Welcome to What’s On, our weekly selection of must-watch shows. Here’s what you need to watch from Sunday, November 20 through Thursday, November 24. All times are in Eastern Time. [Note: The weekend edition of What’s On drops on Fridays.]
The fats
The Walking Dead (AMC, Sunday, 9 p.m., series finale)
It finally happens: The Walking Dead ends after 11 seasons. The post-apocalyptic drama will end with a series finale aptly titled “Rest in Peace.” Since its inception in 2010, TWDThe once-massive viewership and critical acclaim fluctuated, especially as major cast members began to leave the show. But don’t worry, just like the zombies at its center, the TWD the universe is not yet dead. There are already spin-offs in the works, and we’ll come back to Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) in the next one. ghost town. Meanwhile, Norman Reedus will reprise Daryl on his own show, which takes place in France.
Welcome to Chippendales (Hulu, Tuesday, 12:01 a.m.)
Welcome to Chippendales is a true crime limited series created by Robert Siegel (Pam and Tommy) charting the rise and fall of entrepreneur Somen “Steve” Banerjee. The Native American immigrant founded the successful Chippendales men’s strip club franchise, which gained national popularity in the ’80s and ’90s. However, Banerjee was later implicated in the plot to murder his business partner, Nick De Noia, Emmy winner. Kumail Nanjiani and Murray Bartlett will portray Banerjee and De Noia respectively, and Annaleigh Ashford, Juliette Lewis, Andrew Rannells and Robin de Jesús round out the ensemble. The audiovisual club will recap the show each week, starting with its two-episode premiere.
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Wednesday (Netflix, Wednesday, 3:01 a.m.)
Wednesday follows the coming of age of the iconic Wednesday Addams character at Nevermore Academy. Jenna Ortega is set to take on the lead role as she gets involved in a supernatural slasher adventure. The impressive cast includes Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Gwendoline Christie, Fred Armisen, Riki Lindhome and Emma Myers. yellow jackets‘ Christina Ricci—who starred Wednesday in The Addams Family movies – will also make an appearance. keep an eye on The audiovisual clubThis week’s exam.
Hidden treasures
Elton John Live: Dodger Stadium Farewell (Disney+, Sunday, 8 p.m.)
Beloved Grammy-winning artist Elton John is performing in North America for the last time at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and Disney+ is capturing it all for you to watch from the comfort of your couch. Catch John as he’s joined by Dua Lipa, Brandi Carlile and Kiki Dee during the three-hour live concert.
Our universe (Netflix, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)
Morgan Freeman narrates the six-part docuseries Our universe, which mixes images of wild animals with stunning cosmic special effects. The goal is to present a dramatized look at the forces that created our solar system as well as intimate shots of the most charismatic animals that inhabit – you guessed it – our planet.
Trevor Noah: I wish (Netflix, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)
Trevor Noah is leaving his late night show on Comedy Central next month, but before that, it returns to Netflix. The comedian’s third stand-up special, titled “I Wish You Would,” was filmed in Toronto and features, among other things, Noah impersonating Presidents Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
More good things
Pitch Perfect: Bumpers in Berlin (Peacock, Wednesday, 3:01 a.m.)
Of course, television has found a way to extend the Perfect films to fit into a six-episode season. Bumpers in Berlin follows Adam DeVine’s Bumper Allen as he moves from the United States to Germany after going viral there, hoping to launch his music career. He will be joined by modern family co-star Sarah Hyland, as well as Jameela Jamil and Flula Borg.
Love, Lizzo (HBO Max, Thursday, 3:01 a.m.)
Doug Pray (The defiant) directs the documentary Love, Lizzowhich traces the inspiring story of singer-songwriter Lizzo, from humble beginnings to pop superstar status.
Criminal Minds: Evolution (Paramount+, Thursday, 3:01 a.m.)
Criminal mindsa TV drama that ended after 15 seasons in 2020, is already enjoying a revival two years later, because why not? Criminal Minds: Evolution brings back nearly the entire crew for a 10-episode season so members of the Behavioral Analysis Unit can track down and dismantle a network of serial killers that has been building during the pandemic. Check The audiovisual clubreview next week.
Can’t miss recaps
The White Lotus (HBO, Sunday, 9 p.m.)
The crown (Netflix)
Andor (Disney+, Wednesday, 3:01 a.m., Season 1 finale)
mythical quest (Apple TV+, Friday, 12:01 a.m.)
is coming now
The L word: Generation Q (Showtime, Sunday, 8 p.m., Season 3 premiere)
be them (Showtime, Sunday, 11 p.m., Season 2 Fall Premiere)
Under the bridge (Bravo, Monday, 8 p.m., Season 10 premiere)
Ends soon
SEAL Team (Paramount+, Sunday, 3:01 a.m., season six finale)
Annika (PBS, Sunday, 10 p.m., Season 1 finale)
Last week tonight with John Oliver (HBO, Sunday, 11 p.m., Season 9 finale)
Dancing with the stars (Disney+, Monday, 3:01 a.m., Season 31 finale)
The wish (HBO, Monday, 9 p.m., Season 2 finale)
Bachelor in Paradise (ABC, Tuesday, 8 p.m., season eight finale)
Sherman’s Showcase (AMC+, Wednesday, 3:01 a.m., Season 2 finale)
chucky (Syfy/USA, Wednesday, 9 p.m., Season 2 finale)
The Kardashians (Hulu, Thursday, 12:01 a.m., Season 2 finale)
The big brunch (HBO Max, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., Season 1 finale)
Pennyworth: The Origins of Batman’s Butler
(HBO Max, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., Season 3 Finale)