From Newsgroup: rec.arts.tv
Monday, May 25
Streaming:
None.
Broadcast and cable:
Spider-Noir [new] (2:30 to 8:35 pm, all 8 episodes, MGM+)
The first regular TV gig for Nicolas Cageand the first live-action Spider-Man series since the 1970sfinds him voicing Ben Reilly/The
Spider, a grizzled, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New
York, where he's also the city's only superhero. The adaptation of the "Spider-Man Noir" comics also stars Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Jack
Huston, and Brendan Gleeson. Today marks the cable debut on MGM+, but
the entire season will also stream in its entirety, in both color and
black and white versions, on Prime Video on Wednesday. Eight episodes.
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/spider-noir/listings/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpN2RavI5C8
[color trailer]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfowFyDxUXo
[black and white trailer]
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/spider-noir/
[score 72]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30460310/
52nd American Music Awards (live event) (8-11 pm, CBS)
https://people.com/amas-2026-everything-to-know-about-awards-show-11978848
Why We Dream: The Last Living Heroes Go Back (documentary)
(8-10 pm, CNN)
When a group of centenarian WWII veterans pilgrimage to Normandy, France
to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day, we witness how these
landscapes, scarred by war and frozen in time, unlock memories of the
lives lost and lived thereafter. 1h 33m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIzWhCjT8aI
https://www.cnn.com/cnn-films-why-we-dream
World War II With Tom Hanks [new] (8, 9 and 10:03 pm,
three episodes, History Channel)
The first three (of 20) episodes air tonight. Thereafter, episodes air
on Monday nights at 8 and 9 pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgMlL_kHgEc
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Tuesday, May 26
Streaming:
Wingman (movie) (12:01 am?, Apple TV)
Harland Williams stars alongside Evan Marsh, with the story following a self-styled wacky “wingman” whose extreme coaching sends a man into escalating dating misadventures as he tries to win back his ex, played
by Shiva Negar. The cast also includes Kayla Wallace (Landman), Jamie
Kennedy (Scream), Russell Peters (Chef) and David Lipper (Full House).
https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/wingman/umc.cmc.nfzru25awp5jnendhudhjw9t
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1724996/
https://deadline.com/2026/04/wingman-kayla-wallace-russell-peters-comedy-us-release-1236870634/
Broadcast and cable:
None.
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Wednesday, May 27
Streaming:
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (complete season 2) (3:01
am, Netflix)
17-year-old Pip Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) and her friends solve murders. Streaming in its entirety today, the BBC-produced show's six-episode
second season adapts Holly Jackson's novel Good Girl, Bad Blood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQAB1CXnWzg
https://www.netflix.com/title/81759464
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28118211/
[rating 6.8]
Kylie: Tension Tour (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
The two-hour film features pop superstar Kylie Minogue's spectacular
2025 world tour and combines a full live-concert recording with
exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary footage.
https://www.netflix.com/title/82768971
Broadcast and cable:
Hollywood Squares (season 2 finale) (8 pm, CBS)
Brilliant Minds (returns from hiatus; new time slot) (8
pm, NBC)
The final six episodes of this cancelled series air weekly through July 1.
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire [new] (8 pm,
History Channel)
Two-part series that concludes tomorrow at the same time.
