What To Watch: Jack Ryan Arrives, Ozark Returns, Aretha Funeral And More
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On TV this Friday: John Krasinski becomes unlikely action hero Jack Ryan, Jason Bateman breaks bad in Season 2 of Ozark and the late, great Aretha Franklin is laid to rest. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:
Showtimes for August 31, 2018
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The Comedy Lineup
Netflix
Season 2 premiere (all eight episodes): Up-and-coming comedians include JR De Guzman, Emma Willmann, Matteo Lane, Janelle James, Max Silvestri, Kate Willett, Josh Johnson and Aisling Bea.
Ozark
Netflix
Season 2 premiere (all 10 episodes): The cartel's ruthless attorney, Helen Pierce (Marvel's Jessica Jones' Janet McTeer), shakes things up; Marty and Wendy are forced to go all in. (Watch trailer.)
Paradise PD
Netflix
Series premiere (all 10 episodes): This animated comedy focuses on a police department comprised of the absolute worst responders; voice cast includes Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Sarah Chalke (Scrubs) and Cedric Yarbrough (Speechless). (Watch trailer.)
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Amazon
Series premiere (all eight episodes): From EP Carlton Cuse (Lost) comes this new take on the up-and-coming CIA analyst (The Office's John Krasinski), who is thrust into a dangerous counterterrorism assignment. (Read review, watch SDCC interview; already renewed!)
Ultimate Beastmaster
Netflix
Season 3 premiere (all nine episodes): The U.S., Italy, France, Brazil, S. Korea, Mexico and other nations compete on the streamer's Ninja Warrior ripoff obstacle course.
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Aretha Franklin Funeral
AP, Others
The Associated Press will offer a live stream on its website, while CNN and Fox News are expected to air portions of the service; Chaka Khan, Faith Hill, Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande are scheduled to perform.
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Whistleblower
CBS
Season 1 finale: A student uncovers a tuition scam at her for-profit university. (Not yet renewed.)
Wynonna Earp
Syfy
Lady Luck abandons Wynonna and Nicole after an errand for Nedley doesn't go according to plan; Mama learns Doc's secret.
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In Search Of
History
Zachary Quinto explores the dark world of psychological mind control, meeting with a victim was surgically implanted with an electronic harassment device.
Killjoys
Syfy
Dutch and John learn more about Khlyen’s mysterious origin story.
