Reign, on CW
Delve into the dramatic life of Mary, Queen of Scots (Adelaide Kane), when this period drama returns in this season premiere. The historical drama also stars Megan Follows as Catherine de Medici and Rachel Skarsten as Queen Elizabeth.
Training Day, on CBS
Det. Frank Rourke (Bill Paxton) leads the Special Investigation Section, a unit that hunts down L.A.'s most dangerous criminals. When the department brass notices his morally ambiguous tactics, they pair him with a young, idealistic cop (Justin Cornwell).
Current comedy: John Oliver returns with season 4 of 'Last Week Tonight'
John Oliver in "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver"
Legion, on FX
Dan Stevens stars as a troubled young man named David Haller in this premiere. The drama is based on the Marvel comics by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz about a man in a mental institution who begins to think the voices he hears may be real.
Q: Is Jena Engstrom related to Jenna Elfman?
The answer to your question is no, Jena Engstrom and Jenna Elfman are not related, but you raise an interesting point about names.
The European-derived tradition is to use one's given name first, and family name second. However, in other parts of the world that's reversed. Does that ever happen in Hollywood?
Tattoo Girls, on TLC
The all-female staff of a tattoo shop called Ink Ink rely on each other as they face life's ups and downs while running their unique business in this new episode. Owner and artist Kelsey created the shop the shop to feel different from the typical intimidating tattoo parlors.
Q: What will happen in March when "Once Upon A Time" returns?
"Once Upon a Time" has been on mid-season hiatus since December, slated to return Sunday, March 5, but the show's creators, Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, have been kind enough to offer some hints of what's to come.
For those who aren't familiar with it, the show draws on characters from the Disney cannon, putting them together in a single, sprawling story -- as such, its plot details will sound like utter nonsense to you. Just go with it.
Windy City law: NBC unveils the newest instalment of its Chicago franchise
Philip Winchester stars in "Chicago Justice"
Late Laughs for the week of February 5 - 11, 2017
Conan
CNN is reporting that the Russians have disgusting and damaging information about Donald Trump. Apparently, the Russian report on Trump contains "everything we already know."
Republican Sen. Rand Paul said that this week he will introduce a GOP replacement plan for Obamacare. The new comprehensive health initiative will be called "Don't Get Sick."
New Releases for the week of February 5 - 11
Trolls
Two decades after their escape from the clutches of the villainous Bergens, the bright-haired and perpetually cheerful Trolls are found by their old enemies. When the Bergen Chef (Baranski) captures a number of Trolls and takes them back to Bergen Town to be eaten, Troll princess Poppy (Kendrick) sets out on her own to rescue them, despite being urged by the grey and gloomy Troll Branch (Timberlake) to keep herself safe. Soon, Branch joins her on her dangerous quest, and together the pair of Trolls begin a mission not only to rescue their friends, but to teach the Bergens how to feel happiness.
Directors: Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn. Stars: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Christine Baranski, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Russell Brand. 2016. 92 min. Animation.
Almost Christmas
It's only been a year since his wife's death, and widower Walter (Glover) wants only one thing for Christmas: for his whole family to come together and enjoy the holidays like they used to. His kids are all grown up now, and come with their own baggage and problems. Cheryl (Elise) is successful, happily married and doesn't get on with her younger sister, the recently divorced and financially struggling Rachel (Union). Christian (Malco) is running for Congress and can't seem to put his cellphone down, while youngest child, Evan (Usher), is an athlete struggling with an addiction to pain medication. As Christmas Day draws ever closer, it's Aunt May's (Mo'Nique) sense of humor that helps them set aside their problems and come together as a family.
Director: David E. Talbert. Stars: Danny Glover, Kimberly Elise, Mo'Nique, Romany Malco, Jessie T. Usher, Gabrielle Union. 2016. 111 min. Comedy.
American Pastoral
Swede (McGregor) and Dawn (Connelly) Levov become increasingly worried about the radicalization of their teenage daughter, Merry (Fanning), during the Vietnam War. When a large bomb is set off, killing a man, Merry is named as the prime suspect and disappears, sending Dawn into a spiral of anguish and Swede on a desperate search to find his missing daughter.
