What to Watch on TV: Killing Eve, Better Things, Worst Roommate Ever
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of February 27th! 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 Dropout‘s debut, Killing Eve‘s return for one final chase, and more.
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards – Sunday, February 27
Awards season is up and running, kicking off with the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards where the guild honors the best and stand out performances of the year. The 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards airs Sunday, February 27 at 8/7c on TNT and TBS.
Killing Eve – Sunday, February 27
Eve is on a mission to exact revenge while Villanelle is setting out to prove that she’s changed. Killing Eve returns once more on Sunday, February 27 at 8/7c on BBC America.
Season Description: Following Eve and Villanelle’s exchange on the bridge, Eve is on a revenge mission, while Villanelle has found a brand-new community in an attempt to prove she’s not a “monster.” Having killed Paul, Carolyn goes to extraordinary lengths to continue to chase down The Twelve and the person that ordered Kenny’s hit. This season follows our extraordinary women, each driven by passion, revenge and obsession, building towards a messy, nuanced and totally glorious series finale.
Better Things – Monday, February 28
Pamela Adlon and company are back after a pandemic-imposed hiatus, and they are ready to tell one more season’s worth of story. Better Things returns for its final season Monday, February 28 at 10/9c on FX.
Episode Description: Sam learns some things about her family.
My Brilliant Friend – Monday, February 28
The critically acclaimed adaptation returns as Elena faces off against an aggressive journalist, meets Nino, and presents her book. My Brilliant Friend’s latest season returns Monday, February 28 at 10/9c on HBO.
Episode Description: At the Milanese presentation of her book, Elena unexpectedly meets Nino, who defends her from a particularly aggressive journalist; Elena’s future mother-in-law, Adele, is very impressed by Nino and invites him to have dinner with them.
Worst Roommate Ever – Tuesday, March 1
Blumhouse heads into docuseries territory with this new five-part series about some of the worst roommate experiences that lead to sometimes violent ends. Worst Roommate Ever drops Tuesday, March 1 on Netflix.
Documentary Description: From Blumhouse Television, the new five-part documentary series Worst Roommate Ever highlights four harrowing tales of seemingly harmless roommates turning into real-life nightmares for their unsuspecting victims when their malevolent and sometimes violent intentions are revealed. These unsettling true stories chronicle the masked menace that can be lurking right down the hall.
Astrid & Lilly Save the World – Wednesday, March 2
When the girls’ principal gets possessed, Astrid and Lilly have to do something a little different than they’ve ever done before. Astrid & Lilly Save the World airs Wednesday, March 2 at 10/9c on Syfy.
Episode Description: Principal Varshidi gets possessed with a demonic ego, and Astrid and Lilly must perform the exorcism.
Our Flag Means Death – Thursday, March 3
The latest workplace comedy comes from a very unexpected time period, as a gentleman of society trades in the ton for a pirate ship. With a stacked cast and impressive list of guest appearances, this offbeat comedy is bound to entertain. Our Flag Means Death debuts Thursday, March 3 on HBO Max.
Series Description: The unique new comedy is (very) loosely based on the true adventures of 18th century would-be pirate, Stede Bonnet, played by Rhys Darby. After trading in the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede becomes captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard, played by Waititi. Stede and crew attempt to get their ship together and survive life on the high seas.
The Dropout – Thursday, March 3
Amanda Seyfried portrays the founder of the infamous healthcare tech company as the Hulu series follows the raise and the fall of Elizabeth Holmes. The Dropout debuts Thursday, March 3 on Hulu.
Series Description: In a tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong, Elizabeth Holmes develops healthcare technology that puts millions of patients at risk and loses everything in the blink of an eye.
Star Trek: Picard – Thursday, March 3
Jean-Luc and company are back and continuing to deal with the aftermath of life in retirement. Star Trek: Picard returns Thursday, March 3 on Paramount+.
Series Description: Set at the end of the 24th century, 18 years after the events of `Star Trek: Nemesis’, with Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role, `Star Trek: Picard’ revolves around retired admiral Jean-Luc Picard. He is still deeply affected by the loss of Lieutenant Commander Data, portrayed by Brent Spiner, and the destruction of Romulus, and steps into the next chapter of his life.
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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.