• Selected programming for Nov. 17-23, 2025

    From Robin Miller@3:633/10 to All on Sun Nov 23 02:51:02 2025


    Previously released:


    Absentia (complete series) (Netflix, Nov. 14)

    After being declared dead in absentia, an FBI agent [Stana Katic] must
    reclaim her family, identity and innocence when she finds herself the
    prime suspect in a string of murders. Three seasons (30 episodes)
    streamed on Prime Video from 2017-2020.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absentia_(TV_series)

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6794990/
    [rating 7.2]

    https://www.netflix.com/title/80192909



    Jane Austen Wrecked My Life [Jane Austen a gƒch‚ ma vie] (movie)
    (Netflix, Nov. 13)

    When a friend pushes her to attend the Jane Austen Residency for
    writers, a single bookseller with novelist dreams stumbles into a love
    story of her own. 2025 French film; 1hr 37m. Unavailable on the ad tier.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82109456

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31112509/


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    Monday, Nov. 17


    Streaming:


    Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway (special) (12:01 am, Prime
    Video)

    A 46-minute Majestic Theatre concert led by Erika Henningsen with Jeremy Jordan and more.

    https://www.primetimer.com/features/hazbin-hotel-live-on-broadway-makes-its-debut-on-prime-video-this-november



    June Farms [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    An unscripted reality series that follows entrepreneur Matt Baumgartner
    and his young staff as they run the June Farms estate, which includes
    hosting bespoke weddings and managing a farm, restaurant, and bar. The
    show features the behind-the-scenes chaos of preparing for weddings
    amidst interpersonal drama and logistical challenges. Eight episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X7wQe60iUg



    Sex Money Murder [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)

    "Sex Money Murder" is a riveting true crime series that chronicles some
    of the most shocking stories of murder, deceit and scandal hidden within
    the fabric of America?s most notorious strip clubs. Each episode
    uncovers the true accounts of jaw-dropping homicides within these
    sanctuaries of seduction.

    https://www.hulu.com/series/1c3c2488-bf91-4494-a921-039439015900



    Selena y Los Dinos (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Selena Quintanilla's journey from performing at local events to becoming
    the "Queen of Tejano Music" with her family band Selena y Los Dinos, culminating in sold-out stadium tours, is chronicled through personal
    archive footage. 1h 57m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNIbJywaCq0

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82028788

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34963797/
    [rating 7.9]



    Broadcast and cable:

    None.

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    Tuesday, Nov. 18


    Streaming:


    Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That (comedy special) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81697864



    Broadcast and cable:


    Thoughts & Prayers (documentary) (9 pm, HBO)

    A tracing of the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry in the
    United States and its effect on students and educators. 1h 25m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRv23_VWglQ

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38633124/



    Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards (special) (10-11
    pm, ABC)


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    Wednesday, Nov. 19


    Streaming:


    The Mighty Nein [new] (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    A group of fugitives and outsiders work to stop reality from changing
    when a powerful relic falls into the wrong hands in the second series
    based on the Critical Role web series. The team behind "The Legend of
    Vox Machina" returns with a related Prime Video series that animates the group's second D&D campaign, which is set in the same world a few
    decades later. (And, no, Vox Machina isn't done; two more seasons will
    air in 2026 and 2027.) Eight episodes; three stream today, followed by
    weekly single-episode releases through Dec. 22.

    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-mighty-nein/
    [score 80]

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri2wNyvSpiY

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26453092/
    [rating 8.8]



    Daughter of Fire [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am, Hulu)

    A woman returns to her town under a new identity to take revenge on
    those who tried to kill her. Argentine series; 22 episodes.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32126001/



    The Carman Family Deaths (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Nathan Carman, a young man who, after a fishing trip with his mother
    Linda off the coast of New England, survives a week on a life raft while
    she is lost at sea. The sensational incident renews interest in the
    unsolved murder of Carman's wealthy grandfather years earlier, spurring
    a media frenzy, a war over a vast family fortune, multiple
    investigations and ultimately federal charges against Carman for murder
    on the high seas. With unprecedented access to family, friends and investigators, the film is a nautical thriller that explores intimate
    human mysteries about family, greed, perception, mental health and the unpredictable mind of an enigmatic young man. 1h 30m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPEAt_TBC-E

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81664825

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31137117/
    [rating 6.4]



