This week’s TV picks May 16 – May 22
SUNDAY
May 16 Knives Out
Fox Movies, Astro CH 413/unifi TV Ch 401, 10pm
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at home, detective Benoit Blanc is enlisted to investigate. Everyone who was present for Harlan’s birthday party is a suspect – from his dysfunctional family to his devoted staff. Lots of big names are featured in this whodunit including Christopher Plummer, daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis and Chris Evans.
MONDAY
May 17 The 69th Miss Universe Competition LIVE
Foxlife, Astro Ch 703/unifi TV Ch 455, 8am
Hosted by Mario Lopez and Olivia Culpo, this year’s competition will be held at Florida, united States. Zozibini Tunzi of South africa will crown her successor. all the best to Francisca Luhong James (pic) who is representing Malaysia. Repeats at 8pm.
2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards
MTV, Astro Ch 718, 8pm Comedienne Leslie Jones hosts this year’s ceremony which honours the best in movies and television. Scarlett Johansson (pic) is set to receive the Generation award. Will the BTS’ Break The Silence: The Movie win the Best Music documentary award?
TUESDAY May 18
The Food We Love To Hate PREMIERE
Asian Food Network, Astro Ch 709, 9pm Why are food like coriander, pork liver and bitter gourd “hated” by many? Belinda Lee challenges guests who despise these foods to give them a go. Chefs will also introduce recipes to create palatable dishes from the 10 most hated ingredients.
WEDNESDAY
May 19 Here’s My Plan PREMIERE
OH!K, Astro Ch 394, 7.40pm Twenty-year-old Lee So-hyun (Kim Hwan-hee) is a high school dropout, who’s resorted to pickpocketing to support herself. She has had a tough life and dreams of revenge on those who have made her life unhappy. Then she meets Lee Jae-young (Ryu Sooyoung) who runs a small restaurant. He is a nice guy and often helps people in bad situations.
THURSDAY
May 20
Cold War
TV2, Astro Ch 102/unifi TV Ch 102, 9pm In the 1950s, a music director falls in love with a singer and tries to persuade her to flee communist Poland for France. This 2018 black-and-white Polish movie stars Joanna Kulig, Tomasz Kot, and Borys Szyc.
In The Dark S2
SEASON PREMIERE
Foxlife, Astro Ch 703/unifi TV Ch 455, 11.50pm
Murphy (Perry Mattfeld) is on the mend from her scary encounter with dean (Rich Sommer), but nia’s visit spurs her into action. airs every weekday.
FRIDAY May 21 Okay! Madam
tvn Movies, Astro Ch 416, 8.25pm a restaurant manager and a computer repair expert must save their family from a hijacking during their first family vacation. Starring Woon Jong-jeon, Bae Jeong-nam, uhm Junghwa.
Pitch Perfect 3
Fox Movies, Astro CH 413/unifi TV Ch 401, 8.20pm
Following their win at the world championship, the now separated Bellas reunite for one last singing competition. anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson star.
SATURDAY May 22 Let Them All Talk
HBO, Astro Ch 411, 9pm
Popular author alice Hughes and her two friends embark on a journey aboard an ocean liner to England, where she is due to accept a prestigious literary award. Starring Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen and Gemma Chan.
Rogue Warfare: Death Of A Nation
Fox Movies, Astro CH 413/unifi TV Ch 401, 10pm
The Black Mask Organisation has a deadly plan – to detonate a bomb in 36 hours which will devastate mankind. It is up to daniel and his team to put a stop to this. Will yun Lee, Jermaine Love and Rory Markham star in this B-grade action flick.
Danger Force
Nickelodeon, Astro Ch 616, 6.30pm Mika gets a lesson on the art of not snitching, but a surprise awaits her. Meanwhile, Henry Hart returns and steals Captain Man’s attention away from crime fighting. airs weekend.