Wednesday, August 27, 2025

What's On Tonight (Thursday): If it's Thursday, it must be Murder

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is The Thursday Murder Club, premiering on Netflix. Whatta cast! We've got Celia Imrie, Ben Kingsley, Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan. I like that cardigan Celia's wearing.


While I pour one out for Angela Lansbury, let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Aug. 28. All times are EST.


STREAMING
The Thursday Murder Club, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Special presentation. "Four retirees spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands." Costarring Tom Ellis. From Richard Osman's bestseller. Directed by Chris Columbus.

Imported, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Special presentation. "After a lifelong dream of playing in the NBA is dashed, and on the brink of their athletic prime, three athletes (two men, one woman) discover unexpected growth and success as international ballers when they decide to play overseas. Immersing themselves in foreign cultures while discovering the intense and exhilarating global fandom for basketball, these athletes turn an unwanted detour into a transformative and fulfilling chapter in the pursuit of their dreams."

Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. Series premiere. "In this ripped from the headlines true crime thriller, British model Chloe Ayling (Nadia Parkes) thinks she's landed a dream photo shoot in Milan. But the dream quickly turns into a nightmare when she's drugged and kidnapped by a man who claims to work for a shadowy crime syndicate. With her life on the line, Chloe miraculously manages to escape. But she is met with suspicion upon her return home, becoming the target of a relentless media storm accusing her of faking her own kidnapping for fame." Two episodes available, followed by one per week through Thursday, Sept. 25.

Twisted Metal, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. Second season finale. "M4YH3M," "OHLYNTE," and "NUY3ARZ." "John and Quiet find themselves up against an unexpected challenge that tests their resilience and trust. Calypso launches a deep investigation, uncovering secrets that could change the game for everyone involved." Next, "John and Quiet gear up, knowing that every decision could mean the difference between victory and defeat. But with Calypso, not everything is what it seems." Finally, "all roads, with their unexpected twists and turns, lead to this as John and Quiet are faced with difficult choices that could mean life and death. Calypso grants a wish." Three episodes available.

My Live With the Walter Boys, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Second season premiere. No description available.

Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. First season finale. No description available.

Back to the Frontier, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max and 8 p.m., Magnolia. First season finale. "Prove It or Lose It." "Time is running out as the families rush to complete all their homestead goals -- but will they vouch for their neighbours to secure their land?"

The Newsreader, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. "A Model Daughter." "With the Christmas season in full swing, the News At Six is approached by Geoff and Evelyn Walters' daughter Kay, who offers to sell her story of her addiction to heroin." Season finale next week.

All the Queen's Men, 3:01 a.m., BET+. "All Eyez on Me." "Madam testifies at trial and spins her criminal activity in a clever way. Blue proves her loyalty to Madam with unfortunate results." Season finale next week.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans." "After a mission turns crew members into Vulcans, trouble arises when they try to revert to human."

Smugshot, 3:01 a.m., AMC+ and Sundance Now and 10 p.m., Sundance. "The Getaway." "When Anthony Cursio decided to rob a bank, he knew he could get away with it. His meticulous planning and surprising getaway confounded police -- but there was one thing he couldn't account for."


PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
Thursday Night College Football, 5:30 p.m., ESPN. Twenty-eighth season premiere. Boise State Broncos at South Florida Bulls from Raymond James Stadium.
2025 U.S. Open Tennis, 7 p.m., ESPN2. From Flushing, New York.
WNBA Basketball, 7 p.m., Amazon. Washington Mystics vs. New York Liberty.


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PRIMETIME
Trust Her If You Dare, 8 p.m., Lifetime Movie Network. Special presentation. "A woman on the run gets caught in a deadly web of lies after a murder at a spa. Seeking refuge with her estranged sister, she finds herself in a race against time to gather evidence and expose the killer." Encore at 12 a.m.

Big Brother, 8 p.m., CBS. Yet another houseguest eviction and new head of household episode. One month left!

The Real Housewives of Orange County, 8 p.m., Bravo. "Truth Tellers & Lie Detectors." "Emily throws a Persian New Year party for the women, but has a surprise activity to uncover the truth behind the rumors swirling in the group. Heather's family's future is up in the air as she waits for offers on her Los Angeles mansion." Encore at 11 p.m.

College Football, 9 p.m., ESPN. Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Necaxa, 9 p.m., FXX. "Second Chances." "Rob Mac joins Eva Longoria in Aguascalientes - offering a rare glimpse into their personal stakes and shared vision for Necaxa's future - as the two double down on their ownership mission." Three encores follow.

Peacemaker, 9 p.m., HBO Max. "A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird." "Economos gets a new handler, Fleury, after failing to distract Flag from Peacemaker. While Adebayo deals with Keeya issues, Peacemaker handles dimensional aftermath as A.R.G.U.S. acts."

The Real Housewives of Miami, 9 p.m., Bravo. "Next Stop, Marbella." "The ladies jet off to Marbella, but Alexia and Marysol refuse to get on board with Stephanie's rules. Lisa makes an important announcement about her marriage. A birthday celebration turns into a screaming match in the middle of the Plaza de España." Encore at 12 a.m.

Impractical Jokers, 10 p.m., TBS. "Dopamine Denier." "The Jokers play unprofessional actors in a fake commercial then make wild assumptions about other mallgoers. One Joker breaks and is tasked with becoming the strictest security guard imaginable in his punishment." Encore at 11 p.m.

Project Runway, 10 p.m., Freeform and Disney+. "Hit the Streets." "The designers must step up their game as they are asked to create a streetwear look that speaks to their individual brand."

WNBA Basketball, 10 p.m., Amazon. Chicago Sky vs. Phoenix Mercury.

Movie Night!
The Green Mile, 9 p.m., USA.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
American Pie, 12 a.m., TBS.


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

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