What to Watch on TV: Run, Defending Jacob, The Last Dance
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of April 19th! 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 Defending Jacob‘s debut, a new Run, a pair of Earth Day specials, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Killing Eve – Sunday, April 19
In the face of a shocking death, Eve finds herself striking up a surprising alliance. Killing Eve airs Sunday, April 19 at 9/8c on BBC America.
Episode Description: Eve and Carolyn are reeling; Eve strikes an unlikely alliance with Kenny’s colleagues at the Bitter Pill; Villanelle discovers that management isn’t that great.
The Last Dance – Sunday, April 19
Take a look at Michael Jordan’s time with the Chicago Bulls and their last championship season. The Last Dance debuts Sunday, April 19 at 9/8c on ESPN.
Series Description: The 10-part documentary series takes an in-depth look at the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty through the lens of the final championship season in 1997-98. The Bulls allowed an NBA Entertainment crew to follow the team around for that entire season, and some of that never-before-seen footage will be featured in the documentary.
Run – Sunday, April 19
We learn more about Ruby and Billy as Billy’s determined to learn more about Ruby’s life since they parted last. Will he be able to get more information out of her? Run airs Sunday, April 19 at 10:30/9:30c on HBO.
Episode Description: Ruby becomes transfixed on sex while Billy attempts to learn more about her, despite Ruby’s reluctance to reveal certain details; Ruby decides to connect with a stranger on the train to make Billy jealous; Billy confronts a figure from his past.
The Baker and the Beauty – Monday, April 20
While Noa and Daniel find themselves learning more about each other, the Garcias find themselves faced with a food critic and a crazy order. The Baker and the Beauty airs Monday, April 20 at 10/9c on ABC.
Episode Description: Noa and Daniel’s relationship begins to flourish, and after an unwanted birthday party for Noa, Daniel discovers more about her past while a heartbroken Vanessa is not giving up so easily. Meanwhile, with Rafael’s Cuban Bakery booming, a food critic extraordinaire puts in an outrageous food order the Garcias cannot refuse to take.
Dispatches from Elsewhere – Monday, April 20
While some are trying to let things go, some go looking for new interests. Dispatches from Elsewhere airs Monday, April 20 at 10:25/9:25c on AMC.
Episode Description: Simone, Peter and Janice explore new interests, while Fredwynn finds it hard to let go.
Cooked with Cannabis – Monday, April 20
To commemorate the national holiday that is 4/20, Netflix is bringing a series that incorporates the holiday’s main feature: cannabis. Cooked with Cannabis drops Monday, April 20 on Netflix.
Series Description: Long gone are the days of pot brownies and marijuana cookies. Today, the top chefs around the country and around the world are creating cannabis-infused culinary masterpieces. Here lies the most fun-filled, fascinating and mouth-watering cooking competition series that gives a whole new meaning to the word “baked.”
Nicky Jam: El Ganador – Tuesday, April 21
Take a look at the life and history of reggaeton artist, Nicky Jam, from his youth in Boston to his rise to stardom. Nicky Jam: El Ganador drops Tuesday, April 21 on Netflix.
Series Description: From his humble and troubled start in Boston, to his downfall on the streets, to becoming the king of one of the most popular musical genres, this is not only the life of Nicky Jam, but the history of reggaeton itself. The reborn star has since received some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, sold out stadiums, earned the admiration of his colleagues and emerged as a leading exponent of urban music.
Circus of Books – Wednesday, April 22
Karen and Barry Mason’s store, Circus of Books, an iconic space in the Los Angeles LGBT+ community, gets the documentary treatment, as it tells the Masons’ story, what their family dealt with, and the history of the store. Circus of Books drops Wednesday, April 22 on Netflix.
Series Description: For 35-plus years, the gay porn shop Circus of Books gave Los Angeles’ LGBT+ community a space to socialize and celebrate themselves without judgement. Unbeknownst to many customers, the store was cultivated by owners Karen and Barry Mason, a straight, mainstream couple with three children who went to religious school and were unaware of their parents business. The Masons long refused to disclose the nature of their business to friends or family. While maintaining the secret, they witnessed the dawn of the HIV/AIDS epidemic firsthand, losing a generation of treasured employees. Still, during that time, they never identified as activists — just everyday entrepreneurs catering to a market, until the Internet destroyed it.
Jane Goodall: The Hope – Wednesday, April 22
National Geographic goes on a deep dive with Jane Goodall about her conservation, her legacy, and her hope for the future. Jane Goodall: The Hope debuts Wednesday, April 22 at 9/8c on Nat Geo.
Description: Dr, Jane Goodall arrived at a 1986 conference as a scientist and-after learning the extent of the threat facing chimpanzees-left as an activist. The film begins with this critical transformation and follows Jane through three decades of advocacy work. Jane knew she must take action to protect chimps and other animals living in the wild, to improve the well being of chimps in captivity and to inspire a young generation of change makers for this vital work to continue. In a moment in which the environmental crisis can seem overwhelming, Jane has made it her mission to encourage us all that solutions are within reach. Our cameras capture Jane as she travels over 300 days a year, meeting with everyone from schoolchildren in Zanzibar to Silicon Valley tech giants to Prince Harry, using wisdom, heart and humor to spread a message of hope and show that every individual has the potential be a catalyst and create lasting change. As the 60th anniversary of her arrival to the chimpanzee kingdom in Gombe approaches, she spends time with her family in Tanzania and returns to her wild Eden, reflecting on all the efforts being made to safeguard its future and create a sustainable future for the Earth.
Climate Change: The Facts – Wednesday, April 22
Sir David Attenborough takes viewers through what is going on with massive global climate change occurring right now and what the future looks like. Climate Change: The Facts debuts Wednesday, April 22 at 8/7c on PBS.
Description: Scientists explore the impact of climate change and what could happen if global warming exceeds 1.5 degrees. Discover how the latest innovations and technology are posing potential solutions and what individuals can do to prevent further damage.
La Casa De Flores: Season 3 – Thursday, April 23
During the final season, we learn more about the de la Mora family. La Casa de Flores Season 3 drops Thursday, April 23 on Netflix.
Series Description: While Paulina survives in prison, Elena is still at the hospital, the grandmother takes possession of the house, Diego and Julian see their relationship threatened by conservative ideas, we go into the past — forty years ago — where the origins of the circle of friendship of Virginia, Ernesto, Solomon and Carmela, along with the dark secrets and crimes that persecute the members of the family today.
Siren – Thursday, April 23
Ryn’s looking for guidance on mother and returns to land to seek it as Ben finds himself dealing with side effects, and Maddie makes a frightening discovery. Siren airs Thursday, April 23 at 10/9c on Freeform.
Episode Description: Ryn returns to land to explore human motherhood. Maddie and Robb come across a gruesome discovery. Ben experiences mysterious side effects and Ted confronts Helen.
Defending Jacob – Friday, April 24
A new series tells the story of an ADA’s family thrust into the spotlight in the face of a tragedy in their small town. Defending Jacob debuts Friday, April 24 on Apple TV+
Series Description: After a shocking crime rocks a small town, an assistant district attorney finds himself torn between his sworn duty to uphold the law and his unconditional love for his son.
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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.