Sci-fi saga ‘Westworld’ returns for 3rd season
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DON’T MISS: “Westworld” — After a confounding second season that left many viewers plagued by brain cramps, the dark sci-fi saga about the dawn of artificial consciousness returns with fresh episodes. Now, the violent action has moved outside the robot-populated theme park and into the real world, where Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) wages a ruthless battle against humanity. She also meets Caleb (Aaron Paul), a construction worker who gets sucked into her quest. Returning cast members include Thandie Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright and Tessa Thompson. (9 p.m. Sunday, HBO).
Other bets:
SUNDAY: Suddenly, the stock market crash depicted in the 1980s-era comedy “Black Monday” seems very relevant. Season 2 picks up with rags-toriches investor Mo Monroe (Don Cheadle) on the run in Florida. (10 p.m., Showtime).
MONDAY: Based on the acclaimed Philip Roth novel, “The Plot Against America” is a provocative six-part series that imagines an alternate American history. It’s told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family as they watch the political rise of aviator hero and xenophobic populist Charles Lindbergh, who becomes president and turns the nation toward fascism. (9 p.m., HBO).
MONDAY: As a new season of “Roswell, New Mexico” begins, Liz tries to suppress her grief over Max’s death to focus on moving out of town with Rosa. Meanwhile, Michael is coping in his own selfdestructive way. (9 p.m., The CW).
TUESDAY: Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli serves up a second course of “Supermarket Stakeout.” The gimmicky competition has four chefs creating dishes made only of ingredients acquired from shoppers as they exit their local grocery store. (10 p.m., Food Network).
WEDNESDAY: Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington bring their star power to “Little Fires Everywhere.” Based on Celeste Ng’s gripping bestseller, this twisty eight-part series follows the intertwined fates of a pictureperfect Ohio family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. (Hulu).
WEDNESDAY: The new drama series “Motherland: Fort Salem” is set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the government to fight for their country. It follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment in a battle against looming terrorist threats. (9 p.m., Freeform).
THURSDAY: The 17th season of “Top Chef” is an all-star edition featuring 15 of the show’s fiercest competitors. Set in Los Angeles, the culinary showdown begins with a miseen-place challenge at the historic Griffith Observatory. (10 p.m., Bravo).
FRIDAY: Octavia Spencer stars as the title character in “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker.” The fourpart limited series recalls the extraordinary exploits of a trailblazing African American hair care entrepreneur who became the nation’s first female selfmade millionaire. The cast also includes Blair Underwood, Tiffany Haddish and Garrett Morris. (Netflix).
FRIDAY: “Blacklist” returns from a three-month hiatus with back-to-back episodes. In the opener,
Red replies on the help of the Task Force to track a gifted art forger who has thwarted his plans to sell stolen pieces. (8 p.m., NBC).
SATURDAY: Action at the World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal is scheduled to continue with the men’s free skate. Nathan Chen is expected to be the top medal hopeful for the U.S. (9 p.m., NBC).