TV in April 2018 - What are you watching?

RatskyWatsky · Mar 30, 2018

New year, new ERA.

I'm trying something new this time around - rather than do a thread that covers 4 months of TV at a time, I'm going to make a new thread each month!

January TV thread
February TV thread
March TV thread

~ Recent Highlights ~

Counterpart - Starz

Hap and Leonard - SundanceTV

Nailed It - Netflix

Wild Wild Country - Netflix

Below is a list of new and returning shows for April. I try to cover everything scripted (broadcast, cable, premium, streaming, foreign) as well as some of the more notable unscripted series. If you notice anything missing, just let me know!

April

Sunday, 1

Jesus Christ Superstar Live! - NBC - 8/7c

The Child in Time - PBS - 9/8c

Monday, 2

La Piloto - Netflix

The Good Karma Hospital - Acorn TV

Kiss Me First - Channel 4 - 10pm

Corner Gas Animated - The Comedy Network

The Crossing - ABC - 10/9c

Tuesday, 3

Shadowhunters - Freeform - 8/7c

The Middle - ABC - 8:30/7:30c - Time Period Debut

Legion - FX - 10/9c

The Last O.G. - TBS - 10:30/9:30c

Make America Great-A-Thon: A President Show Special - Comedy Central - 11/10c

Wednesday, 4

National Treasure: Kiri - Hulu

Famous in Love - Freeform - 8/7c

I Am MLK Jr. - Paramount - 9/8c

Thursday, 5

Deep State - Fox UK

Jersey Shore Family Vacation - MTV - 8/7c

Imposters - Bravo - 10/9c

Friday, 6

Fastest Car - Netflix

La Casa De Papel (Money Heist) - Netflix

Troy: Fall of a City - Netflix

The City & The City - BBC Two - 9pm

Vice - HBO - 7:30/6:30c

Saturday, 7

Evil Doctor - Lifetime - 8/7c

Paterno - HBO - 8/7c

Ransom - CBS - 8/7c

Once Upon a Prince - Hallmark - 9/8c

Sunday, 8

Howards End - Starz - 8/7c

Killing Eve - BBC America - 8/7c

Twin Betrayal - Lifetime - 8/7c

Saints & Sinners - BounceTV - 9/8c

Unforgotten - PBS - 9/8c

Ballmastrz 9009 - Adult Swim - 12/11c

Monday, 9

AMO - Netflix

Tuesday, 10

New Girl - Fox - 9:30/8:30c - Final Season

In Contempt - BET - 10/9c

Wednesday, 11

The Expanse - Syfy - 9/8c

Friday, 13

Bosch - Amazon

Chef's Table: Pastry - Netflix

Lost in Space - Netflix

In Principle - PBS - 8:30/7:30c

Rellik - Cinemax - 10/9c

The Graham Norton Show - BBC America - 10/9c

Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas - HBO - 11:30/10:30c

Saturday, 14

Shetland - BritBox

Elvis Presley: The Searcher - HBO - 8/7c

Sunday, 15

Lethal Admirer - Lifetime - 8/7c

The Circus - Showtime - 8/7c

Fear the Walking Dead - AMC - 10/9c

Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker's Wild - TBS - 10/9c

Drop the Mic - TBS - 10:30/9:30c

Monday, 16

Supergirl - The CW - 8/7c

Independent Lens - PBS - 10/9c

It Was Him - Paramount - 10/9c

Tuesday, 17

The Chalet - Netflix

Civilizations - PBS - 8/7c

Wednesday, 18

Hollywood Darlings - POP - 8/7c

NOVA - PBS - 8/7c

The Originals - The CW - 9/8c

POV - PBS - 10/9c

Thursday, 19

Charité - Netflix

Ex on the Beach - MTV - 9/8c

Friday, 20

Aggretsuko - Netflix

Dope - Netflix

Saturday, 21

The Letdown - Netflix

Sunday, 22

I Killed My BFF: Do Unto Others - Lifetime - 8/7c

Fear the Walking Dead - AMC - 9/8c - Time Period Debut

Westworld - HBO - 9/8c

Into the Badlands - AMC - 10/9c

Tuesday, 24

Genius - Nat Geo - 9/8c

The 100 - The CW - 9/8c

Wednesday, 25

The Handmaid's Tale - Hulu

Archer - FXX - 10/9c

Brockmire - IFC - 10/9c

Code Black - CBS - 10/9c

Thursday, 26

Quantico - ABC - 10/9c

Friday, 27

3% - Netflix

All or Nothing - Amazon

Bobby Kennedy for President - Netflix

The New Legends of Monkey - Netflix

Life Sentence - The CW - 9/8c - Time Period Debut

Taskmaster - Comedy Central - 11/10c

Saturday, 28

The Beach House - Hallmark - 9/8c

Sunday, 29

Nanny Killer - Lifetime - 8/7c

The Good Witch - Hallmark - 9/8c

Monday, 30

Dancing with the Stars - ABC - 8/7c

AMC Visionaries: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction - AMC - 10/9c

