What To Watch: Disenchantment Arrives, The Killjoys Babysit And More
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On TV this Friday: Netflix enters the magical world of Disenchantment, the Killjoys take drastic measures to help one of their own and Zachary Quinto goes In Search Of real-life time travelers. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:
Showtimes for August 17, 2018
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Disenchantment
Netflix
Series premiere (first 10 episodes): From creator Matt Groening (The Simpsons, Futurama) comes this animated series about the inhabitants of a magical medieval kingdom known as Dreamland; the voice cast includes Abbi Jacobson (Broad City), Nat Faxon (Friends From College) and Eric Andre (Man Seeking Woman). (Watch trailer.)
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Masters of Illusion
The CW
Featured illusionists include Xavier Mortimer, Eric Jones, Chris Funk, Chipper Lowell, Greg Gleason, Shoot Ogawa, Titou and Rick Smith Jr.
My Little Girl is Gone
Lifetime Movie Network
After her daughter is abducted, a single mother learns the kidnapper is really on her side, trying to warn her of an even greater danger. Chrishell Hartley (Days of Our Lives) co-stars.
WE Day
ABC
60 minutes: This annual special celebrates young people dedicated to shaping America's future; Jennifer Aniston, Will Ferrell, Whoopi Goldberg, Selena Gomez, Cyndi Lauper, Dr. Phil, Martin Sheen and March for our Lives organizers Jaclyn Corin and Cameron Kasky participate; John Stamos hosts.
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Whistleblower
CBS
Two episodes: This week's double-header focuses on the case against a clinical software giant and a body armor manufacturing company.
Wynonna Earp
Syfy
Wynonna, Waverly and Jolene must decide who can be trusted when a demon wreaks havoc in town.
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In Search Of
History
Zach meets with a man who claims to have traveled back in time as part of a secret government program. (Timeless wrap-up movie news!)
Killjoys
Syfy
The trio takes extreme measures to save D'av's newborn son.
Outcast
Cinemax
Kyle gets one step closer to finding Sidney; a member of Rome's community is discovered to be an agent of the possessed.
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Animals
HBO
A fiercely heroic bird leaves the nest and becomes right-hand man to recently crowned pigeon king Phil.
