Monday, February 26, 2024

What's On Tonight (Tuesday): Kon'nichiwa, Shōgun

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the two-episode premiere of Shōgun, based on James Clavell's famous novel. Shōgun has been a miniseries before, in 1980, headlined by Richard Chamberlain. Here, the lead is Cosmo Jarvis. A star will be born?


While I wonder who names their little boy "Cosmo," let's see what else TV has to offer us for Tuesday, Feb. 27. All times are EST.


STREAMING
Shōgun, 12:01 a.m., FX on Hulu. Premiere. "Anjin" and "Servants of Two Masters." "Destinies converge in Japan after a barbarian ship washes ashore in a poor fishing village. Meanwhile, in Osaka, Lord Toranaga finds himself outplayed by his enemies." Later, "Blackthorne's arrival in Osaka stirs up a hornet's nest of rivalries. Mariko is trapped between her cause and her faith when she must translate for the barbarian in Lord Toranaga's custody." Two episodes available. Also airing at 10 p.m. on FX. Ten episodes total, with one per week starting Tuesday, March 5 and continuing through Tuesday, April 23.

God Save Texas, 3:01 a.m., Max. Premiere. "Hometown Prison," "The Price of Oil" and "La Frontera." "Richard Linklater revisits his hometown (Huntsville) to explore its diverse inhabitants, painting a vibrant portrait that encapsulates the criminal justice system of Texas." Later, "Alex Stapleton explores the industry's impact on her family, who arrived as enslaved people in the 1830s, built thriving communities (in Houston), and now must cope with the human costs of Texas' biggest money-maker." After, "Iliana Sosa examines how 'nepantla,' an embrace of in-betweenness, characterizes relations to both her Mexican heritage and her hometown of El Paso, Texas." Three episodes available. "Hometown Prison" is also airing at 9 p.m. on HBO. "The Price of Oil" and "La Frontera" are airing at 9 p.m. on HBO on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Premiere. "Rapper Kemba explores the troubling weaponization of music against artists in the United States criminal justice system and abroad."

Pathalogical: The Lies of Joran van der Sloot, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Premiere. "Years after he brutally murdered American Natalee Holloway and Peruvian Stephany Flores, Joran van der Sloot's lifelong pattern of violence and pathological lying is exposed through rare interviews and new insights."

The Greatest Love Story Never Told, 12:01 a.m., Amazon. Premiere. "Directed by Jason Bergh, The Greatest Love Story Never Told follows Jennifer Lopez as she attempts her most daring project yet: independently producing a new album and cinematic original that explore her 20-year journey to self-love."

Chapelle's Home Team -- Donnell Rawlings: A New Day, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Premiere. "Donnell Rawlings riffs on toxic relationships, getting older, visiting New Zealand and his secret to co-parenting a young son in this stand-up special."

Death and Other Details, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "Vanishing." "The secrets unravel. Imogene confronts her mother's killer."

Father Brown, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "The Word of the Condemned." "Lady Felicia asks Father Brown to help prove a convicted serial killer did not murder her beloved goddaughter."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. Segments include reports on a Bronx-bound bus that delivers books to needy children, heart health for younger people, Amazon's February bestsellers and making walnut lentil bolognese. Later, "Vitamins A to Z," drumboxing, Spring Break travel deals, cating up with Sutton Foster (Sweeney Todd) and Today Food. After that, "The Scoop," Jamie Dornan (The Tourist), trending haircuts, Jenna's Bookshop and a performance by Britti ("Lullaby").

Live with Kelly and Mark, times and stations vary. Kelly and Mark are at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas with Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) and a performance by the men and women of Rouge at the STRAT.

The Drew Barrymore Show, times, lengths and stations vary. Drew's also in Las Vegas. She has Christina Aguilera, who is plugging her residency at the Venetian.

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. How to reclaim your time, plus the movement to wake up at 5 a.m., Linsey Davis (Girls of the World: Doing More Than Before) and an all-new Shop Tam Fam.


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NCAA Basketball, 6:30 p.m., FS1. Georgetown vs. Villanova.
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. Kentucky vs. Mississippi State.
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Cincinnati vs. Houston.
Women's NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., Big10. Indiana vs. Northwestern.
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network. Davidson vs. Dayton.
NCAA Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPNU. Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse.
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu. Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers.
NBA Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics.


PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Hateship Loveship, 7:15 p.m., Showtime Women.
Retribution, 7:25 p.m., Starz.
Scrapper, 7:30 p.m., Showtime Next.
Shallow Hal, 7:40 p.m., FXM.
The Baby-Sitters Club, 7:52 p.m., StarzEncore Family.


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8 P.M.
The Floor, FOX. First season finale, 2 hours. "All Hail the King of The Floor" and "Tonight, I'm Going to Make History." "The epic trivia face-off reaches its endgame as the 17 remaining contestants compete for the grand prize of $250,000."

