Saturday, May 25, 2024

What's On Tonight (Sunday): With Sympathy and well wishes

The Sympathizer

5 more days of Emmy eligibility! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, May 26!

Our Top Pick tonight is the finale of The Sympathizer (HBO & Max, 9 p.m.). No, it's not related to The Equalizer. The miniseries is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen about a North Vietnam plant (Hoa Xuande) sent to the South Vietnam army during the war and ends up coming to the United States afterward and while still spying, becomes conflicted on his allegiances. It's also got Robert Downey Jr. in 4 different roles. (He hasn't had an Emmy nomination since Ally McBeal.) I'm enjoying it, but I'm also not caught up.

Elsewhere, an Interview reveals the history of Theatre des Vampires, loves gets the boss Smiling, PBS hosts its annual Memorial Day Concert, helping always Calls the HeartBeacon 23 will be protected, and Robert Durst is still dead.

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

EARLY STREAMING & EVENING

Interview with the Vampire (AMC+, 3 a.m. & AMC, 9 p.m.): "Armand tells the history of the Theatre des Vampires. Louis tells of his reluctance to join."✔️

πŸ“Ί The John Larroquette Show (Rewind TV, 6 p.m.): Work and friends take a toll on John's relationship with Catherine (Alison La Placa) when he tutors Dexter (Daryl "Chill" Mitchell).

WHAT ELSE IS ON
πŸŽ₯ The Blind Side (The CW, 7 p.m.)
🏎️ NASCAR Cup Series (Fox, 6 p.m.): Coca-Cola 600
⚾ Sunday Night Baseball (ESPN, 7 p.m.): Cubs at Cardinals
Interview with the Vampire (via Giphy)

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

National Memorial Day Concert 2024 (PBS): SPECIAL. The 35th concert honoring the military service and sacrifice of those in the U.S. armed forces includes a World War II Tribute and performances by Cynthia Erivo and Gary LeVox. Jack Everly conducts the National Symphony Orchestra.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
πŸ€ 2024 NBA Playoffs, Game 3 (TNT): Timberwolves vs. Mavericks
90 Day FiancΓ©: Happily Ever After? (TLC / Max, Monday)
Biography: WWE Legends (A&E): Eddie Guerrero
πŸŽ₯ Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (NBC / Hulu, now)
Naked and Afraid: XL (Discovery Channel / Max, Monday)
The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Bravo / Peacock, Monday)

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

Beacon 23 (MGM+): SEASON FINALE. After agreeing to receive an implant, Halan is surprised to find that the procedure puts him face-to-face with Aleph. Harmony protects the beacon by any means necessary.✔️

⭐ The Sympathizer (HBO & Max): SERIES FINALE. Before sending them off to Vietnam, Claude invites the team for a night out and reveals some terrifying information to the Captain. The mission is met with strong resistance and the Captain is forced to confront the choices that haunt his past.

When Calls the Heart (Hallmark Channel / Peacock, Monday): Elizabeth and Nathan help Tom out of a tight situation. The town comes together after a setback. Gowen councils Lucas.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
πŸ“‘ The Chi (Paramount+ with Showtime [linear] / Paramount+ with Showtime [streaming], now)
Summer House: Martha's Vineyard (Bravo / Peacock, Monday)
Beacon 23 (via Tumblr)

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

The Jinx – Part Two (HBO & Max): SEASON FINALE. Found guilty of Susan Berman's murder, Bob is sentenced to life in prison, but dies in jail a few months later. Seeking closure in his wife Kathie's murder, her family files a lawsuit against Bob's estate.✔️

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Expedition from Hell (Discovery Channel & Max): 
Secrets of the Hells Angels (A&E)

πŸ’€πŸ˜΄ LATE NIGHT πŸ˜΄πŸ’€

πŸ“Ί Police Woman (Get TV, 2 a.m.): Kevin Daffy, following the footsteps of his ex-lieutenant father, joins Pepper and Crowley in trying to break a drug ring.

Smiling Friends (Adult Swim, midnight / Max, Monday): Mr. Boss of Smiling Friends, Inc. discovers the love of his life.
The Jinx (via The Life and Crimes of Robert Durst)

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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
✔️: Video/gif/photo included

Happy watching, everyone!

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