What To Watch: Benedict Society, Making The Cut And Physical Finales, McCain Exits The View And More
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On TV this Friday: The Mysterious Benedict Society and Physical wrap their freshman runs, Making the Cut reveals a winner and Meghan McCain says sayonara to The View. Here are 15 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for August 6, 2021
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Hit & Run
Netflix
Series premiere (all 10 episodes): A former mercenary (Fauda's Lior Raz) searches for the truth behind his wife's death and becomes entangled in a web of secrets stretching from New York to Tel Aviv; Sanaa Lathan (The Affair) co-stars. (Read preview.)
Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary
IMDb TV
The five-part docuseries uses interviews and personal footage to paint a fuller picture of the country music star's meteoric rise. (What else is streaming in August?)
Making the Cut
Amazon Prime
Season 2 finale (two episodes): After the final designers present a business pitch to the president of Amazon Fashion and showcase a 10-look collection, a winner is revealed. (Not yet renewed.)
Mr. Corman
Apple TV+
Series premiere (first two episodes): Joseph Gordon-Levitt created, directed and stars in this half-hour dramedy about a school teacher who gave up on his dreams of becoming a professional musician; Debra Winger (The Ranch) and Arturo Castro (Alternatino) co-star. (Read review.)
The Mysterious Benedict Society
Disney+
Season 1 finale: The Mysterious Benedict Society prepares for a final showdown to preserve free will. Sounds easy enough. (Not yet renewed.)
Physical
Apple TV+
Season 1 finale: As Election Day arrives, Sheila mulls an intriguing proposition and Bunny’s finances and Tyler’s health come to a head. (Watch a sneak peek; newly renewed!)
Val
Amazon Prime
The documentary promises "an incredibly revealing look" at the life of Val Kilmer, who has documented his entire career on home video.
Vivo
Netflix
This animated musical featuring original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and boasts a voice ensemble that includes Zoe Saldana, Brian Tyree Henry, Nicole Byer and Gloria Estefan.
Season 5 finale: As another summer at Camp Kikiwaka comes to an end, the campers confront change and fear of the unknown; Meg Donnelly (ZOMBIES) guest-stars.
Burden of Truth
The CW
Joanna searches for her client's long-lost daughter; Billy calls on an expert to help him examine the accident scene. (Get CW fall premiere dates.)
Olympics
NBC
Primetime highlights include various Track & Field finals, including the Men’s 4x100m, the Women’s 4x100m, Women’s 1500m, Women’s 400m and Men’s 5000m. (View full schedule.)
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Dynasty
The CW
Fallon confides in Anders; Blake discovers what Adam has been keeping from him; a tragedy strikes the Carringtons.
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Real Time With Bill Maher
HBO
Guests include Ben Shapiro, Malcom Nance and two-time Olympic gold medalist Donna de Varona.
SurrealEstate
Syfy
The Roman Agency takes on a haunted master-planned subdivision and a troubled house by the sea.