Crime Nation, CW. 2 hours. "The Guard and the Inmate: Love on the Run." "The disappearance of a corrections officer and an inmate on the same day sends shockwaves through a community. As authorities scramble to solve the mystery, security footage unveils a sinister puzzle of deception and hidden alliances."

FBI, CBS. "Stay in Your Lane." "When a local club owner is found dead, the team works quickly to find the motive behind the murder of a seemingly innocent man. OA is smitten with a new love interest but is concerned that she's mixed up with the wrong crowd."

Will Trent, ABC. "It's the Work I Signed Up For." "Will confronts James at the prison, unraveling inmate secrets. Ormewood works on his familial relationships. Angie faces a pivotal moment that brings back memories from her past."

The Voice, NBC. 90 minutes. "The Blind Auditions, Part 2." Followed by a rerun of the Deal or No Deal Island premiere.

NBA Basketball, Bally Sports. San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves.

Women's NCAA Basketball, 8:30 p.m., FS1. St. John's vs. Marquette.

WWE NXT, USA.

Movie Night!
Despicable Me 3, Freeform.
Fast & Furious, Paramount. 2009 movie.
She's All That, MTV2.
2012, 8:15 p.m., Syfy.
Mother's Day, 8:26 p.m., HBO Family.


9 P.M.
FBI: International, CBS. "Magpie." "When an American family's lavish sweet 16 celebration is cut short after the mother of the birthday girl is found dead near their European estate, the team heads to Monaco to find the woman's murderer. Vo begins seeing Raines in a new light."

The Rookie, ABC. "The Hammer." "The team comes together to celebrate John and Bailey's wedding. Celina discovers a discrepancy in her case, leading to a new discovery. Lucy and Tim's relationship is put to the test."

The Oval, BET. "Keep Your Enemies Close." "Jason breaks his silence pertaining to his parents. Priscilla proves her loyalty to Hunter after catching Kyle in a questionable scenario."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Michelle Collins and Paige Desorbo.

NCAA Basketball, ESPN. Texas vs. Texas Tech.

NCAA Basketball, ESPN2. NC State vs. Florida State.

NCAA Basketball, Big10. Penn State vs. Iowa.

NCAA Basketball, CBS Sports Network. UNLV vs. Wyoming.

NHL Hockey, 9:30 p.m., ESPN+/Hulu. Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche.

Movie Night!
How to Train Your Dragon 2, E!
Up in the Air, HBO Signature.
Fantastic Four, 9:12 p.m., HBO2. 2015 movie.
Ex Machina, 9:45 p.m., Cinemax.
Edward Scissorhands, 9:59 p.m., HBO Comedy.


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10 P.M.
The Good Doctor, ABC. "Skin in the Game." "Shaun struggles to accommodate the newest member of his surgical team, Charlie, who interferes in a patient's relationship with his daughter. Park tackles a tricky brain tumor. Lea and Morgan adjust to motherhood."

FBI: Most Wanted, CBS. "Ghost in the Machine." "When a woman is found violently murdered inside a Brooklyn hotel room, the task force jumps into action to find out who lured her there in the first place. Hana helps out a recent Quantico graduate who hopes to follow in her footsteps."

Good Trouble, Freeform. "It's All Coming Back to Me Now." "Mariana and Joaquin bring their evidence of Silas' crimes to the police. Career opportunities lead to complications for Malika, Alice, Davia and Luca. Gael has an idea to take a stand against his former boss."

NBA Basketball, TNT. Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder.

NCAA Basketball, 10:30 p.m., FS1. Nevada vs. Colorado State.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 10:30 p.m., Bravo. Michelle Collins and Paige Desorbo.

Johnny Carson, Antenna. Carl Reiner and Catherine Deneuve are the guests on this Feb. 24, 1981, episode.

Movie Night!
What Happens in Vegas, TruTV.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, AMC.
Pulp Fiction, HBO Zone.
Thor, 10:09 p.m., USA.
Priscilla, 10:30 p.m., HBO.


LATE NIGHT TALK
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest Host Michael Kosta and Kwame Alexander.
The Graham Norton Show, 11 p.m., BBC America/Acorn TV/AMC+. Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett, Dua Lipa, Adrian Lester and Justin Timberlake.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Sydney Sweeney, Joe Manganello, Jason Reynolds and Muni Long.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Josh Brolin, Amanda Gorman and Jan Vogler.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Jennifer Hudson, David Cross and Dhruv.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:36 a.m., NBC. Chance the Rapper, Margaret Qualley, Emilio Vitolo and Fred Armisen.
After Midnight, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Caitlin Peluffo, Dulcé Sloan and Jenny Zigrino.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
Aloha, 11:10 p.m., StarzEncore Classics.


Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.

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