What to Watch on TV This Week: Poldark, Ray Donovan, Chicago Fire
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of November 17th! 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 Poldark‘s farewell, a familiar face returns on Chicago Fire, the Queen-Smoak-Clayton family head to Russia on Arrow, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
The Crown Season 3 – Sunday, November 17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLXYfgpqb8A
Netflix’s royal family is back, ready to tell stories from a different phase in Queen Elizabeth’s life. The Crown Season 3 premieres Sunday, November 17 on Netflix.
Series Description: The third season of The Crown sees a new guard sweep into Downing Street, as Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family struggle to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing Britain. From cold-war paranoia, through to the jet-set and the space age – the exuberance of the 1960s and the long hangover of the 1970s – Elizabeth and the Royals must adapt to a new, more liberated, but also more turbulent world.
Ray Donovan – Sunday, November 17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7mm6-OXB5k
Ray and company are back and ready to deal with a new threat as the family gets implicated in a murder. Ray Donovan returns Sunday, November 18 at 8/7c on Showtime.
Episode Description: A police officer’s head turns up, and the Donovans are implicated in the murder; Ray finds his work with his therapist threatening to unravel.
Poldark – Sunday, November 17
It’s time to say goodbye to Ross, Demelza, and the group, as battle comes to the final hour of the period drama. Will everyone make it out alive? The Poldark series finale airs Sunday, November 17 at 9/8c on PBS.
Episode Description: Ross and his friends must put everything on the line to save themselves and the country from enemies at home and abroad.
Arrow – Tuesday, November 19
Oliver, William, and Mia head on a family trip to Russia to get more answers about who The Monitor really is and what he’s up to. What will the trio find? Arrow airs Tuesday, November 19 at 9/8c on The CW.
Episode Description: Upon learning the key to oppose The Monitor (guest star LaMonica Garrett), Oliver (Stephen Amell) and team return to Russia on a mission to gather the necessary materials. Diggle (David Ramsey) reunites with a figure from his past.
Chicago Fire – Wednesday, November 20
A familiar face returns on the fall finale. Will that surprise return turn things upside down for Casey? Chicago Fire airs Wednesday, November 20 at 9/8c on NBC.
Episode Description: An unexpected visit throws Casey for a loop; Severide sets out to exonerate a wrongly convicted arsonist; Kidd pays the price for burning the candle at both ends; Cruz goes on a mission to fix one of Otis’s old toys.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia – Wednesday, November 20
It’s finale time for the crew as Dennis and Charlie wait for their big chance against “Big Mo.” The finale of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia airs Wednesday, November 20 at 10/9c on FXX.
Episode Description: Dennis and Charlie stand guard at the entrance to their laser tag base waiting to ambush the legendary “Big Mo,” but Dennis begins to ponder the reasons they play laser tag and if their pursuit of a victory is worth their effort.
The Knight Before Christmas – Thursday, November 21
Vanessa Hudgens returns for a new holiday movie as a disillusioned woman finds herself meeting a literal knight in shining armor. Is there love in the air? The Knight Before Christmas drops Thursday, November 21 on Netflix.
Description: A medieval English knight is magically transported to the present day where he falls for a high school science teacher who is disillusioned by love.
Superstore – Thursday, November 21
Corporate’s trying something new at Cloud 9 with curbside pick-up. Will chaos ensue for the Cloud 9 crew? Superstore airs Thursday, November 21 at 8/7c on NBC.
Episode Description: As part of a new corporate initiative Dina is spearheading, the employees have to rush items directly to shoppers’ cars; Amy’s brother, Eric, visits and Amy thinks she sees a spark with Mateo; Garrett is impressed by a customer’s high-tech purchase.
The Good Place – Thursday, November 21
With the experiment done, it’s time to take stock, and Chidi begins thinking back. The Good Place airs Thursday, November 21 at 9/8c on NBC.
Episode Description: In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.
Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings – Friday, November 22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk0dfTAH7ME
Dolly Parton’s latest project, an anthology series surrounding some of her greatest hits, debuts on Netflix. Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings drops Friday, November 22 on Netflix.
Series Description: The Dolly music you love, the stories you’ve been waiting for. Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings is an anthology series that showcases the stories, memories, and inspirations behind her most beloved songs. New and classic Dolly music will score every episode. Each story will vary in tone, from love stories and inspirational tales to family dramas, westerns, and revenge comedies.
Turkey Drop – Saturday, November 23
CHERYL HINES, TYLER PEREZ, OLIVIA HOLT, NABIL KHATIB, KATE HURMAN, KAREN CLICHE, DARREN EISNOR, BEN LEVIN
Freeform’s entering the holiday movie world once more with a Thanksgiving-themed movie starring Cloak & Dagger’s Olivia Holt. Turkey Drop premieres Saturday, November 23 at 9/8c on Freeform.
Description: when Lucy returns home for Thanksgiving break, she suspects she’s about to get turkey dropped–dumped by her high school sweetheart–during their holiday visit. To avoid a Turkey Day travesty, Lucy gets out of her comfort zone, proving she’s not the same play-it-safe girl she was with her high school boyfriend. As she takes control of her own life and makes choices that put herself first, she learns to let go of what’s been holding her back, helping achieve what she truly wants out of life.
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.