The Mercury News

Paul Rudd stars in new Netflix comedy

Also, John Green’s ‘Looking for Alaska’ comes to Hulu

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DON’T MISS >> “Living with Yourself” — Paul Rudd stars in this unconventi­onal comedy. He plays Miles, a beleaguere­d man struggling through life. When he undergoes a cutting-edge spa treatment that promises to make him a better person, he finds that he’s been replaced by a new and improved clone of himself. As he deals with the unintended consequenc­es of his actions, Miles finds he must fight for his wife Kate (Aisling Bea), his career and his very identity. The eight-episode series is told from multiple perspectiv­es, keeping viewers offkilter along the way. (Friday, Netflix)

Other bets

TONIGHT >> “Why We Hate” is an ambitious, six-part series from Steven Spielberg and documentar­ian Alex Gibney. It digs deep into one of humanity’s most primal and destructiv­e emotions, and explores ways to work against it. (10 p.m., Discovery)

TONIGHT >> Each episode of the documentar­y series “Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America” focuses on a groundbrea­king song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture. Up first: Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks.” (Midnight, AMC)

MONDAY >> The blind auditions conclude on “The Voice” and the Battle Rounds begin. The coaches enlist Normani (Team Kelly Clarkson), Darius Rucker (Team Blake Shelton), Usher (Team John Legend) and will.i.am (Team Gwen Stefani) to prepare their artists for a dueling duet. (8 p.m., NBC)

TUESDAY >> You might find yourself sweating and breathing hard just watching “Battle of the Fittest Couples.” It’s a new unscripted series that takes totally ripped partners and puts them through an ultra-intense competitio­n that not only tests their physical and mental toughness, but how they work together as a team. (11 p.m., Paramount Network)

WEDNESDAY >> Jessica Biel stars in the eerie new drama “Limetown.” Based on the hit podcast of the same name, the series follows a radio journalist on her quest to unravel the mystery behind the disappeara­nce of over 300 people at a neuroscien­ce research community in Tennessee. (Facebook Watch)

THURSDAY >> “Liberty: Mother of Exiles” is a new documentar­y that explores the surprising past and the culturally relevant present of the iconic Statue of Liberty. Included: What Lady Liberty means to people around the world as a symbol of freedom and a beacon of hope for immigrants. (9 p.m., HBO)

FRIDAY >> “Looking for Alaska,” a limited series based on John Green’s popular young adult novel, releases all eight episodes today. The story follows teenager Miles “Pudge” Halter (Charlie Plummer) as he enrolls in a boarding school where he immediatel­y falls for Alaska Young (Kristine Froseth). But after an unexpected tragedy, he is forced to learn some vital lessons about life. (Hulu)

SATURDAY >> “Patsy & Loretta” is a new TV movie that tells the true story of the bond that developed when establishe­d country music star Patsy Cline took young up-and-comer Loretta Lynn under her wing to help navigate the male-dominated industry. Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller play the title characters. (8 p.m., Lifetime)

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