What to watch FRIDAY
December 22, 2023
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What If…? Disney+ ∎ Season Premiere
The Watcher is back for Season 2 of this Marvel animated series that takes viewers through the multiverse and introduces new and familiar faces as it questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic Universe moments. Beginning today, one new episode will be available each day through Dec. 30.
Rebel Moon —
Part One: A Child of Fire Netflix ∎ Original Film
Zack Snyder (Man of Steel) cowrote and directed this epic science-fantasy event. When a peaceful settlement on a moon in the furthest reaches of the universe finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrant, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival. Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Motherworld, Kora assembles a small band of warriors from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge.
Saltburn Prime Video ∎ Feature Film Exclusive
In this wicked tale of privilege and desire, Barry Keoghan plays Oliver Quick, an Oxford University student struggling to find his place. He ends up drawn into the world of charming and aristocratic Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family’s sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten. Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe and Carey Mulligan also star.
The 25th Annual
A Home for the Holidays CBS, 7 p.m.
The 25th anniversary of this entertainment special features uplifting stories of adoption from foster care and raises awareness of this important social issue. The inspirational stories of these American families are enhanced with music from some of today’s top artists playing at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles.
Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love NBC, 7 p.m.
This 2016 film is the second production based on the life and works of Dolly Parton. It finds Dolly’s beloved daddy (Ricky Schroder) scheming to surprise Mama (Jennifer Nettles) with a Christmas gift that he could never afford. Young Dolly (Alyvia Alyn Lind) and her siblings excitedly join in the scrimping and saving in a selfless act of love.
Fit for Christmas CBS, 8 p.m. ∎ Original Film
In this 2022 holiday film, Audrey (Amanda Kloots) is a fitness instructor at a beloved but financially struggling community center in Mistletoe, Montana. Things get complicated when she strikes up a holiday romance with a charming businessman (Paul Greene) who wants to turn the center into a profitable resort property.