SisterS (season 2 finale) (11 pm, IFC/AMC+)
Two women, one from Canada and the other from Ireland, discover that
they're half-sisters and embark on a road trip to find their alcoholic
father. Irish-US-Canadian production that stars Sarah Goldberg and Susan Stanley. [It looks like I may have overlooked this second season. Both
seasons have six half-hour episodes; season one was released in 2023.]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20887486/
[rating 7.2]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsTdv5Jb6Xg
[season 2 trailer]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGmVlsOoAoA
[season 1 trailer]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisters_(2023_TV_series)
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Thursday, May 28
Streaming:
Deli Boys (complete season 2) (12:01 am, Hulu)
After their father dies suddenly, responsible Mir (Asif Ali) and playboy
Raj Dar (Saagar Shaikh) discover their father's convenience-store empire
is a part of a crime ring. The well-reviewed crime comedy's second
season features Kumail Nanjiani, Robin Thede, Andrew Rannells, and Lily
Singh in guest roles. Six episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd2oyZNNILQ
https://www.metacritic.com/tv/deli-boys/season-2/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23052950/
[rating 7.2]
Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time (documentary)
(3:01 am, Netflix)
Mixing animation and interviews, this film follows Emi Martínez's
journey to becoming a legendary goalkeeper, from small-town Argentina to
world glory. Argentine film; 1h 17m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHxSvR5k-hQ
https://www.netflix.com/title/81995282
The Four Seasons (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
During four vacations over the course of a year, old and new issues
surface among friends Kate (Tina Fey) and Jack (Will Forte), Nick (Steve Carell) and Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), and Danny (Colman Domingo) and
Claude (Marco Calvani), when one couple reveals they are getting a
divorce in the comedy series based on the 1981 film of the same name.
Eight episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgpDgJkQka0
https://www.netflix.com/title/81750702
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30826447/
[rating 7.2]
Murder Mindfully [Achtsam Morden] (complete season 2)
(3:01 am, Netflix)
When mafia lawyer Björn attends a mindfulness class to find a better work-life balance, he discovers surprising new coping strategies --
including murder. German series; 8(?) half-hour episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fMsAQ83KKc
https://www.netflix.com/title/81554969
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30217222/
[rating 7.4]
Criminal Minds: Evolution (season 4 premiere [season 19 overall])
(3:01 am, Paramount+)
Ten episodes, with the first two streaming today, followed by weekly single-episode releases through July 23.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs7namCh7vQ
Scream 7 (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Paramount+)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27047903/
[rating 5.5]
Marilyn & The Mob [new; complete limited series] (3:01
am, Sundance Now/AMC+]
This two-part documentary provides a deep dive into the final weeks of
Marylyn Monroe's life, investigating her relationship with known
mobsters like Sam Giancana and how she became a pawn in the Mafia's
power plays. Using archival footage and expert interviews, blurred lines between Hollywood, politics and organized crime are explored and
speculate on whether the iconic star knew too much -- and whether there
could be more to her death than just a tragic overdose.
Broadcast and cable:
Half Man (limited series finale) (9 pm, HBO)
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Friday, May 29
Streaming:
Star City [new] (12:01 am, Apple TV)
A spinoff from "For All Mankind," Apple's latest sci-fi series examines
the same basic story but from the perspective of the Soviet Union, with
this first season serving as a prequel that depicts the USSR's frantic
efforts to land a man on the moon ahead of the Americans in an alternative-history 1960s. Rhys Ifans, Anna Maxwell Martin, Alice
Englert, and Agnes O'Casey head the cast. The first two (of eight)
episodes stream today, followed by weekly single-episode releases
through July 10.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eUyy9UW8OA
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32140872/
Propeller One-Way Night Coach (movie) (12:01 am, Apple TV)
John Travolta writes and directs a straight-to-streaming adaptation of
his own 1997 children's book that follows a young boy and his mother on
a magical cross-country flight to Hollywood at the dawn of commercial aviation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd9fv9rPCMg
https://www.metacritic.com/movie/propeller-one-way-night-coach/
[score 42]
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41367695/
Brazil '70: The Third Star [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Netflix)
In 1970, facing doubt and immense pressure, Brazil took the pitch to
redefine soccer forever. What followed wasn’t just a victory but a
moment that made history. For the first time, experience the journey
from the inside. Brazil ’70: The Third Star is a scripted series based
on the legendary squad that turned Brazil into the country of soccer.
