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What is Coming to Netflix Canada in October 2019

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The new post-apocalyptic series DAYBREAK is coming to Netflix Canada in October 2019. You can also watch the Paul Rudd film LIVING WITH YOURSELF, a comedy special from Jenny Slate, and EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE.

October 1

  • Carmen Sandiego: Season 2 (Netflix Family): The stakes are higher than ever for Carmen, Ivy and Zack as V.I.L.E. unleashes a host of dastardly new villains while A.C.M.E. closes in.
  • Nikki Glaser: Bangin’ (Netflix Original): Following her popular set on Season 1 of Netflix’s The Standups, Nikki Glaser is back with her first hour long Netflix original comedy special, Bangin’. Launching globally on October 1, Nikki keeps the audience at the edge of their seat as she delves into taboo topics like sex and… sex. The gloves are off as she pushes back at the unreal sexual expectations women face with her hilarious, no-holds-barred style.
  • A.M.I.
  • Agent: Season 1
  • Amityville: The Awakening
  • Contagion
  • Find Yourself: Season 1
  • Girls Trip
  • I Spit on Your Grave
  • I Spit on Your Grave 2
  • Seven
  • Sinister Circle
  • The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
  • The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America
  • The Swan Princess

October 2

  • Living Undocumented (Netflix Original): From executive producer Selena Gomez, LIVING UNDOCUMENTED follows eight undocumented immigrant families who volunteered to tell their stories at great personal risk, revealing the high cost many must pay to try and live the American dream.
  • Ready to Mingle (Solteras) (Netflix Film): After the man she thought she’d marry breaks up with her, Ana joins a class for single women who are in search of a husband.
  • Rotten: Season 2 (Netflix Original): Explore the secrets behind sugar and chocolate, the true cost of avocados and bottled water, and the changing world of wine and marijuana edibles.
  • Batteries Not Included
  • The Best Man Holiday
  • Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
  • Elizabeth
  • Fried Green Tomatoes
  • Kim’s Convenience: Season 3
  • Liar Liar
  • Pride & Prejudice (2005)

October 3

  • Seis Manos (Netflix Anime): Set in Mexico in the 1970’s era, Seis Manos centers on three orphaned martial arts warriors who join forces with a DEA agent and a Mexican Federal to battle for justice after their beloved mentor is murdered on the streets of their tiny border town.

October 4

  • Big Mouth: Season 3 (Netflix Original): In Season 3, Big Mouth focuses on what’s like to be going through puberty now. The show continues exploring human sexuality and everything around it, tackling issues such as cell phone addiction, female anger, the vast spectrum of sexuality, Adderall abuse, dick pics, toxic masculinity, and of course “how to have an orgasm.” As the end of seventh grade rapidly approaches, Thandie Newton shakes things up as Missy’s new Hormone Monstress, and Ali Wong joins the cast as a new student who makes everyone at Bridgeton Middle question their sexuality. The season culminates with a superhero showdown that brings long simmering tensions to a head and tests even the strongest friendships.
  • District 9
  • El Dragón: Return of a Warrior (Netflix Original): To replace his grandfather as head of a cartel, a Tokyo financier returns to his home country of Mexico, where he must battle two rivals for control.
  • In the Tall Grass (Netflix Film): When siblings Becky and Cal hear the cries of a young boy lost within a field of tall grass, they venture in to rescue him, only to become ensnared themselves by a sinister force that quickly disorients and separates them. Cut off from the world and unable to escape the field’s tightening grip, they soon discover that the only thing worse than getting lost is being found. Based on the novella by Stephen King and Joe Hill.
  • Outlander: Season 4
  • Peaky Blinders: Season 5 (Netflix Original): As the Shelbys grapple with the 1929 stock market crash, Tommy confronts new threats to his power from younger family members and fascist rivals.
  • Raising Dion (Netflix Original): Raising Dion follows the story of a woman named Nicole (Alisha Wainwright), who raises her son Dion (newcomer Ja’Siah Young) after the death of her husband, Mark (Michael B. Jordan). The normal dramas of raising a son as a single mom are amplified when Dion starts to manifest several mysterious, superhero-like abilities. Nicole must now keep her son’s gifts secret with the help of Mark’s best friend Pat (Jason Ritter), and protect Dion from antagonists out to exploit him while figuring out the origin of his abilities.
  • Super Monsters: Season 3 (Netflix Family): The fun-loving Super Monsters learn new lessons — and make new friends — while exploring the world around them in Pitchfork Pines.
  • Super Monsters: Vida’s First Halloween (Netflix Family): The Super Monsters share their Halloween traditions with Vida, then get invited to a Día de los Muertos party in the Howlers’ backyard.

