TV TOP PICKS
5 p.m. on OXY
Rifkin on Rifkin: Private Confessions of a Serial Killer Launching a Serial Killer Week programming event on Oxygen through April 18, this new two-hour special provides some unsettling insights into the mind of a notorious multiple murderer using recently revealed interviews with Joel Rifkin from Attica Correctional Facility in New York state. The documentary also draws on insights from Rifkin’s childhood friends, investigators on various murder cases and those closest to the victims, exploring how Rifkin manages to fly under the radar of detectives on 17 killings.
6 p.m. on LIFE Movie:
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A Seven Deadly Sins Story
A new movie anthology series adapted from books by Victoria Christopher Murray opens with this drama that finds Tiffanie Cooper (Keri Hilson) about to tie the knot with her soulmate, dashing corporate executive Damon King (Tobias Truvillion). Tiffanie’s world is turned upside down, however, by the arrival of Damon’s old friend Trey Taylor (Durrell “Tank” Babbs), an ex-convict who awakens unexpected passions in the bride-to-be. Neither she nor Damon know that Trey has a hidden agenda.
7 p.m. on HALL Movie:
As Luck Would Have It JoAnna Garcia-Swisher (Once Upon a Time) and Allen Leech (Downton Abbey) share top billing in this beguiling romantic comedy, which was filmed on location in Ireland. Garcia-Swisher, who played the recurring role of Ariel in ABC’s fairytale fantasy, stars as Lindsey, an American who travels to the Emerald Isle to scout and acquire land for a resort. Hoping to win over the locals for her business, she decides to enter the town’s matchmaking festival and connects with the handsome Brennan (Leech, who played chauffeur-turned-son-in-law Tom Branson on Downton).
9:30 p.m. on NBC
Saturday Night Live
British actress Carey Mulligan, pictured, currently a best actress Academy Award contender for her performance in the movie drama Promising Young Woman, makes her debut as host of this sketch comedy variety show, which will see the versatile young thespian taking on some diverse new characters. She’ll also welcome musical guest Kid Cudi, whose latest album, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen, is his fifth Billboard 200 Top 10 album.