The Mercury News

‘Hillary’ examines the life, career of polarizing figure

Also, ‘Empire’ returns for its final run, and ‘Dispatches From Elsewhere’ debuts

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DON’T MISS >> “Hillary” — Deftly directed by Nanette Burstein, this captivatin­g four-part documentar­y series offers a thorough examinatio­n of the life and 2016 presi- dential campaign of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Burstein drew from 35 hours of oneon-one interviews with her subject, 1,700 hours of campaign footage and a wealth of archival materials to produce an extraordin­arily intimate portrait of a public figure. Also featuring interviews with Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, friends, journalist­s and politician­s from both sides of the aisle, the series examines how she became at once one of “the most admired and vilified women in the world.” (Friday, Hulu)

Other bets

TONIGHT >> Jason Segel (“How I Met Your Mother”) created and stars in the trippy new anthology series “Dispatches From Elsewhere.” It follows four strangers — including one played by Sally Field — who embark on an elaborate scavenger hunt and find themselves faced with a world of possibilit­y and magic. (10 p.m., AMC)

MONDAY >> “Breeders” is an offbeat comedy series starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard as a couple struggling mightily to be good parents to their young children. As they juggle full-time careers, aging parents, a mortgage

and turbulence in their relationsh­ip, they often fall far short of that goal. (10 p.m., FX)

TUESDAY >> “Empire” returns from its winter break and the countdown to the series finale begins. The Lyons’ world is turned upside down as they face a loss, which forces one family member to deal with an unresolved trauma. (9 p.m., Fox)

WEDNESDAY >> You might find yourself gasping for breath during “Volcano Live! With Nik Wallenda.” It’s a special in which the daredevil will attempt what is described as his “most dangerous high-wire walk yet” — over the active Masaya volcano in Nicaragua. (8 p.m., ABC)

WEDNESDAY >> Hoop fans have March Madness, and now foodies have their own bracket-style “Tournament of Champions.” Hosted and executive produced by Guy Fieri, it’s a culinary competitio­n that has 16 celebrity chefs facing off in single-eliminatio­n challenges. (10 p.m., Food Network)

THURSDAY >> The new scifi thriller “Devs” follows a young software engineer (Sonoya Mizuno) at a cutting-edge Silicon Valley

tech company. When her boyfriend goes missing, she suspects that the secret developmen­t division of the company has something to do with it. (FX on Hulu)

THURSDAY >> Brace yourself for more hilarious happenings as “Better Things” returns for its fourth season. Apparently, Sam (Pamela Adlon) is going through a midlife crisis, which should bug the heck out of her three precocious daughters. (10 p.m., FX)

FRIDAY >> There’s more drama on “Blue Bloods” as Jamie (Will Estes) comes under investigat­ion after his police vest is found on a perp. Also, Frank debates whether to aid and protect an old friend (Ed Asner), whose home was invaded. (10 p.m., CBS)

SATURDAY >> Daniel Craig, who stars in the upcoming James Bond film “No Time to Die,” takes on the hosting duties for “Saturday Night Live.” The musical guest is The Weeknd. (11:30 p.m., NBC)

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