October 5

  • Despicable Me 3
  • Legend Quest: Masters of Myth (Netflix Family): When mythical creatures come to life, it’s up to Leo, Teodora, Don Andrés and Alebrije — super-secret monster hunters — to save the day.

October 7

  • Heartland: Season 12
  • Justice League
  • Match! Tennis Juniors (Netflix Original): A tennis prodigy battles the odds to excel on the court while balancing schoolwork and inspiring fellow players on his team.

October 8

  • Deon Cole: Cole Hearted (Netflix Original): Chicago’s own Deon Cole is relentlessly hilarious in his first hour-long Netflix original comedy special, Deon Cole: Cole Hearted. Doubling down on his unrestrained and engaging set from the Netflix stand-up comedy series, The Standups, Cole beta tests bottomless jokes about offering mints to strangers, dining while Black, post-sex salutations and the preservation of comedy as the last raw form of expression.
  • The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween (Netflix Family): When Halloween is declared illegal, best friends Harold and George search for a clever way to fight back against the outrageous new law.

October 9

  • Rhythm + Flow (Netflix Original): Judges Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and Tip T.I. Harris search for the next breakout hip-hop star in this music competition series. Starting October 9, new episodes of Rhythm + Flow will roll out each Wednesday, with different phases of the competition featured across 10 episodes.
  • Schitt’s Creek: Season 5

October 10

  • Riverdale: Season 4 (Netflix Original) (weekly episodes): Dark teen series Riverdale returns for its fourth season, now with its teenagers getting ready for senior year.
  • Ultramarine Magmell (Netflix Anime): Decades after the sudden birth of a new continent, a young rescuer-for-hire provides aid to adventurers exploring this dangerous, uncharted world.

October 11

  • El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (Netflix Television Event): Written and directed by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, the Netflix Television Event EL CAMINO: A BREAKING BAD MOVIE follows fugitive Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) as he runs from his captors, the law and his past.
  • The Forest of Love (Netflix Film): Auteur Sion Sono helms the fictionalized retelling of how one charismatic leader led his followers down a bizarre, gruesome, deadly and depraved path.
  • Fractured (Netflix Film): Driving home after a tense holiday weekend with his in-laws, Ray Monroe (Sam Worthington), a well-meaning but overwhelmed family man, pulls into a rest area with his wife Joanne (Lily Rabe) and daughter Peri (Lucy Capri). The trip takes a turn for the worse when Peri is hurt in an accident and the family rushes to a nearby emergency room run by a staff with dubious intentions. After being sent away for further testing Peri and Joanne vanish and all records of their visit disappear. Ray’s concern turns into a desperate race to find his family and discover the truth of what happened to them.
  • Haunted: Season 2 (Netflix Original): In an all-new season of true-life terror, real people recount unsettling run-ins with demons, ghosts and more, as told via dramatic reenactments.
  • Insatiable: Season 2 (Netflix Original): In season two of Insatiable we find Patty dealing with, well, a lot. Her past is haunting her, and her struggle to be “good” is becoming harder and harder each day as she battles her inner demons. And Bob – well – he’s helping her cover up Christian’s murder, but just how far will his loyalties go? Will he continue to allow his romantic relationships, his career ambitions, and his integrity to take a beating, just to help Patty pursue her pageant dreams? And when beauty queens start going missing, who’s to blame? Patty’s rage? Or is there more at play?
  • La influencia (Netflix Film): Back in her childhood home to care for her comatose mother, Alicia is forced to face a past she thought she’d buried and a body that refuses to die.
  • Plan Coeur: Season 2 (Netflix Original): Four months after bidding farewell to her BFFs, Elsa stages her return to Paris. But guilty secrets take a toll on her love life and her friendships.
  • The Awakenings of Motti Wolenbruch (Netflix Film): Pressured to marry a nice Orthodox Jewish woman, Motti is thrown for a loop when he falls for classmate Laura, who his mother will never approve of.
  • YooHoo to the Rescue: Season 2 (Netflix Family): In a series of magical missions, quick-witted YooHoo and his can-do crew travel the globe to help animals in need.

