What to Watch on TV: Week of June 2nd
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! We’ll be sharing our picks of what to watch for the week, from new specials to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to.
This week’s picks include Burden of Truth‘s return in the states, Chernobyl‘s finale, NOS4A2‘s debut, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Luther – Sunday, June 2
Idris Elba is reprising his role of John Luther, bringing with him a new killer, intrigue, and plenty of action. Luther returns Sunday, June 2 at 8/7c on BBC America.
Episode Description: A new spate of nightmarish murders brings DCI John Luther to once again face the depths of human depravity on the streets of London; as the body count rises, Luther attempts to catch a killer and save his own neck.
Burden of Truth – Sunday, June 2
The CW’s Canadian import and a favorite legal drama of mine, Burden of Truth, returns for a new season, kicking off a year after the Matheson Steel case as Joanna takes on a new identity of sorts in Winnipeg while Billy tries to keep Millwood from spiraling. Will things go smoothly or will something get in the way of their goals? Burden of Truth returns Sunday, June 2 at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: Joanna (Kristin Kreuk) is working at a new law firm a year after her successful lawsuit against the steel mill in Millwood. Looking to start over, Joanna took up her mother’s surname and settled in a new city hoping for a quieter life. However, when her boss assigns her to a case for a brilliant, young, internet hacktivist, Joanna is dragged into a dark world of secrets that will turn her life upside down. Meanwhile, with the steel mill closed, the residents of Millwood are struggling to make ends meet, and Billy (Peter Mooney) is doing all he can to stop the town’s downward spiral. Luna (Star Slade) and Molly (Sarah Thompson) adjust to living together.
NOS4A2 – Sunday, June 2
A new kind of vampire story is coming to AMC with NOS4A2, which follows a young woman who discovers that she has particular supernatural abilities to find things which put her in the direct path of Charlie Manx and evils she’s only beginning to know about. NOS4A2 debuts Sunday, June 2 at 10/9c on AMC.
Episode Description: Vic, a young New Englander, discovers her supernatural abilities as the immortal Charlie Manx lures a child into a mysterious Rolls Royce Wraith.
So You Think You Can Dance – Monday, June 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k3N9F0qNTg
We’re in for a summer of more dancing with a new set of competitors aiming to win a new season of So You Think You Can Dance. So You Think You Can Dance returns for season 16 on Monday, June 3 at 9/8c on Fox.
Chernobyl – Monday, June 3
The breakout, critical hit Chernobyl is coming to an end as the story reaches its peak and Valery, Boris, and Ulana fight to expose the truth of what happened. Chernobyl concludes its run Monday, June 3 at 9/8c on HBO.
Episode Description: Valery Legasov, Boris Shcherbina, and Ulana Khomyuk risk their lives and reputations to expose the truth about Chernobyl.
Jonas Brothers: Chasing Happiness – Tuesday, June 4
The Jonas Brothers are sharing the story about their path from their “break up” to their recent reunion, their sibling relationship, and lives with Jonas Brothers: Chasing Happiness. The documentary drops Tuesday, June 4 on Amazon Prime.
Description: Chasing Happiness is our new documentary that tells [Jonas Brothers’] story from the beginning to the reunion that inspired [their] upcoming album “Happiness Begins.”
Black Mirror – Wednesday, June 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bVik34nWws
Fresh off the heels of the interactive Bandersnatch, Netflix is releasing 3 new stories starring Miley Cyrus, Anthony Mackie, Nicole Beharie, Andrew Scott, and more. Black Mirror drops Wednesday, June 5 on Netflix.
Description: Black Mirror is an anthology series that taps into our collective unease with the modern world, with each stand-alone episode a sharp, suspenseful tale exploring themes of contemporary techno-paranoia. Without questioning it, technology has transformed all aspects of our lives; in every home; on every desk; in every palm – a plasma screen; a monitor; a Smartphone – a Black Mirror reflecting our 21st Century existence back at us.
Queen of the South – Thursday, June 6
Teresa is back and ready to continue expanding her empire when Queen of the South returns for Season 4. Queen of the South premieres Thursday, June 6 at 10/9c on USA Network.
Episode Description: Teresa expands her business and proves herself to a smuggler who offers her a business opportunity.
Designated Survivor – Friday, June 7
After an 11th hour save by Netflix, Designated Survivor returns for season 3 as Tom Kirkman faces the uphill battle that is the upcoming election as he and his staff continue to face personal and professional obstacles. Designated Survivor drops Friday, June 7 on Netflix.
Description: A lower level United States Cabinet member is suddenly appointed President after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
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Those are our picks for the week! Are your faves on the list? What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!
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Brianna Martinez
Brianna spends her time away from briefs, legal research, and pleadings, watching TV and writing about it. She generally has a lot of feelings about TV, which you can read about here and on Twitter.