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Best TV and streaming picks of the week

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DON’T MISS: The Boston crime drama “City on a Hill” returns for a second season that centers on a federal housing project plagued with drug violence and gang activity. It’s the backdrop for a heated beef between corrupt FBI agent Jackie Rohr and assistant district attorney Decourcy Ward. (Sunday, 9 p.m., Showtime).

Other bets

MONDAY: After plenty of wild twists and power-struggle carnage, “Snowpierce­r” wraps up season two with what should be a riveting, two-hour finale. But no worries. The sci-fi thriller has been renewed for a third season. (9 p.m., TNT).

TUESDAY: “The Last Cruise” is a heart-wrenching documentar­y on the ill-fated Diamond Princess cruise ship that ran into hardship and tragedy during the early days of the pandemic. Footage recorded by passengers and crew provide an intimate chronicle of events. (9 p.m., HBO; Can also be streamed on HBO Max).

THURSDAY: The new sitcom “The United States of Al” has drawn criticism from people who haven’t seen it.

The show focuses on the bond between Riley (Parker Young), a Marine combat veteran, and the interprete­r (Adhir Kalyan) who served with him in Afghanista­n. (8:30 p.m., CBS).

FRIDAY: Funny women get to shine in “Hysterical,” a documentar­y that shows how boundary-breaking women have changed the game in stand-up comedy. Featured subjects include Kelly Bachman, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Rachel Feinstein, Nikki Glaser, Judy Gold, Kathy Griffin and Sherri Shepherd. (9 p.m., FX).

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