October 12

  • Banlieusards (Netflix Film): Noumouké, 15, must decide which of his brothers’ footsteps he’ll follow: law student Soulaymaan or mobster Demba. Directed by Kery James and Leïla Sy.

October 14

  • Martin Matte: La Vie, La Mort…Eh La La..! (Netflix Original): Quebecois comedy star Martin Matte serves up embarrassing personal stories, a solution for social media trolls and more in this mischievous special.

October 15

  • Citizen Kane
  • Dennis the Menace

October 16

  • Ghosts of Sugar Land (Netflix Original): A group of suburban Muslim friends trace the disappearance of their friend “Mark,” who is suspected of joining ISIS.

October 17

  • THE UNLISTED (Netflix Family): Identical twin brothers Dru and Kal uncover a secret government plot to control and track Australia’s students.

October 18

  • The Yard (Avlu) (Netflix Original): After a fateful domestic clash, a devoted mother finds herself in prison and fighting to survive in hopes of reuniting with her daughter.
  • Baby: Season 2 (Netflix Original): Chiara and Ludovica find their lives spinning out of control as they navigate relationships, high school dramas and new corners of Rome’s underworld.
  • Eli (Netflix Film): Eli is the story of a young boy (Charlie Shotwell) plagued with an unknown, debilitating illness that requires him to live completely sealed off from the outside world. After exhausting every option, his parents (Kelly Reilly and Max Martini) put their trust – and his life – in the hands of a doctor (Lili Taylor) whose experimental, cutting edge treatments at her clean house facility may hold Eli’s last hope. As Eli undergoes the tremendously intense process that could potentially cure him, he begins to be haunted by experiences that make him question who he can trust and what is lurking inside the house. Co-starring Sadie Sink.
  • Interior Design Masters (Netflix Original): Aspiring interior designers transform a variety of spaces from dowdy to delightful as they vie for a life-changing contract with a top London hotel.
  • The House of Flowers: Season 2 (Netflix Original): The de la Mora family grieves a loss while trying to recover sold businesses, plotting revenge and entangling themselves in romantic disasters.
  • The Laundromat (Netflix Film): A widow (Meryl Streep) investigates an insurance fraud, chasing leads to a pair of Panama City law partners (Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas) exploiting the world’s financial system. Steven Soderbergh directs.
  • Living with Yourself (Netflix Original): The Netflix original series LIVING WITH YOURSELF is an inventive existential comedy that asks: do we really want to be better? Miles (Paul Rudd) is a man struggling in life. When he undergoes a novel spa treatment that promises to make him a better person, he finds he’s been replaced by a new and improved version of himself. As he deals with the unintended consequences of his actions, Miles finds he must fight for his wife (Aisling Bea), his career, and his very identity. Told from multiple perspectives, the eight-episode series was created and written by Emmy® Award winner Timothy Greenberg (The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (The Battle of the Sexes, Little Miss Sunshine) and stars Paul Rudd and…Paul Rudd. Greenberg executive produces with Anthony Bregman and Jeff Stern for Likely Story, Tony Hernandez for Jax Media, Dayton, Faris, Rudd, and Jeff Blitz.
  • MeatEater: Season 8 (Netflix Original): Steve’s journeys in search of such delicious game meat as venison and mutton take him as far afield as Mexico and Alaska.
  • Mighty Little Bheem: Diwali (Netflix Family): From decorating his home to devouring sweets, join Bheem as he makes merry — and a bit of mischief — while the festival of lights is in full swing.
  • Seventeen (Netflix Film): To find his therapy dog, a 17-year-old escapes from juvie and embarks on a journey of reconnection with his brother and grandmother through Cantabria.
  • Spirit Riding Free: Pony Tales Collection 2 (Netflix Family): The fun continues for Lucky and her friends with more adventure than ever before. Wherever they go, it’s quite a ride — and you get to come along!
  • Suits: Season 8 New Episodes
  • Tell Me Who I Am (Netflix Original): After losing his memory at age 18, Alex Lewis relies on his twin brother Marcus to teach him who he is. But the idyllic childhood Alex paints is hiding a traumatic family secret that the twins must finally face together decades later.
  • Toon: Seasons 1-2 (Netflix Original): Reclusive, socially awkward jingle composer Toon must navigate the nightmarish world of show biz after a viral video skyrockets him to fame.
  • Unnatural Selection (Netflix Original): Pioneers in gene-editing techniques and artificial intelligence confront ethical and technological challenges unlike any humanity has faced before.
  • Upstarts (Netflix Film): Upstarts, is a bromance about three college graduates from small-town India, captivated by the startup mania sweeping the country. As they enter the rollercoaster startup ecosystem of big dreams, big money and bigger sharks, they are faced with a big choice – their dreams, or their friendship. Directed by Udai Singh Pawar, Upstarts is produced by Raja Menon, Janani Ravichandran and Jawahar Sharma of Bandra West Productions. This film is supported by real-life heroes from the startup world in Bengaluru.

