What To Watch: Michael J. Fox Docu, The Great And Drag Race All Stars Return, The Power Ends And More
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On TV this Friday: Apple TV+ chronicles the life and career of Michael J. Fox, RuPaul's latest All Stars return to the runway and the Tupac Shakur docuseries comes to a close. Here are 14 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, plus our monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for May 12, 2023
ET
Air: Courting a Legend
Prime Video
Streaming premiere: In 1984, an undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division strike up the perfect partnership; Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis and Jason Bateman co-star.
City on Fire
Apple TV+
Series premiere (first three episodes): After a college student (Generation's Chase Sui Wonders) is shot in Central Park, the investigation connects a series of citywide fires to the downtown music scene and a wealthy uptown family's hidden secrets; Wyatt Oleff (IT), Jemima Kirke (Girls) and Ashley Zukerman (Succession) co-star.
Crater
Disney+
Movie premiere: After the death of his dad, a boy (Family Reunion's Isaiah Russell-Bailey) growing up on a lunar mining colony takes a trip with his friends to explore a legendary crater; Mckenna Grace (The Haunting of Hill House) and Kid Cudi (We Are Who We Are) co-star.
The Great
Hulu
Season 3 premiere (all 10 episodes): Catherine and Peter recommit to their marriage, which includes seeing a marriage counselor; an unliked Catherine continues to worry about the future of her reign. (Watch trailer.)
Mulligan
Netflix
Series premiere (all 10 episodes): When most of Earth is destroyed by aliens, a few survivors try to rebuild what's left of America; Nat Faxon (Loot), Tina Fey (30 Rock) and Dana Carvey (SNL) voice.
The Power
Prime Video
Season 1 finale: A major battle, unexpected betrayal and a shocking show of mercy mark the end of the Amazon series’ charged first run. (Not yet renewed.)
Queer Eye
Netflix
Season 7 premiere (all seven episodes): The Fab Five serves up fashion tips and emotionally charged makeovers in New Orleans to people in need.
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Paramount+
Season 8 premiere: Drag Race royalty sashays back to the runway for another chance to snatch the crown. (Meet the queens; hear the new rule?)
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Apple TV+
Movie premiere: Fox's story — including his childhood, rise to stardom and the years following his Parkinson's diagnosis — is told in his own words using documentary, archival and scripted elements.
