What to Watch on TV: Week of July 21st
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 Orange is the New Black‘s final season drops, the Big Little Lies and Burden of Truth finales, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Burden of Truth – Sunday, July 21
Luna’s trial is underway and the race to save her begins to move at a breakneck pace on Burden of Truth Season 2 Episode 8, “The Right Road.” But with Joanna finding a new lead, will it be enough to save her sister or will it be too much too late? The Burden of Truth season 2 finale airs Sunday, July 21 at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: A LEAP OF FAITH – As the murder trial begins, Joanna (Kristin Kruek) and Billy (Peter Mooney) defend against an avalanche of evidence. With things not looking good, Joanna risks everything by putting an unexpected witness on the stand. Billy faces the heartbreaking reality of his decision to get Shane (Andrew Chown) the help he needs.
Big Little Lies – Sunday, July 21
It’s time for the final showdown as Celeste puts Mary Louise on the spot about Perry’s childhood trauma. Big Little Lies season finale airs Sunday, July 21 at 9/8c on HBO.
Episode Description: Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry’s childhood; Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.
Young Justice: Outsiders – Tuesday, July 23
The team persists in its mission to fight against meta-human trafficking as the Young Justice: Outsiders continues. Young Justice: Outsiders airs Tuesday, July 23 on DCUniverse.
The Great Hack – Wednesday, July 24
Netflix gives viewers some insight into the dark world of data privacy and how many leading corporations deal in the commodification of data and how much of ours isn’t really as private as one would think. The Great Hack drops Wednesday, July 24 on Netflix.
Series Description: They took your data. Then they took control. The Great Hack uncovers the dark world of data exploitation through the compelling personal journeys of players on different sides of the explosive Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data scandal. In select theaters and on Netflix July 24.
NOVA: The Planets – Wednesday, July 24
Get a chance to look and learn more about the planets that surround us with PBS’ latest NOVA. NOVA: The Planets premieres Wednesday, July 24 at 9/8c on PBS.
Episode Description: Among the stars in the night sky wander the eight-plus worlds of our own solar system—each home to truly awe-inspiring sights. Volcanoes three times higher than Everest, geysers erupting with icy plumes, cyclones larger than Earth lasting hundreds of years. Each of our celestial neighbors has a distinct personality and a unique story. In this five-part series, NOVA will explore the awesome beauty of “The Planets,” including Saturn’s 175,000-mile-wide rings, Mars’ ancient waterfalls four times the size of any found on Earth, and Neptune’s winds—12 times stronger than any hurricane felt on our planet. Using unique special effects and extraordinary footage captured by orbiters, landers and rovers, we’ll treat viewers to an up-close look at these faraway worlds. We’ll stand on the dark side of Pluto, lit only by the reflected light of its moons, watch the sun set over an ancient Martian waterfall, and witness a storm twice the size of Earth from high above Saturn. And, we’ll reveal how each of them has affected our own planet: Earth.
The Boys – Friday, July 26
There’s a new team in town to keep the superheroes in check and in the pursuit of exposing the truth behind those covering for them. The Boys debuts Friday, July 26 on Amazon Prime Video.
Series Description: When superheroes abuse their superpowers instead of using them for good, The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven and Vought, the conglomerate that covers up their dirty secrets.
Orange Is The New Black Season 7 – Friday, July 26
It’s time to say goodbye to the ladies of Orange is the New Black as the final season sees Piper free and the ladies dealing with new issues. Orange is the New Black’s final season drops Friday, July 26 on Netflix.
Season 7 Description: Remember all their faces, remember all their voices.
Another Life – Friday, July 26
When an unidentified object lands on Earth, a crew of astronauts, led by Katee Sackhoff, is sent into space to investigate whether or not there’s alien life. Another Life drops Thursday, July 25 on Netflix.
Series Description: Another Life centers on astronaut Niko Breckinridge (Katee Sackhoff) who is focused on searching for alien intelligence. She leads a crew on a mission to explore the genesis of an alien artifact. As Niko and her young crew investigate, they face unimaginable danger on what might very well be a one-way mission.
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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.