    Champagne Problems (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Sydney is a determined executive who travels to France to secure the acquisition of a world-renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but
    her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a
    charming Parisian ? who turns out to be the founder?s son. Stars Minka
    Kelly and Tom Wozniczka. 1h 39m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eba-EoMPBX8

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81628146

    https://www.metacritic.com/movie/champagne-problems/
    [score 50]

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33053440/
    [rating 6.2]



    Envious [Envidiosa] (complete season 3) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    After a devastating breakup, Vicky, almost 40, embarks on a quest for
    new love, unaware it will lead her to a profound ? and hilarious ? self-discovery. Argentine series; 10 half-hour episodes.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJI00CqJU50

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81687655

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29494111/
    [rating 7.1]



    Lilly (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    An emotional drama about a courageous factory worker who fights for
    justice when cheated and mistreated by her company. Based on the life of
    Lilly Ledbetter; stars Patricia Clarkson. 1h 33m. 2024 film that
    received a limited theatrical release in the US in May 2025.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5853716/



    The Son of a Thousand Men [O Filho de Mil Homens] (movie)
    (3:01 am, Netflix)

    A father without a son, a son without a father, and a shared dream. A
    village of one-of-a-kind encounters that turn into unlikely stories.
    Starring Rodrigo Santoro and inspired by the best-selling book by Valter
    Hugo M?e, the new Netflix film The Son of a Thousand Men, directed by
    Daniel Rezende, presents a fable about solitude, love, and acceptance. Brazilian film; 2h 6m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gFPO65At9Q

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81739139

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33402908/
    [rating 7.2]



    Mark Rober's CrunchLabs [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Welcome to CrunchLabs, a science playground where former NASA engineer
    turned YouTuber Mark Rober tackles challenges that push creativity to
    the limit. Seven episodes.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82191481



    Scandal Eve [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)

    The head of a talent agency races to stop an expose' that could end her client's career -- pitting her against the reporter determined to break
    the story. Japanese series; episodes released periodically.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82119457

    https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9sizsi

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38593816/



    This Is Going to Hurt (complete limited series) (3:01
    am, Netflix)

    2022 British series that originally streamed on AMC+ and Sundance Now.
    This comedic, seven-episode adaptation of Adam Kay's medical memoir
    stars Ben Whishaw as a low-level doctor struggling with the long hours
    and high demands of working in an OB-GYN ward of a British NHS hospital,
    with the series following him (and his colleagues) both at work and in
    their personal lives.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyn6cjS8glc

    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/this-is-going-to-hurt/season-1
    [score 91]

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8681148/
    [rating 8.4]

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Going_to_Hurt_(TV_series)



    Merry Little Mystery (movie) (3:01 am, The Roku Channel)

    Natasha Maxwell (Jordin Sparks) returns to her grandparents? home in the
    small town of Roundtop to spend the holidays. This Christmas, she?s
    taking on a big responsibility--stepping into her grandfather?s boots as
    the town?s beloved Secret Santa, quietly delivering gifts to deserving neighbors. But when an investigative reporter arrives, determined to
    uncover the identity of the mysterious gift-giver, Natasha scrambles to
    keep the secret--and unexpectedly falls in love. 1h 18m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcT4hWMA06Q

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38773476/
    [as "Merry Little Mistery"]




    Broadcast and cable:


    59th Annual CMA Awards (live event) (8-11 pm, ABC)

    Lainey Wilson hosts.


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    Thursday, Nov. 20


    Streaming:


    The Roses (movie; streaming premiere) (12:01 am, Hulu)

    A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the fa‡ade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams
    come crashing down. 1h 45m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31973693/
    [rating 6.7]



    After the Hunt (movie; streaming premiere) (12:01 am, Prime
    Video)

    A college professor [Julia Roberts] finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against
    one of her colleagues and a dark secret from her own past threatens to
    come to light. 2h 18m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32159989/
    [rating 6.1]



    The Follies [Las Locuras] (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Six women, each on a journey of self-discovery marked by confinement, self-censorship, and social and familial pressure, unexpectedly cross
    paths on a rainy day in Mexico City. Mexican film; 2h 1m.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81750640

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31226985/



    The Great British Baking Show: Holidays (complete season 8)
    (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Two episodes.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81013505



    A Man on the Inside (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Netflix's acclaimed detective comedy re-teaming The Good Place creator
    Mike Schur and star Ted Danson returns for a second season that adds
    Danson's real-life wife Mary Steenburgen to the cast. And that's not the
    only change: With Danson's Charles taking on a new case this season, the setting (now a liberal arts college instead of a retirement home) and
    much of the cast is new. Also joining the show are Jason Mantzoukas,
    Jill Talley, Max Greenfield, Lisa Gilroy, David Strathairn, and Gary
    Cole, among others. But Stephanie Beatriz, Lilah Richcreek Estrada, and
    Mary Elizabeth Ellis do return from Season 1. Eight episodes.

