Television: what to watch this weekend
1. Conan O’Brien Must Go
Conan O’Brien, one of the most beloved late-night hosts ever, solidified his all-timer status even further recently when he went on hotsauce challenge show “Hot Ones” and destroyed, spewing milk out of his mouth, chugging sauce straight from the bottle, rubbing his nipples and calling in a (fake) doctor for a health check. Timing is perfect, then, for the arrival of his new program, a four-episode travel miniseries documenting his wacky adventures with fans in Thailand, Argentina, Norway and Ireland. Crave
2. True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here
Hilarie Burton Morgan was part of the #MeToo movement, speaking out about her allegations that she was harassed by Ben Affleck and “One Tree Hill” creator Mark Schwann. Now the advocate is traversing America to give voice to small-town denizens affected by crime. The first season effected real-life change, raising awareness of Devonia Inman’s case and helping to free her after more than two decades of wrongful imprisonment. Hopefully this season can do the same for others.
Sundance Now
3. Big Mood
Two of England and Ireland’s most exciting stars team up for a comedy about BFF-hood. Nicola Coughlan of “Bridgerton” and “Derry Girls” fame stars as a playwright who must deal with the usual malarkey of boy drama and work annoyance while managing her bipolar disorder. Lydia West (who was luminous in “It’s A Sin,” please watch!) is her patient long-time bestie who must figure out if she can be the problemsolver in the relationship forever. Friday on Tubi
4. The Jinx — Part Two
Andrew Jarecki experienced one of the all-time greatest moments a documentarian could have when his true-crime subject, accused murderer Robert Durst, appeared to utter an accidental confession into a live mic while visiting the bathroom. Jarecki returns for more in Part 2 of his acclaimed miniseries, tracking what happened after the late Durst was arrested, convicted and imprisoned.
Sunday on Crave
5. Secrets of the Octopus
The charming cephalopod continues to win over fans. First it was the Oscar-winning “My Octopus Teacher” and now comes “Secrets of the Octopus,” the next instalment of National Geographic’s “Secrets of” series exploring the fascinating quirks of fascinating creatures (they previously spotlighted whales and elephants). Ocean superfan James Cameron executive produces, while the affable Paul Rudd narrates.
Monday on Disney Plus
6. The Express Way With Dulé Hill
Actor, dancer and singer Dulé Hill journeys across the United States to shine a spotlight on unique artists, including senior-citizen cabaret performers, LGBTQ mariachi musicians, incarcerated playwrights and a blind painter who helps other blind folks explore their artistic impulses.
Tuesday at 9 p.m. on PBS and the PBS app
7. Brigands: The Quest for Gold
The much-maligned “Sopranos” prequel “The Many Saints of Newark” was a bit of a letdown for most fans of David Chase’s seminal show, but the movie did give us one thing: Michela De Rossi. After seeing her magnetic performance in that film, we’ll follow her anywhere, including to 19th-century post-unification Italy. Rossi plays a rich wife who flees her bougie life to head a pack of thieves.