What to Watch on TV This Week: Silicon Valley, Atypical, The Morning Show
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of October 27th! We’ll be sharing our picks for what to watch this week, from new specials to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to.
This week’s picks include the beginning of the end for Silicon Valley, the Apple TV+ onslaught of programming like Dickinson and The Morning Show, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Silicon Valley – Sunday, October 27
It’s beginning of the end for some of your Silicon Valley favorites as the final season kicks off. Silicon Valley airs Sunday, October 27 at 10/9c on HBO.
Episode Description: Richard discovers his promise that Pied Piper won’t collect user data is under threat; Jared longs for the past; Gilfoyle gets creative in dealing with Dinesh.
Mrs. Fletcher – Sunday, October 27
Kathryn Hahn begins a new journey as Eve deals with her son going off to college and learning more about herself. Mrs. Fletcher debuts on Sunday, October 27 at 10:30/9:30c on HBO.
Episode Description: On the day before her son leaves for college, Eve Fletcher has to deal with some inappropriate behavior in the workplace; Brendan runs into an ex-girlfriend at a party.
Arsenio Hall: Smart & Classy – Tuesday, October 29
Arsenio Hall is back with a new stand up special ready to drop some insights into everything from his past work, society, and more. Arsenio Hall: Smart & Classy drops Tuesday, October 29 on Netflix.
Description: Actor, talk show host, producer, and comedy legend Arsenio Hall makes his Netflix comedy special debut with Smart & Classy. Over the course of his illustrious career entertaining audiences around the world, Arsenio reflects on stand-up in today’s political climate, Coming to America, winning “Celebrity Apprentice,” his favorite drug, and more!
Arrow – Tuesday, October 29
It’s a Queen sibling reunion in the present while the Queen-Smoak siblings in the future fight for a reunion of their own. Will there be tears in both times? Stay tuned. Arrow airs Tuesday, October 29 at 9/8c on The CW.
Episode description: Reunited with his sister, Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Thea (guest star Willa Holland) find themselves searching through a familiar maze of catacombs. Meanwhile, John (David Ramsey) and Lyla (guest star Audrey Marie Anderson) partner on a special ops mission.
Baroness Von Sketch Show – Wednesday, October 30
The Baroness are back with a new batch of sketches, hilarity, and high-key relatability. Baroness Von Sketch Show returns Wednesday, October 30 at 12/11c on IFC.
Episode Description: A message to extraterrestrials; sending nudes; every office needs a hub.
Hocus Pocus Marathon – Thursday, October 31
If you haven’t managed to catch the 90s cult-favorite Halloween movie on Freeform at all this month, then you’re in luck. Freeform is hosting an all-day Hocus Pocus marathon on Thursday, October 31!
Description: After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.
Ghostwriter – Friday, November 1
If nostalgia’s your thing, Apple TV+ is bringing back a beloved 90s series in a reimagining of Ghostwriter, as it follows a group of children who set out to figure out what the unfinished business of the ghosts that haunt a bookstore is. Ghostwriter drops Friday, November 1 on Apple TV+.
Series Description: When a ghost haunts a neighborhood bookstore and starts releasing fictional characters into the real world, four kids must team up to solve an exciting mystery surrounding the ghost’s unfinished business. Armed with secret messages only they can see, the young heroes chase down the truth — and become friends in the process.
Atypical Season 3– Friday, November 1
New year, new obstacles for Sam, Casey, and company as everyone continues to figure out who they are and their place in the world. Atypical Season 3 drops Friday, November 1 on Netflix.
Description: Atypical is a coming of age story that follows Sam (played by Keir Gilchrist), a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for love and independence. While Sam is on his funny and emotional journey of self-discovery, the rest of his family must grapple with change in their own lives as they all struggle with the ongoing central theme of the series: what does it really mean to be normal? In season three, Sam starts his first year of college and is faced with the challenge of figuring out what success means for him, while adjusting to the changes that come with growing up.
Dickinson – Friday, November 1
Emily Dickinson’s story is getting told with a bit of a modern twist as viewers get to learn more about the 19th century poet. Dickinson premieres Friday, November 1 on Apple TV+.
Series Description: Dickinson is a half-hour comedy series that audaciously explores the constraints of society, gender and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson. Set in the 19th century, the series is a coming-of-age story that finds Emily to be the unexpected hero for our millennial generation.
The Morning Show – Friday, November 1
Jennifer Aniston’s return to television debuts just as the Apple TV+ onslaught begins, starting with a series that explores the world of morning news. The Morning Show debuts Friday, November 1 on Apple TV+.
Series Description: The Morning Show explores the cutthroat world of morning news and the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning. Told through the lens of two complicated women working to navigate the mine field of high-octane jobs while facing crises in both their personal and professional lives, The Morning Show is an unapologetically candid drama that looks at the power dynamics between women and men, and women and women, in the workplace.
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.