    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/a-man-on-the-inside/season-2/
    [score 71]

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6UXdDbuNFc

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81677257

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26670955/
    [rating 7.6]



    Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (complete final season 4)
    (3:01 am, Netflix)

    9 episodes.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81557031



    The Celebrity Traitors UK [new; complete season 1] (3:01
    am, Peacock)

    Claudia Winkleman hosts the celebrity spinoff of the British version of
    The Traitors. British series; 9 episodes.

    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-celebrity-traitors-uk/
    [score 90]



    High Horse: The Black Cowboy [new; complete limited series]
    (3:01 am, Peacock)

    This three-part pop culture and historical documentary confronts and
    reclaims the Wild West while revealing the story of the Black cowboy ? a history that has largely been untold.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38733253/



    The Assassin [new to US] (3:01 am, AMC+)

    Ex-assassin Julie (Keeley Hawes) is forced out of retirement after 10
    years just as her son Edward (Freddie Highmore) returns looking for
    answers in the thriller series created by Harry and Jack Williams.
    British series; 6 episodes released weekly through Dec. 25. [Premiered originally in the UK on Prime Video (UK) in July 2025.]

    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-assassin-2025/
    [score 61]

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33246591/
    [rating 6.3]



    The Family Man (complete season 3) (1:30 pm, Prime Video)

    On a personal mission to avenge an assassination, Srikant Tiwari
    unravels a devious conspiracy that threatens to send India to the brink
    of war. Indian series; 7 episodes.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9544034/
    [rating 8.7]

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=930smH0MYkc




    Broadcast and cable:


    Law & Order (fall finale) (8 pm, NBC)

    Returns Jan. 8



    Law & Order: SVU (fall finale) (8 pm, NBC)

    Returns Jan. 8



    Elsbeth (special time) (9 pm, CBS)

    Moves from 10 pm for tonight only; a repeat airs at 10.



    Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (season 4 finale) (9
    pm, Fox)


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    Friday, Nov. 21


    Streaming:


    Karaoke Club [new] (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    Famous faces battle it out in a one-night karaoke showdown filled with
    wild challenges. As the competition heats up, surprise eliminations and
    new arrivals keep everyone on their toes. French-language Canadian
    series; 6 episodes, with three episodes streaming today and the
    remaining three next Friday.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GjOW0SqZag

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37091218/



    Kathleen Madigan - The Family Thread (comedy special)
    (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWzk__aAAyk



    The Family Plan 2 (movie) (12:01 am, Apple TV)

    A former government operative is attacked, forcing him and his family to
    go on the run. Pursued across the country, he protects his loved ones
    while confronting his dark past and deadly enemies, culminating in a
    showdown in Las Vegas. Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan return for a
    sequel to their 2023 film. 1h 46m.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqolYtJGuf4

    https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-family-plan-2/
    [score 38]

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34276058/
    [rating 5.6]



    Sebastian Maniscalco: It Ain't Right (comedy special)
    (12:01 am, Hulu)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJfIZXt8Q2Y



    Dining With the Kapoors (special) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    This special offers a rare glimpse into the Kapoors, Hindi cinema's
    first family, over an afternoon of conversation, nostalgia and homemade delicacies.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpdgEgpcbDE

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81702885



    One Shot With Ed Sheeran (special) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Sheeran performs his greatest hits on the streets of New York City in a special filmed in real time in a single, continuous take. Director
    Philip Barantini is no stranger to that format: He also directed
    Netflix's recent one-shot hit Adolescence. 61 min.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjO8XACCpiQ

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82123114

    https://www.metacritic.com/tv/one-shot-with-ed-sheeran/



    Sangre Del Toro (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Director Guillermo del Toro journeys through a labyrinth of childhood memories, cultural myths and monsters to reveal the origins of his
    visionary films. 1h 25m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36909787/

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82122396

    https://www.metacritic.com/movie/sangre-del-toro/



    Frankenstein: The Anatomy Lesson (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Go deep behind the scenes with visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro
    and the "Frankenstein" cast and crew as they give new life to the
    classic tale. 45m.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82122582



