What to Watch Today

Andy Samberg Is Loopy in Palm Springs, Tom Hanks' WWII Epic, Disney Channel Sing-Along and More

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On TV this Friday: Apple raises its Little Voice, Zac Efron fronts a Netflix travelogue, and Andy Samberg, Charlize Theron and Tom Hanks each headline new movies. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.

  • Netflix
    Dating Around: Brazil

    Series premiere (all six episodes): Six singles seek romance in São Paulo in the first international edition of the dating series.

  • Netflix
    Down to Earth With Zac Efron

    Series premiere (all six episodes): This international travelogue follows Efron and wellness expert Darin Olien as they seek healthy, sustainable ways to live.

  • Apple TV+
    Greatness Code

    Docuseries premiere (all seven episodes): Legendary athletes — including Lebron James, Tom Brady, Alex Morgan and Usain Bolt — examine the pivotal moments that defined their sports careers.

  • Apple TV+
    Greyhound

    Tom Hanks’ WWII epic, originally slated for a theatrical debut, follows an international convoy of 37 Allied ships as they cross the treacherous North Atlantic and attempt to evade Nazi submarines. (Watch trailer.)

  • Apple TV+
    Little Voice

    Series premiere (first three episodes, then weekly release): From EPs J.J. Abrams and Sara Bareilles comes this half-hour drama that follows a uniquely talented performer (Star‘s Brittany O’Grady) struggling to fulfill her dreams while navigating rejection, love and complicated family issues in NYC. (Read preview.)

  • Netflix
    The Old Guard

    Charlize Theron leads this feature-length graphic novel adaptation about four powerful warriors who have protected the mortal world for centuries.

  • Hulu
    Palm Springs

    In this film, a carefree bachelor (Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s Andy Samberg) and a reluctant maid of honor (How I Met Your Mother‘s Cristin Milioti) get stuck in a time-loop situation; J.K. Simmons (Counterpart), Meredith Hagner (Search Party), Camila Mendes (Riverdale), Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois) and Peter Gallagher (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist) co-star. (Watch trailer.)

  • Disney Channel
    Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along

    This special invites kids to sing along with their favorite Disney Channel stars as they perform songs from DCOM franchises like HSM and Camp Rock.

  • Cinemax
    Trackers

    Season 1 finale: The PBI moves in on Osman’s men; Teliha’s true role begins to reveal itself; Milla’s loyalties are tested. (Not yet renewed/not looking good.)

  • FX, FX on Hulu
    The New York Times Presents

    The Weekly is succeeded by this new docuseries, whose first monthly installment follows NYC healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis.