All times Eastern. FRIDAY, April 29Shining GirlsElisabeth Moss (from The Handmaid’s Tale) stars in this new original metaphysical-thriller series, based on a best-selling novel, about Kirby, a newspaper journalist who partners with a seasoned reporter (Wagner Moura) on the hunt for a time-traveling assailant. (Apple TV+). Ten PercentBritish adaptation of a hit French comedy series—following a small London talent agency as it struggles to adapt to changing times—stars Jack Davenport, Lydia Leonard and Maggie Steed, with cameos by Kelly MacDonald, Helena Bonham Carter, Olivia Williams, Dominic West, Himesh Patel and Clemence Posey (Sundance Now). SATURDAY, April 30The Walls Are WatchingA man (Branscombe Richmond) whose life is in a downward spiral doesn’t look too kindly at the young couple (Lana McKissack and Brandon Ford Green) who move into the house that used to be his (8 p.m., Lifetime). Renovation Goldmine BridgertonChicago designers Joe and Meg Piercy freshen up living spaces in this new series using mostly existing materials—what a client already has—and keeping the budget reasonable (8 p.m., HGTV). Kelsey Grammer’s Historic Battles for AmericaNew streaming series, hosted by the Cheers and Frasier actor, takes viewers for an inside look at eight key battles that left indelible marks on the nation, including incidents from the American Revolution, the Civil War and the American Indian Wars (FOX Nation). MONDAY, May 2Lil Jon Wants to Do What?The Grammy-winning producer, rapper and DJ busts in his home-renovation mode for this new series, working with designers and builders to help skeptical homeowners with breakthrough redecoration ideas (Discovery+) Try Harder!Documentary about San Francisco’s Lowell High School, one of the best public schools in the country, and how it draws achievers from across the city into a fiercely competitive academic universe (10 p.m., PBS). TUESDAY, May 3Who Do You Believe?New true-crime series takes viewers through cases from the often-conflicting perspectives of both victims and criminals, inviting the audience to play armchair detective and piece together the truth (10 p.m., ABC). The Secrets of Skinwalker RanchThe sci-fi docuseries returns for season three, with more exploration of the 512-acrea Utah hotspot that has become one of the world’s most renowned areas of paranormal activity (10 p.m., History). WEDNESDAY, May 4The CircleSeason four turns up the heat even higher for this reality competition, which has been described as a cross between Big Brother and Catfish as contestants—isolated and unknown to each other—use their social-media wiles to try to become “influencers” (Netflix). Good SamSophia Bush and Jason Issacs wrap up season one of the family medical drama about what happens when a gifted heart surgeon takes over the chief of surgery role from her stern father (10 p.m., CBS). THURSDAY, May 5The PentaverateMike Myers plays eight different characters in this satirical comedy about a secret society that’s been pulling the puppet strings on world events for some 700 years. With Jennifer Saunders, Jeremy Irons, Keegan-Michael Key, Debbie Mazar and Ken Jeong (Netflix). The StaircaseColin Firth and Toni Collette star in this new limited series based on the true story of a North Carolina man, his sprawling family and the suspicious death of his wife (HBO Max). NEW ON DVD Whenever she gets excited, a nerdy teenage girl undergoes an astonishing transformation in Turning Red (Disney Home Entertainment)—she turns into a poofy red panda! The acclaimed film features the voices of Sandra Oh, Ava Morse and young newcomer Rosalie Chiang. Liam Neeson adds to his cinematic street cred in Blacklight (Universal Pictures Home Entertainment) as a covert government “fixer” who finds himself in the middle of a deadly conspiracy. And as we’ve learned, no one and nothing is safe when a Liam Neeson character swings into action. AT THE MOVIESIn Memory, an assassin (Liam Neeson, again!) with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease himself becomes a target when he fails to complete an assignment for a dangerous criminal organization. Next, The 100 Best Movies of All Time
