This week’s TV picks
March 3–march 9
SUNDAY March 3 Bangkok Dangerous
Warner TV, Astro Ch 712/unifi TV 451, 9pm
This action-packed movie is the american remake of the 1999 Thai film of the same name directed by brothers danny and Oxide Pang. nicolas cage leads the cast in this hollywood version which tells the story of a hitman who’s in Bangkok to pull off a series of jobs. But here, he violates his personal code when he falls for a Thai woman and bonds with his sidekick.
Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story
Lifetime, Astro Ch 703, 10.10pm
Based on a true story, it tells the tale of this “amish Stud” who plotted with his mistress to murder his wife, to the horror of his conservative amish community.
MONDAY March 4
The Regime PREMIERE HBO, Astro Ch 411, 10pm
after not leaving the palace for quite some time, chancellor Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) becomes increasingly paranoid and unstable. She turns to a volatile soldier (Matthias Schoenaerts) as an unlikely confidant. This sixepisode series also stars hugh Grant.
Office
Boo, Astro Ch 404. 8.30pm
Stressed from work, Byeong-gook kills his entire family and hides at the office. Then one by one, he targets his colleagues. Sometimes the workplace is scarier than a haunted house. This Korean film stars Bae Seong-woo, Park Sung-woong and Go ah-sung.
TUESDAY March 5
Fall In Love At First Kiss
Celestial Movies, Astro Ch 309, 9pm Based on a manga series, this Taiwanese film tells the story of a high school girl Xiang Qin who has a crush on Zhi Shu, but is cruelly rejected. She tries to move on but when her house collapses, her family moves in with Zhi Shu’s family. Is this the second chance Xiang Qin is getting?
WEDNESDAY March 6
Chosen S3
Showcase, Astro Ch 413, 6pm
Jesus and the apostles feel the stress of their growing ministry as they face greater resistance from Jewish and roman authorities.
THURSDAY March 7
Gilligan’s Island S2
Hits, Astro Ch 706, 10.30pm unwind with this beloved classic sitcom which tells the misadventures
of seven castaways stranded on a deserted island after their ship, the S.S. Minnow, is wrecked in a storm.
FRIDAY March 8
Promising Young Woman
Showcase, Astro Ch 413, 10pm cassie takes it upon herself to seek revenge for her best friend, nina, who was raped in college. nominated for five Oscars in 2021, including Best actress for carey Mulligan, this movie took home the statuette for Best Original Screenplay.
Jessica’s Big Little World
PREMIERE
Cartoonito, unifi TV Ch 555, 8.30am Join craig’s little sister, Jessica from the Craig Of The Creek series, as she has her very own show. Follow this promising young girl as she navigates her way through the world, inspired by the grown-ups around her.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit S2
SEASON PREMIERE
Hits Now, Astro Ch 702, 10pm
From abduction to human trafficking, Season Two of this hit series will see the team race against time to track down missing individuals. Starring Scott caan, dania ramirez and ryan Broussard.
SATURDAY March 9
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
HBO, Astro Ch 411, 9pm after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of new yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers in this 2023 animated film. With their new friend april O’neil, they take on a mysterious crime syndicate. cowabunga!