What To Watch: George Eads Exits MacGyver, Russian Doll And More
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On TV this Friday: One of MacGyver's team members calls it quits, John Malkovich solves the ABC Murders and an Orange Is the New Black inmate becomes a Russian Doll. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:
Showtimes for February 1, 2019
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Into the Dark
Hulu
Kingdom reunion alert! In "Down," a pair of office workers (Matt Lauria and Natalie Martinez) get trapped in an elevator over Valentine’s Day weekend.
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The ABC Murders
Amazon
Limited series premiere (all three episodes): Two-time Oscar nominee John Malkovich portrays iconic detective Hercule Poirot in this adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel; Rupert Grint (Harry Potter) co-stars as Inspector Crome.
Russian Doll
Netflix
Series premiere (all eight episodes): This Groundhog Day-inspired comedy stars co-creator Natasha Lyonne (Orange Is the New Black) as a woman trapped at her own birthday party. (Watch trailer.)
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Blindspot
NBC
Jane and the team are on the hunt for a serial killer whose most recent victim was a best-selling true-crime novelist.
Fresh Off the Boat
ABC
In the annual Chinese New Year episode, Elaine gives Jessica tips on how to improve her relationship with Grandma Huang, while Louis challenges Emery to a wrestling match.
MacGyver
CBS
In George Eads' final episode, an international crime boss offers to surrender if he’s allowed to return to the States for his daughter’s wedding. (Watch promo.)
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The Cool Kids
Fox
Margaret’s unemployed daughter (The Grinder's Mary Elizabeth Ellis) turns up at Shady Meadows; Sid searches Charlie’s apartment for his missing wok.
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The Blacklist
NBC
Liz and the Task Force investigate when one of Red’s most important financial backers dies under suspicious circumstances.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
The CW
Rebecca and Greg’s day trip doesn’t go according to plan; Paula deals with an extremely stressful few days. (Who received TVLine accolades?)
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Strike Back
Cinemax
Section 20 works with Zarkova to track down a stolen nuclear warhead in Kuala Lumpur.