Elementary - CBS - 10/9c

TBD April

Bite Club - Nine Network

Detroiters - Comedy Central

Kiss Me First - Netflix

Mr Inbetween - Foxtel

Scream - MTV - Final Season

RatskyWatsky · Mar 30, 2018

Jesus Christ Superstar Live! - NBC (April 1)

Set for Easter Sunday, NBC will bring to broadcast television "Jesus Christ Superstar Live!," a one-of-a-kind live staging of the iconic 1971 Broadway rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.

"Jesus Christ Superstar" was originally conceived as a concept album that hit #1 on the Billboard charts, and eventually made its way to the stage in 1971. It is based on the final week of Jesus' life.

The cast includes John Legend, Alice Cooper, and Sara Bareilles.

The Child in Time - PBS (April 1)

With tenderness and insight, the film explores the dark territory of a marriage devastated by the loss of a child. Kate's absence sets Stephen and his wife on diverging paths as both struggle with an all-consuming grief. With the passage of time, a balance of sorts returns, until hope surfaces and triumphs unexpectedly.

La Piloto - Netflix (April 2)

The story of a Mexican stewardess who, while very young, learned to pilot small planes and helicopters to carry out illegal travels carrying drugs and dollars. After many internal struggles in her life, Yolanda will seek redemption and true love with DEA agent Dave Mejia, but will she succeed?

Kiss Me First - Channel 4 (April 2 in UK; Netflix in USA TBD)

Lonely, 17-year-old Leila befriends Tess in the virtual world of Agora. When Tess disappears, Leila assumes her identity and is drawn into a mystery.

Corner Gas Animated - The Comedy Network (April 2)

The series will follow the everyday lives of the residents of the small town of Dog River, Saskatchewan. The series will be similar to the original, live-action series, but the creators have acknowledged that the animated format will give them opportunities to have the characters do stranger and more unrealistic things that the live action version could not have depicted or filmed.

The Crossing - ABC (April 2)

When refugees from a war-torn country start seeking asylum in a small American fishing town, it becomes clear that something strange is going on. The residents soon learn that the country they are fleeing from is America, and the war they are escaping hasn't happened yet. While the government sets to work trying to untangle the truth behind the ominous migration, the fact that the lives of those involved will never again be the same seems to be the only thing that no one can deny.

The Last O.G. - TBS (April 3)

"The Last O.G." centers on Tray, an ex-con shocked to see just how much the world has changed when he is released from prison for on good behavior after a 15-year stint. Returning to his newly gentrified Brooklyn neighborhood, he discovers that his former girlfriend, Shay, has married an affable, successful white man who is helping raise the twins Tray never knew existed. Wanting nothing more than to connect with his kids, but having neither the money to support them nor himself, Tray falls back on the skills he learned in prison to make ends meet while treading on unfamiliar territory.

National Treasure: Kiri - Hulu (April 4)

A drama dealing with the abduction and murder of a young black girl, soon to be adopted by her white foster family, and the trail of lies, blame, guilt and notoriety which follow.

I Am MLK Jr. - Paramount (April 4)

"I Am MLK Jr.' tells the story and celebrates the life of an American icon. The documentary features interviews with civil rights-era activists such as Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ambassador Andrew Young, Congressman John Lewis and Rev. Al Sharpton. It also features contemporary writers, activists and influencers in sports entertainment and media such as Van Jones, Carmelo Anthony, Nick Cannon, Shaun King, Malcom Jenkins and more.

Deep State - Fox UK (April 5)

What happens when a man who believes he has retired from MI6 is called back to do one more job to regain his life, only to discover that this job may mean he has no life to go back to.

