What to Watch on TV This Week: The Westies, Adults, Dark Matter, and More!

The week of August 23rd brings a mix of new series, returning favorites, and one high-stakes finale for TV fans to add to their watchlists.

Kicking things off, Adults, Blue Murder Motel, Beauty in Black, and Dark Matter all make their premieres this week, offering viewers everything from comedy and mystery to drama and science fiction.

Meanwhile, The Westies brings its season to a close, wrapping up its latest chapter and giving fans one final reason to tune in before the credits roll. With a little something for every kind of viewer, the week ahead is shaping up to be another busy one for television fans. 

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 Westies Season Finale – Sunday, August 23rd

The Westies Season 1 Episode 8, “Irish Goodbye,” airs Sunday, August 23rd at 9/8c on MGM+.

Episode Description: Roarke and Sweeney’s fallout splits the Westies, pitting old guard against young; Bridget pushes ahead with the mission but faces shattering truths; Polk increases pressure on Sweeney and Gotti; Keenan wrestles with guilt and a son slipping away.

Blue Murder Motel Series Premiere – Monday, August 24th

Blue Murder Motel Season 1 Episode 1, “Party Boy,” premieres Monday, August 24th on Acorn TV.

Series Description: Detectives Vanessa and Peter Coleman retire from the Australian police to run a motel in New Zealand, but their plans change when a body is found in Unit 3.

Totally ’90s House Series Premiere – Wednesday, August 26th

Totally ’90s House Season 1 Episode 1 premieres Wednesday, August 26th at 9/8c on HGTV.

Series Description: Follows two teams of 1990s television stars who compete to modernize houses stuck in the 1990s while preserving their nostalgic charm to win bragging rights and $25,000 for charity.

Death of the Past0r’s Wife Docuseries Premiere – Wednesday, August 26th

Death of the Pastor’s Wife premieres Wednesday, August 26th on Netflix.

Docuseries Description: Three-part documentary on Mica Miller’s life and death. Wife of pastor John-Paul Miller. Features new footage, family interviews, allegations of control, circumstances of her mysterious death, ongoing search for answers.

Beauty in Black Season 3 Premiere – Thursday, August 27th

Beauty in Black Season 3 premieres Thursday, August 27th on Netflix.

Season Description: Kimmie finally has a seat at the Bellarie table, but when a deadly family feud erupts, she’s forced into an uneasy alliance with Mallory. Together, they navigate a ruthless world of blackmail, revenge, and buried secrets as the family wages war against one of its own, threatening to bring the entire empire crashing down.

Adults Season 2 Premiere – Thursday, August 27th

Adults Season 2 Episode 1 premieres Thursday, August 27th at 9/8c on FXX and Hulu.

Episode Description: The housemates uncover Paul Baker’s long-kept secret.

Dark Matter Season 2 Premiere – Friday, August 28th

Dark Matter Season 2 Episode 1 premieres Friday, August 28th on Apple TV.

Series Description: Professor Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life. In a labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from a terrifying foe imaginable — himself.

Chumbak Series Premiere – Friday, August 28th

Chumbak Season 1 premieres Friday, August 28th on Netflix.

Series Description: Five quirky families navigate life as neighbors in Chumbak Colony, where chaotic conflicts and hilarious antics turn each day into a new chapter.

 

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