Tuesday, November 28, 2023

What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Hopin' we'll eat Cake by the ocean

Black Cake

Please sir, I want some more! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, November 29!

Our Top Pick tonight is Black Cake (Hulu, midnight). The miniseries(?), based on Charmaine Wilkerson's acclaimed best-seller, is a multi-generational story of 2 estranged siblings (Adrienne Warren, Ashley Thomas) pushed together when their mother (Mia Isaac) dies and trying to piece a part of her life together. Somehow, secrets are rooted in her traditional Caribbean black cake.

Elsewhere, Christmas comes to Rockefeller Center, Jon Batiste attempts to write a SymphonyPretty Hard Cases takes one last hard one, Thomas Brodie-Sangster is the Artful Dodger, it's Christmastime for the Buccaneers, and Christmas invades Graceland.

(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Zap2it.)

ON THIS SITE

🍽️ Feed Me (Afternoon): A recipe for discussion and to talk about what you're doing in your kitchen.

EARLY STREAMING & EVENING

πŸŽ₯ American Symphony (Netflix, 3 a.m.): In this documentary, Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste attempts to compose a symphony as his wife, writer Suleika Jaouad (Between Two Kingdoms), undergoes cancer treatment.✔️

The Artful Dodger (Hulu, midnight): SERIES PREMIERE. "Set in 1850s Australia the series follows adult double life of Charles Dickens' famous prince of thieves Dodger now a surgeon, but who can't shake his predilection for crime." Who asked for this? With Thomas Brodie-Sangster as the Dodger plus Maia Mitchell and David Thewlis.✔️

⭐ Black Cake (Hulu, midnight): "In 1970's London, Covey faces a life-altering decision that will affect her children in present day."

πŸŽ„ The Buccaneers (Apple TV+, midnight): The gang heads to Scotland for a Christmas getaway. Lizzy makes a confession. James' behavior escalates.

Pretty Hard Cases (Amazon FreeVee, midnight): FINAL SEASON. This Canadian female-led crime dramedy comes to an end with its third season. Meredith MacNeill and Adrienne C. Moore play accomplished detectives who have different styles of doing their jobs and clash when partnered together.

πŸŽ„ The Santa Clauses (Disney+, 3 a.m.): Santa and Co. saved Easter in a truly terrible storyline, but now the elves' secret about the return of the Mad Santa is out. 

Shetland (BritBox, 3 a.m.): SEASON EIGHT. The Scottish crime drama comes stateside for its 8th season, which is special because across the pond, the final episode has yet to air.

Slow Horses (Apple TV+, midnight): SEASON PREMIERE. "A romantic liaison in Istanbul threatens to expose a buried MI5 secret in London. When Jackson Lamb and his team of misfits are dragged into the fight, they find themselves caught in a conspiracy that threatens the future not just of Slough House but of MI5 itself."

Young Dylan (Nickelodeon, 7 p.m.): "After Rebecca is chosen as a model for a hot clothing boutique, Dylan and Bethany will do anything to get her back."

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife (Netflix, 3 a.m.): Season 1
Ink Master (Paramount+, 3 a.m.)
πŸ’² Split Second (GSN, 7:30 p.m.)
Squid Game: The Challenge (Netflix, 3 a.m.)
TMZ No BS (Tubi, 3 a.m.): Ariana Grande
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Vigilante (Hulu, midnight)

πŸ•— 8 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•– 7 P.M. CENTRAL

πŸŽ„ Christmas in Rockefeller Center (NBC & Peacock): SPECIAL. The 91st annual tree-lighting ceremony kicks off with lots of musical talents and Kelly Clarkson hosting. Don't worry, you don't need to have sees the other 90 to watch it.

Sullivan's Crossing (The CW / The CW App, Thursday): Maggie's medical training is put to the test as she races against the clock to save the life of a friend.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (TBS)
πŸ’² Celebrity Jeopardy! (ABC / Hulu, Thursday): Cynthia Nixon, Cedric the Entertainer, Heather McMahan
The Challenge (MTV / Paramount+, Thursday)
Married at First Sight (Lifetime): 
The Masked Singer (Fox / Hulu, Thursday)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo / Peacock, Thursday)
Survivor (CBS / Paramount+, Thursday)

πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•— 8 P.M. CENTRAL

Sistas (BET): When Jordan's sister Penelope shows up, Gary and Andi are both put in an uncomfortable situation. With doubts about his son's safety, Zac and Fatima try to track down Heather's whereabouts.✔️

The Spencer Sisters (The CW / The CW App, Thursday): The actress who played Bryn Martell in the movies based on Victoria's books, calls Victoria after she's accused of the attempted murder.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
The Amazing Race (CBS, 9:30 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday)
πŸ’² Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (ABC / Hulu, Thursday): Tim Gunn, Debbie Gibson, Luis Guzman
Cribs (MTV, 9:30 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Alyssa Edwards, Atsuko Okatsuka, E.G Daily
Expedition Unknown (Discovery Channel / Max, Thursday)
πŸ’² Guy's Grocery Games (Food Network / Max, Thursday)
The Real Housewives of Miami (Bravo, 9:15 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday)
Snake Oil (Fox / Hulu, Thursday)
Sistas (via Tenor)

πŸ•™ 10 P.M. EASTERN / πŸ•˜ 9 P.M. CENTRAL

πŸŽ„ Christmas at Graceland (NBC & Peacock): SPECIAL. Music's biggest stars celebrate Elvis Presley, his music and his favorite time of year, live from the Graceland Estate.

SurrealEstate (Syfy / Peacock, Thursday): The Agency must guide a ghost into the light. Meanwhile, Susan is found. But not Found.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
πŸ’² The $100,000 Pyramid (ABC / Hulu, Thursday): Jackee Harry vs Bobby Berk; Jason Alexander vs Rosie O'Donnell
Cribs (MTV / Paramount+, Thursday): Mena Suvari, Anjali Bhimani, Shaun T
Ms. Pat Settles It (BET)
Sex Sells (Fuse): Season premiere
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Bravo, 10:15 p.m. / Peacock, Thursday): Paris Hilton, Kathy Hilton✔️
Paris Hilton (via Tenor)

πŸ’€πŸ˜΄ LATE NIGHT πŸ˜΄πŸ’€

πŸ“Ί Suddenly Susan (Rewind TV, 2 & 2:30 a.m.): While attending a conference, Jack meets up with an old girlfriend (Rachel Hunter) and Susan pursues a columnist (Christopher Atkins).

WHAT ELSE IS ON
The Daily Show hosted by Michelle Wolf (Comedy Central, 11 p.m. / Paramount+, Thursday): Mehdi Hasan✔️
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 11:35 p.m. / Hulu, Thursday): Eddie Murphy, Teyana Taylor, Mitch Rowland
Michelle Wolf (via Tenor)

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Key SourcesThe Futon CriticIMDbTV PassportZap2it
⭐: Top Pick
πŸ’²: Game show
πŸ“‘: Linear broadcast
πŸ‡°πŸ‡·: Korean Drama
πŸŽ₯: Movie
πŸ“Ί: Throwback
πŸŽ„: Holiday program
✔️: Video/gif/photo included

Happy watching, everyone!

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