October 21

  • Echo in the Canyon
  • Only the Brave

October 22

  • Jenny Slate: Stage Fright (Netflix Original): Comedian and actress Jenny Slate’s first Netflix original comedy special Stage Fright gives the audience an inside look at the comedian’s world. Interspersed within her hilarious stand-up set, Jenny shares personal clips of her childhood and interviews with her family in an intimate look at her life. Launching globally on October 22, Jenny overcomes her stage fright while telling stories about her visit to a midnight Catholic Mass and the ghosts that haunted her childhood home.

October 23

  • Ant-Man
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Netflix Original): Each episode of Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner will feature David Chang accompanied by a different celebrity guest exploring a single city, its culture and its cuisine. As the pair travels through each city, they will also uncover new and surprising things about themselves. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is produced by Tremolo Productions in association with Majordomo Media. Morgan Neville, Dara Horenblas, David Chang, Christopher Chen, Caryn Capotsto, and Blake Davis serve as Executive Producers.
  • Dancing with the Birds (Netflix Original): Some of the world’s most majestic birds display delightfully captivating mating rituals, from flashy dancing to flaunting their colorful feathers.
  • Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy

October 24

  • Daybreak (Netflix Original): High school isn’t the end of the world… until it is. In this post-apocalyptic, genre-bending series, the city of Glendale, California is populated by marauding gangs of jocks, gamers, the 4-H Club, and other fearsome tribes who are kicking ass as they fight to survive in the wake of a nuclear blast (on the night of Homecoming…ugh). Following an eclectic group of survivors as they navigate this strange and treacherous world, DAYBREAK is part samurai saga, part endearing coming-of-age story, and part Battle Royale. This Generation A series (A for Apocalypse! Get it?) is rated TV MA.
  • Revenge of Pontianak

