What to Watch on TV This Week: Upload, My Life with the Walter Boys, Twisted Metal, and More!

August marks the end of summer, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still plenty to watch. Our picks for the week of August 24th include the premieres of Upload and My Life with the Walter Boys.

Plus, there are the finales of The Institute and Twisted Metal. And, if you are a movie fan, you don’t want to miss the premieres of Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives and The Thursday Murder Club! 

Find our full list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week below. Mark your calendars accordingly!

What to Watch on TV This Week:

The Institute Season 1 Finale – Sunday, August 24th

The Institute Season 1 Episode 8, “Fight,” airs Sunday, August 24th at 9/8c on MGM+.

Episode Description: Our characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.

Upload Season 4 Premiere – Monday, August 25th

Upload Season 4 premieres Monday, August 25th on Prime Video.

Season Description: Season 4 is the four-episode series finale, which will focus on the main characters teaming up to stop an evil, sentient AI that threatens both the digital afterlife of Lakeview and the real world.

Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes Premiere – Tuesday, August 26th

Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes premieres Tuesday, August 26th on Hulu.

Documentary Description: In August 2005, the world’s most famous pair of shoes – a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” – was stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The case quickly made global headlines as the Grand Rapids Police Department and eventually the FBI worked to crack the case with little more than a single sequin left behind at the crime scene.

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf Season 1 Premiere – Wednesday, August 27th

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf Season 1 premieres Wednesday, August 27th on Prime Video.

Series Description: Co-created by The New York Times bestselling author of The Terminal List, Jack Carr, and Season One creator-showrunner David DiGilio, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf is a prequel series with an origin story that follows “Ben Edwards” (Taylor Kitsch) throughout his journey from the Navy SEALs to the clandestine side of CIA Special Operations. The series is an espionage thriller that explores the darker side of warfare and the human cost that comes with it. It also features Chris Pratt reprising his role as “James Reece.”

Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives Movie Premiere – Wednesday, August 27th

Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives premieres Wednesday, August 27th on Netflix.

Movie Description: When a member of their fantasy football league goes missing on his wedding day, a diverse group of friends recount the preparations for his chaotic bachelor party.

The Thursday Murder Club Movie Premiere – Thursday, August 28th

The Thursday Murder Club premieres Thursday, August 28th on Netflix.

Movie Description: Four retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2 Premiere – Thursday, August 28th

My Life with the Walter Boys Season 2 premieres Thursday, August 28th on Netflix.

Season Description: After leaving Silver Falls following Alex’s love confession and her kiss with Cole, Jackie Howard spent the summer in New York City. When Katherine convinces her to return to Colorado, Jackie is determined to make amends with Alex and set boundaries with Cole while finding her place within the Walter family. But fitting back in isn’t that easy. Alex – who changed a lot over the summer – isn’t too thrilled about Jackie’s attempts to reconnect, as he’s focused on training for a risky rodeo event (and enjoying all of the new attention he’s getting). Meanwhile, Cole takes on a new role at school, but when that doesn’t quite fill the void left by not playing football, his old ways creep back in and cause drama. As Jackie gains acceptance in Silver Falls while trying to hold onto her Howard identity, she’s forced to make a choice that could destroy everything she’s worked to rebuild.

Twisted Metal Season 2 Finale – Thursday, August 28th

Twisted Metal Season 2 Episodes 10, 11, & 12, “M4YH3M/Ohlynte/NUY3ARZ,” airs Thursday, August 28th on Peacock.

Episode 10 Description: John and Quiet find themselves up against an unexpected challenge that tests their resilience and trust; Calypso launches a deep investigation, uncovering secrets that could change the game for everyone involved.

Episode 11 Description: John and Quiet face an unexpected challenge, and Calypso’s investigation uncovers secrets before the high-stakes final round of his tournament.

Episode 12 Description: John and Quiet face a life-or-death choice and prepare for the high-stakes final round of Calypso’s tournament amidst unexpected twists and turns, with only one driver able to emerge victorious.

Two Graves Limited Series Premiere – Friday, August 29th

Two Graves Season 1 premieres Friday, August 29th on Netflix.

Series Description: Two years after the disappearance of Verónica and Marta, two 16-year-old friends, the investigation is declared closed due to lack of evidence and suspects. The grandmother of one of the two girls, Isabel (Kiti Mánver), who has nothing to lose, decides to carry out an investigation beyond the law. Isabel will do whatever it takes to uncover the truth about what happened that night and what begins as the search for a culprit, soon becomes a story of revenge.

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Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!

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