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| The Last Mercenary |
So the 2020 Olympics are still going on and I'm sure everyone cares about all the different sports that they pay no attention to when the Olympics aren't happening but I'm ready to move on. They got their Top Pick honor last week and I see no reason to repeat myself, so instead I'm going with a Netflix Jean-Claude Van Damme original. I haven't seen any of his films in a very long time but the ad for this one makes the film look like a lot of fun and having just finished binging Mare of Eastwood I need the change of pace.
On streaming we've got a very special pandemic-inspired episode of Grand Tour, a new music docu-series from Mark Ronson, two Romeo Santos specials, and someone named Zoe who apparently likes to get baked. Elsewhere the broadcast/cable pickings are slim. We do have a new Lifetime Movie Network film called "Malicious Intentions" that was under consideration for Top Pick (as all LMN films are), but I couldn't find a trailer so it lost out. That's on you, LMN executives.
TOP PICK
💖 The Pursuit of Love (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) LIMITED SERIES. 'The Pursuit of Love follows the friendship between cousins Linda and Fanny, which will be put to the test as Fanny settles for a steady life and Linda decides to follow her heart. Starring Lily James, Emily Beecham and Dominic West."
🎥 The Last Mercenary✔️ (Netflix, 3:01 AM) 'A legendary secret agent-turned-mercenary comes out of hiding to save the son he's never met. Learning how to be a dad may be his toughest mission yet. Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Alban Ivanov and Eric Judor.'
PREMIERES
🚗 The Grand Tour: Lockdown (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) 'Confined to the UK by Covid, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May embark on a Lockdown Special to celebrate the great 70s American cars they saw in TV shows as kids, and to find out just why it was, given their Dads were all driving terrible Austin Allegros, that these amazing vehicles never took off in Britain.'
💖 The Pursuit of Love (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) LIMITED SERIES. 'The Pursuit of Love follows the friendship between cousins Linda and Fanny, which will be put to the test as Fanny settles for a steady life and Linda decides to follow her heart. Starring Lily James, Emily Beecham and Dominic West."
🎵 Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning producer and artist Mark Ronson explores the intersection of technology and musical innovation with his heroes and fellow hitmakers - including Paul McCartney, DJ Premier, Charli XCX, Dave Grohl, and Questlove.'
🍴 Zoe Bakes (Discovery+, 3:01 AM)
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| Romeo Santos King of Bachata |
🎥 Romeo Santos: King of Bachata✔️ (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) 'The documentary traces the ascent of the disenfranchised genre from the oppressed countryside of the Dominican Republic to its unprecedented international recognition—culminating in a record-breaking concert starring Romeo Santos, alongside the legendary bachateros that paved the way before him.'
🎥 Romeo Santos: Utopia Live from Metlife Stadium (HBO Max, 3:01 AM) 'This concert film spotlights Bachata’s biggest champion and superstar, Dominican singer-songwriter Romeo Santos, and his historical record-breaking performance at the MetLife Stadium. The concert features, for the first time on stage, all the legendary Bachateros from his album Utopia and the reunion of Aventura in an evening full of hits and surprises from the King of Bachata.'
🔔 Centaurworld (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SERIES PREMIERE. 'On a quest to reunite with her trusty rider, a fearless war horse journeys through a whimsical world filled with magic, adventure and singing centaurs.'
🔔 Myth & Mogul: John Delorean (Netflix, 3:01 AM) LIMITED SERIES. 'In the automotive world, John DeLorean rose from engineer to executive to icon. But under the hood of his self-created legend lies darkness and deceit.'
🔔 Outer Banks (Netflix, 3:01 AM) SECOND SEASON. 'On an island of haves and have-nots, teen John B enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father's disappearance.'
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| Burden of Truth |
🔔 Burden of Truth✔️ (CW, 8:00 PM) FOURTH SEASON PREMIERE. "River City" - 'With Millwood divided over a proposed mining project, lawyer and new mother Joanna Chang takes on the case of a landowner whose farm is standing in the way of the mine.'
