What to Watch on TV: Dispatches from Elsewhere, Normal People, Never Have I Ever
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of April 26th! We’ll be sharing our picks for what to watch this week, from marathons to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to while stuck inside.
This week’s picks include Dispatches from Elsewhere finale, Never Have I Ever and Normal People debuts, and more.
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Batwoman – Sunday, April 26
Kate Kane and company are back with a new episode directed by The Vampire Diaries’ Paul Wesley as Kate deals with new struggles facing Gotham and its citizens. Batwoman returns Sunday, April 26 at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: Batwoman (Ruby Rose) encounters a new challenge when an old villain resurfaces, testing the heroics of Gotham’s most stand-up citizens. Alice’s (Rachel Skarsten) limits are tested. Also starring Dougray Scott, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang and Camrus Johnson. Paul Wesley directed the episode.
Vida – Sunday, April 26
Everyone’s back for the final season as Emma and Lyn kick off the season with some relationship growth and a new challenge as a familiar face returns. Vida kicks off Season 3 on Sunday, April 26 at 9/8c on Starz.
Episode Description: Emma and Lyn take their romantic relationships to new heights; a looming figure from the sisters’ past returns.
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels – Sunday, April 26
The Penny Dreadful team brings another set of stories for fans. This time, the series follows a pair of detectives and an LA council as they deal with murder, corruption, and perhaps the human embodiment of evil. Penny Dreadful: City of Angels premieres Sunday, April 26 at 10:10/9:10c on Showtime.
Episode Description: LAPD Detectives Tiago Vega and Lewis Michener investigate a murder; Tiago’s brother, Raul, battles Councilman Charlton Townsend over California’s first freeway; Tiago’s mother, Maria, pleads with Santa Muerte.
Run – Sunday, April 26
Ruby and Billy decide to spend more time together before figuring out what’s next for the pair of them. Will we learn more about Billy and Ruby’s story? Run airs Sunday, April 26 at 10:30/9:30c on HBO.
Episode Description: Ruby and Billy decide to spend a day in Chicago before making any rash decisions about their next moves; as the two await check-in at a lavish hotel, Ruby meets an exciting woman at a department store, while Billy tries to handle a relentless Fiona.
Never Have I Ever: Season 1 – Monday, April 27
A new coming-of-age story is coming just in time. This time it’s telling the story of a first-generation Indian American teenage girl as she navigates the awkwardness of teen years, romance, and life in general. Never Have I Ever Season 1 drops Monday, April 27 on Netflix.
Episode Description: Never Have I Ever is a new coming-of-age comedy about the complicated life of a modern-day first-generation Indian American teenage girl. The series stars newcomer, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi, an overachieving high school sophomore who has a short fuse that gets her into difficult situations.
Dispatches from Elsewhere – Monday, April 27
The finale is upon as the group unravels one final mystery. What answers will they get? Dispatches from Elsewhere airs Monday, April 27 at 10/9c on AMC.
Episode Description: A final mystery is solved.
The Baker and the Beauty – Monday, April 27
VICTOR RASUK
A trip to Puerto Rico puts a hitch in Noa and Daniel’s plans as Vanessa continues her plan to get the Garcias to see she’s the girl for Daniel. What could possibly go wrong? The Baker and The Beauty airs Monday, April 27 at 10/9c on ABC.
Episode Description: Noa invites Daniel on a charity trip to Puerto Rico, where things don’t go as planned; Vanessa stays close to the Garcias and helps Mateo land his next gig as a DJ; Mari invites Natalie’s crush to their house.
One Day at a Time – Tuesday, April 28
The Alvarez rooftop, under the glow of a supermoon, is the setting for a night of romance and questions about an elaborate and lovely set up. But who is it for? One Day at a Time airs Tuesday, April 28 at 9:30/8:30c on Pop TV.
Episode Description: A bold, beautiful supermoon lights up the night sky and the Alvarez’s rooftop, setting the stage for romance and intrigue. Then, each of the Alvarezes and their significant others discover an elaborate romantic setting on the roof, fit for a marriage proposal. Who is it for? Only the moon knows!
Nadiya’s Time to Eat – Wednesday, April 29
Great British Bake-Off’s Nadiya Hussain has her own cooking show and is ready to offer fans simple recipes designed to be stress-free and help save time. Nadiya’s Time to Eat debuts Wednesday, April 29 on Netflix.
Series Description: Nadiya Hussain shares a mouth-watering selection of stress-free recipes designed to help people save time and calm hectic lives.
Normal People – Wednesday, April 29
Based on the Sally Rooney novel, Hulu adapts the story of Marianne and Connell as they find themselves stumbling upon each other over the years. Normal People premieres Wednesday, April 29 on Hulu.
Series Description: Follows Marianne and Connell, from different backgrounds but the same small town in Ireland, as they weave in and out of each other’s romantic lives.
Siren – Thursday, April 30
KATIE KEOUGH, IAN VERDUN, DEVON SLACK, AMANDA VOLL, MARIA TURNER, GEORGIA WATERS, MILLAN TESFAZGI, ELINE POWELL, ALEX ROE
Ryn finds others that managed to escape Tia’s violent attacks while Ben and Xander find themselves in the middle of one. Siren airs Thursday, April 30 at 10/9c on Freeform.
Episode Description: Ryn discovers a refuge of injured mermaids that escaped Tia’s violent takeover. Ben and Xander get caught in a battle with Tia’s troops. Maddie feeds Robb half-truths to secure his discretion. Ted explores his family lineage.
Upload: Season 1 – Friday, May 1
As Nathan is dying, he’s given a choice with what to do with his afterlife. Does he make the right decision? Upload Season 1 drops Friday, May 1 on Prime Video.
Series Description: A man is able to choose his own afterlife after his untimely death.
Prop Culture – Friday, May 1
Take a peek at some of the iconic aspects of beloved films, from Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl to Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and many more. Prop Culture debuts Friday, May 1 on Disney+.
Series Description: Film historian and prop collector Dan Lanigan reunites iconic Disney movie props with the filmmakers, actors, and crew who created and used them in some of Disney’s most beloved films. Throughout this journey, Dan will recover lost artifacts, visit private collections, and help restore pieces from the Walt Disney Archives to their original glory. Among the movies featured this season are Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Mary Poppins, The Muppet Movie, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Tron.
The Half of It – Friday, May 1
There’s a new take on the Cyrano trope as this new Netflix movie follows Ellie who gets hired to help Paul win over the popular girl. While they strike up a friendship, the pair soon discover that they have feelings for the same girl. The Half of It drops Friday, May 1 on Netflix.
Description: Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help winning over a popular girl. But their new and unlikely friendship gets complicated when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.
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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.