Bojack Horseman (Friday, Netflix series) — The final half of the final season of everyone’s favorite failed legendary ’90s TV comedy star has arrived. Now, he’s really pushing for a comeback, but will all that self-loathing and alcohol stand in the way? Probably, but Will Arnett, Aaron Paul, and Amy Sedaris will carry us to the finish line.
Dolemite Is My Name (Friday, Netflix film) — Eddie Murphy is officially back, y’all. And he’s streaming on Netflix as struggling comedian Rudy Ray Moore, who assumes a new persona, Dolemite, a pimp with a vividly obscene mouth and the air of 1970s LA around him. Keegan-Michael Key also stars as a writer enlisted by Moore to pen a movie filled with kung fu and car chases, which leads to box-office glory.
Daybreak (Friday, Netflix series) — Matthew Broderick portrays a high school principal in this post-apocalyptic, genre-bending series where all the cliques are fighting for survival amid nuclear fallout. Netflix describes this one as “part samurai saga, part endearing coming-of-age story, and part Battle Royale.” Alright!
The Kominsky Method (Friday, Netflix series) — The second season of this critically acclaimed Netflix comedy series starring Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin has arrived. The two pals continue to tackle life’s curveballs in LA, the city that loves young folk, while confronting the harsh realities of aging. Paul Reiser will guest star.
Here’s the rest of this weekend’s notable programming:
Charmed (Friday, CW 8:00 p.m.) — The demon-adventures never seem to end, especially because Macy’s now struggling against her inner demon. Meanwhile, a new (and terrified) witch named Abigael is on the scene.
Dynasty (Friday, CW 9:00 p.m.) — Everyone hates Adam, Sam receives an unexpected guest, and Fallon and Blake dig out of their ditch in very different ways.
Room 104 (Friday, HBO 11:00 p.m.) — The Duplass Brothers are still doing their thing in a nondescript motel room, this time with a pair of father-and-son artists getting, well, artsy and discovering truths about each other in the process.
Real Time with Bill Maher (Friday, HBO 10:00 p.m.) — Chris Cuomo and Zach Galifianakis are interview guests, while Dan Carlin, Donny Deutsch and Elissa Slotkin fill out the roundtable.
Batwoman (Sunday, CW 8:00 p.m.) — A villain who loves the good things in life arrives in Gotham while Kate struggles to find time for her personal life amid her Bat-duties.
Watchmen (Sunday, HBO 9:00 p.m.) — Damon Lindelof’s continuation of Alan Moore’s graphic novel continues with Angela digging into who committed an atrocious recent murder.
Supergirl (Sunday, CW 9:00 p.m.) — Kara digs into William Dey’s actions and emerges with a shocking revelation. Yep, he’s not who people believe he is.
The Walking Dead (Sunday, AMC 9:00 p.m.) — The Alexandrians are still paranoid and taking things out on Negan while trying to rally against the Whisperers.
The Affair (Sunday, Showtime 9:00 p.m.) — LA wildfires become the launching point for Helen and Noah to not only fear for their lives but reckon with old wounds in their relationship.
Silicon Valley (Sunday, HBO 9:00 p.m.) — Season 6 arrives with Richard’s promise of protecting user data going up in smoke while Gilfoyle must find new ways to deal with Dinesh.
Mrs. Fletcher (Sunday, Showtime 10:30 p.m.) — The series debut arrives with Catherine O’Hara playing a divorced empty-nester who launches a sexy new persona.
