What to Watch on TV: Succession, Riverdale, and The Power

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of March 26th! Our picks this week feature the highly anticipated returns of TV’s top dramas, some new shows, bittersweet finales, and exciting special episodes of old favorites.

Our what-to-watch list this week includes Yellowjackets, Succession, Riverdale, The Power, and more!

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

Yellowjackets – Sunday, March 26th

The exciting thriller series about a group of friends and teammates recounting their story of survival returns for more juicy drama. As winter drags on, the girls are all trying to survive in harsh, cold weather with diminishing rations. Yellowjackets airs Sunday, March 26th at 9/8c on Showtime.

Episode Description: Two months into winter, the survivors cope with falling rations, low morale, and their latest disastrous attempt to freeze a teammate out of the game.

Succession – Sunday, March 26th

The much anticipated final season of HBO’s top family drama has arrived. Ever since the Roy siblings failed to take down their father, they’ve been working together in a battle royale for the rights to Waystar Royco. Succession airs Sunday, March 26th at 9/8c on HBO and HBO Max.

Episode Description: As the deal is getting closer to the end, there is a conflict among the Roys, who have high expectations with all the fortune.

Rabbit Hole – Sunday, March 26th

Kiefer Sutherland is back with another exciting, thriller of a series. Sutherland stars as John Weir a top-level man of deception and corporate espionage who has been framed for murder. Rabbit Hole airs Sunday, March 26th on Paramount+.

Episode Description: John Weir navigates the twisting, turning universe of deception as both a victim and master. But after what appears to be another successful day on the job, his world is blown to pieces.

All American: Homecoming – Monday, March 27th

Season 2 of the football drama spin-off comes to a close with some excitement for everyone. Damon is struggling with his nerves for an important interview when he gets help from an unlikely source and JR stands up for Cam in a way no one expects. All American: Homecoming airs Monday, March 27th at 9/8c on The CW.

Episode Description: As Simone preps for the exhibition match, she is presented with unexpected obstacles; JR stands up for Cam in an unusual way; Damon gets advice from an unlikely source as he struggles with an important interview.

The Watchful Eye – Monday, March 27th

In the Season 1 finale, new alliances are made and tested. While The Greybourne will never be the same once some heavy truths come out. The Watchful Eye airs Monday, March 27th at 10/9c on Freeform.

Episode Description: Alliances are tested, and new ones are formed; The Greybourne will never be the same after a tidal wave of truth finally comes out.

How I Met Your Father – Tuesday, March 28th

The fun sitcom has an exciting double-header episode release in store for fans this week. During the first episode, Sophie and Val battle it out over who gets the apartment for date night. Meanwhile, on the second episode, Sophie goes to Robert’s country house for the weekend. Neil Patrick Harris will also reprise his role as Barney on the How I Met Your Father midseason finale, which airs Tuesday, March 28th on Hulu.

Episode 10 Description: Sophie dates an older man, which encourages Jesse, Sid, and Charlie to take better care of themselves; Sophie and Val battle over who gets the apartment for date night.

Episode 11 Description: Sophie goes to Robert’s country house for the weekend; the gang celebrates Lost & Found Box Day at Pemberton’s.

Accused – Tuesday, March 28th

The drama that isn’t afraid to go there and tell the hardest of stories continues with the latest story of injustice. A peaceful demonstration is disturbed by a white nationalist’s car, so a survivor takes it into her own hands to bring him to justice. Accused airs Tuesday, March 28th at 9/8c on FOX.

Episode Description: After a white nationalist ploughs his car into a peaceful demonstration and gets away, a survivor takes justice into her own hands.

Riverdale – Wednesday, March 29th

The occupants of the town of Riverdale return for a final season, only this time it’s 1955. The problem is only Jughead seems to be aware that they’re in the wrong time. Riverdale airs Wednesday, March 29th at 9/8c on The CW.

Episode Description: After coming together to stop Bailey’s comet, the gang find themselves transported back to a simpler time – Riverdale 1955. While Archie (KJ Apa) attempts to impress the new girl Veronica (Camila Mendes), a Hollywood starlet, who has just arrived at Riverdale High, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) sees her as a threat and formulates a plan to take her down. Meanwhile, Toni (Vanessa Morgan), Tabitha (Erinn Westbrook) and Betty (Lili Reinhart) take a stand against Principal Featherhead after he stonewalls their attempts to write about the murder of Emmet Till. Finally, Jughead (Cole Sprouse) attempts to convince the gang that they’re from the future.

The Big Door Prize – Wednesday, March 29th

Chris O’Dowd stars in this new comedy about a small town receiving a bit of magic which uproots their lives. Soon, the whole town is making big changes and revealing truths they’ve long held onto. The Big Door Prize airs Wednesday, March 29th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: A small town is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears, promising to reveal everyone’s true potential; soon, residents start changing jobs, rethinking relationships and questioning long-held beliefs.

Alaska Daily – Thursday, March 30th

On the Season 1 finale, the team must work together to scope out their competition and keep their own brand of local news alive. Alaska Daily airs Thursday, March 30th at 10/9c on ABC.

Episode Description: With rumors of a new Alaskan newspaper swirling, the team investigates their competition and what it means for the future of local news; Eileen and Roz listen to Gloria’s final call and find their lead before an innocent man is put away.

Unstable – Thursday, March 30th

Rob Lowe teams up with his son, John Lowe with the latest Netflix comedy that they both co-created and star in. The father/son duo play a son who is trying to save his father — and his company — from certain disaster. Unstable airs Thursday, March 30th on Netflix.

Series Description: An introverted man must save his eccentric biotech entrepreneur father — and his company — from disaster.

Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. – Friday, March 31st

Lahela `Doogie’ Kameāloha is back for some more fun teenaged doctor adventures with Season 2 of this Disney+ series. Lahela must continue to juggle social events with her friends and her budding medical career in the beautiful landscape of Hawaii. Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. airs Friday, March 31st on Disney+. 

Series Description: Lahela `Doogie’ KameālohaP juggles a budding medical career and life as a teenager, which proves to be a struggle.

Party Down – Friday, March 31st

Henry and the crew want to make their party last all night so they scheme up a few fun solutions. Party Down airs Friday, March 31st at 9/8c on Starz and the Starz app.

Episode Description: Henry and the Party Down crew scheme to keep their latest party going all night.

Liaison – Friday, March 31st

The new thriller series’ first season comes to a quick close this week. Everything gets laid out on the line in this thrilling season conclusion. Liaison airs Friday, March 31st on Apple TV+.

Series Description: Two agents — and former lovers — must work together to combat international cyberattacks threatening the United Kingdom while also confronting the buried secrets of their destructive relationship.

The Power – Friday, March 31st 

Based on a book by the same name, this Prime Video series follows a group of teenaged girls from all over the world who suddenly come into the same power — electrocution. There is no clear reason or cause which leads the people around them to search for answers. The Power airs Friday, March 31st on Prime Video.

Series Description: Teenage girls suddenly and mysteriously develop a special power that allows them to electrocute people at will.

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