Re: Selected programming for May 19-25, 2025

On 5/21/25 3:08 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

         Monday, May 19
       Broadcast and cable:
  Bad Romance       (season 2 finale)         (8 pm, ABC)

I've never heard of this, but I shudder in thinking what it probably is...  [shudder]

The Price Is Right at Night        (special)         (8 pm, CBS)

Drew!

         Tuesday, May 20
       Streaming:
  Motorheads    [new; complete season 1]      (12:01 am, Prime Video)
 Ryan Phillippe heads the cast of a new YA drama about a group of car- loving teens living in a fading rust-belt town. All 10 episodes stream today.

Disappointed this isn't about Lemmy... (Look it up!)

     Broadcast and cable:
  FBI      (season 7 finale; renewed for seasons 8-9)       (8 pm, CBS)

Nobody cares!!

FBI: International      (season 4 and series finale)        (9 pm, CBS)
  FBI: Most Wanted       (season 6 and series finale)        (10 pm, CBS)

Ouch.

         Wednesday, May 21
       Streaming:
  Nine Perfect Strangers        (season 2 premiere)          (12:01 am, Hulu)
 Nine new strangers connected in ways they could never imagine are invited by mysterious guru, Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman), to join a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps. Over the course of a week, she takes them to the brink. Will they make it? Will she? Masha is willing to try anything in the interest of healing everyone involved, including herself.
Joining Kidman are Christine Baranski, Murray Bartlett, Annie Murphy, Henry Golding, Mark Strong, Dolly de Leon, Lena Olin, and more. Eight episodes; the first two episodes stream today, followed by single- episode releases through July 2.

Did any one watch season #1?
This really seems like it's not my kind of show.

Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark          [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)
 Six sexy singles check into a motel in pursuit of true love, only to discover their longtime booty calls,  or “sneaky links,” are there as well. Faced with temptation and hard truths, guests must decide whether to strengthen their sneaky link, or explore new connections. Will they stay sneaky, or is love worth “checking out”? Ten episodes.

Netflix continues its race to the bottom.  >:|

     Broadcast and cable:
  Chicago Med      (season 10 finale; renewed for season 11)         (8 pm, NBC)
  Chicago Fire      (season 13 finale; renewed for season 14)         (9 pm, NBC)

I'll probably put these on tonight...

Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service       [new]        (9 pm, Fox)
 The apron will not be pulled over Gordon Ramsay's eyes! Restaurateurs who are looking for a quick fix or social media glow-up are in for the surprise of their lives when famed culinary titan Gordon Ramsay trades his signature chef knives for a state-of-the-art surveillance vehicle and cutting-edge spyware in FOX's all-new unscripted series, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service.

I saw an ad for this - it looked ridic.

Chicago PD      (season 12 finale; renewed for season 13)         (10 pm, NBC)

No Spiridakos, no show!!  :p

         Thursday, May 22
       Streaming:
  Sirens          [new; complete limited series]          (3:01 am, Netflix)
 Kevin Bacon, Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock head the cast of Netflix's darkly comedic miniseries. The miniseries follows two sisters over the course of a single holiday weekend at a lavish island beach estate owned by a wealthy socialite and philanthropist (Moore), who employs the younger sister (Alcock) as her personal assistant—a relationship that the older sister (Moore)

This must mean "(Fahy)"...

finds somewhat creepy and hopes to end. Glenn Howerton, Bill Camp, and Felix Solis also star. Five episodes.

It's good this is on Netflix as it removes the temptation to even watch this.

     Broadcast and cable:
  Transplant       (season 4 premiere)         (8 and 9 pm, two episodes, NBC)
 10 episodes.

[roll]
Wait - I thought it was confirmed this show was ending! I thought season #4 was the final season? Was there a fifth and final season?...

Farmer Wants a Wife       (season 3 finale)        (8-10 pm, Fox)

 >:/
Also, it looks like LMN is rebroadcasting Lifetime's "Abducted in the Everglades" tonight, which I didn't watch the first time... But I'm not sure I will get to it.

         Friday, May 23
       Streaming:
  Fountain of Youth         (movie)          (12:01 am, Apple TV+)
 In Guy Ritchie's fantastical, globe-trotting adventure, John Krasinski and Natalie Portman play estranged siblings who put aside their differences to hunt for the titular source of immortality. Stanley Tucci, Carmen Ejogo, Domhnall Gleeson, Arian Moayed, and Eiza Gonzalez also star. 2h 5m.

