All times Eastern. FRIDAY, April 22Polar BearThis Earth Day documentary special, narrated by actress Catherine Keener, follow a new polar bear mother navigating the increasingly challenging world in faced by all arctic wildlife today (Disney+) SATURDAY, April 23A Tail of LoveThe owner of a dog rescue (Brittany Bristow) and a hometown hero (Chris McNally) bond when their life paths intersect—and a dog connects them (8 p.m., Hallmark). Born for BusinessWith little in common except their refusal to let their disabilities define them, four entrepreneurs discuss the challenges they face in their disparate businesses (Peacock). SUNDAY, April 24BarryBill Hader returns to season three of the hit dark comedy and his leading role as a former contract killer trying to disengage from his murderous past and make it as an actor in Hollywood (10 p.m., HBO). The Man Who Fell to EarthChiwetel Ejiofor and Naomie Harris star in this new series—inspired by the Walter Tevis novel and glam-rocker David Bowie’s iconic 1970s film—about an alien stranded on our planet as he confronts his past to determine humankind’s future (10 p.m., Showtime). GaslitNew drama tells the true story of Martha Mitchell (Julia Roberts), the wife of then-President Richard Nixon’s loyal attorney general (Sean Penn), and how she became the first person to publicly sound the alarm on Nixon’s involvement with what would become the biggest political scandal of the decade (Starz). MONDAY, April 25We Own This CityBased on the book by Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton, this six-episode limited series—starring Jon Bernthal—chronicles the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Task Force and the corruption and moral collapse that befell one of America’s most historic cities during a period of drug prohibition and mass arrests (HBO Max). TUESDAY, April 26Big Restaurant BetIn tonight’s final episode seeking the next rising star in the restaurant world, the four remaining chefs in the competition strive for consistency as host Geoffrey Zakarian attempts to cook their creations, then they scramble to adjust their menus for a private party full of other chefs and food critics (10 p.m., Food Network). WEDNESDAY, April 27The SurvivorBen Foster stars in this Barry Levinson-directed original drama, based on the true story of Harry Haft, a real-life survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp who boxed for the “entertainment” of his Nazi captors (8 p.m., HBO). Bullsh*t The Game ShowComedian Howie Mandell hosts as contestants try to prove that even if they’re not the smartest person in the room, they can convince everyone otherwise (Netflix). The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard TapesAn investigative journalist dives into the unanswered questions surrounding the death of the glamorous movie star through extensive audio interviews with people who knew and befriended her (Netflix). THURSDAY, April 28The OfferTaking its title from the classic line “an offer he couldn’t refuse,” this 10-episode series stars Miles Teller, Juno Temple, Matthew Goode, Giovanni Ribsi, Colin Hanks and Patrick Gallo star in a depiction of the making of the movie The Godfather, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its release this year. And if you want to watch the real deal(s), the full “trilogy” of all Godfather theatrical flicks is also available today on the same streaming service (Paramount+). Dear Mr. BrodyFind out what happened in the early 1970s when hippie-millionaire Michael Brody Jr. publicly announced that he was giving away his fortune—and was overwhelmed by an avalanche of letter from across America responding to his extraordinary offer (Discovery+). Under the Banner of HeavenSeven-episode true-crime series stars Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield (Tick…Tick…Boom!) as a detective uncovering the horrible truths behind the Latter Day Saints (LDS) religion and the violent consequences of unyielding faith (Hulu). AT THE MOVIESSam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina, Zazzie Beetz, Lilly Singh and Craig Robinson are among the vocal cast for The Bad Guys, an animated adventure about a bunch of animal outlaws who try to convince everyone they’re really not so bad. Nicolas Cage plays himself, sort of, in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, in which a cash-strapped actor takes a high-dollar gig for a superfan (Pedro Pascal) who turns out to be a drug kingpin wanted by the CIA. Director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse) spins a heady tale of a Viking prince out to avenge the murder of his father in The Northman, an epic adventure with an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, Willem Dafoe—and Icelandic singer Björk as a “seeress.” Next, The 100 Best Movies of All Time