Fastest Car - Netflix (April 6)

In each episode of "Fastest Car", three souped-up "sleeper" cars, tinkered with and lovingly labored on, go head to head with one of the world's most sought-after supercars. Don't believe a 1971 Ford Pinto can beat a Ferrari 488 GTB? Or a 1984 Buick Grand National will leave a McLaren MP4 in its rearview mirror? There is a whole subculture which begs to differ.

Troy: Fall of a City - Netflix (April 6)

"Troy: Fall of a City" - an epic tale of love, revenge, and intrigue centered around the events of the Trojan War and the love affair between Paris and Helen.

The City & The City - BBC Two (April 6)

Inspector Tyador Borlú of the Extreme Crime Squad in the European city-state of Beszel, investigates the murder of a student from Beszel's twin-city of Ul Qoman - which occupies the same space but is perceived differently.

Based on the novel of the same name by China Miéville.

Evil Doctor - Lifetime (April 7)

Matt and Aubrey, a young and successful show business couple, are having their first child. Based on a friend's recommendation, they go to the best OBGYN in Los Angeles, Dr. Natalie Barnes. She is gorgeous, fit, and intelligent... but Natalie is not the hero she seems to be. She switches sonograms and lies to Aubrey about her needing bed rest, effectively putting Aubrey out of the picture as she attempts to seduce Matt. Dr. Barnes has been repeatedly failing to get pregnant and has her sights set on Aubrey's baby.

A Lifetime Original Movie.

Paterno - HBO (April 7)

This drama centers on Penn State's Joe Paterno in the aftermath of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal. After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Paterno's legacy is challenged and he is forced to face questions of institutional failure in regard to the victims.

Once Upon a Prince - Hallmark (April 7)

Stranded with a flat, Susanna is lucky when Nate arrives, even though he's never changed a tire. As they work together talking under the "Lover's Oak," a spark ignites. What Nate doesn't mention is he's Prince Nathaniel from Cambria and must marry a countrywoman. Nevertheless, their intimacy grows and Nate's identity gets out. To prove Susanna can't handle royalty, Nate's mother brings her to Cambria, but though their love remains strong, Susanna leaves, and Nate convinces his mother his love is true. Now he's off to America, and fate might just bring him under the Lover's Oak with Susanna again.

A Hallmark Channel Original Movie.

Howards End - Starz (April 8)

Often considered E.M. Forster's masterpiece, "Howards End" is the story of Margaret and Helen Schlegel, two independent and unconventional sisters seeking love and meaning as they navigate an ever-changing world.

This miniseries was written by Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea) and directed by Hettie Macdonald (White Girl).

Killing Eve - BBC America (April 8)

"Killing Eve" centers on two women; Eve is a bored, whip-smart, pay-grade MI5 security officer whose desk-bound job doesn't fulfill her fantasies of being a spy. Villanelle is a mercurial, talented killer who clings to the luxuries her violent job affords her.

The series topples the typical spy-action thriller as these two fiercely intelligent women, equally obsessed with each other, go head to head in an epic game of cat and mouse.

Created and written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag).

Twin Betrayal - Lifetime (April 8)

A struggling single mother, in the midst of a fierce custody battle, is framed for the murder of her wealthy father by her ambitious identical twin.

A Lifetime Original Movie.

Unforgotten - PBS (April 8)

Police start to investigate when the bones of a young man are found under the footings of a demolished house 39 years after his murder.

Ballmastrz 9009 - Adult Swim (April 8)

The year is 9009. "Ballmastrz: 9009" follows washed up superstar and notorious party gal Gaz Digzy, who after a spiral of destructive antics is demoted to the worst team in The Game: The Leptons. Her only way back to the top is to somehow lead these pathetic misfits to victory. Good luck, Gaz. You'll need it!

AMO - Netflix (April 9)

"AMO' tells the story of Joseph, a high school student who starts out as a small-time "shabu" peddler, whose involvement in the drug trade eventually gets him entangled in the violent and dangerous circle of drug lords, crooked cops, and corrupt government officials.

In Contempt - BET (April 10)

Set in the fast-paced world of a legal aid office in New York City, the series follows Gwen Sullivan, an opinionated attorney whose passion for her job and clients make her arguably the most talented public defender in her district.

Lost in Space - Netflix (April 13)

Taking its cues from the original series, the show centers around the Robinson family, who is forced to come together in a time of crisis. Stranded light years from their intended destination, they find themselves battling a strange new alien environment and also their own personal demons. Equal parts family drama and sci-fi adventure, it is a survival story for the ages.

