What to Watch on TV: NCIS: Los Angeles, The Flash, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of May 21st! Our picks this week include a few bittersweet series finales, some exciting season finales, and premieres of note.
This week we feature NCIS: Los Angeles, The Flash, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and many more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
The Great North – Sunday, May 21st
A flood of rotten meat waste threatens a group of prom-goers as Beef and some townspeople attempt a rescue mission. The Great North season finale airs Sunday, May 21st at 8:30/7:30c on FOX.
Episode Description: It’s a day of reckoning for Lone Moose, as Beef and a group of townspeople attempt to rescue all the prom-goers from a flood of rotten meat waste.
The Equalizer – Sunday, May 21st
McCall’s former CIA colleague is found alive and seeks revenge which puts the whole team in harm’s way, especially the kidnapped Dante, Harry, and Mel. The Equalizer season finale airs Sunday, May 21st at 8/7c on CBS.
Episode Description: The team is put into harm’s way when McCall’s former CIA colleague is found alive and sets her sights on revenge by attempting to abduct Dante, Harry and Mel; Aunt Vi and Delilah must act quickly to de-escalate a hostage situation.
NCIS: Los Angeles – Sunday, May 21st
After 14 action-packed seasons the Los Angeles NCIS team says goodbye. Their case with ATF continues while Callen and Anna decide to get married. NCIS: Los Angeles series finale airs Sunday, May 21st at 9/8c on CBS.
Episode Description: The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons; Callen and Anna decide on an impromptu wedding.
The Neighborhood – Monday, May 22nd
Everyone is flustered as they worry about the opening of a new business, a school play, and the arrival of Dave’s father. The Neighborhood season finale airs Monday, May 22nd at 8/7c on CBS.
Episode Description: Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) pushes Marty (Marcel Spears) to move up the opening of their new business to get a valuable celebrity endorsement from D.L. Hughley, while Dave (Max Greenfield) continues to struggle with the return of his father, Lamar (guest star Kevin Pollak), and Tina (Tichina Arnold) and Gemma (Beth Behrs) prepare for the opening of their new school play.
FBI – Tuesday, May 23rd
It’s a race against time with the team when a prominent doctor is found dead as part of a ritualistic slaying. FBI season finale airs Tuesday, May 23rd at 8/7c on CBS.
Episode Description: When a prominent doctor is found dead in a ritualistic slaying, the team must race against time to hunt down a religiously motivated serial killer; Scola faces a life-or-death decision.
Chicago Med – Wednesday, May 24th
Jack Dayton’s surgery is on the line while Maggie considers her future — away from Med. Meanwhile, Archer goes rogue in the name of his patient. Chicago Med season finale airs Wednesday, May 24th at 8/7c on NBC.
Episode Description: Shocking information threatens Jack Dayton’s surgery and the future of OR 2.0; Archer goes rogue to save a patient in need; Maggie questions her future at Med.
Chicago Fire – Wednesday, May 24th
While waiting for news on her adoption journey, Brett comes face to face with her past, and Herrmann encounters an eerie psychic on a call. Chicago Fire season finale airs Wednesday, May 24th at 9/8c on NBC.
Episode Description: Brett waits for life-changing news; Herrmann encounters a psychic with a grave warning on a call; Kidd finds a new lead on the Homeland Security case.
Chicago P.D. – Wednesday, May 24th
One member of the team’s life might be in danger when Richard Beck’s timeline moves up for his deadly attack. Chicago P.D. season finale airs Wednesday, May 24th at 10/9c on NBC.
Episode Description: As Richard Beck’s timeline for a deadly attack moves up and Samantha panics, Ruzek and the team scramble to get ahead of unprecedented disaster.
The Flash – Wednesday, May 24th
The timeline is in trouble, and the Flash has one last opportunity to fix it and save the lives of those he loves. The Flash series finale airs Wednesday, May 24th at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: The Flash, the fastest man alive, is tasked with his greatest challenge yet — to save the timeline and save existence; friends old and new gather for an epic battle to save Central City, one last time.
American Born Chinese – Wednesday, May 24th
Stephanie Hsu, Michelle Yeoh, and Ke Huy Quan reunite for a series centered on an average Chinese-American teenage boy as his high school life and home life collide in exciting ways. American Born Chinese premieres on Wednesday, May 24th on Disney+.
Series Description: Jin Wang, an average teenager, juggles his high school social life with his home life; when he meets a new student on the first day of the school year, even more worlds collide as Jin is unwittingly entangled in a battle of Chinese mythological gods.
Mayans M.C. – Wednesday, May 24th
With a two-hour premiere, Season 5 gets off to a fast start as the Mayans attempt to avoid more war with the Sons. Mayans M.C. premieres Wednesday, May 24th on 10/9c on FX.
Episode Description: SONS escalate the war as EZ attempts to reclaim the pipeline. / EZ’s attempt to reclaim the pipeline brings danger to the club’s doorstep.
Platonic – Wednesday, May 24th
Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne play former best friends who reconnect years later. Platonic premieres Wednesday, May 24th on Apple TV+.
Series Description: Platonic former best friends approaching midlife reconnect after a long rift; the duo’s friendship becomes more consuming and destabilizes their lives.
Love & Death – Thursday, May 25th
The time has come to find the answers to many of our questions about Candy’s deeply disturbed world. Love & Death season finale airs Thursday, May 25th on Max.
Series Description: Candy is a quiet housewife who, overnight, decides to have an affair with her neighbour. But the relationship soon spirals out of control when her lover’s wife is found dead and all suspicion falls on her.
Citadel – Friday, May 26th
Will we ever find out who betrayed Citadel all those years ago? On the season finale, this show aims to close out that chapter of the story. Citadel season finale airs Friday, May 26th on Prime Video.
Series Description: The global spy agency Citadel has fallen and the memory of its agents has been erased. Now, the powerful Manticore crime syndicate is filling the power vacuum. Citadel agents must remember their past and find the strength to fight back.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – Friday, May 26th
Everyone’s favorite housewife turned stand-up comedian takes her final bow after five wondrous seasons. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel series finale airs Friday, May 26th on Prime Video.
Series Description: It’s the late 1950s and Miriam “Midge” Maisel has everything she has ever wanted — the perfect husband, two kids and an elegant apartment on New York’s Upper West Side. Her seemingly idyllic life takes a surprising turn when she discovers a hidden talent she didn’t previously know she had — stand-up comedy.
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Mads Misasi
Mads is a part-time entertainment journalist and full-time marketing content creator. They love any and all TV Dramas with a few sitcoms mixed in. Join in the fun talking about TV by following them on Twitter: @dorothynyc89.