October 25

  • Assimilate
  • Brigada Costa del Sol (Netflix Original): This series explores the history of drug traffic in Spain and focuses on the first law enforcement organization created to fight it in the mid 1970s.
  • Brotherhood (Netflix Original): An honest lawyer (Naruna Costa) reaches a moral crossroads after learning her brother (Seu Jorge) is the leader of a rising criminal faction in Brazil.
  • Dolemite Is My Name (Netflix Film): Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Eddie Murphy portrays real-life legend Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his hilarious, obscene, kung-fu fighting alter ego, Dolemite, became a 1970s Blaxploitation phenomenon.
  • Greenhouse Academy: Season 3 (Netflix Family): The teen drama set in an elite boarding school in Southern California returns for Season 3, with the two rival student houses joining forces to uncover an evil plot.
  • The Kominsky Method: Season 2 (Netflix Original): The sun isn’t setting yet on aging actor slash acting coach, Sandy Kominsky and his longtime agent Norman Newlander in the award-winning Netflix comedy series The Kominsky Method. Academy Award® Winners Michael Douglas (Kominsky) and Alan Arkin (Newlander) continue their journey as two friends tackling life’s inevitable curveballs as they navigate their later years in Los Angeles, a city that, above all else, values youth. This season, Sandy meets and bonds with his daughter’s new boyfriend (guest star Paul Reiser) who is uncomfortably close to Sandy’s age. Meanwhile, Norman reconnects with an old flame from his youth (guest star Jane Seymour) and after fifty years, they decide to start again. Nancy Travis and Sarah Baker co-star. Both comedic and emotional, The Kominsky Method is a half-hour single camera comedy created by 8-time Emmy Award Nominee Chuck Lorre. Lorre, Al Higgins and Michael Douglas executive produce the series which is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television. The second season consists of eight episodes.
  • Nailed It! France (C’est du gâteau!) (Netflix Original): “Nailed it!” hits France with a splat as home bakers talented in catastrophe compete to make almost-edible wonders. French pastry may never be the same.
  • Nailed It! Spain (Niquelao!) (Netflix Original): “Nailed It!” cruises to Spain, where novices try to avoid a fiasco while baking stunners. La Terremoto de Alcorcón hosts alongside chef Christian Escribá.
  • Prank Encounters (Netflix Original): Hosted by Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things), each episode of this terrifying and hilarious prank show takes two complete strangers on the surprise ride of a lifetime. It’s business as usual until their paths collide and their one-day assignments turn into supernatural surprises. Where fear meets funny, Prank Encounters is the most elaborate hidden camera prank show ever devised.
  • Rattlesnake (Netflix Film): Katrina (Carmen Ejogo) is a single mother driving cross country to start a new life with her young daughter Clara (Apollina Pratt) when their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. As Katrina changes the tire, Clara wanders off the desert road and is bitten by a venomous rattlesnake. Desperate to save her daughter’s life, Katrina accepts the help of a mysterious woman, but after she miraculously heals Clara, Katrina is asked to repay the good deed by killing a stranger in exchange for the life saved. Without time to lose, she must wrestle with the morality of who deserves to live and who should die, before her daughter’s life is once again put in peril at sundown. Rattlesnake is a pulse-pounding, psychological horror film directed by Zak Hilditch (1922, These Final Hours), also starring Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy, Marvel’s Luke Cage) and Emma Greenwell (Shameless, Love & Friendship, The Rock) and produced by Ross Dinerstein (1922, The Package, 6 Balloons).
  • It Takes a Lunatic (Netflix Original): An intimate portrait of Wynn Handman, a teacher who impacted generations of actors and directors — including Denzel Washington, Christopher Walken, Connie Britton, John Leguizamo, Aasif Mandvi, Alec Baldwin, Burt Reynolds, Joanne Woodward and many more.
  • Workin’ Moms: Season 3

October 28

  • A 3 Minute Hug (Netflix Original): This documentary captures the joy and heartbreak of families separated by the U.S.-Mexico border sharing a short but bittersweet reunion in 2018.
  • Little Miss Sumo (Netflix Original): Banned from competing professionally, sumo wrestling champion Hiyori confronts obstacles inside and outside the ring in an attempt to change the rules of Japan’s national sport — and fight gender inequality.
  • Roman Israel, Esq.
  • Shine On with Reese: Season 1

October 29

  • Arsenio Hall: Smart & Classy (Netflix Original): Actor, talk show host, producer, and comedy legend Arsenio Hall makes his Netflix comedy special debut with Smart & Classy. Over the course of his illustrious career entertaining audiences around the world, Arsenio reflects on stand-up in today’s political climate, Coming to America, winning “Celebrity Apprentice,” his favorite drug, and more!

October 30

  • Flavorful Origins: Yunnan Cuisine (Netflix Original): Explore the diverse flavors of China’s Yunnan province and get to know the cooks and ingredients that shape its rich culinary tradition.

