What To Watch: Call The Midwife Holiday Special, The Witcher Prequel Premiere, Disney Parade And More
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On TV this Sunday: The midwives reunite for Christmas, The Witcher's Origin story begins and Ziwe talks Juneteenth with Wayne Brady. Here are eight programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, plus our monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for December 25, 2022
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Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Netflix
Streaming premiere: An extraordinary girl (Darklands' Alisha Weir) with a vivid imagination takes a stand to change her life story; Emma Thompson, Andrea Riseborough (Bloodline) and Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel) co-star.
Tulsa King
Paramount+
Beale threatens to arrest Dwight; Dwight returns to Fennario Ranch; tensions with Caolan continue to rise.
The Witcher: Blood Origin
Netflix
Limited series premiere (all four episodes): This prequel tells the story of the first Witcher and the events leading up to the Conjunction of the Spheres, "when the world of monsters, men and elves merged to become one"; Sophia Brown (Clique), Laurence O'Fuarain (Vikings), Michelle Yeoh and Minnie Driver star. (Watch trailer; will Henry Cavill reclaim role?)
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Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
ABC
Two hours: Black Eyed Peas, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Maren Morris, Meghan Trainor, Ne-Yo and more perform; Derek Hough and Julianne Hough host. (A livestream begins on Hulu at 12:05 pm.)
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Yellowstone Marathon
Paramount Network
Through 9:07 pm | Catch up on Season 5 ahead of next week's fall finale. (Read Episode 7 recap.)
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Dangerous Liaisons
Starz
Series finale: A returning figure threatens Camille and Valmont as they continue to fight for renewal their freedom. (Cancelled.)
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Call the Midwife: Holiday Special
PBS
In this 90-minute special, Poplar pitches a festive talent show to raise money for the families affected by a train crash. (Who's back?)
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Ziwe
Showtime
Season 2 finale: The host explores the commercialization of Juneteenth with Wayne Brady; Laura Benanti, Larry Owens and Michelle Davis also appear. (Not yet renewed.)
