IMDbTV Picks: Week of January 25
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- StarsBen BarnesMarton CsokasHenry ThomasThe story of a group of very different men fighting in the American Colonies for freedom, and how they will shape the future for the United States of America. Based on true stories.This three-night miniseries follows a radical group of young men – Sam Adams, John Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock and Joseph Warren – who band together in secrecy to change the course of history and make America a nation. One of them just loved signing his name in really huge script.
Premieres: 9pm Sunday, January 25, 9pm Monday, January 26 and 9pm Tuesday, January 27 on History. - DirectorWendey StanzlerStarsBen McKenzieDonal LogueDavid MazouzWhen the key witness in a homicide ends up dead while being held for questioning by the police, Gordon suspects an inside job and looks to an old friend for information.Airs: 8pm Monday, January 26 on Fox.
- CreatorGreg DanielsMichael SchurStarsAmy PoehlerJim O'HeirNick OffermanThe absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.Ben and Leslie think the residents of Pawnee are undergoing a privacy invasion, and Leslie organizes a rally to save J.J.'s Diner.
Airs: 8pm and 8:30pm Tuesday, January 27 on NBC. - DirectorPhilip SgricciaStarsJared PadaleckiJensen AcklesDuncan FraserWhen Sam comes across a video of Charlie attacking a district attorney, Dean thinks she has returned from Oz to hunt on her own.Charlie's back, and she means business. Sam comes across a video of her beating up a district attorney and, with Dean's help, sets out to find out why she's returned -- and why she's punching out lawyers.
Airs: 9pm Tuesday, January 27 on The CW. - DirectorStephen CraggStarsHayley AtwellJames D'ArcyChad Michael MurrayPeggy may be in more trouble than usual when fugitive Howard Stark suddenly returns for mysterious reasons. And Chief Dooley chases a new clue all the way to Europe that threatens to destroy Peggy's future at the SSR.Don't be surprised if Peggy smacks Howard Stark around a little because boy, does he have it coming.
Airs: 9pm Tuesday, January 27 on ABC. - CreatorBob FisherDenis LearyStarsMichael MosleyKevin DanielsKevin BigleyA comedy that follows three Chicago EMTs who despite their narcissistic and self-destructive personalities are uniquely qualified to save lives.After saving a landlord, Johnny finds the perfect apartment to share with Theresa. Which is great, until he has an encounter with an overly grateful patient. Awkward!
Premieres: 10pm Tuesday, January 27 on USA. - DirectorDean ParisotStarsTimothy OlyphantNick SearcyJere BurnsRaylan sets out to find out more about the mysterious group buying up land in Harlan, Boyd tries to make a profit off the ledger from the bank heist, and Ava is stuck in the middle of everything.Raylan's investigation brings him into conflict with a paramilitary outfit, while Boyd and his partners try to salvage a profit from their heist.
Airs: 10pm Tuesday, January 27 on FX. - DirectorNick CopusStarsStephen AmellKatie CassidyDavid RamseyArsenal and Diggle confront Laurel about trying to step into her sister's shoes and warn her to stop before she gets herself killed. However, the villan Brick kidnaps the city's Aldermen and threatens to kill them all unless the police evacuate The Glades, it's all suits on deck. Meanwhile, Ray steps in to help Lance and the police force fight Brick, showing Felicity a new side of her boss. Malcom tells them that Ra's al Ghul is after his family and they must leave town immediately.But with Oliver missing in action, the team's going to need as many masked heroes as they can get.
Airs: 8pm Wednesday, January 28 on The CW. - CreatorAaron KorshStarsGabriel MachtPatrick J. AdamsMeghan MarkleOn the run from a drug deal gone bad, brilliant college dropout Mike Ross finds himself working with Harvey Specter, one of New York City's best lawyers.Louis is the worst, isn't he? While Jessica tries to appease him, in the wake of his discovery of Mike's secret, he also buries Mike in a mountain of menial grunt work in the hopes that he will quit.
