What to Watch on TV: Atlanta, The Crown, Dangerous Liaisons
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of November 6th! 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 finales of Interview With the Vampire, Atlanta, The Good Fight, and more.
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Miss Scarlet and The Duke – Sunday, November 6
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Eliza’s got competition in the form of Patrick Nash, and William is forced to continue dealing with the red tape that is Scotland Yard. Miss Scarlet and The Duke airs Sunday, November 6 at 8/7c on PBS.
Episode Description: Eliza is hired to solve a case of blackmail in the shady world of Victorian medicine and finds herself with a new rival – Patrick Nash, the owner of a private detective agency. Nash wants Eliza to join his company – or he will crush her business.
Dangerous Liaisons – Sunday, November 6
With a second adaptation of the story in just a year, this Starz costume drama takes it back in time and is ready to bring the melodrama as it tells the stories of love, betrayal, and war. Dangerous Liaisons makes its debut Sunday, November 6 at 8/7c on Starz.
Episode Description: Young couple Camille and Valmont are fighting for a better life when they find themselves at war with each other.
Interview With the Vampire – Sunday, November 6
It’s been an acrimonious journey so far for Lestat, Louis, and their family. But the finale sees them finally trying to make it work once again. The Interview With the Vampire finale airs Sunday, November 6 at 10/9c on AMC.
Episode Description: Lestat attempts to make amends with Louis; the vampire family decides to live together once more; a surprising action from Lestat leads the family to decide to leave New Orleans, once and for all; in Dubai, Molloy has a shocking realization.
The Cleaning Lady – Monday, November 7
Thony finds willing teammates in Arman and Garrett as they plan and try to take Kamdar down. Will they succeed? The Cleaning Lady airs Monday, November 7 at 9/8c on Fox.
Episode Description: Detective Flores digs deeper into the cause of Marco’s death; Thony, Arman, and Garrett team up to bring down Kamdar.
A Friend of the Family – Wednesday, November 9
The final hour sees the truth revealed, and the fallout is doled out. A Friends of the Family finale drops on Wednesday, November 9 on Peacock.
Episode Description: With Jan home, Bob and Mary Ann take steps toward healing, but as her 16th birthday approaches and the mission reaches its do-or-die moment, Jan prepares for the worst.
The Crown Season 5 – Wednesday, November 9
Season 5 tells the story of the Royal Family in the 90s with Diana and Charles’ marriage falling apart, public favor falling, and tragedy befalling the entire family. The Crown Season 5 drops Wednesday, November 9 on Netflix.
Season Description: With the new decade in its stride, the Royal Family are presented with possibly their biggest challenge to date as the public openly question their role in ’90s Britain. As Queen Elizabeth II (Imelda Staunton) approaches the 40th anniversary of her accession, she reflects on a reign that has encompassed nine prime ministers, the advent of mass television and the twilight of the British Empire. Yet new challenges are on the horizon. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the transfer of sovereignty in Hong Kong signals a seismic shift in the international order presenting both obstacles and opportunities. Meanwhile, trouble is brewing closer to home. Prince Charles (Dominic West) pressures his mother to allow him to divorce Diana (Elizabeth Debicki), presenting a constitutional crisis of the monarchy. Rumours circulate as husband and wife are seen to live increasingly separate lives and, as media scrutiny intensifies, Diana decides to take control of her own narrative, breaking with family protocol to publish a book that undermines public support for Charles and exposes the cracks in the House of Windsor. Tensions are set to rise further as Mohamed Al Fayed (Salim Daw) arrives on the scene. Driven by his desire for acceptance of the highest order, he harnesses his self-made wealth and power to try and earn him and his son Dodi (Khalid Abdalla) a seat at the royal table.
So Help Me Todd – Thursday, November 10
It’s already Thanksgiving for Margaret, Todd, and company, but it’s not all happiness and cheer as hopes for a family-filled holiday quickly dwindle. So Help Me Todd airs Thursday, November 10 at 9/8c on CBS.
