10 TV Shows and Movies to Catch This Week, Including ‘Shrill’ Season 3
Selena: The Series: The second part of this acclaimed series premieres today. Streaming on Netflix
Wednesday, May 5
The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness: Read the official description for this documentary series, below. Streaming Netflix
“The hunt for the ‘Son of Sam’ captivated the world in the late 1970s, but the story behind one of America’s most notorious serial murderers is all but forgotten, until now. While the arrest and conviction of David Berkowitz brought the nightmare to an end for many New Yorkers, for journalist and Ultimate Evil author Maury Terry, the real mystery was just beginning. Terry, convinced Berkowitz had not acted alone, would go on to spend decades attempting to prove that the web of darkness behind the murders went deeper than anyone imagined–and his pursuit of that elusive truth would eventually cost him everything. Filmmaker Joshua Zeman draws on archival news footage, conversations with the people closest to the investigation, and Terry’s own words and case files to tell a cautionary tale of a man who went down a rabbit hole and never came out. But was Maury Terry just chasing ghosts–or are the true Sons of Sam still out there…”
Thursday, May 6
Girls5eva: A one-hit-wonder girl group reunites after 20 years in this hilarious show, produced by Tina Fey. Streaming on Peacock
Friday, May 7
Monster: Per a Netflix description, “Monster tells the story of Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder. The film follows his dramatic journey from a smart, likable film student from Harlem attending an elite high school through a complex legal battle that could leave him spending the rest of his life in prison. ” Streaming on Netflix
Shrill: Annie is single and ready to mingle in the third and final season of this brilliant, groundbreaking comedy series. Streaming on Hulu
Saturday, May 8
Baby, It’s Cold Inside: An…interesting name for a movie premiering in May. Anyway, read the official description, below. 9 p.m. ET on Hallmark
“When a travel agent up for a promotion is directed to forgo her tropical vacation to instead visit the world-famous Ice Hotel, she discovers her sacrifices are more than compensated.”
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