Midseason Premiere: 10pm Wednesday, January 28 on USA. - DirectorRosemary RodriguezStarsTerrence HowardBryshere Y. GrayJussie SmollettLucious tries to steal a major artist from his rival, Jamal works on composing original music, and Hakeem faces complications in the lead up to an important performance.We're just loving this primetime soap. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out.
Airs: 9pm Wednesday, January 28 on Fox. - CreatorJoseph WeisbergStarsKeri RussellMatthew RhysKeidrich SellatiAt the height of the Cold War, two Russian agents pose as the average American couple, complete with family.In the season premiere, tensions simmer between Philip and Elizabeth as they disagree over handling orders from the Centre. Stan tries a new approach to mending his marriage with Sandra amidst learning tough news about Nina.
Premieres: 10pm Wednesday, January 28 on FX. - CreatorShonda RhimesStarsEllen PompeoChandra WilsonJames Pickens Jr.A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.Derek prepares for his move to DC, Meredith keeps herself busy at the hospital. Meanwhile, Jackson and April deal with difficult news, and Arizona and Amelia discuss how to best approach Dr. Herman.
Midseason Premiere: 8pm Thursday, January 29 on ABC. - CreatorShonda RhimesStarsKerry WashingtonDarby StanchfieldKatie LowesA former White House Communications Director starts her own crisis management firm only to realize her clients are not the only ones with secrets.Exactly what happened when Jake went to the bedroom? Who took Olivia and where did she go? We get a look at everything that went down in the midseason finale, but from Olivia's point of view.
Midseason Premiere: 9pm Thursday, January 29 on ABC. - CreatorSimon DonaldStarsRichard DormerBjörn Hlynur HaraldssonSienna GuilloryPerched on the edge of the Arctic Circle, Fortitude is one of the safest towns on earth. There has never been a violent crime here. Until now.Set in the melting Arctic, the small idyllic town of Fortitude is rocked by a brutal murder. Sheriff Dan Anderssen leads the investigation and is forced to work alongside DCI Morton, a detective who has flown into town from the mainland to contribute his forensic expertise. As the search for the killer progresses, their list of suspects grows, along with their suspicions about each other.
Premieres: 10pm Thursday, January 29 on Pivot. - CreatorPeter NowalkStarsViola DavisBilly BrownJack FalaheeA group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defense professor become involved in a twisted murder plot that promises to change the course of their lives.The hit drama returns the day after Sam's murder, as the students are called in to help Annalise find her missing husband. But just how much does Annalise know? And just when it seems the situation couldn't get more difficult, a surprise visitor shows up in town.
Midseason Premiere: 10pm Thursday, January 29 on ABC. - CreatorJason KatimsStarsPeter KrauseLauren GrahamDax ShepardThe lives and tragedies of the Braverman family tree.Cry yourself into a state of extreme dehydration while bidding a final farewell to the Bravermans. Have your hankies at the ready, along with a big glass of water, and a nice, sturdy shoulder to bury your face in. Also, and this is a personal recommendation, a big tub of raw cookie dough you can eat with a spoon. It makes everything better. Who knows why, but it's true.
Series Finale: 10pm Thursday January 29, on NBC. - DirectorMichael WaxmanStarsAaron StanfordAmanda SchullKirk AcevedoCole is led to Haiti in 2014, where a dangerous outbreak proved to be a devastating moment in Dr. Railly's life.Airs: 9pm Friday, January 30 on Syfy.
- DirectorMagnus MartensStarsAntony StarrIvana MilicevicUlrich ThomsenCarrie quits her job at the diner. Deva steals from a video game store. After Siobhan's discovery, Lucas decides to kill Proctor before leaving Banshee for good, with unforeseen consequences.Siobhan is torn between exposing Lucas and keeping his secret. Brock seethes upon learning that his ex, Emily, is working as a caregiver for Proctor's mom. Rebecca impresses Burton but inflames Chayton. Job and Sugar mop up critical surveillance.
Airs: 10pm Friday, January 30 on Cinemax.