Pelé and a generation of icons didn’t just win; They became immortal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzOpCMbRP-s
https://www.netflix.com/title/81955183
Calabasas Confidential [new; complete season 1] (3:01
am, Netflix)
Do you really ever grow up in a place like Calabasas? It's going to be a summer to remember when this group of lifelong friends, rivals and exes
return home after college graduation to their enviable LA suburb where
old drama and new secrets are as plentiful as the sunshine. 8 episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umdDAJavJ7s
https://www.netflix.com/title/82010451
Rafa [new; complete limited series] (3:01 am, Netflix)
Documentary series on Rafael Nadal that offers an unprecedented look
into the life of one of sport’s all-time greats. Across four episodes,
it follows his journey from childhood to his final ATP Tour season in
2024, featuring exclusive, never-before-seen footage and close access to
his inner circle. Four episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ31ScZSYFQ
https://www.netflix.com/title/81785900
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/sport/rafael-nadal-injury-mental-health
The Moment (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, HBO Max)
A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry
pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut. 1h 43m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35524793/
[rating 6.1]
Smothered [Legenda Kelam Malin Kundang] (movie) (3:01
am, Shudder)
Alif is a micro-painting artist who has an accident and loses part of
his memory. After returning home, an old woman appears claiming to be
his mother, but Alif doesn’t recognize her and is suspicious of her intentions. Indonesian film; 1h 38m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq4viC-YAXg
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34757117/
Note: There is no Tubi premiere today.
Broadcast and cable:
Miss You, Love You (movie) (8 pm, HBO)
Allison Janney stars as a grieving widow who forms an unlikely bond with
her estranged son's assistant (Andrew Rannells) as the two make
arrangements for her husband's funeral. Written and directed by Jim Rash (Community), the film also sars Bonnie Hunt, Suzy Nakamura, and Oscar Nuñez.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30343126/
Note: There is no premiere on LMN tonight.
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Saturday, May 30
Where the Heart Lands (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
LA real estate agent Nick flies to Kentucky after inheriting some land.
Upon his arrival, he discovers he’s inherited a dozen racehorses. Unsure
of his next move, the horses’ trainer, Charlie, shows him what the life
of a horse owner is like. Stars
Jana Kramer and Tyler Johnson.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/where-the-heart-lands
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37086390/
[as "Win, Place, Love"]
Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Key to the Castle (movie)
(8-10 pm, Hallmark Channel)
When a ghost hunter show comes to town, it's up to our favorite music
teacher Gethsemane and her trusted ghost friend Eamon to solve the
unexpected murder of the host, allowing the brand-new spirit to cross
over. Stars Tamera Mowry-Housley and Risteard Cooper; third film in the series.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt41435072/
Craig Ferguson: American on Purpose [new] (9 pm, CNN)
A new weekly series exploring what it means to be American through
humor, history, and personal reflection. Five episodes running through
June 27.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpSL-yXZmxs
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Sunday, May 31
The Vampire Lestat: After Dark [new] (3:01 am, AMC+)
A new half-hour companion series expanding the world of The Vampire
Lestat. Hosted by writer, producer and podcast host Lizzie Bassett (What
Went Wrong), the aftershow will take fans behind the scenes of each
weekly episode of "The Vampire Lestat," featuring interviews with series
cast and producers. Eight episodes running through July 19. Today's
episode and a couple of others will also be shown on AMC.
The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
(special) (3:01 am, Netflix)
Recorded "at a gala tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April
18, 2026."
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/afi-life-achievement-award-eddie-murphy-netflix
https://www.netflix.com/title/82699461
Checkmate (movie; linear premiere) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
A detective teams up with her estranged father, a chess master, to stop
a serial killer who uses the game to select his victims. Joyce Glenn and Dorien Wilson star. A Tubi Original from April 2025.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/checkmate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yufuSVI5FYs
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35675045/
Euphoria (season 3 finale) (9 pm, HBO)
[Not confirmed that this is the series finale.]
The Audacity (season 1 finale; renewed for season 2) (9
pm, AMC)
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