RM: Running way behind this week. I will release the rest of the week's programming later tonight.
Previously released:
Private Banker [new] (Netflix, Jan. 24)
A legendary private banker works only with the ultrarich and famous. With his rare expertise, he'll do whatever it takes to protect his clients' assets. 2025 Japanese series.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81987292Bat War (movie) (Netflix, Jan. 23)
With traditional music banned, a group of childhood friends risk everything to preserve their heritage by playing historical Thai music together. 2024 Thai film; 1hr 53m. Not on IMDb?
https://www.netflix.com/title/81987261The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (movie) (Netflix, Jan. 21)
A.J. Fikry's wife has died, his bookstore is in trouble, and now his prized rare edition of Poe poems has been stolen. However, when a mysterious package appears, its arrival gives him the chance to start his life over and see things anew. 2022 film; 1hr 45m. Stars Kunal Nayyar, Lucy Hale, Christina Hendricks, David Arquette, Scott Foley, and Blaire Brown. Also streaming on Hulu according to IMDb.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81615175https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10643926/ [rating 6.6]
You Gotta Believe (movie) (Netflix, Jan. 21)
When a family man and Little League coach receives devastating news, his ragtag team rallies around him all the way to baseball glory. 2024 film; 1hr 44m. Stars Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Sarah Gadon, Lew Temple, Molly Parker, and Martin Roach.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81969558https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15685360/ [rating 5.4]
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Saturday, January 25
Streaming:
Perfect Match [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Relocated to a new city, a mother must build a new life while tackling her greatest challenge: helping her five spirited daughters find love. Chinese series; 36 episodes released daily through Feb. 15.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBGKQqMi7rMhttps://www.comicbasics.com/trailer-lunar-new-year-period-rom-com-drama-series-perfect-match-arrives-on-netflix-january-25/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/perfect-match-chinese/listings/https://www.netflix.com/title/81927382Saturday Night (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
At 11:30 pm on October 11th, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. Find out what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. 2024 film; 1h 49m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81990313https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27657135/ [rating 7.0]
Broadcast and cable:
From Roger Moore with Love (documentary) (8-10 pm, CW)
Friends, family and co-stars take part in this revealing and entertaining look at British icon Roger Moore and his rise to global fame. With rare home-movie footage, it follows his journey from shy London schoolboy to teenage knitwear model to global TV heartthrob, from The Saint and The Persuaders to his decade-defining role as James Bond, a part he made his own. Premiered in the UK in December.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34899963/Mary J. Blige's Family Affair (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
The love story of Kendra (Ajiona Alexus) and Ben (Da’Vinchi) picks up as Kendra and Ben move out of the city in hopes of finally building a life together. With all their family around and inserted in their lives, tensions rise as they struggle with fertility issues and Kendra tries to find her footing with Ben’s son Miles. Their relationship reaches a boiling point when Ben secretly helps his brother, and Kendra returns to the city and an old friend comes back into her life. The family must come together to help Kendra and Ben save their relationship and stay true to their real love. Not on IMDb? Repeats on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10 pm.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/mary-j-bliges-family-affairSequel to "Mary J. Blige's Real Love":
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27230149/The Perfect Setting (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
An aspiring jewelry designer returns to Belgium to visit her grandfather and hopefully win the Valentine’s Day Diamond Contest. Stars Laci J. Mailey and David Elsendoorn. Repeats tonight (Sunday) at 7 pm (6 central).
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/the-perfect-settingPlanet Earth: Asia [new to US] (8 pm, BBC America)
Sir David Attenborough narrates the nature documentary filmed over four years that captures animals in a variety of environments on the continent of Asia. The seven episodes air weekly, and the March 8 finale will be followed immediately by a making-of special. Premiered in the UK in November 2024.
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/planet-earth-asia/ [score 83]
Kobe: The Making of a Legend [new] (9 pm, CNN)
The late Kobe Bryant is the subject of a three-part series documenting his life and NBA career.
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Sunday, January 26
Streaming:
Devil's Diner [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
In a secluded part of town, a mysterious chef cooks up supernatural meals that grant his guests' deepest desires - if they're willing to pay the price. Vietnamese series; 6 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81751769https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35557166/ [as "Tiem an Cua Quy"]
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle? [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)
After her ex-cop father is murdered on Christmas Eve, Komugi finds a letter hinting at a dark conspiracy and teams up with a lawyer to uncover the truth. Japanese series.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81955409https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35474036/You Hurt My Feelings (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
An author [Julia Louis-Dreyfus] begins to question her happy marriage and successful career after overhearing her husband's candid reaction to her latest book. 2023 film; 1hr 32m. Also streaming on Paramount+. Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins, Arian Moayed, Owen Teague, and Jeannie Berlin also star.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15771916/ [rating 6.6]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81687143 Broadcast and cable:
Match, Meet, Murder (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
A recently single lingerie designer finally dives into the world of dating apps, and meets a handsome stranger who’s smart, successful … and a former contestant on the dating show, “Marry My Millionaire.” But soon she finds that the show wasn’t the only secret he failed to mention on his profile. Stephanie Sy and Jacob Blair star.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/match-meet-murderhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt35325347/The Agency (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) (9 pm, Showtime)
Watson [new] (10 pm ET/7 pm PT, CBS; time approximate following NFL coverage)
Morris Chestnut stars as Dr. John Watson in a present-day medical mystery procedural set six months after Sherlock Holmes is murdered by Moriarty, with Watson now running a clinic dedicated to treating rare diseases. Eve Harlow, Peter Mark Kendall, and Inga Schlingmann also star. After tonight's special premiere following the AFC Championship game in all time zones, the series will return (in its regular Sunday 10 pm timeslot) with its second episode on Feb. 16. Repeats on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 9 pm and on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 8 pm.
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/watson/ [score 64]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22475008/Vienna Blood (season 4 finale) (10 pm, CBS)
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Selected programming for Jan. 25-26, 2025
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