🎥 Malicious Motives (LMN, 8:00 PM) 'In need of a liver transplant, a popular high school student questions her prospective donor's increasingly strange behavior.'
🐕🦺 Cesar Milan: Better Human, Better Dog (Nat Geo Wild, 9:00 PM) SERIES PREMIERE. "Fit for Service" - 'Cesar and his team rehabilitate a dangerous pit bull and a vicious yorkie.'
🔔 Dino Hunters (Discovery, 9:00 PM) SECOND SEASON PREMIERE. "Doubling Down on Dinos" - 'Clayton Phipps and his son Luke put it all on the line for a risky raptor fossil buried under 30 feet of earth. And the Harrises decide to go for broke to prep their multi-million dollar T-Rex skull.'
👽 Unidentified: UFOs in the Headlines (History, 9:00 PM) 'An update to the "Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation" series, featuring first-person accounts by military eyewitnesses, government insiders and UFO experts.'
🔔 Back on the Record with Bob Costas (HBO, 11:00 PM) 'Roundtable discussions that address the most pressing issues impacting the sports world.'
STREAMING
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| Making the Cut |
🔔 Making the Cut✔️ (Amazon Prime, 12:01 AM) TBA
🔔 Central Park (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) SUMMER FINALE. "Sir Bricks-a-lot"
🔔 Home Before Dark (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "The Bad Guy"
🔔 Physical (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "Let's Face the Facts"
🔔 Schmigadoon (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "Suddenly"
🔔 Ted Lasso (Apple TV+, 12:01 AM) "Lavendar"
💖 Love Island (UK) (Hulu, 12:01 AM) "Episode 21"
🎵 High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+, 3:01 AM) SEASON FINALE. "Second Chances"
🔔 The Mysterious Benedict Society (Disney +, 3:01 AM) TBA
🚀 Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Disney+, 3:01 AM) "War Mantle"
OLYMPIC-SIZED DUMP*
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| 2020 Summer Olympics |
CNBC: Badminton (12:00 AM); Trampoline Gymnastics (1:00 AM); Water Polo, Archery (2:30 AM); Beach Volleyball (8:00 PM); BMX Freestyle (9:00 PM); Women's Volleyball: U.S. vs. ROC (10:10 PM)
Golf: Men's Round 2 (4:00 AM); Men's Golf: Second Round (7:00 AM); Men's Golf: Second Round (2:00 PM); Men's Round 3 (5:00 PM); Men's Golf: Third Round (6:30 PM)
NBC: Track and Field, Cycling BMX Racing (12:05 AM); Gymnastics, Swimming, Track and Field (2:00 AM); Beach Volleyball, Swimming, Water Polo, Rowing, Cycling, Diving, (12:00 PM); Track and Field, Beach Volleyball, Swimming (8:00 PM)
NBCSN: Women's Volleyball: U.S. vs. Turkey (NBCSN, 12:00 AM); Women's Volleyball: China vs. ROC (2:00 AM); Women's Soccer: Canada vs. Brazil (4:00 AM); Canoe Slalom (6:00 AM); Women's Soccer: Netherlands vs. USA (7:00 AM); Beach Volleyball (9:00 AM); Men's Volleyball: ROC vs. France (10:00 AM); Baseball: U.S. vs. Israel (10:30 AM); Men's Handball: France vs. Spain (1:30 PM); Badminton (2:15 PM); Equestrian (3:15 PM); Women's Basketball: U.S. vs. Japan (4:15 PM); Women's Soccer: Sweden vs. Japan (6:00 PM); Women's Basketball: U.S. vs. Japan (8:00 PM); Beach Volleyball (9:45 PM); Women's Water Polo: U.S. vs. ROC (10:45 PM); Women's Soccer: Netherlands vs. USA (11:45 PM)
USA: Archery (12:00 AM); Women's Basketball: U.S. vs. Japan (12:40 AM); Diving (2:30 AM); Women's Rugby, Quarterfinal (4:30 AM); Swimming (6:00 AM); Table Tennis (8:45 AM); Women's Soccer: Canada vs. Brazil (10:00 AM); Men's Volleyball: Brazil vs. U.S. (12:00 PM); Men's Beach Volleyball (2:00 PM); Canoe Slalom (2:45 PM); Archery (3:30 PM); Judo (4:00 PM); Boxing (4:30 PM); Women's Rugby, Quarterfinal (5:00 PM); Table Tennis (5:30 PM); Triathlon (6:30 PM); Track and Field (8:00 PM); BMX Freestyle (11:00 PM); Archery (11:45 PM)
*Olympic Events Are Subject To COVID-Related Postponements.
