What To Watch: Don't Look Up Bows, Dickinson Ends, Wheel Of Time Finale, Christmas Story-Athon And More
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On TV this Friday: Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence headline star-studded Don't Look Up, The Wheel of Time wraps its freshman run, Dickinson comes to an end and TBS hosts its annual Christmas Story marathon. Here are nine programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for December 24, 2021
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Dickinson
Apple TV+
Series finale: The Dickinsons receive a surprise visitor who has come to meet their extraordinary daughter.
Don't Look Up
Netflix
From writer/director Adam McKay, this film follows low-level astronomers (Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence) who embark on a media tour to warn mankind of an approaching comet; Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Cate Blanchett and Tyler Perry co-star.
Encanto
Disney+
Streaming premiere: In this animated feature, a Colombian girl (voiced by Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz) has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.
The Expanse
Prime Video
Avasarala takes the war to Marco; the Rocinante is forced into a battle; Filip and Marco's relationship is put to the ultimate test.
The Wheel of Time
Prime Video
Season 1 finale: For 20 years, Moiraine has worked towards this moment. Can she stop the Dragon Reborn from seeing the appeal of the Dark One? (Previously renewed, and an early ratings hit.)
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A Christmas Story Marathon
TBS, TNT
Through Saturday at 8 pm| Ralphie may or may not grow up to be an advocate for gun control after nearly shooting his eye out. Watch him do it — 12x in a row!
Hot Chocolate Holiday
Lifetime
TV-movie premiere: Sparks fly between cocoa connoisseurs Collette (Christmas Tree Lane's Aubrey Reynolds) and Marcus (Lights, Camera, Romance's Jonny Swenson).
It's a Wonderful Life
NBC
"Look, Daddy! Teacher says, 'Every time a bell rings, Tio Salamanca blows up.'"
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Christmas Eve Mass
NBC
Pope Francis leads Christmas Eve mass, live from St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
