What To Watch: Sandra Oh Is The Chair, Truth Be Told Returns, PAW Patrol Movie, Annette, Jason Momoa And More
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On TV this Friday: Hugh Jackman, Adam Driver and Jason Momoa headline new streaming films, Kate Hudson joins Truth Be Told, and Sandra Oh leads Netflix's The Chair. Here are 12 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for August 20, 2021
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Annette
Amazon Prime
In the film, a stand-up comedian (Adam Driver) falls for a world-renowned opera singer (Marion Cotillard); Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory) co-stars.
The Chair
Netflix
Series premiere (all six episodes): Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy, Killing Eve) plays the chair of an English department at a major university; Jay Duplass (Togetherness) and Holland Taylor (Two and a Half Men) co-star. (Read review.)
Episode 4 stays with Josh's best friend Victor over the course of a weekend with teenaged daughter Gabby.
PAW Patrol: The Movie
Paramount+
When Humdinger becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and begins wreaking havoc, Ryder and his fellow pups kick into high gear.
Reminiscence
HBO Max
In the sci-fi flick, a P.I. (Hugh Jackman) helps his clients access lost memories; Rebecca Ferguson (the Mission: Impossible franchise) and Thandiwe Newton (Westworld) co-star.
Sweet Girl
Netflix
Jason Momoa headlines this movie about a family man who vows justice against the pharmaceutical company responsible for pulling a potentially life-saving drug from the market just before his wife (Good Omens' Adria Arjona) dies from cancer.
Season 2 premiere: Poppy attends an art exhibit for her friend, lifestyle guru Micah (new series regular Kate Hudson), which ends in a shocking tragedy. (Trailer.)
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Burden of Truth
The CW
Billy's investigation leads to a challenging day with his father — and a personal revelation with profound consequences. (Get scoop!)
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The Greatest #AtHome Videos
CBS
Season 2 premiere: Ex-American Idol judge Paula Abdul joins Cedric the Entertainer to surprise a college-bound babysitter who went viral with her singing voice.
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SurrealEstate
Syfy
The Roman Agency investigates when open house visitors are murdered one by one.
