Weekend Preview: ‘Point Blank’ Blasts Its Way Onto Netflix, And The ‘Big Little Lies’ Continue Over At HBO


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Point Blank (Friday, Netflix) — Marvel actors Anthony Mackie and Frank Grillo star in the new Netflix action film that sees the pair’s characters — a nurse and a career criminal — teaming up to take down rival gangs and the deadly ring of corrupt cops.

Big Little Lies (Sunday, HBO 9:00 p.m.) — Mary Louise continues her emotional reign of terror, which this week has blindsided Celeste. Meanwhile, the so-called “Monterey Five” are feeling the pressure now that everything they do and say is being scrutinized in light of Perry’s death.

Sweetbitter (Sunday, Starz 9:00 p.m.) — The two-part second season premiere sees the restaurant staff attempting to expand their collective palate while Tess struggles with trust issues and her bad credit score.

Here’s the rest of this weekend’s notable programming.


Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Friday, ABC 8:00 p.m.) — In the conclusion to the “Collision Course” two-parter, the team wastes no time in trying to save the world (yet again).

Shangri-La (Friday, Showtime 9:00 p.m.) — Documentary filmmakers Morgan Neville and Jeff Malmberg’s four-episode look into the recording studio founded and used by Rick Rubin, the renowned record producer and Def Jam co-founder, begins.

Los Espookys (Friday, HBO and HBO Latino 11:00 p.m.) — The group is asked to create lifelike alien lab subjects for a government worker’s big upcoming presentation. Meanwhile, personal tensions among the paranormal fakers are rising.

Bill Burr Presents IanTalk: Ideas Not Worth Spreading (Friday, Comedy Central 12:00 a.m. Midnight) — The latest Comedy Central special from Bill Burr’s deal with the network features Ian Edwards, who presents his latest jokes and comments in the format of the world’s worst TED Talk.

Top Gear (Sunday, BBC America 8:00 p.m.) — The latest season of BBC America’s hugely popular car show premieres with returning host Chris Harris and his new co-hosts, comedian Paddy McGuinness and cricket star Andrew Flintoff. Also, of course, star driver the Stig will be there.

The Rook (Sunday, Starz 8:00 p.m.) — The latest chapter in Starz’s new supernatural espionage thriller sees Myfanwy finding out some rather disturbing things about her secretive past.

Fear the Walking Dead (Sunday, AMC 9:00 p.m.) — Some seek safety following last week’s episode, while others are staying on mission with a little help from some newcomers.

City on a Hill (Sunday, Showtime 9:00 p.m.) — Jackie and Decourcy are still trying to find the weapon from the robbery in Revere. Meanwhile, a local reporter’s tip may lead to a rather enlightening, but treacherous, story.

Euphoria (Sunday, HBO 10:00 p.m.) — A police investigation following the events of that crazy carnival is putting pressure on everyone. As “nice” as Rue’s newfound sobriety is, however, it’s beginning to negatively affect those around her, especially Jules.

The Loudest Voice (Sunday, Showtime 10:00 p.m.) — President Barack Obama’s election gives Roger and the rest of the gang at Fox News the singular enemy they’ve always needed.

NOS4A2 (Sunday, AMC 10:00 p.m.) — Vic is stuck in the real world and Manx needs help.

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