October 31

  • Creeped Out: Season 1
  • The Deep: Season 3
  • Kengan Ashura: Part ll (Netflix Anime): The Annihilation Tournament rages on: corporate leaders jockey for the Kengan chairmanship while their gladiators beat each other bloody in the ring.
  • Nowhere Man (Netflix Original): Two nefarious schemes taking place 10 years apart entangle a dauntless triad member who must break out of prison to rescue a loved one.
  • Wentworth: Season 7

Coming Soon

  • My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan (Netflix Original): The late-night king interviews the king of Bollywood, celebrated Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Last Call – Titles Rotating Off the Service in October 2019

October 1

  • Midsomer Murders: Series 1-19

October 15

  • Reservoir Dogs

October 20

  • Halloween
  • Scream
  • Scream 2
  • Scream 3
  • The Cabin in the Woods

October 29

  • Wonder Woman

THE GOOD PLACE to End with Season 4

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Here’s a bit of sad news for fans of THE GOOD PLACE: the show’s upcoming fourth season will be its last. Fortunately, NBC hasn’t cancelled the show, but the creator, Mike Schur, has made the announcement that the final season will begin airing this fall. In a letter posted on the show’s official Twitter account (see below), Schur talks about how the writing staff started mapping out the entire series once it was picked up for a second season. And they decided that four seasons (just over 50 episodes total) was a good number for the show as a whole. While there has been some debate about whether the show should continue beyond that, Schur and the other writers ultimately decided to stick to their original plan.

THE GOOD PLACE has been a critical darling throughout its run. Originally premised as a season where Kristen Bell’s character appeared to be mistakenly assigned to “The Good Place” upon her death, the series soon delivered a twist by revealing that Bell’s character, Eleanor, and the friends she had made along the way were actually in a unique torture arrangement within “The Bad Place”. Upon escaping (along with their new ally and former torturer, Michael, played by Ted Danson), they eventually found themselves back alive and on Earth. The most recent season ended with the group trying to prove they belong in the real “Good Place”, resulting in Eleanor and her love Chidi being separated thanks to a memory wipe, and Eleanor taking over in the Michael role. THE GOOD PLACE will return for its final season this fall.

What is Coming to Amazon Prime Video Canada in May 2019

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The list of new shows or movies coming to Amazon Prime Video Canada in May 2019 may be short, but there’s a lot of gems among them. First is GOOD OMENS, a mini-series starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant, based on the book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. You can also catch season 2 of FLEABAG and season 3 of SNEAKY PETE.

May 1

  • Death in Paradise, Seasons 1-7 – A British inspector is transferred to Saint-Marie’s police department, but he hates the sun, sea and sand. The series follow his investigations into murders on the island. Later series see another British DI head the investigative team.

May 10

  • Sneaky Pete, Season 3 – Sneaky Pete is a highly skilled con-man. But the chance to become more like a normal human being is enticing…it also scares him to death. In season three, all the members of the Sneaky Pete family explore their identities; their purpose; where they belong; where they’re going. It’s a dangerous journey. They could lose themselves, or worse – lose their lives.

May 17

  • Fleabag, Season 2 – Written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Joyful, bleak, poignant, and sucker-punch funny, the original cast is joined by a car-crash of new characters as we delve further into the world of Fleabag. With hope and faith at the core of Season Two, our heroine finds herself in the midst of a battle she is determined to win: Fleabag vs God.

May 21

  • Preacher, Season 3 – After a supernatural event at his church, a preacher enlists the help of a vampire and his ex to find God.

May 30

  • Cold War – Cold War is a passionate love story between a man and a woman who meet in the ruins of post-war Poland. With vastly different backgrounds and temperaments, they are fatefully mismatched and yet condemned to each other. Set against the background of the Cold War in 1950s Poland, Berlin, Yugoslavia and Paris, it’s the tale of a couple separated by politics, character flaws and unfortunate twists of fate – an impossible love story in impossible times.

May 31

  • Good Omens – The End of the World is coming, which means a fussy Angel (Michael Sheen) and a loose-living Demon (David Tennant) who’ve become overly fond of life on Earth are forced to form an unlikely alliance to stop Armageddon. But they have lost the Antichrist, an 11-year-old boy unaware he’s meant to bring upon the end of days, forcing them to embark on an adventure to find him and save the world before it’s too late.

