What to Watch on TV: Tom Swift, Fire Island, P-Valley

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of May 29th! 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.

This week’s picks include Tom Swift’s debut, P-Valley’s return, Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang and company head to Fire Island, and more.

Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special – Monday, May 30

It was revealed posthumously that comedian Norm Macdonald filmed one last comedy special before his passing in September 2021. Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special debuts Monday, May 30 on Netflix.

Tom Swift – Tuesday, May 31

A new addition to the CW’s Nancy Drew-verse is here and ready to dive deeper into the playboy billionaire inventor’s life as he has to deal with his father’s disappearance and what that means for his family. Tom Swift debuts Tuesday, May 31 at 9/8c on The CW.

Episode Description: Tom is shaken after the shocking disappearance of his father, thrusting Tom into a breathtaking adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena.

Pistol – Tuesday, May 31

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Danny Boyle is giving the Sex Pistols the episodic treatment as the series follows their origins, chaotic rise, and everything that entails. Pistol debuts Tuesday, May 31 on FX on Hulu.

Series Description: The furious, raging storm at the center of the rock and roll revolution are the Sex Pistols – and at the center of this series is Sex Pistols’ founding member and guitarist, Steve Jones. Jones’ hilarious, emotional and at times heart-breaking journey guides us through a kaleidoscopic telling of three of the most epic, chaotic and mucus-spattered years in the history of music.

My Dead Dad – Wednesday, June 1

After his estranged father passes away, a man discovers that he inherited an apartment building. Though at once overwhelmed by the responsibility of management, he’s given a chance to learn more about the man he hadn’t seen in over a decade through memories left behind and the eccentric tenants in the building. My Dead Dad makes its streaming debut on Wednesday, June 1 on HBO Max.

Movie Description: A young burnout discovers his estranged father is dead, leaving him the responsibility of managing an apartment complex. With hopes of cutting ties, he’s forced to grow up, learning about the dad he never knew through the eclectic tenants.

Borgen: Power & Glory – Thursday, June 2

The Scandinavian political drama is back and is ready to explore the interior workings of the corruption and quest for power on the international stage. Borgen: Power & Glory debuts Thursday, June 2 on Netflix.

Season Description: Birgitte Nyborg is the newly appointed minister for foreign affairs when a drilling company suddenly discovers oil in Greenland. An event that marks the beginning of an international struggle for power in the Arctic, and one in which the otherwise so experienced politician, Nyborg must repeatedly accept that despite Denmark’s ‘big brother’ relationship with Greenland, when it comes to the international superpowers, it is Denmark that is the minor player – and a somewhat unruly one at that…The season will also follow Katrine Fønsmark’s (Birgitte Hjort Sørensen) journey. After being Birgitte’s head of press for a while, in the new season she is back in journalism where she has landed a job as head of the news department for a large, nationwide television station.

This Is Going to Hurt – Thursday, June 2

Ben Whishaw stars as a doctor who is navigating life in a hospital while trying to figure out how to balance his ridiculous work hours and personal life. This Is Going to Hurt premieres Thursday, June 2 on AMC+.

Series Description: The series follows Adam (Ben Whishaw), a doctor who is finding his way through the ranks of hospital hierarchy; junior enough to suffer the crippling hours, but senior enough to face a constant barrage of terrifying responsibilities. Adam is clinging to his personal life as he is increasingly overwhelmed by stresses at work: the 97-hour weeks, the life-and-death decisions, and all the while knowing the hospital parking meter is earning more than him.

Fire Island – Friday, June 3

Austen fans have another adaptation to look forward to with this refreshing, modern take of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice. Two best friends set out to make their week-long summer vacation absolutely unforgettable. Starring Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, and more, Fire Island debuts Thursday, June 2 on Hulu.

Movie Description: Set in the iconic Fire Island Pines, Fire Island is an unapologetic, modern day rom-com inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The story centers around two best friends who set out to have a legendary week-long summer vacation with the help of cheap rosé and a cadre of eclectic friends.

P-Valley – Friday, June 3

As the power dynamics shift, everyone finds themselves at a crossroads and being forced to decide whether to adapt or fight, which leaves some thriving and others struggling. With a new power struggle at The Pynk, who will reign supreme? P-Valley returns Friday, June 3 at 9/8c on Starz.

Episode Description: When darkness descends upon Chucalissa, errybody and they mama must fight tooth and talon to survive. While some take flight to perilous new heights, others dig in their stilettos and stand their ground no matter the cost. Back at The Pynk, Autumn and Uncle Clifford grapple for the throne as new blood shakes up the locker room. Meanwhile, with the casino’s fate hanging in the balance, the local political machine kicks into overdrive. In these unprecedented times, death and danger lurk around every corner.

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Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!

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