Better Call Saul, on AMC
Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk) reconnects with an old friend while Chuck (Michael McKean) adjusts to a new way of life in this season finale. With nearly 10 million viewers, the premiere of this show broke ratings records to become the No. 1 series premiere in cable history.
Mad Men, on AMC
Jon Hamm returns as hard-drinking, womanizing advertising executive Don Draper when the critically acclaimed drama. Set in 1960s New York, the visually striking series was the first basic cable show to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
New Releases for the week of April 5 - 11
A Most Violent Year
Abel Morales (Isaac) is the owner of a heating oil company, Standard Oil, in New York City in 1981, a year often cited as one of the most violent in the city's history. After several of his trucks transporting heating oil are hijacked by armed assailants, Morales' wife Anna (Chastain) urges him to fight the escalating violence with violence, a request that he refuses. As an assistant district attorney (Oyelowo) launches an investigation into Standard Oil and its competitors over suspected tax evasion, price fixing and other illegal activities, Morales decides to purchase an oil terminal to ensure financial independence for his company. However, as the hijackings against his fleet of trucks continue and armed assailants attempt to break into his home, not only does he begin to fear for the lives of those around him, but he also begins to have difficulties finding enough investors to secure the money to close the deal on the terminal.
Director: J.C. Chandor. Stars: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola, Albert Brooks, Elyes Gabel. 2014. 125 min. Drama.
The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death
Set four decades after the supernatural events at Eel Marsh House, the horrible haunting of the Woman in Black continues. As German bombs decimate London during the Second World War, Eve Parkins (Fox) and Jean Hogg (McCrory) evacuate the students from the boarding school that they run together, taking them to the country village of Crythin Gifford. There, they are accosted by a madman who warns them of dire consequences should they remain there with the children, telling them that they cannot escape "her." The women and children settle in to Eel Marsh House, an abandoned manor house in the village, but strange events soon start to occur. While the terrifying threat of air raids continues to loom over them, the children begin to suffer horrible deaths, and Eve comes to realize that the spirit tormenting them has a special reason for hating her above all the others.
Director: Tom Harper. Stars: Phoebe Fox, Helen McCrory, Jeremy Irvine, Mary Roscoe. 2014. 98 min. Horror.
Saturday Night Live, on NBC, Global
The milestone 40th season continues with more sketches poking fun at everything from pop culture and politics to modern life. In this new episode, Michael Keaton swings by Studio 8H to host for his third time, and Carly Rae Jepsen performs.
12 Monkeys, on Showcase
The fight for humanity’s future continues as time-traveller Cole (Aaron Stanford) races against the clock to stop a devastating outbreak before it begins. The thriller is inspired by the 1995 blockbuster movie of the same name.
The Nature of Things, on CBC
Strange and ancient jellyfish may not have brains or backbones, but filmmakers reveal that the unusual creatures appear to be taking over our oceans. David Suzuki brings viewers stories about science, technology and the environment in this series.
Modern Family, on ABC, City TV
Join the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan for some April Fool's Day laughs in a new episode. Featuring the antics of a large, blended family, the sitcom holds a record for five consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series.
The Dovekeepers, on CBS, Global
An extraordinary group of women share the struggle for survival as they work as dovekeepers during the Siege of Masada in 70 C.E. Based on Alice Hoffman’s acclaimed historical novel, the miniseries stars Cote de Pablo, Rachel Brosnahan and Kathryn Prescott.
Bates Motel, on A&E
While Norman (Freddie Highmore) and Emma (Olivia Cooke) enjoy a day off from the hotel, Romero (Nestor Carbonell) is busy investigating two deaths in White Pine Bay. Also, Norma (Vera Farmiga) goes back to school and buried secrets unravel.
iHeartRadio Music Awards, on NBC
The stars celebrate the best music of the year with live performances, including unique duets and collaborations. This year, Iggy Azalea and Sam Smith lead the nominations with five each, while Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande each nabbed four.
