Dark (Friday, Netflix) — A year-and-a-half after its first season premiere to rave reviews, Netflix’s German-language thriller Dark is back for another mind-bending batch of new episodes. Often compared to Stranger Things, the series revolved around the disappearance of several children and an elaborate system of underground wormholes allowing persons to travel back in time. With season two, however, Dark looks forward into an apocalyptic future following an unknown nuclear accident.
Euphoria (Sunday, HBO 10:00 p.m.) — Despite endeavoring not to return to the habits that originally sent her to rehab, Rue struggles to overcome her old life. On the other hand, Nate’s obsession becomes increasingly violent, and Kat discovers an unflattering video of herself on the internet.
The Confession Tapes (Friday, Netflix) — True crime documentaries have been all the rage for the past few years, and with shows like Making a Murderer, The Staircase, and The Keepers, Netflix has been at its forefront. The Confession Tapes, which presents cases of possibly false confessions in each episode, is one such show. Now, it’s back for a second season of cases.
Big Little Lies (Sunday, HBO 9:00 p.m.) — While Renata makes a target out of Principal Nippal, Mary Louise attempts get close with Jane. Meanwhile, Madeline confronts her personal issues at couples therapy, and Celeste struggles to overcome her memories of Perry.
Here’s the rest of this weekend’s notable programming.
Mr. Iglesias (Friday, Netflix) — On the heels of his special One Show Fits All, comedian Gabriel Iglesias is trying the sitcom route with Mr. Iglesias on Netflix. The multi-cam series sees the comic playing a version of himself who, instead of going into comedy, is instead teaching a bunch of misfit public school kids in the hopes of saving them from an assistant principal’s (Oscar Nuñez) wrath.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Friday, ABC 8:00 p.m.) — Fitz and Simmons are finally back together after being torn apart by just about every kind of obstacle imaginable. Even so, they must overcome their own demons in order to make things right.
MotherFatherSon (Friday, Starz 10 p.m.) — The premium cable network is acquiring new shows from overseas, like the Richard Gere vehicle MotherFatherSon in the U.K. In what sounds like a watered-down version of HBO’s Succession, the series sees Gere playing Max, the owner of a massive media company whose son Caden suffers a nervous breakdown.
Luther (Sunday, BBC America 8:00 p.m.) — Luther must head off the murderous Cornelius and put a stop to his killing spree following the devastating death of a friend. In his absence, however, Halliday must push the investigation forward.
Fear the Walking Dead (Sunday, AMC 9:00 p.m.) — Wendell, Strand and Sarah’s daring rescue mission runs into a big problem. Meanwhile, Charlie makes a friend in the most unsuspecting of places. Alicia, Luciana, and Morgan have a mission to carry out but aren’t having a lot of success with it.
City on a Hill (Sunday, Showtime 9:00 p.m.) — Decourcy discovers he has a new powerful enemy following an eventful Sunday church service. Jackie, on the other hand, can’t help stirring up trouble at home despite (or because of) his distrustful mother-in-law Rosa.
Vida (Sunday, Starz 9:00/9:30 p.m.) — As the drama in and outside the bar reaches a fever pitch, Eddy makes a startling discovery about Vida’s widow. By the end of it all, however, it seems that Emma and Lyn have come to an understanding.
NOS4A2 (Sunday, AMC 10:00 p.m.) — Vic finally comes around to understanding and trusting her supernatural gifts after seeking out the Wraith. In the meantime, a body is discovered in Haverhill.