    Train Dreams (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    One of the best-reviewed films at this year's Sundance?and a likely
    awards contender for Netflix?this adaptation of Denis Johnson's novella
    takes a decades-long look at the life of Robert Grainier (Joel
    Edgerton), a day laborer building the railroads of the Pacific Northwest
    at the start of the 20th century. Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon and
    William H. Macy also star, while Will Patton narrates. 1h 42m.

    https://www.metacritic.com/movie/train-dreams/
    [score 88]

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nk8TrBHOrA

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82020378

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29768334/



    Legasi: Bomba the Movie (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    A firefighter struggling with his mentor's death must find the strength
    to lead his team on a rescue mission when a skyscraper is set ablaze. Malaysian film; 1hr 37m.

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81949599

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28075760/



    The Conjuring: Last Rites (movie; streaming premiere)
    (3:01 am, HBO Max)

    Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last
    terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront. Stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. 2h 15m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22898462/
    [rating 6.2]



    The Bad Guys 2 (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Peacock)

    Animated film; 1h 44m.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30017619/
    [rating 7.0]



    Married to a Balla 2 (movie) (3:01 am, Tubi)

    A survivor?s fresh start with her sons, a mounting career, and new love unravels when her abusive ex awakens from a coma, bent on vengeance.
    Stars Dominique Madison, Nadia Adelay, Emanuel Alexander, Mario Golden,
    and Alonte Williams. 1 hr 32 min.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpN7ax47Ibs

    https://tubitv.com/movies/100046778/married-to-a-balla-2

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37152745/




    Broadcast and cable:


    Whispers of a Secret Life (movie) (8 pm, LMN)

    Jessica is alarmed when her best friend Amanda starts behaving
    erratically after a mysterious accident. Jessica digs into Amanda?s past
    and realizes she may not know her best friend at all. IMDb lists
    Brittany Cavaco, Julia-Kate Hill and Cait Moira as cast members.
    Information is quite scarce on this one.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/whispers-of-a-secret-life

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38859158/

    https://talesfromthecollection.com/whispers-of-a-secret-life/

    https://www.sunshinefilmsflorida.com/



    The American Revolution (limited series finale) (8-10 pm,
    PBS)



    Mistletoe Murders (season 2 finale) (8 and 9 pm, two episodes, Hallmark Channel)



    Real Time with Bill Maher (season 23 finale) (10 pm, HBO)

    Returns with season 24 on January 23.


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    Saturday, Nov. 22


    Oh, Hi! (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am, Netflix)

    A romantic weekend spirals when Iris learns Isaac doesn't see their love
    the same way ? so she mounts a lock-and-key gambit to change his mind.
    Stars Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds,
    David Cross, and Polly Draper; 1h 35m. Not available on the ad tier.
    Released theatrically in the US in July.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33292655/
    [score 6.2]

    https://www.netflix.com/title/82115463



    I am Mita, Your Housekeeper [new to US?; complete limited series]
    (3:01 am, Netflix)

    A family almost broken by grief hires a cold, mysterious housekeeper,
    whose surprising and unorthodox ways start to bring them back together.
    2011 Japanese series; 11 episodes.

    IMDb: Akari Mita may be emotionless but she's a super housekeeper who completes everything she is asked to do perfectly. But, be careful when telling her what to do; she does everything you ask her to, literally!

    https://www.netflix.com/title/81410091

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2021319/
    [as "Kaseifu no mita"; rating 7.5]



    Toni Braxton's He Wasn't Man Enough (movie) (8 pm,
    Lifetime Channel)

    Toni Braxton plays bestselling author Mel Montgomery, whose world
    unravels when she discovers her boyfriend Richard has been deceiving
    her. When Mel learns Richard is now engaged to her estranged college
    friend Monica, the two women, with the help of Mel?s loyal best friend
    Candy, set aside old wounds to stand together. What begins as betrayal
    becomes a story of resilience and solidarity?proving Richard picked the
    wrong trio to mess with. Because in the end, it was never about the man
    who failed them, but the women who chose each other. Always and without question? sisters over misters. Essence Atkins, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Thomas Cadrot also star.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/he-wasnt-man-enough

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38575918/
    [as "He Wasn't Man Enough "]



    Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story (movie) (8 pm,
    Hallmark Channel)

