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What to watch

THURSDAY

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July 14, 2022

All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.

Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons

Hulu  New Series

This three-episode (all available today) docuseries directed by Matt Tyrnauer (The Reagans) is a searing and provocativ­e expose of the legendary brand. It examines the connection­s between the enigmatic former CEO, Les Wexner, and the underworld of fashion, the billionair­e class and Jeffrey Epstein.

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight

Netflix  New Series

Jack Black reprises his voice role as Po, the titular Kung Fu Panda, in this latest series based on the hit animated feature films. Here, the legendary ursine warrior teams up with an elite English knight on a global quest to rescue magical weapons, restore his reputation and save the world. James Hong is also back to voice Mr. Ping.

Resident Evil

Netflix  New Series

Based on the Resident Evil survival-horror video-game franchise, this live-action series tells a brand-new story across two timelines — 2022 and 2036, 14 years after a deadly virus has caused a global apocalypse. The story also features new characters, including Jade Wesker. As an adult in 2036 (where she is portrayed by Ella Balinska), Jade fights for survival in a world overrun by infected creatures while being haunted by her past (2022 Jade is played by Tamara Smart), her father (Lance Reddick) and what happened to her sister, Billie (Siena Agudong).

FBoy Island

Season Premiere

HBO Max 

The reality dating series returns for Season 2. It follows three new women — Mia Emani Jones, Louise Barnard and Tamaris Sepulveda — who move to a tropical paradise. There, they are joined by 26 men, 13 self-proclaimed “nice guys” looking for love and 13 self-proclaimed “FBoys” just competing for cold, hard cash. The women navigate the dating pool together, hoping to find a lasting love connection, and by the finale, all will be revealed: who is a nice guy, who is an FBoy, who the women ultimately choose and who walks away with the prize money. Comedian/actress Nikki Glaser hosts. The first three episodes are available today.

Golf:

The Open Championsh­ip: First Round

USA Network, 3 a.m. Live

The 150th Open Championsh­ip takes place on the hallowed ground of the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. Collin Morikawa captured the Claret Jug last year. USA Network and NBC air the tournament through Sunday.

Top Gear

BBC America, 9 p.m.  Season Premiere Hosts Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness are back for their sixth season at the wheel, all three now with their racing licenses. This five-part season sees the trio heading to America on a motorsport mission to the home of grassroots racing: Florida. Also, the hosts train to become truck drivers, pay tribute to TV police cars and test out some high-performanc­e, alternativ­e-fuel vehicles.

101 Places to Party Before You Die

truTV, 9:30 p.m.  New Series

Inspired by the bestsellin­g book 101 Places to Get @#$%ed Up Before You Die, this new buddy-travel series follows comedians and longtime pals Adam Pally (Happy Endings) and Jon Gabrus (Game Over, Man!) on familysanc­tioned weekend escapes. The boys try the unique foods, drinks (it can be excessive!) and other idiosyncra­sies that make each location tick.

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