What To Watch: Jennifer Lopez Is Atlas, South Park Special, Beach Boys Docu, Lingo Returns And More
On TV this Friday: Jennifer Lopez headlines Netflix's Atlas, South Park battles obesity and Lingo is back for Season 2. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for May 24, 2024
Atlas
Movie premiere: Counter-terrorism expert Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez) realizes working with A.I. might be her only hope when a mission to capture a robot goes awry; Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us) co-star. (Watch trailer.)
The Beach Boys
The documentary traces the band's history using a combination of never-before-seen footage and all-new interviews. (Watch trailer.)
The Big Cigar
Bert and Steve clash over Huey; the road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous.
The Chi
Emmett and Darnell's father-son time is interrupted by a revelation; Papa is wooed by Pastor Ezekiel. (Premiere earned reader grade of "B+.")
The Great American Baking Show
Season 2 premiere (all six episodes): Amateur bakers from around America enter the iconic tent to compete in unique challenges. (Watch trailer.)
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory
Series premiere (all 10 episodes): A global conspiracy threatens both the dinosaurs and the Camp Cretaceous gang.
Mulligan
Part 2 premiere (all 10 episodes): After aliens destroy most of Earth, the survivors start over from scratch, electing a moron for president.
South Park: The End of Obesity
Special premiere: Cartman is denied access to life-changing medicine when he attempts to lose weight. (Watch trailer.)
Doctor Who
The Doctor and Ruby visit the Welsh coast, where locals fear ancient legends coming to life.
Lingo
Season 2 premiere (two episodes): Friends face off against newlyweds; math teachers play in-laws. (Learn new gameplay twist!)
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