Episode Description: When Margaret is disappointed that no one but Todd can attend her family Thanksgiving dinner, Todd tries to convince his brother, Lawrence (Matthew Wilkas), to come home. Also, Margaret’s family inadvertently helps her crack a case involving an injured bank teller and robbery.
Atlanta – Thursday, November 10
Unfortunately, after four seasons of stories filled with some of the funniest, absurd, thoughtful, and unique perspectives, it’s time to say goodbye. But not before the show leaves fans with one more wild story. The Atlanta series finale airs Thursday, November 10 at 10/9c on FX.
Episode Description: You know what? As much as I hated this show, I think I’m gonna miss it.
The Good Fight – Thursday, November 10
In the aftermath of the attempted buyout of a whole political party, the wild, absurdity that has been Diane and company’s story over the last six seasons is ready to close. How will they go out? The Good Fight series finale drops Thursday, November 10 on Paramount+.
Grey’s Anatomy/Station 19 Crossover – Thursday, November 10
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It’s crossover time for the Shondaland contingent, as a lightning storm causes the teams both at the station house and Grey Sloan to drop what they’re doing to help those affected by the storm. Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19 crossover kicks off Thursday, November 10 at 8/7c on ABC.
Episode Description: When a lightning storm crashes a helicopter, the team is drawn away from hosting a fire boot camp for young women, and Natasha calls on Jack to help Vic run the camp instead; things get heated between Carina and Maya. On the heels of life-changing news, a thunderstorm hits Grey Sloan; the attending surgeons and interns work together to save an injured reporter and family affected by the storm; a beloved author undergoes a risky surgery.
The English – Friday, November 11
Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer star in this Western that follows an Englishwoman and a former Pawnee scout as they travel across the country, encountering some of the horrors the land must present them. The English debuts Friday, November 11 on Prime Video.
Series Description: An epic chase Western, The English takes the core themes of identity and revenge to tell a uniquely compelling parable on race, power, and love. An aristocratic Englishwoman, Lady Cornelia Locke, and a Pawnee ex-cavalry scout, Eli Whipp, come together in 1890 middle America to cross a violent landscape built on dreams and blood. Both of them have a clear sense of their destiny, but neither is aware that it is rooted in a shared past. They must face increasingly terrifying obstacles that will test them to their limits, physically and psychologically. But as each obstacle is overcome, it draws them closer to their ultimate destination—the new town of Hoxem, Wyoming. It is here, after an investigation by the local sheriff Robert Marshall and young widow Martha Myers into a series of bizarre and macabre unsolved murders, that the full extent of their intertwined history will be truly understood, and they will come face-to-face with the future they must live.
Mythic Quest – Friday, November 11
With GrimPop Studios up and running, Ian and Poppy are still learning to how to run the show… while not biting the other’s head off. The first two episodes of Mythic Quest stream Friday, November 11 on AppleTV+.
Season Description: In season three, as Ian and Poppy navigate the gaming world and their partnership at the newly formed GrimPop Studios, Dana is forced to play mediator to her bosses’ incessant bickering. Back at Mythic Quest, David settles into his new role as the boss where he truly finds himself in charge for the first time with Jo returning as his assistant — more loyal and militant than ever; and Carol attempts to figure out where she fits in after a new promotion. At Berkeley, Rachel struggles to balance her morals with capitalism, while a post-prison Brad tries to return to society as a reformed man.
Is That Black Enough for You?!? – Friday, November 11
This documentary offers perspective on the history of Black cinema, the impact these characters have left on the Black community, and what it means for the future of Black cinema. Is That Black Enough for You?!? Debuts Friday, November 11 on Netflix.
Documentary Description: From celebrated writer and film historian Elvis Mitchell, Is That Black Enough for You?!? is both a documentary and deeply personal essay. The film examines the craft and power of cinema from a perspective often overlooked: the African American contribution to films released from the landmark era of the 70s. It is a deep dive into the impact that point of view had on movies, as well as popular culture, and serves as a love letter to film, posing questions that have never been asked, let alone answered.
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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.