What to Watch on TV: House of the Dragon, Cobra Kai, and Betty La Fea: The Story Continues

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! Our picks for the week of July 14th include some fun summer premieres, exciting episodes, and jaw-dropping finales.

This week, we feature House of the Dragon, Cobra Kai, Betty La Fea: The Story Continues, and more!

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

House of the Dragon – Sunday, July 14th

King Aegon II is left wounded after the Battle of Rook’s Rest, while Queen Rhaenyra uses the opportunity to strategize her next move. Alliances and loyalties are tested by the continued clash between dragons. House of the Dragon airs Sunday, July 14th at 9/8c on HBO and Max.

Episode Description: The repercussions of the Battle of Rook’s Rest leaves King Aegon II wounded and Queen Rhaenyra strategizing her next moves amidst escalating tensions. The clash between dragons reshapes alliances and tests loyalties in the quest for power.

Emperor of Ocean Park – Sunday, July 14th

With the death of his father, Talcott Garland finds himself in a whole new world. Mariah Denton then comes along and informs him that she believes his father was the victim of foul play. Emperor of Ocean Park premieres Sunday, July 14th on MGM+.

Series Description: Follows Talcott Garland, whose tranquil existence is upended by the death of his father. Mariah Denton, a former journalist and ardent conspiracy theorist, questions the manner of his death and thinks he was the victim of foul play.

All American – Monday, July 15th

It is Liv’s wedding day, but an unexpected call leaves her scrambling for peace. Meanwhile, Spencer rallies everyone to ensure the day continues without a hitch, and Coop finds out some news about her future. All American Season 6 finale airs Monday, July 15th at 8/7c on The CW.

Episode Description: When an unexpected phone call leaves Liv spiraling on her wedding day, the Vortex band together to create magic; Spencer rallies help for a surprise of his own; Laura brings in her own reinforcement; Coop receives some major news about her future.

Homicide: Los Angeles – Tuesday, July 16th

On Season 2 of the hard-hitting documentary series from Dick Wolf, detectives and prosecutors take a look at their most challenging Los Angeles homicide cases. Homicide: Los Angeles premieres Tuesday, July 16th on Netflix.

Season Description: Documentary series focusing on detectives and prosecutors as they revisit their most challenging homicide cases in the city of Los Angeles, California.

The Ark – Wednesday, July 17th

Unsure whether Evelyn Maddox will help, the crew must decide how to proceed. The Ark premieres Wednesday, July 17th, at 10/9c on SyFy.

Episode Description: The crew must decide the best way forward with or without help from their nemesis, Evelyn Maddox.

UnPrisoned – Wednesday, July 17th

Finn finds himself in crisis after Paige’s viral TED Talk leads to public scrutiny of her personal life. Edwin has to make a decision about how he supports his family. UnPrisoned premieres Wednesday, July 17th, on Hulu.

Episode Description: After Paige’s viral TED Talk leads to public scrutiny of her personal life, Finn finds himself in crisis, and Edwin has to make a decision about how best to support his family; the Alexanders turn to another expert with an unconventional approach.

Cobra Kai – Thursday, July 18th

For the first part of Season 6, Netflix is only releasing the first 5 episodes, the students and senseis of Cobra Kai are faced with a big decision. No longer allowed in the Valley, they have to figure out how they will still participate in the world championship of karate. Cobra Kai premieres Thursday, July 18th on Netflix.

Season Description: Picking up with Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate.

The Boys – Thursday, July 18th

In the Season 4 finale, The Boys must come together to stop Homelander from successfully enacting his plan. The Boys Season 4 finale airs Thursday, July 18th, on Prime Video.

Series Description: When superheroes abuse their superpowers instead of using them for good, The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven and Vought, the conglomerate that covers up their dirty secrets.

Those About to Die – Thursday, July 18th

Starring Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, and Tom Hughes, this series takes a hard look at the dirty business of entertaining millions of people in the early days of Rome. Those About to Die premieres Thursday, July 18th on Peacock. 

Series Description: The series explores a side of Rome never before told – the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most – blood and sport.

Betty La Fea: The Story Continues – Friday, July 19th

A follow-up to a famous Colombian telenovela, this series finds Betty struggling to connect with her teenage daughter. All the while, her relationship with Armando starts to crumble. Betty La Fea: The Story Continues premieres Friday, July 19th on Prime Video.

Series Description: Twenty years later, Betty tackles the challenges of connecting with her rebellious teen daughter while her marriage to Armando crumbles.

Lady in the Lake – Friday, July 19th

It’s Baltimore in 1966, and a young girl has disappeared without a trace. This event brings two women’s lives into a dangerous collision. Lady in the Lake premieres Friday, July 19th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore in 1966, the lives of two women converge on a fatal collision course.

Omnivore – Friday, July 19th

Take a look at the world through the lens of food and explore how food explains the past and forecasts the future. Omnivore premieres Friday, July 19th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: Cary Joji Fukunaga and René Redzepi look at the world through the lens of cuisine, exploring how food binds and defines us, powers politics, shapes our beliefs, explains our past, and forecasts our future.

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