What to Watch on TV: Blackpink Light Up the Sky, One Day at a Time, The Spanish Princess
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of October 11th! 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 (rescheduled) network debut of One Day at a Time, Tell Me a Story returns, Blackpink’s special, and more.
The Spanish Princess – Sunday, October 11
Catherine’s reign continues as the series returns and picks up as an alliance is formed and the tide has not yet turned. The Spanish Princess Part 2 premieres Sunday, October 11 at 8/7c on Starz.
Series Description: The Spanish Princess series return continues the story of Queen Catherine and Henry VIII. Presiding over the most glamorous court in Europe and beloved by their people.
One Day at a Time – Monday, October 12
The Alvarezes are poised to make their network debut on CBS! If you haven’t had the chance to check out this wonderful series that follows the day-to-day life of the Alvarez family with antics and all of the heart in the world, make sure to check out the Season 4 re-airing. One Day at a Time airs Monday, October 12 at 9/8c on CBS.
Episode Description: After a census taker comes to their home, the Alvarez family thinks on their relationships and what else the future may or may not, have in store. After a disastrous evening, Penelope realizes she needs to change her relationship to money and do the unthinkable — buy something new; Elena struggles to make it to an important e-sports match.
Tell Me a Story – Tuesday, October 13
It’s time for a new set of stories filled with dark secrets, intrigue, and much more as Tell Me a Story returns for a new season. Tell Me a Story Season 2 premieres Tuesday, October 13 at 9/8c on The CW.
Episode Description: Rising country music star Ashley Rose Pruitt (Natalie Alyn Lind) celebrates the launch of her debut album but a tragic event threatens to derail her success. Under the disapproving eye of his mother, Rebeca Pruitt (Carrie-Anne Moss), troubled musician Jackson Pruitt (Matt Lauria) tries to break old habits when an intriguing stranger, Simone (Ashley Madekwe), enters his life. Meanwhile, Maddie Pruitt (Odette Annable) attempts to hold her family together amidst a growing disconnect with her fiancée, Tucker Reed (Paul Wesley), a struggling novelist.
Blackpink: Light Up the Sky – Wednesday, October 14
Take a look at the lives of the women that make up one of K-Pop’s biggest acts in the last few years, from their formation to where they are now. Blackpink: Light Up the Sky drops Wednesday, October 14 on Netflix.
Description: Since their debut in August 2016, BLACKPINK has become the highest-charting female K-pop group of all time with their innovative music, eye-popping music videos and internet-breaking fashion concepts. BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY serves up the never-before-seen moments that BLACKPINK’s global fandom — known as “BLINKs” — have been craving for years. As BLACKPINK continues reaching new heights in their career — from headlining sold-out world tours to becoming the first female Korean group to perform at Coachella — each member reflects on the ups and downs of fame and the long, often challenging journey that brought them to worldwide success. BLACKPINK: LIGHT UP THE SKY reveals the relatable, unfiltered sides of the foursome, who continue to be a leading force in expanding K-pop’s popularity, proving that music knows no borders or language barriers.
Social Distance – Thursday, October 15
Netflix is bringing viewers a very timely series that follows 8 different perspectives of people who are just trying to get through the pandemic and quarantine as life is re-examined, and the toll it takes on everyone is shown. Social Distance drops Thursday, October 15 on Netflix.
Series Description: Set in the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, SOCIAL DISTANCE is an eight-part anthology series that showcases the power of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty and isolation. Each standalone episode is told through a virtual lens and captures the unique emotional experience of being forced apart by circumstance and having no choice but to communicate remotely and rely on technology to maintain any sense of connection. Through these varied and deeply human stories, SOCIAL DISTANCE aims to provide some much-needed catharsis during a tumultuous time while also capturing a snapshot of this singular moment in history.
Star Trek: Discovery – Thursday, October 15
In the aftermath of the crash landing in the future, with the Federation destroyed, the Discovery crew must find a way to reunite and work towards rebuilding. Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 debuts Thursday, October 15 on CBS All Access.
Someone Has to Die (Alguien Tiene Que Morir) – Friday, October 16
Get transported to the past as this new series dives into the inner workings of a society family as they navigate mystery, love, and the standards imposed on some family members due to their rank in society. Someone Has to Die (Alguien Tiene Que Morir) debuts Friday, October 16 on Netflix.
Series Description: The story of Alguien tiene que morir begins when a young man, after being called by his parents, must return from Mexico to his home to meet his fiancée, but the people are surprised when he returns accompanied by Lazaro, a mysterious ballet dancer. Everything happens in 1950’s Spain, in a conservative and traditional society where appearances and family ties play a key role. Caro shows a new register with this new work, portraying a reality and a social problem from a very different point of view.
What the Constitution Means to Me – Friday, October 16
As Broadway continues to stay shut for the remainder of the year (and a chunk of 2021), streaming services are bringing some shows to the masses, including the 2017 play by Heidi Schreck. What the Constitution Means to Me debuts Friday, October 16 on Prime Video.
Description: What the Constitution Means to Me is a 2017 American play by Heidi Schreck. The play premiered on Broadway on March 31, 2019 at the Hayes Theater, with Schreck herself in the leading role. Over the course of the play, Schreck addresses themes such as women’s rights, immigration, and domestic abuse.
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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.