In Principle - PBS (April 13)

Michael Gerson and Amy Holmes explore the framework of today's news and political conversations.

Rellik - Cinemax (April 13)

Gabriel Markham is a relentless U.K. police detective bent on tracking down the serial killer who left him physically and emotionally scarred after an acid attack.

Unlike most murder mysteries, "Rellik" turns the familiar serial murderer story on its head and begins with the apprehension and death of the presumed killer. Over six hour-long episodes, Gabriel and his team's pursuit of the suspected murderer reveals the causes of the characters' actions, as well as the events that push them to the brink.

Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas - HBO (April 13)

Wyatt Cenac, a longtime correspondent for "The Daily Show," examines a wide range of social and cultural problems facing Americans in the show, which will feature documentary-style field reports that serve as the focal point of each episode.

These segments will take him around the country, from suburban Minneapolis to downtown Cincinnati to rural Texas, as he investigates systemic issues from his unique perspective. Cenac will also tackle more benign problems facing Americans, offering comedic solutions to everyday inconveniences.

In addition, the show will feature in-studio commentary on current events, addressing issues and engaging the audience to keep the conversation going through social media.

Elvis Presley: The Searcher - HBO (April 14)

This three-hour, two-film presentation "Elvis Presley: The Searcher" focuses on Elvis Presley the musical artist, taking the audience on a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.

Lethal Admirer - Lifetime (April 15)

When Megan's fiancé is killed, she moves cross country and rebuilds her life with a new boyfriend and a closer relationship to her sister. When she runs into one of her old colleagues, Lloyd, she is pleasantly surprised and the pair become close friends; yet, Lloyd wants more and he soon begins to sabotage everything in Megan's life that keeps them apart: his ultimate plan is to make Megan his... no matter who gets hurt in the process.

A Lifetime Original Movie.

It Was Him - Paramount (April 16)

When Wayne Wolfe discovered that infamous serial killer Ed Edwards was his estranged grandfather he became compelled to answer one potentially life-altering question - are killers born, or are they made?

The Chalet - Netflix (April 17)

Friends gathered at a remote chalet in the French Alps for a summer getaway are caught in a deadly trap as a dark secret from the past comes to light.

Civilizations - PBS (April 17)

Inspired by "Civilisation', Kenneth Clark's acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this bold new series from Nutopia broadens the canvas to reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations, introducing a new generation to works of beauty, ingenuity and illumination created across continents.

From the landscape scrolls of classical China and the sculpture of the Olmecs to African bronzes, Japanese prints and French Impressionist paintings, "Civilizations" explores the wealth of treasures created through the entirety of the human experience.

Charité - Netflix (April 19)

The series depicts the accomplishments of several famous German physicians and scientists at the prestigious Charité hospital in Berlin towards the end of the 19th century.

Aggretsuko - Netflix (April 20)

Toiling endlessly in her thankless job, Retsuko the Red Panda copes with her pent up rage by singing death metal karaoke after work.

The Letdown - Netflix (April 21)

Audrey is determined not to be defined by motherhood. In theory, this seems fairly easy. In practice, her career-focused husband, self-obsessed mother & fancy-free best friend, make it damn near impossible.

I Killed My BFF: Do Unto Others - Lifetime (April 22)

Inspired by true events, Libby Miller is the perfect preacher's daughter until bad girl Rae Farwell shows up in town and seduces her twin brother, Jeremy. Libby too is unable to resist Rae's insatiable spirit and lust for life and the two instantly become best friends. But when Rae and Jeremy wind up in a horrific car accident that leaves him in a coma, Libby is convinced that Rae is the devil and needs to be punished for what she did. So when Rae's estranged teenage daughter Scarlett shows up Libby does everything she can to pull her away from her mother and into the church. To get her daughter back, Rae must take matters into her own hands and as the tension builds between the two ex-friends... one friend's life will go to hell and the other will wind up dead.

A Lifetime Channel Original Movie.

Bobby Kennedy for President - Netflix (April 27)

On March 16, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy declared his candidacy for President of the United States in the U.S. Senate Caucus Room, the exact location where his late brother John F. Kennedy had proclaimed his candidacy in 1960.

Executive produced by Laura Michalchyshyn, the eye-opening and transformative four-part series utilizes rare and never-before-seen archival footage - much of it digitized for the first time - along with new interviews with those that worked closely with RFK and knew him well.

