10 TV Shows and Movies Premiering This Week, Including Netflix’s Shadow and Bone
Another week is upon us, and with it comes new TV shows and movies. These 10, below, will keep you occupied, entertained, and thinking for the next few days. Check them out:
Sunday, April 18
Mare of Easttown: Kate Winslet returns to television in this thrilling new series about a murder that rocks a small Pennsylvania town. Evan Peters costars. 10 p.m. ET on HBO
Monday, April 19
9-1-1: Lone Star: After a monthlong hiatus, season two is back. 9 p.m. ET on Fox
Tuesday, April 20
Sasquatch: Per an official description, Sasquatch “is a true-crime doc series following investigative journalist David Holthouse as he attempts to solve a bizarre 25-year-old triple homicide that was said to be the work of a mythical creature.” Streaming on Hulu
Cruel Summer: Per a press email, Cruel Summer is a “psychological thriller that follows two young women: Kate Wallis, the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner, the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance.” 9 p.m. ET on Freeform
Wednesday, April 21
Zero: This new Netflix original series, coming April 21st, tells the story of “a shy boy with an extraordinary superpower: becoming invisible. Not a superhero, but a modern hero who learns about his powers when the Barrio, the district of the Milan suburb from which he wanted to escape, is in danger,” says the official description. “Zero will have to wear the uncomfortable clothes of a hero, despite himself, and in his adventure, he will discover the friendship of Sharif, Inno, Momo, and Sara, and perhaps even love.” Streaming on Netflix
Thursday, April 22
Hit Job: A new scripted original podcast starring Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson. Per Audible, “Hit Job follows Brynn Morris (Palmer), an aspiring artist desperate for a job to help her ailing grandmother. As a last resort, she takes a job as an administrative assistant at a company with the motto: ‘Do Bad Things for Good Reasons.’ Joining forces with her awkward tech nerd of a coworker Geo (Davidson), she unexpectedly gets swept up in a company-wide contest that forces her to question her morals. Having a killer job suddenly takes on a whole new meaning.” Streaming on Audible
Secrets of the Whales: I’m already mesmerized by the trailer. Streaming on Disney+
Friday, April 23
A Black Lady Sketch Show: I’m so excited for season two of this show. Created by Robin Thede (and produced by Issa Rae), A Black Lady Sketch Show’s title tells you exactly what it is. Each episode of this hilarious and culturally observant show features five or six sketches that will have you thinking and laughing. 11 p.m. ET on HBO
We Broke Up: “Lori and Doug have been together for 10 years,” the official synopsis tells us. “But when Lori reacts badly to Doug’s surprise proposal just before her little sister’s wedding, he dumps her. Not wanting to steal the spotlight, Doug and Lori pretend they’re still together. However, raw emotions and tempting flirtations with other wedding guests make pretending a lot harder than they’d anticipated.” In theaters and on demand
Shadow and Bone: This highly anticipated show premieres April 23, so make it your weekend binge-watch. Check out the trailer, below. Streaming on Netflix
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Originally Appeared on Glamour