*Olympic Events Are Subject To COVID-Related Postponements.
NON-OLYMPIC SPORTS TONIGHT*
🥍 Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse: Team Gold vs. Team Orange (CBSSN, 5:00 PM) 'From Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Md.'
⚽ MLS Soccer: Atlanta United FC at Orlando City SC (ESPN, 8:00 PM) 'Southeast rivals collide in Central Florida as Orlando City SC square off with Atlanta United FC. Interim coach Rob Valentino seeks his first win for Atlanta after taking over for Gabriel Heinze on July 18. The teams drew 0-0 back on April 17.'
⚽ MLS Soccer: Portland Timbers at LA Galaxy (ESPN, 10:00 PM) 'The Timber visit the Galaxy. Portland beat Los Angeles 3-0 on May 22. That match was marred by a violent tackle in the 44th minute that resulted in a six-game suspension for Los Angeles' Derrick Williams and season-ending leg injuries to Andy Polo.'
*Sporting Events Are Subject To COVID-Related Postponements.
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| Sam Mikulak sticking a 14.533 vault (2020 Olympics) |
EARLY PRIMETIME
💲 Common Knowledge (Game Show Network, 5:30 PM) "Outdoors Buddies vs. Dream Chasers"
💲 America Says (Game Show Network, 7:00 PM) "Slot Machine Queens vs. Christmas Crew"
🔔 The Patrick Star Show (Nickelodeon, 7:00 PM) "The Haunting of Star House" - 'Patrick hires cheap ghosts to haunt his house, but he ends up getting just what he paid for.'
🔔 Middlemost Post (Nickelodeon, 7:30 PM) "I Named It Whiskers; How Angus Got His Groove Back" - 'After one of Lily's inventions goes haywire, she enlists Parker's help to get it back under control; Angus loses his lucky beanie, which causes him to revert back to being a child.'
🕗 8:00 EASTERN / 🕖 7:00 CENTRAL
🔨 Secret Celebrity Renovation (CBS, 8:00 PM) "Eve" - 'Singer-songwriter Eve returns to Philadelphia to help update the classic row house she grew up in and that her role-model mother, Julie, still calls home; host Nischelle Turner takes Eve on a trip down memory lane.'
🤼♂️ WWE's Friday Night Smackdown (Fox, 8:00 PM) TBA
💰 Gold Rush (Discovery, 8:00 PM) "Winter's Fortune: The Race Starts Now" - 'Tony Beets gambles millions to overhaul his operation. Rick Ness needs a wash plant that matches his big ambitions. Dave Turin hunts for new ground, and Fred Lewis finds his second season on thin ice.'
🦈 Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth: Extra Bite (NGC, 8:00 PM) 'In this enhanced episode, Chris Hemsworth investigates shark behavior.'
🔔 SpongeBob SquarePants (Nickelodeon, 8:00 PM) "Camping Episode: Puppet Edition!" - 'The Pineapple Playhouse recreates the iconic episode, \"The Camping Episode,\" featuring everyone's favorite sea-bear.'
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| Katie Ledecky dominating the 1500 final (2020 Olympics) |
🕗 9:00 EASTERN / 🕖 8:00 CENTRAL
🎵 Icon: Music Through the Lens (PBS, 9:00 PM) "On the Record" - 'Art directors, musicians and music photographers discuss the evolution of album cover photography, from its roots in jazz and rock to modern-day concepts.'