The New Legends of Monkey - Netflix (April 27)

A valiant girl liberates the Monkey King -- a god long trapped in stone -- in a quest to find seven sacred scrolls and save the world from evil.

Taskmaster - Comedy Central (April 27)

During this half hour game show, Reggie Watts and Alex Horne set a series of tasks and award points based on what they did and how they did it. At the end of each episode, the contender that has accrued the most points will win a prized possession that either they or their competitors have offered up. At the end of the season, the player with the most points overall will win a trophy and become the ultimate champion of Taskmaster.

Based on the UK format.

The Beach House - Hallmark (April 28)

Caretta "Cara" Rutledge thought she'd left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind, but returns to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers after losing her job in Chicago. There, she reconnects with her mother Lovie, who has been caring for her young, pregnant friend Toy in her charming beach house. Before long, the rhythms of the island open Cara's heart in wonderful ways as she becomes a bona fide "turtle lady" who conserves the area's wildlife, repairs the family beach house and renews a past romance with former love, Brett.

Eventually, Lovie reveals a secret she has been keeping from Cara and the mother daughter pair does their best to keep it from putting a dark cloud over the precious time they have together. When a devastating storm hits, Cara will help Lovie save hundreds of sea turtles from certain death and learn some of life's real truths in the process: lasting love requires sacrifice, family is forever and mistakes of the past can be forgiven.

A Hallmark Channel Original Movie.

Nanny Killer - Lifetime (April 29)

Hardworking student Sarah takes a well-paying summer job as nanny at a winery to offset tuition expenses. But she soon realizes something is "off" with the children she cares for when their mischievous pranks lead to deadly consequences.

A Lifetime Original Movie.

AMC Visionaries: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction - AMC (April 30)

"AMC Visionaries: James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction" is a uniquely intimate, insiders' look at the origins of the genre that has become a cornerstone of popular culture. Throughout each episode of the six-part television series, Academy Award-winning writer, director and producer James Cameron explores science fiction's roots, futuristic vision and our fascination with its ideas through interviews with A-list storytellers, stars and others whose careers have defined the field, including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ridley Scott, Christopher Nolan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Smith and Sigourney Weaver, among many others.

Cameron takes us on a journey of discovery and exploration, helping us understand where science fiction's ideas came from - and where they're taking us.

Bite Club - Nine Network (TBD)

Dominic Monaghan plays a troubled police officer and dog handler in this unconventional police procedural, in which ex-lovers who survive a terrifying shark attack are thrown together by fate to hunt down murderers. Monaghan's character, Stephen Lamb, grew up in an abusive family, was chained to a dog and bitten as a child, and as a result has developed a serious psychosexual perversion that will play out across the series.

Mr Inbetween - Foxel (TBD)

"Mr Inbetween" follows the charismatic, yet volatile hitman Ray Shoesmith, who must navigate his chilling business while also maintaining friendships, parental responsibilities and a fledgling romance.

witty_mittie3 · Mar 30, 2018

The 100 Season 5 whoooo!!!!

luca · Mar 30, 2018

April is gonna be the most insane month of tv watching I can ever remember. All of these returning shows:

Legion (April 3)
The Expanse (April 11)
The Originals (April 18)
Westworld (April 22)
Into the Badlands (April 22)
The 100 (April 24)
The Handmaid's Tale (April 25)

I got two episodes left of Legion S1, got two episodes left of The Expanse S1 and 3 seasons of The 100, but I'm all caught up and ready with the rest of the shows!

RatskyWatsky great thread as always and I love the format you have been going with this year! You should also highlight The Terror in your Highlights section in the OP. :)

Somnia · Mar 30, 2018

The Expanse - Syfy - 9/8c
Lost in Space – Netflix
The Originals - The CW - 9/8c
The 100 - The CW - 9/8c
3% - Netflix
Scream - MTV - Final Season

In for all of those :)

berzeli · Mar 30, 2018

Will watch:
The City & The City - Tony Grisoni wrote The Young Pope so I trust him on this.
Killing Eve - Phoebe Waller-Bridge is one of the brightest new talents we have. And the trailers have looked excellent.
Paterno - Al Pacino puts in the work on his HBO films so they're usually quite enjoyable (of sorts) to watch
Bosch - The worlds most solidly watchable show. Not ever going on my top ten probably but it's a real nice relaxing watch.
Elementary - Look, it's the one CBS procedural I let myself watch. It's pretty damn alright.
Bobby Kennedy for President - I love these types of documentaries, and Bobby Kennedy has been a fascination of mine for years
Handmaid's Tale - The first season was the best new show of the year, so I'm back for more.

