RM: Yes, it's late, but hopefully still helpful.
Previously released:
Garbo: Where Did You Go? (documentary) (Netflix, May 14)
This in-depth portrait of actor Greta Garbo tracks her rise to fame and eventual retreat from the limelight through reenactments and archival material. 2024 film; 1hr 41m.
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Thursday, May 15
Streaming:
Overcompensating [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Prime Video)
This new college-set comedy series comes from Benito Skinner, who also stars as a closeted former football player and homecoming king who befriends Carmen (Wally Baram), who took a very different high school journey as an outsider and now aims to fit in at college at any cost. Mary Beth Barone and Adam DiMarco also star, while Connie Britton and Kyle MacLachlan have recurring guest roles. 8 episodes.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23488694/[rating 7.3]
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (complete season 2) (12:01 am, Hulu)
The scandalous world of a group of Mormon mom influencers implodes when they get caught in the midst of a swinging sex scandal that makes international headlines. Now, their sisterhood is shook to its core. Faith, friendship and reputations are all on the line. Will #MomTok be able to survive and continue to give the rulebook a run for its money, or will this group fall from grace? 10 episodes; renewed for season 3.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31091039/[rating 5.3]
Bet [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
At a private school where gambling determines social status, a skillful new student with a mysterious past is shaking things up -- and betting on revenge. Netflix's live-action (and English-language) adaptation of the manga series Kakegurui Compulsive Gambler is set at an elite boarding school. Canadian series; 10 36-minute episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81713952https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32063523/[rating 5.5]
Franklin [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
A counterfeit artist, also a single father, is forced to work with his ex-lover to craft the perfect $100 bill all to save his dying daughter. Lebanese series; 6 45-minute episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81635316https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36279637/Love Death + Robots (complete season 4) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Ten new episodes of Netflix's Emmy-winning adult animated anthology series (from Tim Miller and David Fincher) stream today.
https://www.netflix.com/title/80174608My Future You (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Lex meets Karen on a dating app -- but he's in 2009 and she's in 2024. Through the time gap, he helps change her past, while reshaping his future. 2024 Filipino film; 1hr 49m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81997719https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32241752/Pernille [Pørni] (complete seasons 1-5) (3:01 am, Netflix)
As she wrangles three teens, an aging father and vulnerable kids from her social services job, Pørni somehow finds time for everyone except herself. Norwegian series; each season has six half-hour episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81082296https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12567072/[rating 8.1]
Secrets We Keep [Reservatet] [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
When a neighbor's au pair vanishes from her wealthy suburb, Cecilie seeks answers and unravels secrets that shatter her seemingly perfect world. Danish series; 6 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81697668https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33496221/[rating 6.9]
Thank You, Next [Kimler Geldi Kimler Geçti] (complete season 2) (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; 8 episodes.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81637609https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28267514/[rating 6.0]
Vini Jr. (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Vini Jr. has it all: talent, resilience and boldness. Follow his dancing, unpredictable feet on his inspiring journey to becoming a global soccer star.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81667943SkyMed (complete season 3) (3:01 am, Paramount+)
The intense personal lives of the nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada. 9 episodes.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15437862/[rating 6.4]
Eurovision Semifinals Night 2 (live event) (3 pm, Peacock)
Duster [new] (9:01 pm, Max)
Producer J.J. Abrams reunites with his Lost star Josh Holloway for a new Max crime drama set in the Southwest in 1972. Duster also stars Rachel Hilson as the FBI's first Black female agent as she recruits a getaway driver (Holloway) to help her take down a growing crime syndicate. Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, and Greg Grunberg also star in the series. Eight episodes released weekly through July 3.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12160826/ Broadcast and cable:
9-1-1 (season 8 finale; renewed for season 9) (8 pm, ABC)
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) (8 and 8:30 pm, two episodes, CBS)
Law & Order (season 24 finale; renewed for season 25) (8 pm, NBC)
Next Level Chef (season 4 finale; renewed for seasons 5 and 6) (8 pm, Fox)
Crime Nation: Spring Break Murder (special) (9-10 pm, CW)
