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The Boys returned today with the first three episodes — FINALLY. And I’m so excited by this that it’s all I’m going to talk about here.
Here’s a recap video of the previous two seasons, if you need a refresher — but I’ll warn you, it’s really only for people who have actually watched both seasons. This video will do nothing for you if you’re a newbie.
And if you are a newbie, I strongly recommend The Boys. I thought I wouldn’t like it, and now I’m the show’s biggest proselytizer. It’s A LOT — a lot of gore, some weird sex, very foul-mouthed, and it may not be for my more sensitive friends. But if you can handle it, it’s one of the best political and cultural satires I’ve ever seen, especially in our very dark, very weird ties.
Everyone keeps talking about how the first fifteen minutes of this new season tops “The Whale Scene” from last season. By the time you read this, I will probably have watched and can weigh in one way or another, but for now, I’ll just have to take everyone’s word for it. Just watched it, can confirm. And the comparison to The Whale Scene is … accurate.
And as for the infamous “Herogasm” sequence this season, according to Eric Kripke:
“The poor crew who had to film that, it was like a five or six-day sequence, they would come out of that house smoking cigarettes like they’re Martin Sheen in ‘Apocalypse Now,’ like they’ve just seen some shit,” he added. “I think the audience will reap the benefits of all of that insanity.”
(The Whale Scene, which is very NSFW and NSFPeople Who Love The Whales:)
The Boys, in all its ridiculous gore and over-the-top storytelling, is an argument against binge-watching, argues this Uproxx writer.
Here Jensen Ackles suggests that you will see ass in this season of The Boys. I mention this so that fans can fully prepare themselves.
Aquaman fans need to chill and develop a sense of humor.
Cancellations
- Raised by Wolves has been canceled at Apple TV+ after two seasons.
In Development
- Felonious Monk is being adapted into a TV series at Fox.
- The Great American Baking Show is moving to The Roku Channel from ABC.
- Hush, a drama series, has been greenlit at Allblk.
- Rico to the Rescue has been greenlit at HGTV.
Casting News
- Virginia Kull, Glynn Turman, Jason Mantzoukas, Megan Mullally, and Timm Sharp have been added to the cast of Percy Jackson on Disney+.
- John Malkovich, Emily Mortimer, and Claes Bang have joined The New Look on Apple TV+.
- Dimiter Marinov has been added to the cast of Night Court on NBC.
Mark Your Calendar
- Conjuring Kesha will premiere on Paramount+ on July 8.
- Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe will premiere on Paramount+ on June 23.
- Bump will premiere on The CW on August 11; Leonardo on August 16; Killer Camp returns on August 5 and Devils returns on August 16.
- Five Guys a Week will debut on Lifetime on July 13.
- More Power will premiere on History Channel on June 29.
- The Challenge: Untold History will premiere on MTV this summer.
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
P-Valley: Season two of the critically-acclaimed stripper series. Premiere. 8 p.m., Starz
Floor is Lava: This dumb but addictive show is back. Season premiere. Netflix
Trixie Motel: Trixie Mattel renovates a Palm Springs motel in this new docuseries. Discovery+
SATURDAY
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore: Oh look, here’s the Fantastic Beasts movie that Johnny Depp was fired from after a court found that he did commit domestic abuse, something his fans choose to overlook. it’s a movie. 7 p.m., HBO
Party at the Palace: Look, I assume this is some sort of special about the Royal Jubilee but ABC is offering absolutely no description, so who even knows. 7 p.m., ABC
Jurassic Park: Watch the classic before the premiere of Jurassic Park: Dominion. 7:45 p.m., HBO West
SUNDAY
2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards: Vanessa Hudgens hosts. 7 p.m., MTV, MTV2, The CW, CMT, Logo, Paramount, Nickelodeon, VH1, Pop, Comedy Central, BET, BET Her
2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted: Tayisha Adams hosts. 9 p.m., MTV, MTV2, CMT, Logo, Paramount, Nickelodeon, VH1, Pop, Comedy Central, BET, BET Her
Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal: John Dean reveals the history behind the scandal that took down a president 50 years ago. Simpler, more ethical times. Premiere. 7 p.m., CNN
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Shark Tank (repeat) |
20/20 |
| CBS | Come Dance With Me (new) |
Magnum P.I. (repeat) |
Blue Bloods (repeat) |
| CW | Charmed (new) |
Dynasty (new) |
Local |
| FOX | Friday Night Smackdown | Local |
| NBC | American Ninja Warrior (repeat) |
Dateline |
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| SAT. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 |
| ABC | Party at the Palace (new) |
The Rookie (repeat) |
News/Local |
| CBS | Bull (repeat) |
48 Hours | 48 Hours | News/Local |
| CW | Whose Line Is It Anyway? (repeat) |
Would I Lie to You? (new) |
Masters of Illusion (new) |
Masters of Illusion (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | MLB Baseball (live) |
News/Local |
| NBC | Transplant (new) |
Dateline (new) |
News/ Local |
Saturday Night Live (repeat) |
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| SUN. | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | NBA Basketball (live) |
| CBS | 60 Minutes | The Equalizer (repeat) |
NCIS: Los Angeles (repeat) |
SWAT (repeat) |
| The CW | Local | 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards (new) |
Local |
| FOX | Masterchef (repeat) |
The Simp-sons (new) |
LEGO Masters (new) |
Duncanville (new) |
Duncanville (new) |
Local/News |
| NBC | Dancing with Myself (repeat) |
America’s Got Talent (repeat) |
Jurassic Greatest Moments: From Jurassic Park to Jurassic World (new) |