What to Watch on TV: Justified: City Primeval, Sweet Magnolias, and Minx
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of July 16th! Our picks this week include some exciting season premieres, fun episodes, and a thrilling season finale!
This week we feature Justified: City Primeval, Sweet Magnolias, Minx, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
The Walking Dead: Dead City – Sunday, July 16th
Maggie and Negan continue their journey deeper into the depths of the city. As they travel, more truths and motives are revealed. The Walking Dead: Dead City airs Sunday, July 16th at 9/8c on AMC.
Episode Description: Truths are unearthed and motives are revealed as Maggie, Negan and the others travel further into the city’s depths.
The Righteous Gemstones – Sunday, July 16th
Jesse manages to goad BJ into a long-simmering fight while Judy turns to Amber as she deals with a threat of blackmail. The Righteous Gemstones airs Sunday, July 16th at 10/9c on HBO and Max.
Episode Description: Threatened with blackmail, Judy turns to Amber for advice, while Jesse goads BJ into a long-simmering fight. As a despondent Kelvin tackles life without Keefe, Baby Billy works on bringing Jesse’s miracle to life.
Cruel Summer – Monday, July 17th
Summer 1999 is all fun and friendships as the group prepares for their senior year. Then by the summer of 2000, Debbie is doing everything she can to protect her daughter. Cruel Summer airs Monday, July 17th at 10/9c on Freeform.
Episode Description: In summer 1999, new friendships are formed, and secrets are kept as the crew approaches senior year at the annual school car wash; in winter 1999, Megan and Isabella push for answers; in summer 2000, Debbie wants to protect her daughter.
Justified: City Primeval – Tuesday, July 18th
Raylan Givens has made a home in the Florida swamps when he runs into someone who sends him to Detroit. This puts him directly in the path of a violent sociopath and their formidable defense attorney. Justified: City Primeval premieres Tuesday, July 18th at 10/9c on FX.
Episode Description: After Raylan Givens left the hollers of Kentucky 15 years ago, a chance encounter in the Florida swamps sends him to Detroit and places him on a collision course with a violent sociopath and a formidable defense attorney.
Sharknado Marathon – Tuesday, July 18th
Ten years ago, SyFy released a film about a tornado filled with sharks. This has spawned multiple sequels. To celebrate the momentous occasion, SyFy is doing an all-day marathon of each film. Sharknado marathon starts — in reverse order — at 12/11c on SyFy.
Original Film Description: Nature’s deadliest killer takes to the skies in the ultimate gill-ty pleasure as a group of friends try to save the Santa Monica coast from shark-infested tornadoes.
Mayans M.C. – Wednesday, July 19th
Wendy continues her quest to convince EZ that he has more to live for than just the club. The final chapter comes to a close. Mayans M.C. series finale airs Wednesday, July 19th at 10/9c on FX.
Episode Description: The end.
Nancy Drew – Wednesday, July 19th
The anniversary of Nancy’s mom’s passing approaches, and Carson works hard to get Nancy interested in planning something. Meanwhile, Ace’s dad tries to get the young man to open up about his feelings for Nancy. Nancy Drew airs Wednesday, July 19th at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: Nancy sends a group text to her friends asking them to meet her at The Claw; Ace’s dad tries to get him to open up about Nancy; Carson makes plans with Nancy to mark the one-year anniversary of losing her mom.
Riverdale – Wednesday, July 19th
It’s time for the Miss Teen Riverdale pageant and Betty, Veronica, Cheryl, and Toni are excited to participate. Riverdale airs Wednesday, July 19th at 9/8c on The CW.
Episode Description: Betty, Veronica, Cheryl and Toni each enter the annual Miss Teen Riverdale pageant; when Alice doesn’t allow Ethel to enter the pageant, the girls band together to make sure she has a fighting chance.
Sweet Magnolias – Thursday, July 20th
Maddie struggles with her desire to help Cal while figuring out her own emotional well-being. Meanwhile, Helen and Dana Sue have their own difficult decisions to make. Sweet Magnolias Season 3 premieres Thursday, July 20th on Netflix.
Season Description: Following the fight at Sullivan’s, Maddie wrestles with the best way to help Cal and works to clear her own emotional path. Helen faces difficult decisions about the men in her life. And Dana Sue searches for a way to use an unexpected check to help the community without upending her family.
Superpowered: The DC Story – Thursday, July 20th
For decades, superhero lovers have been entranced by the characters within the DC universe. Dive into its rich history and legacy with this docuseries. Superpowered: The DC Story airs Thursday, July 20th on Max.
Series Description: Follows the DC’s history and legacy, highlighting the universe of characters, and the iconic comic book company’s origins and its evolution.
Hoffman Family Gold – Friday, July 21st
Todd and Hunter are in a race to see whose plant will fair better overall. Seeing issues, Hunter works into the night while Todd explores a quick fix. Hoffman Family Gold airs Friday, July 21st at 9/8c on Discovery Channel.
Episode Description: With both plants running, the competition between Todd and Hunter is on. Pushing to get ahead, Hunter works into the night, but a damaged waterline shuts down the Black Pearl washplant. Todd is looking to pull ahead, but those problems force him to make a quick fix.
Minx – Friday, July 21st
Joyce struggles with finding a new publisher just as she is about to celebrate one year of Minx Magazine. The series makes the jump from Max to Starz for Season 2. Minx Season 2 premieres Friday, July 21st at 9/8c on Starz.
Episode Description: One year into launching Minx Magazine, Joyce struggles to pick a new publisher she can trust; drowning in debt, Doug scrambles to keep his company afloat; Shelly goes back to the ‘burbs to focus on her family.
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Mads Misasi
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