Might Watch:
Deep State - I love spy fiction, but the trailers haven't been great and it is the first comission for Fox international.
Lost in Space - If it's well received.

Shows I will watch because they speak to me on a fundamental level and I'm not sure that's a good thing:
Aggretsuko - A red panda. Singing death metal karaoke. I do not possess the faculties to say no to this.
Nanny Killer - This Lifetime movie will be trash, luckily so am I.
Bite Club - Okay the trailer was kind of dull but the logline still was: "a troubled police officer and dog handler in the eight-part drama, an unconventional police procedural, in which ex-lovers who survive a terrifying shark attack are thrown together by fate to hunt down murderers. Monaghan's character, Stephen Lamb, grew up in an abusive family, was chained to a dog and bitten as a child, and as a result has developed a serious psychosexual perversion that will play out across the series."

Piston · Mar 30, 2018

OK, so serious question here.

I just watched the first three episodes of Better Call Saul, in just those three episodes I have been more engrossed than in the entirety of Breaking Bad. Why does anyone consider Breaking Bad better? I assume Better Call Saul just gets better from here on out too.

Saul Goodman >>>>>> Walter White as far as interesting, watchable characters go.

Edit: For the record, I've never been a huge fan of Breaking Bad.

Edit #2: Holy shit, Brockmire is back! I forgot about that show. I'll be watching that, Westworld, and the rest of Atlanta along with catching up on Better Call Saul.

kevin1025 · Mar 30, 2018

Absolutely perfect thread work again!

And here I thought April would be my movie catching up month :(

Legion
The City & The City (if it comes over this way)
Killing Eve
Lost in Space
Westworld
The 100
The Handmaid's Tale
Brockmire

Those are the for sure's, I'll give some of the others a shot, as well!

RatskyWatsky · Mar 30, 2018

Pachimari said:
You should also highlight The Terror in your Highlights section in the OP. :)

For non-Netflix shows, I try to highlight ones that are mostly already over - season wise. So The Terror will get a highlight in either the May or June threads!

Piston said:
OK, so serious question here.

I just watched the first three episodes of Better Call Saul, in just those three episodes I have been more engrossed than in the entirety of Breaking Bad. Why does anyone consider Breaking Bad better? I assume Better Call Saul just gets better from here on out too.

Saul Goodman >>>>>> Walter White as far as interesting, watchable characters go.

People like Breaking Bad more because it has more action and is overall more bombastic.

Alexiell · Mar 30, 2018

Season 3 of The Expanse! Also interested in Killing Eve.

Season 2 of Westworld will be fun.

Piston · Mar 30, 2018

RatskyWatsky said:
People like Breaking Bad more because it has more action and is overall more bombastic.

I'd argue through three episodes (small sample size, mind you), the action is comparable. Then we have the added boon of not dealing with Walt's family life and getting 2 out of 3 of the best characters from Breaking Bad in Mike and Saul.

luca · Mar 30, 2018

RatskyWatsky said:
For non-Netflix shows, I try to highlight ones that are mostly already over - season wise. So The Terror will get a highlight in either the May or June threads!

Ah, gotcha!

I looked through the new shows, and wow do Netflix have a bunch of shows out in April. I'm gonna check out Paterno, The City & The City and Lost in Space definitely. May put La Piloto, Fastest Car, Troy, Howards End, Killing Eve and AMO on the backburner for someday I wanna check those out.

verygooster · Mar 30, 2018

Posted in the March thread as this one was going up. Sorry about that!

So excited to have The Americans back even if it's the final season. :( Had a leisure month so I actually managed an entire series rewatch on Amazon Prime.

I'll probably DVR Legion but I'm honestly not in a rush to watch it. I thought season one was good, but it just didn't grab me.

I should probably finally get around to Westworld. Been revisiting Lost on Hulu and watching The Looming Tower, which I'm generally enjoying and man even for a docudrama the show has no problem shitting on the CIA lol.

Jason Frost · Mar 30, 2018

The Crossing seems interesting.

RatskyWatsky · Mar 30, 2018

Piston said:
I'd argue through three episodes (small sample size, mind you), the action is comparable.

It definitely isn't - at least not when lining up the shows and comparing them season to season. But keep watching! :D

BCS is a phenomenal show though, for sure.

