What to Watch on TV: The Sympathizer, Bob Hearts Abishola, and Manhunt

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! Our picks for the week of April 14th include some captivating episodes, enticing premieres, and satisfying finales.

This week, we feature The Sympathizer, Bob Hearts Abishola, Manhunt, and more!

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

The Sympathizer — Sunday, April 14th

A new series comes to HBO, following the story of a spy near the end of the Vietnam War. The Sympathizer Series Premiere airs Sunday, April 14th at 9/8c on HBO.

Series Description: Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.

The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden – The Greatest Arena Run of All Time — Sunday, April 14th

Billy Joel’s first concert airing on broadcast network comes to CBS and Paramount+. The two-hour special showcases Joel’s record-breaking 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden. The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden – The Greatest Arena Run of All Time airs Sunday, April 14th at 9/8c on CBS and Paramount+.

Faithless — Monday, April 15th

Faithless follows the story of an Irish-Egyptian father who must raise his three daughters alone after the passing of his wife. He must balance life as a father and a grieving husband. Faithless Series Premiere in the US will be available for streaming Monday, April 15th on Acorn TV.

Series Description: After the tragic death of his wife, Irish-Egyptian father Sam (International Emmy Award-winner Baz Ashmawy) struggles to raise his three young daughters by himself as they all cope with their loss. That is, until Sam’s irresponsible and narcissistic half-brother, Zein (Amir El-Masry), moves in “to help” and never leaves.

Bob Hearts Abishola — Monday, April 15th

On a new episode, Bob wonders if he should sell MaxDot to a new buyer with a special offer. In the meantime, Abishola is stuck between her conservative nature and the Nigerian pressure to flaunt wealth. Bob Hearts Abishola airs Monday, April 15th at 8.30/7.30c on CBS.

Episode Description: When Bob second-guesses selling MaxDot, a new buyer presents a compelling offer; the prospect of new wealth has Abishola stuck between her conservative nature to hide it and Nigerian pressure to flaunt it.

Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer — Tuesday, April 16th

Jimmy Carr is coming to Netflix with a new stand-up comedy special. On this show, he discusses the difficulty of making jokes these days and topics such as gun control, religion, cancel culture, and consent. Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer premieres on Tuesday, April 16th on Netflix.

Series Description: The comic refutes the idea that one can’t joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture, and consent.

The Cleaning Lady — Tuesday, April 16th

After Arman’s death, Ramona begins to suspect Thony and Nadia’s involvement in his life and the way they could have jeopardized Jorge’s plans. The Cleaning Lady airs Tuesday, April 15th at 8/7c on FOX.

Episode Description: Ramona grows increasingly more apprehensive of Thony’s involvement in Arman’s life and suspects Thony and Nadia of jeopardizing her and Jorge’s plans; Jeremy volunteers to install security equipment at Fiona’s house.

Under the Bridge — Wednesday, April 17th

While a group of teenagers is being accused of murder, the investigation reveals facts about the possible killer. Under the Bridge Series Premiere will be available for streaming Wednesday, April 17th on Hulu.

Series Description: The hidden world of the teenagers accused of a savage murder reveals startling truths about the unlikely killer.

Dinner with the Parents — Thursday, April 18th

Dinner with the Parents follows two brothers in their 20s, who attend dinner at their parents’ place every week. The first four episodes will be available for streaming Thursday, April 18th on Freevee.

Series Description: Two brothers in their 20s go to their parents’ house for dinner every week and somehow get over it without physically dying of embarrassment.

Conan O’Brien Must Go — Thursday, April 18th

Conan O’Brien is coming back to TV with a new show called Conan O’Brien Must Go. The show will follow him as he surprises fans and appreciates the local culture of different places. Conan O’Brien Must Go will be available for streaming Thursday, April 18th on Max.

Series Description: Conan surprises fans while also taking in local culture, cuisine, and sights.

The Upshaws — Thursday, April 18th

For those who missed this Indiana family and their struggles, The Upshaws Season 5 is finally here. The Series Premiere will be available for streaming on Thursday, April 18th on Netflix.

Series Description: In Indiana, a working-class African American family struggles to make it work and make it right without the blueprints to do it.

Manhunt — Friday, April 19th

Before the end of the season, Stanton worked to keep Lincoln’s legacy alive by winning the conspirators’ trial. The Manhunt Season Finale will be available for streaming on Friday, April 19th on Apple TV+.

Series Description:Part historical fiction, part conspiracy thriller, Edwin Stanton delves into the aftermath of the first American presidential assassination-and the fight to preserve and protect the ideals that were the foundation of Lincoln’s Reconstruction plans.

Cops: Spring Break — Friday, April 19th

The final episode of Cops: Spring Break takes a look at different cases in Okaloosa County and Pinellas County. Beers and jet skiing are all part of the different cases. The Cops: Spring Break Season Finale airs Friday, April 19th at 6/5c on Fox Nation.

Episode Description: An Okaloosa County deputy is stunned when a teen walks up with a beer. A jet skiing woman is stopped for violating a no-wake zone in Pinellas County and tourists discover a loon wrapped in a fishing line, and Okaloosa County deputies work to cut the trapped bird free. A beachgoer is given a ticket for an open container and tells deputies that his mom will take care of it for him while teenage girls are required to dump out a cooler full of beer on a non-alcoholic beach.

The Spiderwick Chronicles — Friday, April 19th

If The Spiderwick Chronicles books and movies captivated audiences around the world, the TV series is about to do the same. Based on the children’s fantasy books, the series follows the Grace children after they move to Michigan. The Spiderwick Chronicles premieres on Friday, April 19th on The Roku Channel.

Series Description: Based on the children’s fantasy books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, “The Spiderwick Chronicles” chronicles the adventures of the Grace children. Helen Grace and her children — Jared, Simon and Mallory — move from New York to their ancestral home, Spiderwick, in Michigan. Jared, 15, discovers a boggart and realizes that magical creatures are real. His great-aunt Lucinda implores Jared to find the pages of her father’s field guide to magical creatures and protect them from the murderous ogre, Mulgarath.

Predator v Prey — Saturday, April 20th

A new series following the lives of lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles is coming to BBC America, showcasing the battle for survival. Predator v Prey premieres Saturday, April 20th at 8/7c on BBC America.

Series Description: Following the fortunes of the world’s most formidable apex predators, including lions, cheetahs and crocodiles, as they pit themselves against fearsome opponents in the battle for survival.

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