7 TV Shows and Movies to Watch This Week, Including Netflix’s Sexy Beasts
From the Olympics to a new Netflix dating show, this week’s slate of new TV shows and movies runs the gamut. Here’s what you should be paying attention to:
Sunday, July 18
100 Foot Wave: Read HBO’s official description, below. 10 p.m. ET on HBO
“The six-part series intimately captures the decade-long odyssey of surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara, who, after visiting Nazaré, Portugal, in hopes of conquering a 100-foot wave, pushed the sport to ever-greater heights and, alongside locals, helped transform the small fishing village into the world’s preeminent big-wave surfing destination.”
Monday, July 19
For Ball and Country: Read Peacock’s official description, below. Streaming on Peacock
“The docuseries will follow some of the greatest men’s basketball players in America as they set aside their on-court rivalries and form a star-studded team to represent their country. In addition to an all-access look at the 2021 team’s training camp in Las Vegas, the series looks back into the USA Basketball video vault with never-before-seen footage of this storied program.”
Tuesday, July 20
The Oval: New episodes of this hit Tyler Perry show premiere this week. 8 p.m. ET on BET
Wednesday, July 21
Sexy Beasts: This new Netflix reality show involves, wait for it, singles going on blind dates while dressed as…beasts? Animals? Mythological creatures? Major prosthetics are involved. Think Love Is Blind meets The Masked Singer.
Based on a BBC Three show, Sexy Beasts will follow several people as they go on blind dates dressed head-to-toe in costume. At the end they’ll unmask and see if their connection is strong enough for a real relationship. Streaming on Netflix
Thursday, July 22
Through Our Eyes: Read HBO Max’s official description, below. Streaming on HBO Max
“From the same producers who brought you Sesame Street comes Through Our Eyes, a four-part docuseries that puts a face to parental incarceration, climate displacement, military caregiving, and homelessness. When you hear their stories, you’ll see the world through their eyes.”
Friday, July 23
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics: They’re finally here! 6:55 a.m. ET on NBC
Saturday, July 24
Tig Notaro: Drawn: Read HBO’s official description, below. 10 p.m. ET on HBO
“The hour-long special blends Notaro’s signature voice and storytelling with a variety of artistic styles as she recounts a hospital bed proposal, a high school talent show gone awry, the repercussions of a dental procedure, unintentionally blowing off fellow comedian Jenny Slate, a road trip with Dolly Parton, and more.”
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Originally Appeared on Glamour
