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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 4/21/25)
ACORN TV: The Brokenwood Mysteries (Premiere)
BRITBOX: This Farming Life (Premiere)
FOX: America’s Most Wanted (Premiere) at 9pm
HGTV: Love It or List it (Premiere) at 10pm
LIFETIME: Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out (Premiere) at 10pm
NETFLIX: Pangolin: Lulu’s Journey (Premiere)
The two-hour season finale of CBS’ “Matlock” drew 5.60 million viewersand was the night’s #1 primetime program, according to Nielsen. Throughout the season, an average of 17 million viewers watched the detective drama on broadcast and streaming on Paramount+, making it the #1 new broadcast series and #2 broadcast series overall in multiplatform viewing.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Animated series “Maul: Shadow Lord” is in production for Disney+, set to premiere in 2026. The news broke during LucasFilm Animation’s panel at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Corey Stoll (“Billions”) has joined the cast of Apple TV+ psychological thriller “Imperfect Women,” based on the novel by Araminta Hall. Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington are starring and executive producing.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Hulu’s untitled titled true crime drama series about the Murdagh Murders now counts Kathleen Wilhoite (“Yellowstone”), Noah Emmerich (“The Big Cigar”) and Tommy Dewey (“Saturday Night”) among its cast.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The premiere of Telemundo drama “Velvet El Nuevo Imperio,” based on 2014 hit “Velvet,” is set for Monday, May 19 at 9p. “’Velvet El Nuevo Imperio’ is not a continuation, it is a reinvention,” said Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios. “With a fresh narrative, unforgettable characters, and a star-studded cast, this contemporary retelling honors the original that fans fell in love with, while introducing the world of ‘Velvet’ to a whole new generation.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Fist pump! “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” kicks off Thursday, May 29 at 8p on MTV. This season, the crew is celebrating 15 years since their first wild year in Seaside Heights.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Season two of “Conan O’Brien Must Go” launches Thursday, May 8 at 9p on Max. In the travel series, O’Brien experiences local cultures and connects with fans he previously met on his podcast.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Discovery’s “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing” returns Sunday, May 18 at 8p, with fan favorites returning to take on new challenges.
(Source: Cynopsis)
POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $139 million.
(One ticket costs $2.00)
Powerball is played in 43 states.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Sinners – $45.6 million
A Minecraft Movie – $41.3 million
The King of Kings – $17.3 million
The Amateur – $7.2 million
Warfare – $4.9 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)