What to Watch on TV: Enola Holmes, The Great British Baking Show, Agents of Chaos
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of September 20th! 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 The Great British Baking Show’s return, Filthy Rich’s debut, and more.
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Lovecraft Country – Sunday, September 20
This episode leads to more insight into Atticus’ time in the war as we learn about a familiar face from his past. Lovecraft Country airs Sunday, September 20 at 9/8c on HBO.
Episode Description: In the throes of the Korean War, nursing student Ji-Ah crosses paths with a wounded Atticus, who has no recollection of their violent first encounter.
Bang – Monday, September 21
A new season of the BAFTA-winning series is back and ready to tackle power and how it affects the search for justice. Bang returns Monday, September 21 on Acorn.
Season Description: The “Best Television Drama” winner at the 2018 BAFTA Cymru Awards–returns to the South Wales steel town of Port Talbot for a riveting new series. In this captivating second season of this drama from the producers of Netflix/BBC drama The Fall, ambitious police officer Gina Jenkins (Catrin Stewart, Doctor Who, Stella) and her longtime partner, Luke Lloyd (Jack Parry-Jones, Moon Dogs) attempt to solve a series of murders by a serial killer targeting the men named in a rape case from 10 years ago. It never went to trial, so the men were never brought to justice. The two detectives attempt to uncover the reasons why the killer would want to punish a gang of friends a decade after their terrible crime. Also, Gina’s younger troubled brother, Sam (Jacob Ifan, HInterland, Cuffs) is released from prison after last season’s marathon crime spree and is determined to stay out of trouble, but it looks like things are not going according to plan.
Filthy Rich – Monday, September 21
Fox brings viewers a new family drama that centers on the lives of a wealthy family that made their money by creating a Christian network. Upon the death of the matriarch, they discover that he fathered 3 other children they soon discover. Filthy Rich debuts Monday, September 21 at 9/8c on Fox.
Episode Description: The unknown heirs of a wealthy businessman hatch a plan to get a piece of his fortune.
Kal Penn Approves This Message – Tuesday, September 22
Kal Penn is offering insight and information on a variety of topics from voting to climate change. Kal Penn Approves This Message debuts Tuesday, September 22 at 10:30/9:30c on Freeform.
Series Description: An unscripted comedy series that explores issues relevant to Millennial and GenZ voters. With topics ranging from voting basics to voter empowerment, the economy to climate change, the series breaks down key issues young voters are passionate about, and arms them with the tools they need to make an impact and vote.
Agents of Chaos – Wednesday, September 23
For a more informative, heavier look at a topic that has deeply changed the core of discourse these last few years, HBO offers another documentary that takes a look at Russia’s role in US politics. Agents of Chaos debuts Wednesday, September 23 at 9/8c on HBO.
Description: Agents of Chaos, a two-part documentary from director Alex Gibney examines Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Featuring interviews with key players and experts, classified information leaked by inside sources, and more, the film disentangles the complex details of Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and highlights the frightening vulnerabilities in America’s political process.
Enola Holmes – Wednesday, September 23
Enola’s life is turned upside down on her 16th birthday when her mother disappears, which brings her very famous brothers — Sherlock and Mycroft — about. But when she decides to take matters into her own hands in order to find her mother. Enola Holmes premieres Wednesday, September 23 on Netflix.
Movie Description: England, 1884 – a world on the brink of change. On the morning of her 16th birthday, Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) wakes to find that her mother (Helena Bonham Carter) has disappeared, leaving behind an odd assortment of gifts but no apparent clue as to where she’s gone or why. After a free-spirited childhood, Enola suddenly finds herself under the care of her brothers Sherlock (Henry Cavill) and Mycroft (Sam Claflin), both set on sending her away to a finishing school for “proper” young ladies. Refusing to follow their wishes, Enola escapes to search for her mother in London. But when her journey finds her entangled in a mystery surrounding a young runaway Lord (Louis Partridge), Enola becomes a super-sleuth in her own right, outwitting her famous brother as she unravels a conspiracy that threatens to set back the course of history. Based on the beloved book series by Nancy Springer, ENOLA HOLMES is a dynamic new mystery-adventure that introduces the world’s greatest detective to his fiercest competition yet: his teenage sister. The game is afoot.
Star Trek: Discovery – Thursday, September 24
If you haven’t been able to catch the series on CBS All Access, now is your chance to catch the travels and tribulations of a new intergalactic crew. Star Trek: Discovery makes its broadcast premiere Thursday, September 24 at 10/9c on CBS.
Episode Description: While patrolling Federation space, the U.S.S. Shenzhou encounters an object of unknown origin, putting First Officer Michael Burnham to the test.
Secret Society of Second Born Royals – Friday, September 25
Royal younger siblings learn a shocking secret about themselves and a secret society that helps protect the kingdom. Secret Society of Second Born Royals debuts Friday, September 25 on Disney+.
Movie Description: A rebellious princess is stunned to learn that she has superpowers and belongs to a secret society with a longstanding tradition of covertly keeping the peace throughout the kingdom.
The Great British Baking Show – Friday, September 25
American fans of the British baking sensation are in for a treat as the series that has been a bright spot to many during tough times will be back with weekly episodes following a new group of bakers with a few COVID modifications. The Great British Baking Show premieres Friday, September 25 on Netflix.
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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.