    The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in
    the shadow of Highmark Stadium ? the home of their beloved Buffalo
    Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of
    Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that
    revolve around cheering for their favorite team ? especially at the
    holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas.
    Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn and the Bills? VP of Stadium Development
    Gabe DeLuca have been lifelong friends, but Gabe has always held a torch
    for her ? a fact obvious to their families? and everyone else who
    crosses their path. When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy that someone anonymously helped her family get by after he was drafted more than 60
    years ago ? and that he continues to receive a Christmas gift each year
    to this day ? she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle a Christmas he?ll always remember. Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter?s identity. Along the
    way, Gabe?s love for Morgan deepens and in turn, she begins to see him
    in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings. Meanwhile, Morgan?s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy
    get sacked. That is, until Gabe takes matters into his own hands and
    uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a
    lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a
    Christmas they?ll never forget. Starring Holland Roden, Matthew
    Daddario, Joe Pantoliano, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aaron, Steve Schirripa
    and Patti Murin.

    [Last year Hallmark showed "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" on
    Nov. 30. Only 30 more teams to go! But there will be expansion along the
    way ...]

    https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/holiday-touchdown-a-bills-love-story

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36604797/



    Christmas on Every Page (movie) (8 pm, Great American Family)

    A big-city graphic designer returns home for the holidays to help her
    mother?s struggling bookstore, but as she reconnects with her roots and
    her faith, she finds herself questioning whether success is measured by
    career milestones ? or by love, creativity, and the joy of truly
    belonging. Stars Rose Reid (A Thousand Tomorrows) and Jake Allyn
    (Someone Like You).

    https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/christmas-pages/

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37836066/


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    Sunday, Nov. 23


    A Royal Christmas Hope (movie) (7 pm, UPtv)

    At Christmastime in New York City, Julia Carter runs a nonprofit helping families in need. Still grieving her husband, she fights to keep hope
    alive - especially through her non-profit work and the annual tree
    lighting. Across the ocean, Prince Christopher escapes royal duties for
    a break in the U.S. When a chance meeting sparks connection, their bond deepens, and secrets and holidays pressures force them to face what
    truly matters. Stars Jenna Michno, Kayla Fields and Robert Adamson. A
    true premiere.

    [RM: Are there really enough princes in the world to populate all these movies?]

    https://uptv.com/movies/a-royal-christmas-hope/

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36751850/



    Second Guessing Fate (movie) (8 pm, CW)

    Gemma (Danielle Panabaker, "The Flash") is a successful event planner
    with a full life. She has pretty much given up on dating until a fortune teller mysteriously shows up at one of her perfectly planned parties and predicts that Gemma is one last horrible date away from true love. When
    Gemma goes on what she hopes is her last blind date with Nick (Corey
    Sevier, "Immortals"), anything and everything goes wrong, including
    crashing her car into a handsome wealthy stranger, Enzo (Brendan Morgan,
    "The Handmaid's Tale"). When the fortune teller's predictions start to materialize, once cynical Gemma is ready to take a leap of faith. But is
    Gemma misreading the signs? Only fate knows what's in store for her.
    Jocelyn Chugg ("Me and Mr. Christmas") and Ari Rombough ("The Last of
    Us") also star. True premier of this Canadian film.

    https://parade.com/tv/second-guessing-fate-the-cw-harlequin-romance-movie

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33630559/



    The Body in the Locker (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    When Amy [Kirsten Comerford], the CEO of a major charity, loses her
    father, she?s shocked to discover he owned a mysterious storage locker
    with a deadly secret inside? the body of a woman. Was her father a
    murderer? Who was this woman? Also stars Tori Barban, Chris Hong, and
    Jayne Heitmeyer. "Inspired by true events."

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-body-in-the-locker

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36364892/

    https://www.studiotf1america.com/programming/the-body-in-the-locker/



    Melt My Heart This Christmas (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

    Holly James (Laura Vandervoort), a passionate glassblower striving to establish her artistic identity, dreams of showcasing her creations at
    the Fern Grove Fair. Despite previous rejections from Jack Dubois
    (Stephen Huszar), who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assist legendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme (Jennifer Wigmore), to help Jack. Unfortunately, Bianca is struggling with a
    creative slump and needs help managing her booth. While Holly assists
    Bianca, she also secretly displays her own art under a pseudonym and her vibrant work becomes a surprise hit, overshadowing Bianca?s work and challenging the fair's traditional norms. Holly does everything she can
    to help Bianca without giving away her identity while also growing
    closer to Jack, but unfortunately Walter (Darrin Baker), a news
    reporter, discovers the mystery and outs Holly, shattering her
    relationship with both Bianca and Jack. Holly is now forced to pick up
    the pieces and try to melt them back together. True premiere of this
    Canadian film.