Joni · Mar 30, 2018

Westworld, Supergirl, The Originals and The 100 back. Good.

Fuhgeddit · Mar 30, 2018

I might have to sub to HBO again for some of these shows. I already missed Silicon Valley from last week.

I'll probably watch Fastest Car on Netflix as well.

Rychu · Mar 30, 2018

Oh awesome, I can finally catch up on The Expanse over the next couple weeks. Never watched it but been meaning to.

RatskyWatsky Confused about one thing though. I've been seeing advertising for Deep State premiering in June. Something like "Deep State: A New Original Series - SERIES PREMIERE THIS JUNE — ONLY ON EPIX." but this says April.

Is it the same show or do they only coincidentally have the same name?

berzeli · Mar 30, 2018

Rychu said:
Oh awesome, I can finally catch up on The Expanse over the next couple weeks. Never watched it but been meaning to.

RatskyWatsky Confused about one thing though. I've been seeing advertising for Deep State premiering in June. Something like "Deep State: A New Original Series - SERIES PREMIERE THIS JUNE — ONLY ON EPIX."

That's the US date, it's April in Europe.

ThereAre4Lights · Mar 30, 2018

Definitely in April:

Fear TWD
The Expanse
Westworld

For later:
Killing Eve
Lost in Space (can't watch two space shows at the same time)
The City & the City

Oh, and Rellik is pretty darn good.

RatskyWatsky · Mar 30, 2018

I didn't even know Deep State had a US partner...

JustAnotherMike · Mar 30, 2018

Good to see thew New Girl aka "The tales of Winnie the Bish" is coming back. I'm sad Elementary is at the end of the month, but that new Alan Cummings show "Instinct" will fill that void until it airs.

The Crossing has similar vibes as The 4400 for me,so I'll probably check that out.

Rychu · Mar 30, 2018

JustAnotherMike said:
Good to see thew New Girl aka "The tales of Winnie the Bish" is coming back. I'm sad Elementary is at the end of the month, but that new Alan Cummings show "Instinct" will fill that void until it airs.

The Crossing has similar vibes as The 4400 for me,so I'll probably check that out.

The previews have been targeted to people who watch Lost, if that's any indication. If you watch ABC, they'll have a 15 second promo every commercial break showing ocean waves wash over some sand with text like "From the network that brought you LOST, comes your next TV obsession. The Crossing" and that's literally the entire promo, it's all they show you.

Rychu · Mar 30, 2018

berzeli said:
That's the US date, it's April in Europe.

Ah alright, that makes sense.

Cornballer · Mar 30, 2018

Thanks, Ratsky. There's too much tv on these days, but you do a great job organizing these monthly.

Lots to watch this month!

JustAnotherMike · Mar 30, 2018

Rychu said:
The previews have been targeted to people who watch Lost, if that's any indication. If you watch ABC, they'll have a 15 second promo every commercial break showing ocean waves wash over some sand with text like "From the network that brought you LOST, comes your next TV obsession. The Crossing" and that's literally the entire promo, it's all they show you.

Yea, I saw the commercial, but unless it ends on a similar note like the Lost pilot did then I'm not expecting too much. I don't remember the promos for Lost tease much of anything outside the obvious plan crash before it aired.

Fuzzy · Mar 30, 2018

Wow, I don't think I care about any of the new shows starting in April. That's probably good though with all the returning shows I'll be watching.

kevin1025 · Mar 30, 2018

Fuzzy said:
Wow, I don't think I care about any of the new shows starting in April. That's probably good though with all the returning shows I'll be watching.

Hopefully something catches your eye as the month continues! But the returning shows alone are plenty!

Strike · Mar 30, 2018

Legion
Vice
Fear the Walking Dead
Westworld
Into the Badlands
Archer

xrnzaaas · Mar 31, 2018

Pachimari said:
I finished Season 2 of Into the Badlands. That was one hell of an improvement over the first season, and it's some of the best television I've watched of the 2017 shows. Damn was it good, not only in action and choreography but also with performances and story developments. Unfortunate with all of the cuts they added to the fights but hopefully they move back to the style of the first season.

Anyway, I'm ready for Season 3 next month. So many shows are returning it's incredible. I should finish Legion and The Expanse S1 too, got two episodes left of each.

Interesting, I dropped the show after the first season, I might reconsider after I'll find a good recap of what happened in season 1. ;)

Aurelio · Mar 31, 2018

Is Counterpart only 10 episodes long?

