What to Watch on TV: The Mitchells vs The Machines, The Mosquito Coast, Kung Fu
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of April 25th! 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 debut of The Mitchells vs The Machines, new Kung Fu, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
93rd Annual Academy Awards – Sunday, April 25
After a difficult year, one of the biggest nights in film is on track again and ready to honor hits including Minari, Judas and the Messiah, Nomadland, and more! The 93rd Annual Academy Awards airs Sunday, April 25 at 8/7c on ABC.
Cruel Summer – Thursday, April 29
With the bombshell announcement, all eyes are on Jeanette as she faces further scrutiny over her denials of seeing Kate in the basement. But as a big town holiday approaches, will she strengthen her case or break it down further? Cruel Summer airs Tuesday, April 27 at 9/8c on Freeform.
Episode Description: Victim or villain? Jeanette continues to add fuel to the fire as her reckless behavior causes her friends and family to question her even more.
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 – Wednesday, April 28
After a very long hiatus, June and company are back, and she’s ready to fight back against Gilead. The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 returns Wednesday, April 28 on Hulu.
Season Description: In the upcoming fourth season of The Handmaid’s Tale, June strikes back against Gilead as a fierce rebel leader, but the risks she takes bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges. Her quest for justice and revenge threatens to consume her and destroy her most cherished relationships.
Kung Fu – Wednesday, April 28
Nicky’s investigation continues as she and Henry find their latest lead in Napa as Evan’s suspicions continue to grow. Kung Fu airs Wednesday, April 28 at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: As Nicky (Olivia Liang) and Henry (Eddie Liu) follow a new lead that brings them to a private collector in Napa, a tension-filled dinner with the Soong’s leaves Althea (Shannon Dang) to question her worth. Elsewhere, Evan’s (Gavin Stenhouse) suspicions about Henry continue to grow.
Things Heard & Seen – Thursday, April 29
Amanda Seyfried and James Norton star as a married couple who move to upstate New York. They very quickly discover that there is something terribly wrong but can’t quite figure out if it’s them or the house. Things Heard & Seen debuts Thursday, April 29 on Netflix.
Movie Description: A Manhattan couple moves to a historic hamlet in the Hudson Valley and come to discover that their marriage has a sinister darkness, one that rivals their new home’s history. Based on the acclaimed novel by Elizabeth Brundage.
The Mitchells vs The Machines – Friday, April 30
Robots have taken over the world and the only ones who can save humankind are a dysfunctional family. The Mitchells have to work through their own issues while coming up against a robot overlord and her army. The Mitchells vs The Machines debuts Friday, April 30 on Netflix.
Movie Description: The Mitchells vs. The Machines, an animated action-comedy about an ordinary family who find themselves in the middle of their biggest family challenge yet…saving the world from the robot apocalypse. No big deal, right? It all starts when creative outsider Katie Mitchell is accepted into the film school of her dreams and is eager to leave home and find “her people,” when her nature-loving dad insists on having the whole family drive her to school and bond during one last totally-not-awkward-or-forced road trip. But just when the trip can’t get any worse, the family suddenly finds itself in the middle of the robot uprising! Everything from smart phones, to roombas, to evil Furbys are employed to capture every human on the planet. Now it’s up to the Mitchells, including upbeat mom Linda, quirky little brother Aaron, their squishy pug, Monchi, and two friendly, but simple-minded robots to save humanity.
The Mosquito Coast – Friday, April 30
The latest Apple TV+ series takes a man and his family on the run after finding himself a target of the United States government. They uproot and find themselves in Mexico. The Mosquito Coast debuts Friday, April 30 on Apple TV+.
Series Description: Adapted from the best-selling novel, “The Mosquito Coast” is a gripping adventure and layered character drama series following the dangerous journey of a radical idealist and brilliant inventor, Allie Fox (Justin Theroux), who uproots his family for Mexico when they suddenly find themselves on the run from the US government.
Without Remorse – Friday, April 30
Amazon Prime Video’s latest action drama features a stacked cast including Jodie Turner-Smith, Lauren London, and Michael B. Jordan. Jordan stars as a man on a mission to seek justice for the death of his wife, who quickly uncovers something sinister that threatens global security. Without Remorse drops Friday, April 30 on Prime Video.
Movie Description: Seeking justice for the murder of his pregnant wife, an elite Navy SEAL uncovers a covert plot that threatens to engulf the United States and Russia in an all-out war.
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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.