Between streaming and cable, the types of things you can watch seem endless. Here's a selection of TV shows and specials you can watch live or stream this week from January 13th to 19th. Details and times subject to change.
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The Apple TV+ drama “Severance” combines the most mundane aspects of a corporate office with a decidedly spooky setting. Dismissal here refers not to compensation, but to a form of 24-hour memory erasure that removes workers from their off-duty consciousness. Actor Adam Scott (“Parks and Recreation”) plays the fictional LeMond, a grieving widow who chooses to undergo surgery for reasons revealed in the first season, which aired in 2022. I play an employee at Industries. This week is the premiere of the second season. Streaming Fridays on Apple TV+.
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“Silo” is a dystopian series that evokes the most harrowing moments of Cormac McCarthy’s novels. The main silo is an underground concrete structure where approximately 10,000 people must survive the strict orders of a post-apocalyptic society. Rebecca Ferguson, already a sci-fi favorite for her role as Lady Jessica in Dune, stars as Juliet, an engineer who becomes the sheriff of a silo, replacing her Bene Gesserit robes with combat boots and cargo pants. Exchanged. Streaming Fridays on Apple TV+.
Sean Combs trial
Rapper Sean Combs, also known as Diddy and Puff Daddy, is scheduled to go on a high-profile trial this spring on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. A new documentary, “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy,” sheds new light on Combs' early life and reputation through interviews with his colleagues, including bodyguards, makeup artists, and interns. . Streaming Tuesdays on Peacock.
delhi procedure
The first season of 'Paatal Lok' begins with a police officer running through the streets of Delhi in this gritty crime thriller. The show, whose title means “the underworld,” offers viewers just such a vision. Four people are believed to have been arrested red-handed in an assassination attempt on a well-known journalist, and a local police officer played by Jaideep Ahlawat takes charge of the investigation. But what seems like an obvious incident leads the Dante-like Ahlawat deeper into Delhi's criminal network, which reaches into the city's power hierarchy. The series directly reflects the major rifts in Indian society, and the second season is expected to have as many twists and turns as the first. Released on Thursdays on Amazon Prime Video.
“More cowbell”
“Saturday Night Live” turns 50 this year, and the network loves every opportunity to celebrate its successes. NBC's four-part series “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,” the first episode airing this week, features interviews with key cast members like Kenan Thompson and alumni like Amy Poehler, as well as interviews with some of SNL's most famous shows. Includes behind-the-scenes footage. segment. If you have any unanswered questions about cowbell sketches or want to hear more anecdotes about the weekly mad dash to Showtime, this will be one of your first (though certainly not last) chances this year. Streaming Thursdays on Peacock.
blessings of nature
“A Real Bug's Life” begins its second season this week, giving viewers an up-close look at the world's insects. Although the show's title is reminiscent of the 1998 animated film “A Bug's Life,” the National Geographic series is based on real-world footage. It's like “Planet Earth,” but instead of Sir David Attenborough's dulcet tones, it has comedian Awkwafina's goofy commentary. Whether you're immersing yourself in the wonders of nature or battling entomophobia through exposure therapy, this series is a family-friendly viewing option. Streaming Wednesdays on Disney+.
“Guy's Grocery Games” returns with another episode set in the aisles of a supermarket. This week's challenge has an appealing title: “Masters of Cheese.” Watch Guy Fieri bark orders at chefs while his spiky hair reflects on a box of Betty Crocker cake mix. The show, now in its 38th season, has the feel of a gonzo film, The Great British Bake Off, and is just as humorous. If you're looking for exciting domestic entertainment, watch four chefs go head-to-head in this cheesy competition. Airs Wednesdays at 9pm on Food Network.
