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Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali (Netflix film) This documentary shines light on the friendship of the iconic twin-figures of Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali, whose extraordinary friendship (and falling out) reverberated throughout the 20th century. Kenya Barris and director Marcus A. Clarke celebrate the legendary bond in question with the help of family members and luminaries including Cornel West and Al Sharpton. In the end, their positions within the Nation of Islams leadership sees ups and downs and, overall, a legendary retelling of what really went down.

Kin: (AMC+ series) Charlie Cox stars in this new Irish series about a tight-knit crime family thats drawn into wartime mode with a mighty drug kingpin. The family soon discovers that this is an unwinnable war, yet as the losses begin to mount, it becomes clear that the cartel is at one distinct disadvantage: theyre not bound by unbreakable blood bonds. The cartel does, however, have a host of exotic pets and some snazzy costumes and celebrity status, so this is a heck of a story.

Frogger: Season 1 (Peacock series) The classic, squish-filled arcade game gets the adaptation treatment from Holey Moley producers Eureka Productions. Damon Wayans Jr. hosts as contestants attempt to conquer a series of lily pads while attempting to win the cash prizes that are, surely, more valuable to them than the moving vehicles or flooded streets that they attempt to conquer. Obstacles will include Frogs in Space and Frog Skull Island, so you cant resist watching at least once.

It Couldnt Happen Here: Season 1 (Sundance TV and AMC+ series) Hilarie Burton Morgan hosts this look at stories that have taken a back seat to the more sensational true-crime accounts out there. In doing so, she helps to examine local stories that tear apart the very fabric of the communities in which they surface, with a glimpse of the unique challenges of each afflicted community.

What We Do in the Shadows (FX, 10:00 & 10:30pm) Well, well, well. Guillermo turned out to be a vampire killer, which sure as heck came as a surprise to Nandor, Nadja, and Laszlo, and Colin. The four Staten Island roommates must figure out how to handle this conundrum, along with tackling the other challenges of this season. Those include dealing with wellness cults and gym culture, along with gargoyles, werewolves who play kickball, casinos, and more. In addition, the vamps also receive a higher level of powers while Nandor experiences an eternal-life crisis, which forces him to examine whether he should be a bachelor for eternity or embrace love. This week, an ancient vehicle and an old flame both see resurrection.

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The Other Two: Season 1 (HBO Max series) Lorne Michaels of SNL fame executive produces this series thats created, written, and also executive produced by Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider (formerly co-head writers of SNL). The cast includes Drew Tarver, Helne Yorke, Case Walker, Ken Marino, and Molly Shannon, and the plot follows a showbiz family, in which a 14-year-old pop star decides that its time to officially retire. Meanwhile, the familys 53-year-old matriarch (Shannon) is enjoying ubiquity of her own, so The Other Two will do everything they can to shine as well.

Star Trek: Lower Decks: Season 2 (Paramount+ series) This animated series from Rick and Morty writer (and Solar Opposites creator) Mike McMahan takes things to the year 2380 (after the original Star Trek beginning in 2265), where the U.S.S. Cerritos arent the heroes that youre expecting. These are junior officers who are not pleased at their lack of power while confronting bizarre alien anomalies like enormous bugs and other such comedic-slanted creatures. This violent shows got a PG-13-like feel.

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