I enjoyed "The Gorge", so I'm sure I'll get around to this...

The Last Showgirl       (movie; streaming premiere)        (12:01 am, Hulu)
 A seasoned showgirl must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes after a 30-year run. Stars Pamela Anderson. 2024 film; 1h 28m.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193791/
[rating 6.5]

I have interest. But do I have the time/can I fit it in?!...

Fear Street: Prom Queen         (movie)         (3:01 am, Netflix)
 Prom at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s It Girls are busy jockeying for the crown. But when the candidates start to disappear, a gutsy outsider learns she’s in for one hell of a prom night. Stars India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, Chris Klein, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Ariana Greenblatt, with Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston. 1h 28m.

If I still had Netflix, I would probably watch this...

Mickey 17       (movie; streaming premiere)          (3:01 am, Max)
 During a human expedition to colonize space, Mickey 17, a so-called "expendable" employee, is sent to explore an ice planet. Robert Pattison stars; 2h 17m.
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12299608/
[rating 6.8]

2hr 17min seems a really big "buy-in" for this kind of thing...

The Surrender        (movie)          (3:01 am, Shudder)
 When the family patriarch dies, a grieving mother and daughter risk their lives to perform a brutal resurrection ritual and bring him back from the dead. Stars Colby Minifie, Kate Burton, and Chelsea Alden. 1h 30m.

Huh?!

Worth the Wait     (movie)     (3:01 am, Tubi)
 The lives of multiple Asian-American strangers fatefully intertwine as they navigate budding love, confront profound loss, and encounter old flames. 1 hr 42 min.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1ekJ-Qf87A
 https://tubitv.com/movies/100039535/worth-the-wait
 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5963752/

Huh - Lana Condor, Ross Butler, Elodie Yung, and Sung Kang, among others. This actually has a "cast".

     Broadcast and cable:
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Looks like LMN is rebroadcasting Lifetime's "Murder in Nashville" which I didn't watch the first time... I guess I maybe might watch that.

         Saturday, May 24
  Secret Life of the Surgeon's Wife      (movie)       (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
 When Julia suspects her dental surgeon husband is having an affair, she works to obtain proof before she can initiate a divorce, otherwise she would risk losing control of the charity they’ve built together. Partnering with the other woman’s husband, Julia soon finds herself romantically involved--unaware her own husband and his mistress are plotting to kill them. Gina Vitori and Justin Berti star. Not on IMDb.

If Vitori and Berti are involved, this will likely be enjoyable schlock - I guess I'm in!

         Sunday, May 25
  A Bestselling Kind of Love        (movie)         (7 pm, UPtv)
 Sophie is thrilled when her first novel soars to the top of the bestsellers list but is terrified of speaking in front of crowds to promote it. Her agent hires Daniel, a public speaking coach, to help her overcome her fears. 2024 Canadian film starring Ashley Newbrough and Jason Diaz.

Bah!

The Last of Us     (season 2 finale; renewed for season 3)       (9 pm, HBO)

I guess I can start binging this, though I can't say I'm exactly looking forward to it...

The Librarians: The Next Chapter           [new; special night] (11:30 pm, TNT)
 Originally ordered by The CW but then shifted to TNT, “The Librarians: The Next Chapter" centers on Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan), a Librarian from the past who time traveled from 1847 and now finds himself stuck in the present. When Vikram returns to his castle in Belgrade, Serbia, and discovers that it is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. With the help of a new team of eclectic heroes, including scientist Lysa Pascal (Olivia Morris), historian Connor Green (Bluey Robinson), and Guardian Charlie Cornwall (Jessica Green), Vikram has only six months to clean up the mess he made. Airs immediately following NBA playoff coverage.
 New episodes air tonight and tomorrow night, and the show will air weekly on Mondays after that. The episodes on May 26 and June 2 are scheduled for 11:30 pm; after that, the show's regular time will be 10 pm. 12 episodes; a second season has already been ordered.

I will wait for Anim's review!!

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There's actually some stuff this week - too bad I'm busy!
Of course, next week - the week after the "regular TV season" ends - is traditionally *awful*, with nary anything to watch!!  :(