Young Sheldon, Station 19, Grey’s Anatomy, Blue Bloods, and more wrap up their seasons this week. All will be back next year, but it remains to be seen just when that will be, as it depends on how long the current writers’ strike lasts. My advice: Savor these episodes now, because it might be a minute until an agreement with the WGA and the studios is reached.
While Thursday is a big night for the broadcast network finales, it’s also the penultimate episode of Love & Death on HBO Max (soon to be Max), which will see Candy’s trial get underway. Tom Pelphrey steals the show in these final episodes, so check out our recent interview with the actor. He talks about maintaining his tan for the role and shares more fascinating stories from behind the scenes.
XO, Kitty—the anticipated spin-off series to the beloved To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before movies—premieres this week on Netflix. It’s cute, though it might feel a bit too young for some. However, it’s nice to see John Corbett and Sarayu Blue back as part of this universe.
So what else is on tap for this week? Read on for more, and I’ll see you back here next week for the series finale (sob) of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Love & Death, and more.
Wednesday, May 17
The Family Stallone (Paramount+): Paramount calls this a docuseries; I call it a reality show. Either way, prepare to see more of Sylvester Stallone than you ever thought you’d see as he films his life with wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone and daughters Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet. It’s intriguing, at times frustrating (faking a pregnancy announcement is never okay), and yet quite endearing. Tune in to decide for yourself. Streaming
Thursday, May 18
Love & Death (HBO Max): Titled “The Big Top,” the sixth and penultimate episode in the limited series drops today. The year is 1980 and Candy’s trial gets underway. However, Allan’s testimony about Betty’s state of mind rankles her father, while Candy gets a visit from a furious Pastor Jackie. Streaming
