What To Watch: Invasion, Inside Job And Maya And The Three Debut, Locke & Key Returns, Truth Be Told Wraps And More
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On TV this Friday: Sam Neill investigates an alien invasion, Zoe Saldaña voices a Mesoamerican warrior and Locke & Key opens up Season 2. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for October 22, 2021
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Inside Job
Netflix
Series premiere (all 10 episodes): The voice cast for this animated workplace comedy set inside the Department of Homeland Conspiracy includes Lizzy Caplan, Christian Slater, Clark Duke, Tisha Campbell, Andrew Daly, Chris Diamantopoulos, John DiMaggio, Bobby Lee and Brett Gelman.
Invasion
Apple TV+
Series premiere (first three episodes): Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), Shamier Anderson (Wynonna Earp), Golshifteh Farahani (Gen: Lock) and Firas Nassar (Sirens) star in this alien invasion drama spanning multiple continents. (Watch trailer.)
Locke & Key
Netflix
Season 2 premiere (all 10 episodes): The Locke kiddos deal with new keys, new magic and familiar demons. (Watch trailer.)
Maya and the Three
Netflix
Limited series premiere (all nine episodes): The animated epic centers on a Mesoamerican warrior princess (voiced by Zoe Saldaña) who embarks on a quest to save humanity; additional voices include Gabriel Iglesias, Diego Luna, Gael Garcia Bernal, Rita Moreno and Alfred Molina.
Truth Be Told
Apple TV+
Season 2 finale: Poppy interviews Micah and gets to the bottom of the case. (Not yet renewed.)
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MLB League Championship Series
FS1
The Houston Astros (3-2) lead the Boston Red Sox heading into Game 6 of the ALCS.
Shark Tank
ABC
Pitches include the first oat-based butter spread and a boozy spin on an all-in-one traditional wedding day essential.
You, Me & the Christmas Trees
Hallmark Channel
Let the yuletide overload begin! The first of 115+ original Christmas movies this season reunites OG Wonder Years co-stars Danica McKellar and Jason Hervey.
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Nancy Drew
The CW
Nancy and the Drew Crew follow a surprising lead at an annual convention for amateur sleuths.
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Blue Bloods
CBS
Jamie, Erin and Anthony investigate an underground bar the NYPD and FDNY use to hide their criminal indiscretions.
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