Doctor Odyssey (season 1 finale) (9 pm, ABC)
Not scheduled to return on CBS, but not officially cancelled either. A final decision is reportedly to be made by the end of June, when the options for the actors apparently expire.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (season 26 finale; renewed for season 27) (9 pm, NBC)
The Amazing Race (season 37 finale; special night & time; renewed for season 38) (9 to 10:30 pm, CBS)
Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols (season 1 finale) (9 and 10 pm, two episodes, Nat Geo)
Welcome to Wrexham (season 4 premiere) (9 and 9:30 pm, two episodes, FX)
8 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPMw9J4V3JkFound (season 2 and series finale) (10 pm, NBC)
Grey's Anatomy (season 21 finale; renewed for season 22) (10 pm, ABC)
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Friday, May 16
Streaming:
Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special (comedy special) (12:01 am, Hulu)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI-iPz5qt-0Murderbot [new] (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
A security android (Alexander Skarsgård) hides its sentience as it works on risky jobs, even though all it wants to do is watch soap operas in the sci-fi thriller/comedy based on The Murderbot Diaries book series by Martha Wells. The first two (of 10) episodes stream today, followed by single-episode releases through July 11.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEioDeOiqEshttps://www.metacritic.com/tv/murderbot/[score 70]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30444310/[rating 7.6]
Deaf President Now! (documentary) (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
Deaf President Now! recounts the eight days of historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1988 after the school’s board of trustees appointed a hearing president over several very qualified Deaf candidates. After a week of rallies, boycotts and protests, the students of Gallaudet University triumph as the hearing president resigns and beloved dean Dr. I. King Jordan becomes the university’s first Deaf president. The protests marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history, with an impact that extended well beyond the Gallaudet campus, and paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 1h 40m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-gIp9CDFtMhttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/deaf-president-now!/
[score 70]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34965967/Dear Hongrang [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
When a long-missing heir returns with lost memories, love and suspicion entwine. Is he truly Hongrang, or a stranger disturbing hearts and family ties? Korean series; 11 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO1nGT2i6uAhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81708925https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27554348/Football Parents [Voetbalouders] [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
When it comes to their children's amateur football [soccer] careers, this group of parents has no shame, no chill--and a peculiar sense of team spirit. Dutch series; 6 half-hour episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFiPo6BNzykhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81628960https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33078939/Rotten Legacy [Legado] [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
After a grave illness, a media mogul discovers his children's tactics threaten the empire he carefully built--and he'll do whatever it takes to save it. Spanish series; 8 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvJYiFx1ZWMhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81327488https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31656537/The Brutalist (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Max)
A visionary architect flees post-war Europe in 1947 for a brighter future in the United States and finds his life forever changed by a wealthy client. 3h 36m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8999762/[rating 7.4]
Armand (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, AMC+/Sundance Now)
Armand, a 6-year-old boy, is accused of crossing boundaries against his best friend at elementary school. 2024 Norwegian film; 1h 58m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26745321/[rating 6.2]
Rhythm & Blood (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)
Facing escalating threats from a dangerous stalker, a pop megastar begins falling for the handsome bodyguard she’s hired to keep her safe. Stars Tyler Abron, Jibre Hordges, Kajuana S. Marie, Bonita Brisker, and Brendan Goshay. 1 hr 36 min.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47HF_eplFbQhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt32150556/https://tubitv.com/movies/100024547/rhythm-blood Broadcast and cable:
The Nanny Sees All (movie) (8 pm, LMN)
Grace Anderson’s new job as a nanny for the mayor’s family turns into a nightmare when a murder rocks the town and she starts receiving ominous messages. Now, Grace starts to question what deadly secrets are lurking in her hometown. Stars Golden Madison [as Grace] and Julia Borsellino.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-nanny-sees-allhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt33504904/The Greatest #Athome Videos (season 5 returns from hiatus) (8 pm, CBS)
There is one more episode in season 5.