Atlanta is fucking great so far.

Also watching Krypton, Unreal, and I see Ice is back, I totally need to finish S1.

RatskyWatsky · Mar 31, 2018

Aurelio said:
Is Counterpart only 10 episodes long?

The first season is ten episodes, yes.

Heshinsi · Mar 31, 2018

I'm in for:

The Expanse
Jersey Shore
Lost in Space
Graham Norton Show
The Good Witch
The Crossing

Rychu · Mar 31, 2018

Aurelio said:
Is Counterpart only 10 episodes long?

Atlanta is fucking great so far.

Also watching Krypton, Unreal, and I see Ice is back, I totally need to finish S1.

Ice only came back 2 days ago. You still have time.

Hank Hill · Mar 31, 2018

Westworld
The Handmaid's Tale
Lost in Space

TripOpt55 · Apr 1, 2018

I'm most excited for Killing Eve. I loved both Fleabag and Crashing, so am excited to see a new show from Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Rellik and The City and The City sound interesting too. Might try them.

Of returning shows, I'm most looking forward to The Handmaid's Tale which was my favorite drama series of 2017. The 100 is another favorite of mine and I thought Season 4 was much better than the previous one, so I'm excited to see where they take that next. I'll watch Westworld and Scream too, but am not super excited for them I guess. I am behind on The Originals. I got a bit bored with Season 4. I would like to catch up at some point though to watch the new season. There already so much I'm behind on though, I'm not sure when I will.

RatskyWatsky · Apr 1, 2018

TripOpt55 said:
I'm most excited for Killing Eve. I loved both Fleabag and Crashing, so am excited to see a new show from Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

And to no one's surprise, it's getting great reviews so far :)

(is anyone making a thread for it? berzeli ?)

Heart_Attack · Apr 1, 2018

Westworld, Westworld, Westworld.

All we need.

RatskyWatsky · Apr 1, 2018

Heart_Attack said:
Westworld, Westworld, Westworld.

All we need.

(Killing Eve)

Brotherhood93 · Apr 1, 2018

Cunk on Britiain starts on Tuesday on BBC Two in the UK. A mockumentary written by Charlie Brooker (Black Mirror). I doubt it'll be shown in the US, of if there's any interest in it at all, but I'll be looking forward to it.

Also excited for Westworld, obviously.

gforguava · Apr 1, 2018

Imposters, after I finish the first season.
Legion
Westworld
The Handmaid's Tale
The Expanse
Lost in Space
The 100
Howards End, I've never been a fan of the story but I might give this version a look due to everyone involved.

I tried to get through Siren but sadly I couldn't make it past the first episode, made me want to watch The Lure again, more than anything.

berzeli · Apr 1, 2018

RatskyWatsky said:
And to no one's surprise, it's getting great reviews so far :)

(is anyone making a thread for it? berzeli ?)

Yah, I'll make one when I get back home from Easter holidays

TheNatureBoy · Apr 1, 2018

It's a bunch of shows in April I'm looking forward to, with Legion being the first one on deck.

Just resubscribed to Starz and watched the 1st ep of Ash vs Evil Dead Season 3. They waste no time before the evil fukkery kicks into gear.

Joyful · Apr 1, 2018

A lot more than usual

Billions
Counterpart (its over now tho)
Looming Tower
Ash Vs Evil dead
The Terror
Silicon Valley
Mike Tyson Mysteries

definitely will watch news eps of archer and the expanse when they air

TheBeardedOne · Apr 1, 2018

Going to give The Crossing a chance, because the premise intrigues me. I don't have any subscription services or streaming services, but will also be watching Westworld and probably continuing on with Fear the Walking Dead even though it sucks.

The Middle isn't changing time slots here, but it's one of my favourite shows.

RatskyWatsky · Apr 1, 2018

berzeli said:
Yah, I'll make one when I get back home from Easter holidays

Eggcellent~

luca · Apr 2, 2018

Legion S2 reviews are coming out now. How many episodes can we expect? 8?

Violence Jack · Apr 2, 2018

Archer is back, finally. Hope it's better than Archer Dreamland.

I missed that Westworld is back on the 22nd. Count me in for that too.

Blader · Apr 2, 2018

Pachimari said:
Legion S2 reviews are coming out now. How many episodes can we expect? 8?

This one will be 10.

CyrilFiggis · Apr 2, 2018

Legion and Westworld for sure. Maybe Archer, though I think I'm still a season behind on that.

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