    https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/melt-my-heart-this-christmas

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37333639/



    Christmas North of Nashville (movie) (8 pm, Great
    American Family)

    After losing her big-city job, Jules returns home to save her family?s Christmas carnival, rediscovering love, community, and holiday spirit.
    Stars Emily Alatalo and Jonathan Stoddard. [Apparently the original
    title was "Love at Kringle Lake."] True premiere.

    https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/love-at-kringle-lake-wt/

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34735996/



    Universal Basic Guys (special time) (8 pm, Fox)



    The Simpsons (special time) (8:30 pm, Fox)



    The Great Escaper (movie) (9 pm, PBS)

    This Masterpiece presentation stars Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson
    (each in their final film performances) in a true story-based drama
    about a WWII veteran who escapes from his care home to reunite with
    fellow veterans in Normandy on the 70th anniversary of D-Day. 2023
    British film; Glenda Jackson died in June of that year, while Michael
    Caine is 92.

    https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/clips/the-great-escaper-trailer/

    https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-great-escaper/
    [score 68]

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14124080/
    [rating 7.0]



    Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order (season 1 finale)
    (9 pm, AMC)



    Fox Network notes for the night:

    -- In the Mountain time zone, following Universal Basic Guys, local programming will air starting at 8:00 pm.

    -- In the Pacific Time Zone, following The Simpsons, local programming
    will air until 8:00 pm.

    -- In the Pacific Time Zone, an encore of Universal Basic Guys will air
    at 8:00 pm and an encore of The Simpsons will air at 8:30 pm.


    (end)


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  • From Ian J. Ball@3:633/10 to All on Thu Nov 27 21:01:23 2025
    On 11/22/25 11:51 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

    ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ Monday, Nov. 17


    ˙˙˙˙Streaming:


    Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway˙˙˙˙˙˙ (special)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    A 46-minute Majestic Theatre concert led by Erika Henningsen with Jeremy Jordan and more.

    Ugh!


    ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ Wednesday, Nov. 19


    ˙˙˙˙Streaming:


    The Mighty Nein˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ [new]˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    A group of fugitives and outsiders work to stop reality from changing
    when a powerful relic falls into the wrong hands in the second series
    based on the Critical Role web series. The team behind "The Legend of
    Vox Machina" returns with a related Prime Video series that animates the group's second D&D campaign, which is set in the same world a few
    decades later. (And, no, Vox Machina isn't done; two more seasons will
    air in 2026 and 2027.) Eight episodes; three stream today, followed by weekly single-episode releases through Dec. 22.

    While I'm not interested in these as animated series, I am glad that
    they are getting made.

    Champagne Problems˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Sydney is a determined executive who travels to France to secure the acquisition of a world-renowned champagne brand before Christmas, but
    her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian ? who turns out to be the founder?s son. Stars Minka
    Kelly and Tom Wozniczka. 1h 39m.

    Gah!

    Merry Little Mystery˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (3:01 am, The Roku Channel)

    Natasha Maxwell (Jordin Sparks) returns to her grandparents? home in the small town of Roundtop to spend the holidays. This Christmas, she?s
    taking on a big responsibility--stepping into her grandfather?s boots as
    the town?s beloved Secret Santa, quietly delivering gifts to deserving neighbors. But when an investigative reporter arrives, determined to
    uncover the identity of the mysterious gift-giver, Natasha scrambles to
    keep the secret--and unexpectedly falls in love. 1h 18m.

    [sigh...] [shaking head]


    ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ Thursday, Nov. 20


    ˙˙˙˙Streaming:


    After the Hunt˙˙˙˙ (movie; streaming premiere)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (12:01 am, Prime Video)

    A college professor [Julia Roberts] finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against
    one of her colleagues and a dark secret from her own past threatens to
    come to light. 2h 18m.

    Wow, that is way too long a runtime for a premise like this!

    The Assassin˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ [new to US]˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (3:01 am, AMC+)

    Ex-assassin Julie (Keeley Hawes) is forced out of retirement after 10
    years just as her son Edward (Freddie Highmore) returns looking for
    answers in the thriller series created by Harry and Jack Williams.
    British series; 6 episodes released weekly through Dec. 25. [Premiered originally in the UK on Prime Video (UK) in July 2025.]

    Didn't Rhino or somebody watch this?...


    ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ Friday, Nov. 21


    ˙˙˙˙Streaming:


    The Family Plan 2˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (12:01 am, Apple TV)

    A former government operative is attacked, forcing him and his family to
    go on the run. Pursued across the country, he protects his loved ones
    while confronting his dark past and deadly enemies, culminating in a showdown in Las Vegas. Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan return for a sequel to their 2023 film. 1h 46m.

    I will probably get to this eventually, though I've largely forgotten
    what happened in the first one...

    One Shot With Ed Sheeran˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (special)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (3:01 am, Netflix)

    Sheeran performs his greatest hits on the streets of New York City in a special filmed in real time in a single, continuous take. Director
    Philip Barantini is no stranger to that format: He also directed
    Netflix's recent one-shot hit Adolescence. 61 min.

    This makes me glad I don't get Netflix! ;p

    Train Dreams˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (3:01 am, Netflix)

    One of the best-reviewed films at this year's Sundance?and a likely
    awards contender for Netflix?this adaptation of Denis Johnson's novella takes a decades-long look at the life of Robert Grainier (Joel
    Edgerton), a day laborer building the railroads of the Pacific Northwest
    at the start of the 20th century. Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon and
    William H. Macy also star, while Will Patton narrates. 1h 42m.

    I might have been interested, but if it was a hit at Sundance I will
    probably hate it!... ;)

    The Conjuring: Last Rites˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie; streaming premiere) (3:01 am,
    HBO Max)

    Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last
    terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront. Stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. 2h 15m.

    Pass.

    Married to a Balla 2˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (3:01 am, Tubi)

    A survivor?s fresh start with her sons, a mounting career, and new love unravels when her abusive ex awakens from a coma, bent on vengeance.
    Stars Dominique Madison, Nadia Adelay, Emanuel Alexander, Mario Golden,
    and Alonte Williams. 1 hr 32 min.

    Pass (as I never bothered with the first one!).


    ˙˙˙˙Broadcast and cable:


    Whispers of a Secret Life˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (8 pm, LMN)

    Jessica is alarmed when her best friend Amanda starts behaving
    erratically after a mysterious accident. Jessica digs into Amanda?s past
    and realizes she may not know her best friend at all. IMDb lists
    Brittany Cavaco, Julia-Kate Hill and Cait Moira as cast members.
    Information is quite scarce on this one.

    https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/whispers-of-a-secret-life

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38859158/

    https://talesfromthecollection.com/whispers-of-a-secret-life/

    https://www.sunshinefilmsflorida.com/

    Like I said, I watched this, and it was kind of weird in a way that
    wasn't really off-putting, but the by-the-numbers ending kind of killed
    the vibe.


    ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ Saturday, Nov. 22


    Oh, Hi!˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie; streaming premiere)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (3:01 am, Netflix)

    A romantic weekend spirals when Iris learns Isaac doesn't see their love
    the same way ? so she mounts a lock-and-key gambit to change his mind.
    Stars Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds, David Cross, and Polly Draper; 1h 35m. Not available on the ad tier. Released theatrically in the US in July.

    [roll]

    Toni Braxton's He Wasn't Man Enough˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (8 pm,
    Lifetime Channel)

    Toni Braxton plays bestselling author Mel Montgomery, whose world
    unravels when she discovers her boyfriend Richard has been deceiving
    her. When Mel learns Richard is now engaged to her estranged college
    friend Monica, the two women, with the help of Mel?s loyal best friend Candy, set aside old wounds to stand together. What begins as betrayal becomes a story of resilience and solidarity? proving Richard picked the wrong trio to mess with. Because in the end, it was never about the man
    who failed them, but the women who chose each other. Always and without question? sisters over misters. Essence Atkins, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Thomas Cadrot also star.

    I PASSED on this one.

    Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

    The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in
    the shadow of Highmark Stadium ? the home of their beloved Buffalo
    Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of
    Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that
    revolve around cheering for their favorite team ? especially at the
    holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas.
    Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn and the Bills? VP of Stadium Development
    Gabe DeLuca have been lifelong friends, but Gabe has always held a torch
    for her ? a fact obvious to their families? and everyone else who
    crosses their path. When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy that someone anonymously helped her family get by after he was drafted more than 60
    years ago ? and that he continues to receive a Christmas gift each year
    to this day ? she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle a Christmas he?ll always remember. Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter?s identity. Along the way, Gabe?s love for Morgan deepens and in turn, she begins to see him
    in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings. Meanwhile, Morgan?s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy
    get sacked. That is, until Gabe takes matters into his own hands and
    uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a
    lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a
    Christmas they?ll never forget. Starring Holland Roden, Matthew
    Daddario, Joe Pantoliano, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aaron, Steve Schirripa
    and Patti Murin.

