What To Watch: Timberlake Is Palmer, Denzel's Little Things, POI And More
On TV this Friday: Justin Timberlake and Denzel Washington front new films, Person of Interest and What I Like About You head to streaming and Dax Shepard gets behind the wheel of the new Top Gear America. Here are 11 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for January 29, 2021
Live With Kelly and Ryan
The late Cicely Tyson is among the guests, in an interview that was pre-taped on Wednesday (to discuss her memoir Just As I Am): "The hosts, staff and crew of Live send their deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Miss Tyson, and hope that the interview serves as a fitting tribute to this legendary actress."
Dickinson
Emily attempts to express her gratitude to Sam during an evening at the opera. (New episodes of Losing Alice and Servant are also streaming Friday.)
The Little Things
Film premiere: Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon (Denzel Washington) teams with Sgt. Jim Baxter (Mr. Robot's Rami Malek) to search for a serial killer (My So-Called Life's Jared Leto) in 1990s Los Angeles.
Palmer
Film premiere: High school football star-turned-ex con Eddie Palmer (Justin Timberlake) forms a bond with his neighbor's unique 7-year-old son; June Squibb (Nebraska), Juno Temple (Ted Lasso) and Alisha Wainwright (Raising Dion) co-star. (Watch trailer.)
Person of Interest
Michael Emerson, Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Amy Acker and Sarah Shahi star in this beloved CBS procedural, which ended in 2016.
Top Gear America
Reboot premiere: Dax Shepard (Parenthood), Rob Corddry (The Unicorn) and MotorTrend's Jethro Bovingdon serve as presenters.
WandaVision
"Everything is about to change," the Episode 4 promo tells us. Read previews, and then speculate on what's going on before watching.
We Are: The Brooklyn Saints
The four-part docuseries shines a spotlight on a Brooklyn youth football program and the selfless coaches who provide a safe haven for the players.
What I Like About You
All four seasons of the WB sitcom starring Amanda Bynes, Jennie Garth, Leslie Grossman and Nick Zano are available to stream for the first time ever.
The Blacklist
Liz sets a new plan in motion that promises "catastrophic consequences." (Already renewed, really!)
RuPaul's Drag Race
The queens' design skills are put to the test in a pageant of bag-inspired couture; Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) guest-judges.