Weekend Preview: Michael B. Jordan Burns It All Down In ‘Fahrenheit 451’


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Fahrenheit 451 (Saturday, HBO 8:00 p.m.) — It will be interesting to see how the dystopian tale of information control and book burning is adapted for the internet age, but with Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon leading the cast, HBO’s Fahrenheit 451 is at the top of our must-watch list this week. It seems like now more than ever we need stories of people rising up against an oppressive system, so here’s hoping this one delivers the goods.

Blindspot (Friday, NBC 8:00 p.m.) — In the third season finale, Jane goes back to the beginning in her hunt for Roman.

Once Upon A Time (Friday, ABC 8:00 p.m.) — Once brings back some familiar faces for the last battle in the series finale. How many curses can one town endure anyway?

Hawaii Five-0 (Friday, CBS 9:00 p.m.) — McGarrett and the Five-0 uncover a Russian spy ring in the season finale when a Russian nuclear attack submarine emerges off the coast of Waikiki

Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Friday, ABC 9:00 p.m.) — While our favorite agents did get a sixth season order, Coulson’s life still hangs in the balance. We’ll also have to wait and see if the ending of Infinity War comes into play at all in this season finale.

Life Sentence (Friday, The CW 9:00 p.m.) — While Stella and Wes are still figuring out their future, they get some surprising news.

Patrick Melrose (Saturday, Showtime 9:00 p.m.) — The second episode focuses on Patrick’s privileged childhood and the horrific incident that left him scarred into adulthood.

Bob’s Burgers (Sunday, FOX 7:30 p.m.) — Louise schemes to get back her extensive Burobu care collection back after it’s confiscated. I would not want to be the administrative officials taking on the youngest Belcher.

American Idol (Sunday, ABC 8:00 p.m.) — We’re down to the final three, so vote for your faves, I guess.

Killing Eve (Sunday, BBC 8:00 p.m.) — Both Eve and Villanelle question their places in their respective organizations as stakes begin to escalate in Moscow.

The Simpsons (Sunday, FOX 8:00 p.m.) — Bart is visited by ghosts seeking closure in the 29th season finale.

Sweetbitter (Sunday, Starz 8:00 p.m.) — Tess learns an important lesson about the superficiality of appearances when she meets Serena.

Vida (Sunday, Starz 8:30 p.m.) — Emma tries to get the family business back on its feet, but Lyn is too wrapped up in her own drama to be helpful.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Sunday, FOX 8:30 p.m.) — Jake and Amy finally head down the aisle in the season five finale (but not the series finale! Thanks, NBC!), but it is not without a mess of hijinks and setbacks. Jane The Virgin‘s Gina Rodriguez guest stars as a potential love interest for Rosa, because sometimes things are good.

Billions (Sunday, Showtime 9:00 p.m.) — Axe looks to boost his funds from a deeply shady source.

Family Guy (Sunday, Fox 9:00 p.m.) — Peter falls into a coma and meets God in the season 6 finale.

Westworld (Sunday, HBO 9:00 p.m.) — It’s time to get a better look at Shogun World.

Fear The Walking Dead (Sunday, AMC 9:00 p.m.) — While things get dicey at the Stadium, Strand struggles with Madison’s choice.

Bob’s Burgers (Sunday, FOX 9:30 p.m.) — Season 8 comes to an end as Bob considers whether or not he wants to stay in the restaurant business.

I’m Dying Up Here (Sunday, Showtime 10:00 p.m.) — Edgar and Arnie find some questionable means to make some quick cash. Ron’s sitcom success has some unexpected repercussions.

Trust (Sunday, FX 10:00 p.m.) — Gail heads to London after an unexpected discovery.

Into The Badlands (Sunday, AMC 10:00 p.m.) — The Widow reckons with her past as Chau’s slave.

Deception (Sunday, ABC 10:00 p.m.) — While they have to stop a spy who is leaking sensitive information, Cameron struggles with a person from Kay’s past who is back in the picture.

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