    Gah!!

    Christmas on Every Page˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (8 pm, Great American Family)

    A big-city graphic designer returns home for the holidays to help her mother?s struggling bookstore, but as she reconnects with her roots and
    her faith, she finds herself questioning whether success is measured by career milestones ? or by love, creativity, and the joy of truly
    belonging. Stars Rose Reid (A Thousand Tomorrows) and Jake Allyn
    (Someone Like You).

    Yeah, I don't know either.


    ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ Sunday, Nov. 23


    A Royal Christmas Hope˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (7 pm, UPtv)

    At Christmastime in New York City, Julia Carter runs a nonprofit helping families in need. Still grieving her husband, she fights to keep hope
    alive - especially through her non-profit work and the annual tree
    lighting. Across the ocean, Prince Christopher escapes royal duties for
    a break in the U.S. When a chance meeting sparks connection, their bond deepens, and secrets and holidays pressures force them to face what
    truly matters. Stars Jenna Michno, Kayla Fields and Robert Adamson. A
    true premiere.

    [sigh, part deux...]

    Second Guessing Fate˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (8 pm, CW)

    Gemma (Danielle Panabaker, "The Flash") is a successful event planner
    with a full life. She has pretty much given up on dating until a fortune teller mysteriously shows up at one of her perfectly planned parties and predicts that Gemma is one last horrible date away from true love. When Gemma goes on what she hopes is her last blind date with Nick (Corey
    Sevier, "Immortals"), anything and everything goes wrong, including
    crashing her car into a handsome wealthy stranger, Enzo (Brendan Morgan, "The Handmaid's Tale"). When the fortune teller's predictions start to materialize, once cynical Gemma is ready to take a leap of faith. But is Gemma misreading the signs? Only fate knows what's in store for her.
    Jocelyn Chugg ("Me and Mr. Christmas") and Ari Rombough ("The Last of
    Us") also star. True premier of this Canadian film.

    Too bad this was on The All New! NEW!! (DEAD!!!) CW - if it was on a
    real channel I might have watched it!

    The Body in the Locker˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

    When Amy [Kirsten Comerford], the CEO of a major charity, loses her
    father, she?s shocked to discover he owned a mysterious storage locker
    with a deadly secret inside? the body of a woman. Was her father a
    murderer? Who was this woman? Also stars Tori Barban, Chris Hong, and
    Jayne Heitmeyer. "Inspired by true events."

    I saw part of this. The ending was unsatisfactory...

    Melt My Heart This Christmas˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (8 pm, Hallmark
    Channel)

    Holly James (Laura Vandervoort),

    Ha!

    a passionate glassblower striving to
    establish her artistic identity, dreams of showcasing her creations at
    the Fern Grove Fair. Despite previous rejections from Jack Dubois
    (Stephen Huszar), who oversees the entries, Holly finds an unexpected opportunity to assist legendary glassblower Bianca Bonhomme (Jennifer Wigmore), to help Jack. Unfortunately, Bianca is struggling with a
    creative slump and needs help managing her booth. While Holly assists Bianca, she also secretly displays her own art under a pseudonym and her vibrant work becomes a surprise hit, overshadowing Bianca?s work and challenging the fair's traditional norms. Holly does everything she can
    to help Bianca without giving away her identity while also growing
    closer to Jack, but unfortunately Walter (Darrin Baker), a news
    reporter, discovers the mystery and outs Holly, shattering her
    relationship with both Bianca and Jack. Holly is now forced to pick up
    the pieces and try to melt them back together. True premiere of this Canadian film.

    [roll]

    Christmas North of Nashville˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (movie)˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (8 pm, Great
    American Family)

    After losing her big-city job, Jules returns home to save her family?s Christmas carnival, rediscovering love, community, and holiday spirit.
    Stars Emily Alatalo and Jonathan Stoddard. [Apparently the original
    title was "Love at Kringle Lake."] True premiere.

    I like Alatalo, but not enough to watch this!

    Anne Rice's Talamasca: The Secret Order˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ (season 1 finale) (9 pm,
    AMC)

    Pass.


    (end)

    I was very busy with work last week, but it looks like I didn't miss
    anything.



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