What to watch
WEDNESDAY
December 20, 2023 All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide. Percy Jackson and the Olympians Disney+ ■ New Series
This series based on Rick Riordan’s bestselling young adult novels tells the fantastical story of 12-year-old modern demigod Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), who is just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god, Zeus (Lance Reddick, who passed away earlier this year), accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover (Aryan Simhadri) and Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries), Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find the bolt and restore order to Olympus. Notable guest stars include Lin-Manuel Miranda as Hermes, Megan Mullally as Alecto (aka Mrs. Dodds), Toby Stephens as Poseidon and Glynn Turman as Chiron (aka Mr. Brunner). The first two episodes are available today; new episodes drop Wednesdays.
Love Is Blind Brazil: After the Altar Netflix
This special brings back the main contestants from the first three seasons of Love Is Blind: Brazil to reflect on their lives after the experiment and reveal to the public what has changed after saying “yes” (or “no”). Love Is Blind: Brazil will be back for Season 4 in 2024.
Maestro Netflix ■ Feature Film Exclusive
Bradley Cooper cowrote, produced, directed and stars as legendary conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein in this biographical drama. Described as “a love letter to life and art” and “an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love,” Maestro, which includes Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese as producers, chronicles the lifelong relationship between Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein (portrayed by Carey Mulligan). The cast also includes Matt Bomer, Sarah Silverman, Maya Hawke and Michael Urie.
Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas NBC, 7 p.m.
Barry Manilow is one of the biggest artists of all time, selling more than 85 million albums over his seven-decade career. In this hourlong special that first aired Dec. 11, the singer, composer and songwriter performs his classic hits as well as several holiday favorites including “Jingle Bells,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Feliz Navidad” and “White Christmas” in this holiday special. “I think what we’ve got is the best of some of my hits and the best of these Christmas songs,” Manilow shares. “It’s very entertaining. It’s a real feel-good music show, something that I think we all need right now.”
Survivor CBS, 7 p.m. ■ Season Finale
Find out which castaway outwits, outplays and outlasts to claim the title of Sole Survivor in “Living the Survivor Dream,” the three-hour Season 45 finale.
The Masked Singer FOX, 7 p.m. ■ Season Finale
See which performer wins the milestone 10th season of The Masked Singer in this two-hour finale event.
Christmas at the Opry NBC, 8 p.m.
Wynonna Judd hosts this two-hour holiday event that was taped in October at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House. The special features an array of Christmas favorites and today’s biggest hits, with performers including Brenda Lee, Kelly Clarkson, Mickey Guyton, Trace Adkins and more.