Grosse Pointe Garden Society (season 1 finale) (8 pm, NBC)
Will not continue on NBC but might move to Peacock.
Shark Tank (season 16 finale; renewed for season 17) (8 pm, Fox)
Power Book III: Raising Kanan (season 4 finale; renewed for final season 5) (8 pm, Starz)
S.W.A.T. (season 8 and series finale; special time) (9 and 10 pm, two episodes, CBS)
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Saturday, May 17
Eurovision 2025 Grand Finals (live event) (3 pm, Peacock)
I Was Honey Boo Boo (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
While on the kids’ pageant circuit, Alana (Vale Cooper) became known as “Honey Boo Boo,” as the world discovered her and her colorful family, led by her mother, Mama June (Chelsea Larkin). Alana’s dynamic persona captivated audiences and caught the attention of producers, catapulting her and her family to meteoric stardom as reality TV stars. But behind closed doors were forced smiles, silent tears and the lingering sense of uncertainty for what the future held for Alana and her family. After a series of scandals and legal troubles, Alana’s world was turned upside down and she was ultimately placed in the care of her older sister, Pumpkin (Georgia Small). Now in college, Alana is determined to shake off the labels that have followed her, shed light on the darker side of child stardom and forge a path to overcome generational trauma and challenges.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36488577/https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/i-was-honey-boo-boohttps://people.com/alana-honey-boo-boo-thompson-darker-side-child-stardom-lifetime-biopic-exclusive-11711515Saturday Night Live (season 50 finale; renewed for season 51) (11:29 pm, NBC)
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Sunday, May 18
America's Funniest Home Videos (season 35 finale; renewed for season 36) (7 pm, ABC)
The Love Club Moms: Nila (movie; linear premiere) (7 pm, UPtv)
When her daughter and Love Club encourage her to start dating again, Nila's disappointing dates lead to a pretend relationship with local coffee stop owner Olly. Can the Love Club help her realize that her feelings for him might be real? Stars Nazneen Contractor and Joseph Cannata.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29011395/Girl Taken (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
After she blames her mother for a break-up, a teen girl runs away and hitches a ride with a family friend, only to be abducted by him. Now she must fight to survive as her mother fights to find her. Erica Durance, Kennedy Rowe and Eric Hicks star.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/girl-takenhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt35931285/ American Idol (season 23 finale; renewed for season 24) (8-11 pm, aBC)
Call the Midwife (season 14 finale; renewed for season 15) (8 pm, PBS)
The Simpsons (season 36 finale; renewed for seasons 37-40) (8 pm, Fox)
Tucci in Italy [new] (8 and 9 pm, two episodes, Nat Geo)
Five episodes running through June 8.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/stanley-tucci-interview-tucci-in-italyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fODWRpQE_V0Vindication (season 4 premiere) (8 pm, Great American Family)
A faith-based episodic crime drama following the small-town investigative work of Detective Gary Travis, played by Todd Terry. Terry's co-stars are Peggy Schott (Becky Travis), Venus Monique (Kris), Steve Mokate (Sgt. Tomlinson), T.C. Stallings (Det. Tre Millwood), and Emma Elle Roberts (Katie Travis). The first three seasons streamed on Pure Flix. Eight episodes running through July 6.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5051400/[rating 6.0]
The Chi (season 7 premiere) (9 pm, Showtime)
12 episodes running through August 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CEoeFJQdkQSuits LA (season 1 and series finale) (9 pm, NBC)
Krapopolis (season 3 finale; renewed for seasons 4-5) (9 pm, Fox)
[The Futon Critic describes the current season as season 2.]
Miss Austen (limited series finale; special time) (9 and 10 pm, two episodes, PBS)
Bob's Burgers (special time) (9:30 pm, Fox)
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Selected programming for May 15-18, 2025
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