What is Coming to Amazon Prime Video Canada in March 2019

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The second season of AMERICAN GODS will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video Canada in March 2019. You can also catch the second season of the Amazon original series TIN STAR and the fourth and final season of CATASTROPHE.

Related: What is coming to Amazon Prime Video U.S. in March 2019?

March 1

  • The Widow – A woman’s search to uncover the mystery of the disappearance of her husband leads her to the Congo, where she’s forced to seek the truth about what happened to the man she loved. Has she lost everything or is she chasing a ghost? Kate Beckinsale stars as Georgia Wells, and is on the hunt to uncover answers surrounding her husband’s mysterious disappearance.Chi-Town – Chi-Town follows Keifer Sykes on his meteoric rise from Marshall High School on Chicago’s West Side to his improbable shot at the NBA. This exhilarating multi-year journey of the explosive point guard’s ascent is punctuated by personal loss, debilitating injury, and tragic violence. This is an intimate, raw, surprising and unique behind the scenes look at a true champion – and what it really takes to make it.
  • Heavy Trip – Turo (25) is trying to overcome his fears by leading the most unknown heavy metal band in Finland, Impaled Rektum, to the hottest metal festival of Norway. The journey includes heavy metal, grave robbing, Viking heaven and an armed conflict between Finland and Norway.
  • Number 37 – Paying homage to the Hitchcock classic “Rear Window”, Number 37 tells the story of Randal, a low-level criminal recently crippled by an injury sustained in an illicit deal gone wrong. Wheelchair-bound and cooped up in his apartment in a rough Cape Town neighborhood, with no one to support him except his devoted girlfriend Pam, Randal is heavily indebted to his former gangmate and sociopathic loan-shark, Emmie. With no way of paying the money back, he despairs for himself and Pam as Emmie violently demonstrates what will happen if Randal doesn’t settle his debt before the end of the week.
  • After Everything – A young couple’s relationship develops quickly when one of them is diagnosed with a life-changing illness.
  • Thunder Road – A police officer faces a personal meltdown following a divorce and the death of his mother.

March 8

  • Tin Star, Season 2 – Starring BAFTA award-winner Tim Roth (The Hateful Eight) and Emmy nominated Christina Hendricks (Mad Men), season two of Tin Star picks up at the moment season one left off, but this time things are different. If season one was about vengeance, season two is a story of forgiveness. Having seemingly destroyed everything he loves, Jim Worth (Tim Roth) has to win his wife Angela Worth (Genevieve O’Reilly) and his daughter Anna Worth (Abigail Lawrie) back. In order to make amends for his actions and rebuild his family, he must save another from destruction. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Bradshaw (Christina Hendricks) is driven to the edge trying to protect her freedom and keep the truth of Gagnon’s killing a secret. Filmed in Alberta, Canada.
  • Made in Heaven – This Prime Original chronicles the lives of Tara and Karan, two wedding planners in Delhi. India is a potent blend of old and new. Tradition jostles with modern aspirations against the backdrop of big fat Indian weddings revealing many secrets and many lies. The supposedly liberal fabric of the upper crust unravels as the duo navigate through arranged marriages, dowry transactions and virginity tests.

March 11

  • American Gods, Season 2 – Based on Neil Gaiman’s beloved novel, season two finds the battle between Old Gods and New Gods moving inexorably towards crisis point as their destinies collide with those of men. In this strange new world, faith requires terrible sacrifice.
  • People’s Republic of Desire – People’s Republic of Desire exposes the baffling reality of how virtual relationships are replacing real-life human connections through China’s video-based social network YY––a hugely popular gathering place for over 300 million people in China. From the super-rich, who lavish virtual gifts on their favorite live-streamers to the very poor, many of them migrant workers in urban areas searching for cheap entertainment and a way to feel connected.