💖 Love Island (CBS, 9:00 PM) TBA
🔔 Dynasty (CW, 9:00 PM) "Everything but Facing Reality" - 'Dominique plans to launch her new fashion line as she and Alexis once again vie for the same thing; as Sam and Culhane continue their business partnership they find themselves running into a very unusual roadblock.'
🍴 Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives (Food Network, 9:00 PM) "Taste of the Tropics" - 'Guy Fieri is loading up on tropical flavor, starting in a Florida spot serving up lobster enchiladas and lionfish rolls.'
👻 Ghost Adventures (Travel, 9:00 PM) "Airfield of Evil" - 'Zak and the crew investigate intense paranormal activity at Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror, an infamous haunted attraction in Las Vegas; they visit the March Field Air Museum, where employees have have felt spirits move through their bodies.'
💖 Love After Lockup (WE, 9:00 PM) "Sex Dolls & Booty Calls" - 'Lisa's risky run-in with the cops spells trouble; Daonte's mom grills Nicolle; Jeff keeps a secret from Anissa; Courtney plans her wedding, but fears her relationship is on the rocks; Britney learns she's not the only woman fighting for Ray's love.'
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| Damian Lillard racking up 21 points against Iran (2020 Olympics) |
🕗 10:00 EASTERN / 🕖 9:00 CENTRAL
🎵 Classic Albums (PBS, 10:00 PM) "Fleetwood Mac -- Rumours" - 'The definitive story of the making of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album \"Rumours,\" which sold 15 million copies worldwide and was named Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards.'
🔔 Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO, 10:00 PM)
🐕🦺 Cesar Milan: Better Human, Better Dog (Nat Geo Wild, 10:00 PM) "One Brick at a Time" - 'Cesar transforms a retiree whose dog has a strange fixation with bricks.'
💖 Put a Ring on It (OWN, 10:00 PM) "Game Changers"
👻 Surreal Estate (Syfy, 10:00 PM) "For Sale by Owner" - 'A lovely lake cabin may be haunted or the owner may be faking; a horror novelist seeks inspiration.'
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| Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell on their way to silver in the synchronized 10m platform (2020 Olympics) |
LATE NIGHT
🔔 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 PM) 'Hosted by Phoebe Robinson; comic Chelsea Handler; former professional basketball player Chris Bosh; Moneybagg Yo performs.'
🔔 Nightline (ABC, 12:37 AM)
Broadcast/Cable/Satellite - RETRO Binge
📺 The Andy Griffith Show (Sundance, 5:45 AM - 1:00 PM); ER (Pop, 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM); The Golden Girls (Hallmark, 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM); The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (VH1, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM); Roseanne (CMT, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM); M*A*S*H* (TVLand, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); Living Single (TVONE, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM); Friends (TBS 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM); Hawaii Five-0 (Ion, 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM); Gunsmoke (TVLand, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM); House (Pop, 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM); King of Queens (CMT, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM); Law and Order (Sundance, 1:00 PM - 2:00 AM); Bones (TNT, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM); Barney Miller (Antenna, 8:00 & 8:30 PM); Mom (CMT, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM); Everybody Loves Raymond (TV Land, 8:00 PM - 11:05 PM); The Jeffersons (Antenna, 9:00 & 9:30 PM); Coach (Antenna, 11:30 PM)
📺 Johnny Carson (Antenna, 10:00 PM) 'Actor Charles Nelson Reilly; actress Evelyn Keyes; actor Norm Crosby; Janelle Commissiong.'
More TV Listings: The Futon Critic; Zap2it
Key Sources: The Futon Critic; Zap2it; Netflix; Wikipedia; Horrornews.net; Sysfy.com
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🎥: Movie
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⭐: Top Pick
💲: Game show
🎥: Movie
📺: Throwback
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