What to watch THURSDAY
January 25, 2024
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Griselda Netflix New Series
Sofía Vergara leads this six-episode crime drama as the real-life title character, Griselda Blanco, a Colombian drug lord who created one of the most profitable cocaine cartels in history. In 1970s and ’80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become known as “the Cocaine Godmother” and “the Black Widow.”
Masters of the Universe: Revolution Netflix New Series
This new, five-episode entry in Kevin Smith’s reimagining of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe finds a newly mechanized Skeletor (voice of Mark Hamill), armed with the might of Motherboard, attacking the heart of Eternia while Prince Adam (Chris Wood) grapples with a new responsibility and what that means for him as He-Man.
Sexy Beast Paramount+ New Series
This prequel to the acclaimed 2000 British crime thriller explores the origins of the complicated relationship between Gal (played by James McArdle here and by Ray Winstone in the film) and Don (played by Emun Elliott here and in the film by Oscar-nominated Ben Kingsley) as they first find themselves descending into the seductive madness of the London criminal world during the vibrant and volatile 1990s. Tamsin Greig, Stephen Moyer and Sarah Greene costar.
In the Know Peacock New Series
Mike Judge (King of the Hill) and Greg Daniels (The Office) are among the executive producers of this adult animated comedy that follows Lauren Caspian (voice of Zach Woods), who is NPR’s third-most popular host. He’s a well-meaning hypocritical nimrod who also happens to be a stop-motion puppet. Each episode of this series follows a making of Lauren’s show, In the Know, in which the puppet conducts in-depth interviews with real-world human guests while collaborating with a diverse crew of NPR staff (who are also puppets and nimrods).
The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger INSP, 7 p.m.
After discovering a river filled with gold, frontiersman Jim Bridger (Rib Hillis) and his fellow trappers believe they are near El Dorado, the mythical city of gold. But their insatiable greed turns friends into enemies and puts Bridger at risk of a gruesome fate.
Son of a Critch The CW, 7 p.m. Season Premiere
Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is eager to begin his final year of grade school but learns he needs glasses in the first episode of Season 3 of the Canadian family comedy series.
Law & Order NBC, 7 p.m.
In “Human Innovation,” when a prominent tech CEO is killed, Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) and Riley (Reid Scott) untangle multiple leads to reveal a plot for retribution. Meanwhile, Price (Hugh Dancy) and Maroun (Odelya Halevi) debate whether an overdue piece of evidence should be submitted to the jury.
Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits Lifetime, 8 p.m. New Series
Cameras follow world-renowned medium Theresa Caputo as she travels the globe connecting loved ones with those who’ve passed, restoring hope and faith in the personal connections she makes. This new series will see Theresa as she celebrates her son’s wedding in Italy, helps her daughter adjust to motherhood, visits with her parents next door and, of course, channels her share of spirits for others.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit NBC, 8 p.m.
In “Truth Embargo,” as Benson (Mariska Hargitay) teams up with the FBI on an unsolved case, Fin (Ice-T) and Velasco (Octavio Pisano) investigate a flash-mob robbery that led to a sexual assault.
Children Ruin Everything The CW, 8:30 p.m.
In “Confidence,” Astrid’s (Meaghan Rath) confidence tumbles after the kids make fun of her during a practice presentation.