What To Watch: Good Omens, Heels And John Wilson Return, Beanie Babies Movie And More
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On TV this Friday: Aziraphale and Crowley are back for more Good Omens, Stephen Amell steps back into the ring for Heels Season 2 and Zach Galifianakis sires Beanie Babies. Here are 12 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, plus our monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for July 28, 2023
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The Beanie Bubble
Apple TV+
Movie premiere: Ty Warner (Baskets' Zach Galifianakis), a frustrated toy salesman, collaborates with three women (30 Rock's Elizabeth Banks, Succession's Sarah Snook and Miracle Workers' Geraldine Viswanathan) to grow his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history; Carl Clemons-Hopkins (Hacks) co-stars.
Captain Fall
Netflix
Series premiere (all 10 episodes): A goofy sea captain (voiced by Parenthood's Jason Ritter) is hired to helm a high-end cruise ship where he becomes the fall guy for a smuggling operation; Anthony Carrigan (Barry), Christopher Meloni (Law & Order: CI) and Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer) also provide voices.
The Crowded Room
Apple TV+
Limited series finale: Danny's life hangs in the balance.
Good Omens
Prime Video
Season 2 premiere (all six episodes): With the apocalypse thwarted, Aziraphale and Crowley get back to easy living in London's Soho neighborhood until an unexpected messenger brings about a surprising mystery. (Watch trailer and behind-the-scenes video.)
How to Become a Cult Leader
Netflix
Docuseries premiere (all six episodes): This new series unpacks how cult leaders achieve unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people's minds, bodies and souls; Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) narrates.
This Fool
Hulu
Season 2 premiere (all 10 episodes): In the wake of Julio's life being blown up, he and his new roommate Luis set out to find new careers and romances.
Too Hot to Handle
Netflix
Season 4 finale (last three episodes): The winners of the $200,000 prize are revealed.
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Family Law
The CW
The lawyers represent a mail-order bride whose husband wants to annul the marriage and have her deported.
Tough as Nails
CBS
Dirty Hands and Savage Crew take part in the last team competition as they go head-to-head in matches inspired by the trades.
Tropic Jaws
Discovery ChannelSHARK WEEK BITE!
When a 16-foot great white is spotted in Bali, it sparks fears that they could adapt to hunting in tropical beaches. (Shark Week continues with Deadly Sharks of Paradise at 9 pm and The Haunting at Shark Tower at 10 pm; view full schedule.)
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Heels
Starz
Season 2 premiere: After the DWL's successful State Fair showing, Ace is left reeling from Jack’s revelation to him in the ring. (Watch trailer, sneak peek and cast interview.)
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How to With John Wilson
HBO
Season 3 premiere: As the availability of public restrooms dwindles in NYC, John tries to find clever ways to relieve himself.