What To Watch: Tattooist Of Auschwitz, Man In Full And Idea Of You Adaptations, Ghosts And 9-1-1 Weddings, Hacks And More
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On TV this Thursday: Nicholas Galitzine romances Anne Hathaway, 9-1-1 and Ghosts head down the aisle, and Peacock's Tattooist of Auschwitz adaptation debuts. Here are 14 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for May 2, 2024
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A Man in Full
NetflixBased on the Tom Wolfe novel
Limited series premiere (all six episodes): An Atlanta real estate mogul (played by Jeff Daniels) fights to protect his crumbling empire; Diane Lane, Lucy Liu and William Jackson Harper co-star. (Watch trailer.)
The Contestant
Hulu
The documentary tells the true story of a man who lived alone for 15 months inside a small room, unaware that he was being broadcast on national television in Japan.
Hacks
Max
Season 3 premiere (first two episodes): Deborah and Ava find it difficult to avoid each other once Deborah is approached with a new opportunity. (Watch trailer.)
The Idea of You
Prime VideoBased on the Robinne Lee novel
Movie premiere: A single mom (played by Anne Hathaway) embarks on a whirlwind romance with a pop star (Mary & George's Nicholas Galitzine). (Watch trailer.)
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
PeacockBased on the Heather Morris novel
Limited series premiere (all six episodes): A Holocaust survivor (Harvey Keitel) shares his unlikely love story with writer Heather Morris (played by Yellowjackets' Melanie Lynskey). (Watch trailer.)
Turtles All the Way Down
MaxBased on the John Green novel
Movie premiere: A teenager (Madame Web's Isabela Merced) struggling with anxiety reconnects with her childhood crush (Ginny & Georgia's Felix Mallard).
We Were the Lucky Ones
Hulu
Limited series finale: Halina's strength is tested; Addy gets a fresh start in Rio; the Kurc family makes its final search for answers.
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Selena + Restaurant
Food Network
Series premiere: Selena Gomez visits Chef Wolfgang Puck's CUT steakhouse, where her culinary skills get put to the test.
A flashback reveals how Crisis One has changed the team and the community; Ben keeps a secret from Bailey.
Welcome to Wrexham
FX
Season 3 premiere (two episodes): Wrexham AFC plays a series of summer “friendlies” in America; a shocking departure shakes up the team. (Watch trailer.)