Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Thursday, February 18th. All times are Eastern.
Top choice
It’s a shame (HBO Max, 3:01 am, full limited series): It’s hard there / inside, what happens with the pandemic and some severe winter weather and God knows what else, probably several murderous wasps at one point, everything is going today. As such, we are aware that for many of you, the phrase “British limited series on the AIDS crisis” may push you to hit It’s a shame In the pile, maybe later, it’s too heavy now. Please reconsider! Most recent from Russell T. Davies – from Doctor who, yes, but also A very English scandal, the original Queer As Folk, Cucumber, Banana, and Tofu, the list goes on – follows a group of friends whose lives are deeply affected by AIDS and the failures of the government’s response to the crisis, but it seems just as jubilant and difficult. Judging by the response of the British public (it premiered there in January), it should not be missed. Look for Danette Chavez’s review later today.
Regular coverage
Mr. mayor (NBC, 8:00 p.m.)
clear (CBS, 10 p.m.)
Wild cards
Archibald’s next big thing (Peacock, 3:01 am, first full season): A Tony Hale creation (which, surprisingly, also includes Hale in the cast), this DreamWorks series follows a little chick who wants to have big adventures and makes some questionable choices along the way. Vocal cast also includes Rosamund Pike, Adam Pally and Casey Wilson.
This is what Kishibe Rohan said (Netflix, 3:01 am, first full season): This four-episode adaptation of the manga series of the same name by Hirohiko Araki, itself a spinoff of Diamond Is Unbreakable, the fourth installment of Araki’s acclaimed JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, hits the US today. It looks wild.