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On 5/21/24 1:58 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

> RM: This completes the week's programming.
> 
> 
> 
>          Previously released:
> 
> 
> A Simple Favor    (movie)      (Netflix, May 19)
> 
> Thirsty for thrills, single mom Stephanie strikes up a friendship with 
> the glamorous Emily, who asks for a small favor before she mysteriously 
> vanishes. 2018 film starring Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, 
> Andrew Rannells, Linda Cardellini, and Jean Smart . 1hr 56m.

Also has already been to every streamer under the Sun (likely including 
Netflix at least once before!).


>          Wednesday, May 22
> 
> 
> Finales:
> 
> 8 pm: Jeopardy! Masters (ABC, season 2 finale); Survivor (CBS, 8-11 pm, 
> season 46 finale; renewed for seasons 47-48); The Masked Singer (Fox, 
> season 11 finale; renewed for season 12); Chicago Med (NBC, season 9 
> finale; renewed for season 10)
> 
> 9 pm: Abbott Elementary (ABC, season 3 finale; renewed for season 4); 
> Chicago Fire (NBC, season 12 finale; renewed for season 13)
> 
> 9:30 pm: The Conners (ABC, season 6 finale, renewed for final season 7 
> of six episodes)
> 
> 10 pm: Chicago PD (NBC, season 11 finale; renewed for season 12), 
> grown-ish (Freeform, season 6 and series finale)

I guess I'll put "Med" on as background noise, and actually watch "Fire"...


>          Thursday, May 23
> 
> 
>      Streaming:
> 
> 
> The Kardashians         (season 5 premiere)          (12:01 am, Hulu)
> 
> Ten episodes released weekly through July 25.

NO!!!

> Thirst With Shay Mitchell        [new; complete season 1?]         (3:01 
> am, Max)
> 
> Shay Mitchell explores the world one drink at a time as she visits 
> exotic locations, samples unique ingredients, and meets expert hosts. On 
> her journey, she encounters the latest drink trends, the best bars, and 
> 8,000 years of sipping history. Four episodes.
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cQEYFUzj4

OK, so this explains why she was on "Kelly Clarkson" the other day...


>      Broadcast and cable:
> 
> 
> Red Nose Day: Cheers to Ten Years       (special)         (8-9 pm, NBC)
> 
> https://www.comicrelief.org/press-releases/nbc-celebrates-red-nose-days-10th-anniversary-with-hourlong-star-studded-special-set-for-may-23-at-8-p-m-et-pt

No!

> The Price Is Right at Night       (special)          (8-9 pm, CBS)

Drew!!

> Cradle of Deception       (movie)        (8 pm, LMN)
> 
> Inspired by true events. When her baby is diagnosed with a rare genetic 
> disorder, a widowed first-time mom races against time to find a donor, 
> only to uncover a labyrinth of deceit that leads her back to the 
> fertility clinic where her son was conceived. Stars Holly Deveaux, 
> Matthew Dowden and Jason Cermak. Originally titled "Conceived in Lies."
> 
> https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/cradle-of-deception
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30252409/

Looking forward to getting a Holly Deveaux fix, though I will have to 
record this and watch it later.

> Elsbeth      (season 1 finale at special time; renewed for season 2)    
> (9 pm, CBS)
> 
> Followed by a repeat of episode two at 10 pm.

I'm still waiting for more reviews from Adam!!


>          Friday, May 24
> 
> 
>      Streaming:
> 
> 
> Atlas         (movie)         (3:01 am, Netflix)
> 
> Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data 
> analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission 
> to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But 
> when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from 
> AI is to trust it. Sterling K. Brown and Simu Liu also star. 1h 58m.
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jokpt_LJpbw
> 
> https://www.netflix.com/title/81012048
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14856980/

Wow - does Netflix now *own* JLo?!!

> The Beach Boys      (documentary)          (3:01 am, Disney+)
> 
> “The Beach Boys” is a celebration of the legendary band that 
> revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created 
> that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations 
> and generations to come. The documentary traces the band from humble 
> family beginnings and features never-before-seen footage and all-new 
> interviews with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, 
> David Marks, Bruce Johnston, plus other luminaries in the music 
> business, including Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder, and 
> Don Was. Viewers will also hear from the group’s Carl and Dennis Wilson 
> in their own words, plus view a new interview with Blondie Chaplin and 
> hear audio from Ricky Fataar. 1h 53m.

There aren't enough hours in the day, unfortunately...

> War of the Worlds: Extinction     (movie)       (3:01 am, Tubi)
> 
> When a rogue general from the planet Emios attacks Earth, a team of 
> archeologists must track down an ancient artifact that can prevent 
> extinction. Stars William Baldwin, Jessy Holtermann, Kate Hodge, 
> Annamaria Demara, and Michael Paré; 1 hr 24 min.
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIOxxWj01Nc
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28656668/
> 
> https://tubitv.com/movies/100021610/war-of-the-worlds-extinction

I can't believe Tubi has actually made a film series out of this!! (I 
think this is #3, or possibly #4, the series...)


>      Broadcast and cable:
> 
> 
> Lingo        (season 2 premiere)        (8 and 9 pm, two episodes, CBS)
> 
> Regular time is 8 pm only.

Wow - nothing from Hallmark or Hallmark Mysteries this week?!

> 
> (end)