What to Watch on TV: Ziwe, Good Trouble, The Wilds
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of May 1st! 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 the return of Ziwe and The Wilds, the Good Trouble and Moon Knight finale, and more.
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Ziwe – Sunday, May 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m0H7DyqsJ0
The hilarious host who isn’t afraid to ask their guests some tough questions in a fun way is back with new guests, new songs, new sketches, and more. Ziwe returns Sunday, May 1 at 11/10c on Showtime.
Episode Description: Ziwe explores the controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory with Charlamagne Tha God and then hosts a PTA meeting with parents against CRT.
Signora Volpe – Monday, May 2
Silent Witness’ Emilia Fox stars in this contemporary mystery that follows a British spy who has grown weary of clandestine life. When she travels for her niece’s wedding, she falls in love with Umbria and decides she wants to stay. But things don’t stay quiet for long, and a murder mystery unfolds. Signora Volpe debuts Monday, May 2 on AcornTV.
Series Description: A disillusioned British spy-turned-detective starts a new life in the beautiful heart of Italy, but soon finds out trouble follows her wherever she goes.
The Endgame – Monday, May 2
A foiled escape plan sets the stage for the final hour of the season as secrets are revealed and enemies face off. Who will win out? The Endgame finale airs Monday, May 2 at 10/9c on NBC.
Episode Description: An escape plan goes haywire and old foes face off. Val learns a secret about Owen.
Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known – Tuesday, May 3
Marking the 15th anniversary of the musical that launched quite a few careers, the special revisits the lead up to and the original run of Spring Awakening. It includes interviews from the cast, musical performances, and more. Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known debuts Tuesday, May 3 at 9/8c on HBO.
Special Description: 15 years after the smash, Tony-winning Broadway run of “Spring Awakening,” the original cast and creative team reunite for a spectacular, one-night only reunion concert to benefit The Actors Fund. Chronicling their whirlwind journey back to the stage, the film follows the players as they reconnect and rediscover the beauty and timelessness of the hit musical, sharing the show’s underdog origins, its path to Tony glory, the universal themes of teenage repression and angst, and the unconventional love story of breakout stars Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele.
Moon Knight – Wednesday, May 4
In the aftermath of the difficult insights provided last week, the final hour is upon Marc as he enters the field of reeds. Moon Knight airs Wednesday, May 4 on Disney+.
Good Trouble – Wednesday, May 4
The search for Joaquin’s sister continues. Alice attempts to overcome her fears of getting on stage, and Mariana faces a tough decision. Good Trouble’s spring finale airs Wednesday, May 4 at 10/9c on Freeform.
Episode Description: The FCGs give Mariana the ok to date Evan, but she is conflicted. Alice tries to gain the courage to go back on stage. Joaquin gets a tip on his sister’s whereabouts. Isabella’s parents propose a new idea for the baby.
The Staircase – Thursday, May 5
With an incredible cast led by Toni Collette and Colin Firth, this limited series is inspired by the true story and subsequent documentary series of a husband whose wife dies and becomes the prime suspect in the case when new information arises. What follows is over a decade-long fight for his innocence and nothing but questions. The Staircase debuts Thursday, May 5 on HBO Max.
Series Description: Inspired by a true story, The Staircase explores the life of Michael Peterson (Firth), his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson (Collette).
The Wilds – Friday, May 6
More test subjects are introduced as the tension rises and the fight for survival continues. The Wilds returns Friday, May 6 on Prime Video.
Episode Description: Season 2 ups the drama and keeps you guessing, with the introduction of more test subjects – a new island of teenage boys – who must also fight for survival under the watchful eye of the experiment’s puppet master.
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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.