Yeoh reprises her Star Trek: Discovery role of Emperor Philippa Georgiou in a streaming feature-film spinoff that finds her joining the titular secret Starfleet division. Sam Richardson, Omari Hardwick, and Kacey Rohl also star.

Damn - I like Kacey Rohl, but I doubt she can get me to sit through this. Still, as it's just a movie, maybe...  :/

Your Monster         (movie; streaming premiere)          (3:01 am, Max)
 After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actress Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming Monster living in her closet. A romantic-comedy-horror film about falling in love with your inner rage. Stars Melissa Barrera and Tommy Dewey; 1h 43m.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22741760/     [rating 6.4]

Weird.

Don't Mess with Grandma      (movie)        (3:01 am, Tubi)
 A drunk Army ranger must fight off the vicious robbers who plan to loot the cabin belonging to his sweet, oblivious grandmother. Stars Michael Jai White, Jackie Richardson, Billy Zane, Miles Faber and Ess Hödlmoser. 1 hr 22 min. Originally titled "Sunset Superman."
 https://tubitv.com/movies/100023901/don-t-mess-with-grandma
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27786496/

Sure, maybe.

Grafted          (movie)          (3:01 am, Shudder)
 A bright but socially awkward exchange student takes her craving for popularity to horrifying heights. Stars Joyena Sun, Jess Hong, and Eden Hart. New Zealand film; 1h 36m.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNMhYjISQz8
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11162260/

Another flick I might actually have watched if I had access to Shudder...

     Broadcast and cable:
  My Family's Killer Affairs       (movie)          (8 pm, LMN)
 Single mom Nikki struggles daily to reign in her teenage daughter Erica. When Nikki finds out that one of her eggs mistakenly got implanted into someone else during an IVF treatment 20 years ago, she’s shocked to meet Jenell, the daughter she never knew. On the surface, Jenell is perfect, but Erica suspects there’s much more to her surprise sister. Stars April Martucci, Isabella Carlsen, Josie Juliette Wert, Bourke Floyd, Kabby Borders, and Chris Brooks.
 https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/my-familys-killer-affairs
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33049788/

Of course!

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Could be worse!...