What To Watch: Titans Finale, Runaways Returns, Bird Box And More
Courtesy of DC Universe
On TV this Friday: Sandra Bullock enters Netflix's Bird Box, Marvel's Runaways returns for Season 2 and DC Universe's Titans wraps its freshman run. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern:
Showtimes for December 21, 2018
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Marvel's Runaways
Hulu
Season 2 premiere (all 13 episodes): As the Runaways adjust to life on their own, Jonah receives a mysterious message, pointing to a mole among the kids. (Read "B+" review; watch trailer.)
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Bird Box
Netflix
Original movie premiere: A mother (Oscar winner Sandra Bullock) and her children embark on a two-day journey whilst blindfolded (!), to avoid eye contact with a mysterious force that is decimating the world's population; Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story) and John Malkovich (Billions) co-star.
Titans
DC Universe
Season 1 finale: Dick is led on a dark journey back to Gotham, to battle Batman. (Check renewal status.)
Vanity Fair
Amazon
Series premiere (all episodes): Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel) stars as Becky Sharp in this adaptation of the William Makepeace Thackeray novel. (Watch trailer.)
60 minutes: Gwen Stefani, Train, Andy Grammer and Lukas Graham perform; LL Cool J hosts.
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!
ABC
In this 2003 ‘toon, Lucy and Linus’ little brother, ReRun, turns to Snoopy and Spike for holiday cheer.
Midnight, Texas
NBC
In Season 2's penultimate episode, Manfred and Kai work together to defeat a common foe; Joe receives a surprise visit.
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The Great Christmas Light Fight
ABC
Encore presentation: This “All Stars” episode looks back at some of the best festive light displays in America… meaning, this is a clip show.
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Mike Judge Presents: Tales From the Tour Bus
Cinemax
Season 2 finale: Betty Davis disappears from the music scene after she is boycotted by religious groups, black political leaders and the NAACP. (Not yet renewed.)