What to watch
FRIDAY
June 24, 2022
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
Loot Apple TV+
New Series
Maya Rudolph leads this 10-episode workplace comedy as billionaire Molly
Novak, who has a dream life complete with private jets, a sprawling mansion and a gigayacht. But when her husband of 20 years betrays her, she falls into a public downward
spiral and becomes fuel for tabloid fodder. She’s reaching rock bottom when she learns, to her surprise, that she has a charity foundation run by the no-nonsense Sofia Salinas (Michaela Jae Rodriguez), who pleads with Molly to stop generating bad press. With her devoted assistant Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster) by her side, and with the help of Sofia and team — including mild-mannered accountant Arthur (Nat Faxon) and her optimistic, pop-culture-loving cousin Howard (Ron Funches) — Molly embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The first three episodes are
Man vs. Bee
Netflix New Series
Actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) stars in this nine-episode, short-form comedy as a man who finds himself at war with a bee while housesitting at a luxurious mansion. Who will win, and what irreparable damage will be done in the process?
Rise Disney+ Original Film
This film is based on the triumphant real-life story of the remarkable Antetokounmpo family, who journeyed from Nigeria to Greece to America and ultimately gave the world the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league — Giannis (played by Uche Agada) and Thanasis (Ral Agada) Antetokounmpo
of the Milwaukee Bucks, and former Los Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo (Jaden Osimuwa) — and their younger brother, Alex (Elijah Sholanke). Giannis Antetokounmpo himself is among the film’s executive producers.
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Peacock Feature Film Exclusive
A little over a month after it debuted in
U.S. theaters, this movie based on Julian Fellowes’ beloved period drama Downton Abbey begins streaming exclusively on Peacock today. The film, written by Fellowes, reunites the series’ original cast — including Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery and more — and follows the Crawleys and their staff as they welcome a movie crew and their glamorous stars to Downton for the filming of a new silent movie while other members of the family go on a grand adventure to a villa in the south of France to uncover a mystery
about the Dowager Countess and her past.
Vacation House Rules HGTV, 8 p.m.
Two medical professionals find a place on the
water to get away from their stressful jobs. However, they may have taken on more than they can handle. They hire contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni to
create the perfect peaceful getaway that will generate some additional cash flow.