Cosmos: Possible Worlds, on Fox
Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts Season 3 of this remarkable docuseries which allows viewers to explore forgotten worlds, and those still undiscovered, through stunning footage, re-enactments and images from Earth to the vast space beyond.
Q: Will there be a "Survivor" show this fall? The premiere is usually in late September. Jeff Probst commented in the last reunion show that the pandemic might interfere with filming.
Jeff Probst was right. Of course, he had hints.
The previous season's reunion episode was held virtually because it aired in mid-May, when the world had already been upended by the coronavirus.
At the time, there was still hope that the show could put together another season in time for the fall, but it was not to be. As it is, it may not be back for a year.
The Family Chantel, on TLC
Chantel is suspicious when her older brother returns to Atlanta with a foreign bride, so she takes her out on the town to try and learn more about her in this Season 2 premiere. Meanwhile, Nicole falls in love in the Dominican Republic.
The Good Lord Bird, on Showtime
Onion (Joshua Caleb Johnson) gains a mentor in Pie (Natasha Marc), who teaches him new life lessons despite knowing his secret in this new episode. The results of his actions become clear when Onion is caught in the middle of a slave uprising.
New Releases for the week of October 11 - 17
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite
A decade since the onset of the Great Truce — an advanced species surveillance system created to keep the peace and jointly monitored by cats and dogs — brand new super spies Gwen the Cat (Rauch) and Roger the Dog (Greenfield) are doing their best to help monitor the Great Truce. When the long-standing peace is threatened by a tech-savvy supervillain parrot named Pablo (Lopez) who is able to manipulate the high-pitched frequencies that only cats and dogs can hear, ultimately leading to global anarchy, it’s up to Gwen and Roger to assemble the right team to stop him.
Director: Sean McNamara. Stars: Princess Davis, Sarah Giles, Max Greenfield, George Lopez, Kareem Malcolm, Melissa Rauch, Kirsten Robek, Callum Seagram Airlie. 2020. 84 mins. Comedy.
Broil
When apathetic student Chance Sinclair (Konrad) is remanded to her grandfather August’s (Murphy) care after a violent encounter with her nemesis at school, she begins to grow suspicious of the source of her family’s exorbitant wealth and power. After Chance’s mother, June (Reilly), hires a young chef named Sydney (Lipnicki) to prepare a lavish meal for a special occasion, the secret of Sydney’s true role at the dinner is revealed as the family hatches a plot to murder August.
Director: Edward Drake. Stars: Jonathan Lipnicki, Avery Konrad, Timothy V. Murphy, Corey Large, Annette Reilly, Megan Peta Hill, Abby Ross, Jenna Berman, Nels Lennarson. 2020. 90 mins. Horror.
The Doorman
After returning home to New York City from combat, former Marine Ali (Rose) returns to civilian life and finds work as a doorman at a luxurious high-rise apartment building. As a group of art thieves, led by Victor Dubois (Reno), descend upon the building to steal renowned works of art hidden in the walls, Ali finds herself at the wrong place at the wrong time. While struggling to protect her sister’s family in the building, Ali must also outsmart an onslaught of violent thieves who will stop at nothing to retrieve the priceless works of art.
Director: Ryûhei Kitamura. Stars: Ruby Rose, Jean Reno, Aksel Hennie, Rupert Evans, Julian Feder, David Sakurai, Louis Mandylor, Hideaki Itô, Philip Whitchurch. 2020. 90 mins. Action.
How 'Wars' ends: Food Network series crown their champions this week
Jonathan Bennett hosts "Halloween Wars"
There are still a few weeks left before Halloween (and the start of the holiday shopping season), but it's already time to bid farewell to a few seasonal favorites on TV.
Avast, ye: Taika Waititi to helm new pirate series for HBO Max
Taika Waititi is set to helm new pirate comedy
Avast ye: He's poked fun at vampires ("What We Do in the Shadows," 2014), Valhalla ("Thor: Ragnarok," 2017) and even lampooned history's most recognizable villains ("Jojo Rabbit," 2019). So, what will New Zealand writer-director-producer Taika Waititi target next? Pirates!
Late Laughs for the week of October 11 - 17, 2020
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
It's a good time to be Patrick Mahomes this summer. He signed a 10-year, $503-million contract. Patrick Mahomes is so rich, he actually bought "Mulan" on Disney .
Tom Brady went from New England to Florida. Before, his fans pregamed with lager; now they do it with bath salts.
Against all odds: 'The Bachelorette' returns to prime time
Clare Crawley is "The Bachelorette"
Cursed Films, on AMC
Through interviews with the cast and crew, this series premiere chronicles the mysterious events surrounding the 1973 horror classic, "The Exorcist.” Shrouded in controversy and bizarre on-set accidents, some wonder if the film itself was cursed.