March 15

  • Catastrophe, Season 4 – In season four of Catastrophe, we re-join the couple after Rob’s (Rob Delaney) secret relapse to alcoholism ended in a dramatic car crash and forced confession to Sharon (Sharon Horgan). Whereas Chris (Mark Bonnar) displayed an unexpected softer side towards Rob and an altogether less soft side to Fran’s (Ashley Jensen) obnoxious new boyfriend. Now, as Rob tries to head on the straight and narrow and Sharon does her best to support, “it’s like he’s on a crusade, but to somewhere boring and we all have to come,” will the couple navigate the relentless tsunami of life’s challenges, or see their relationship finally submerged by it all? With Rob potentially not the only one on the wrong side of the law, health issues, new religious dalliances, a “briefcase of vegetables” and ever-infuriating family members to contend with, what could possibly go wrong?

March 21

  • American Renegades – A team of Navy SEALs discover an underwater treasure in a Bosnian lake.

March 29

  • Hanna – Raised in total seclusion in the remote woods of Eastern Europe, Hanna (Esmé Creed-Miles) has spent her entire young life training to fight those who hunt her and her mercenary father, Erik Heller (Joel Kinnaman). Her survivalist skills are finally tested when she and Erik are separated upon their discovery by a rogue CIA operative, Marissa Wiegler (Mireille Enos) and her team of agents. Hanna has no choice but to embark on a perilous journey alone across Europe as she seeks to reunite with her father and evade – and ultimately take down – the dangerous agents who target them. Hanna’s isolated upbringing offers particularly daunting physical and emotional challenges as she is forced to navigate an ever-deepening conspiracy – one that could be the undoing of both her and her father.

March 30

  • Smuggling Hendrix – Yiannis, a faded musician who is about to leave Cyprus for a better life abroad, sees his plans turned upside down when his dog runs away and crosses the Buffer Zone that separates the “Greek South” from the “Turkish North”. Can he smuggle him back in?
  • Nigerian Prince – After being sent to Nigeria against his will, a stubborn Nigerian-American teenager joins forces with an Internet scammer in order to return to the United States.

March 31

  • Rings – A young woman finds herself on the receiving end of a terrifying curse that threatens to take her life in 7 days.
  • xXx: Return of Xander Cage – Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons.
  • Time for Ilhan – This documentary follows the 2016 Minnesota House of Representatives campaign of Ilhan Omar, a Somalian immigrant who attempts to unseat a 43-year incumbent and other challengers.
  • Daughter of Mine – A daughter torn between two mothers, one who raised her with love and her biological mother, who instinctively claims her back.
  • State Like Sleep – A woman grapples with the consequences of her celebrity husband’s double life after he commits suicide.

ABC’s 25 Days of Christmas: Holiday Movies, FRESH OFF THE BOAT, MODERN FAMILY and More

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ABC is counting down to Christmas with holiday-themed episodes of its primetime line-up, as well as several holiday TV movies and special episodes of its reality shows.

Related: Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas

Friday, November 23

  • SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN – In the perennial favorite created in 1970 by Rankin-Bass Productions (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman”), Fred Astaire narrates this timeless tale of Kris Kringle (Mickey Rooney), a young boy with an immense desire to do good things for others. The vocal cast features Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle; Keenan Wynn as Winter; Paul Frees as Burgermeister Meisterburger, Grimsby, the soldiers and the townsmen; Joan Gardner as Tanta Kringle; Robie Lester as Jessica and Andrea Sacino; Dina Lynn, Gary White and Greg Thomas as the children. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)

Monday, November 26

  • THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – Season Premiere – “602” – The most wonderful time of the year has officially begun! Showcasing their incredible holiday displays are the Richardson family and their extensive collection of 300 inflatables that come to life in Southern style in Madison, Mississippi; the Vaughan family and their whimsical wire frame forest, complete with flying birds, leaping deer, jumping fish and shooting stars in Alexandria, Virginia; the Salveson-Sangalli family and their holiday display, including 72 themed Christmas trees filling the inside of their home from floor to ceiling in Port St. Lucie, Florida; and the Hanley family with their larger-than-life ranch display, including Big Red – a 26-foot tall reindeer in Cleveland, Texas. Who will be awarded $50,000 and the coveted Light Fight trophy? Tune in as judge Taniya Nayak makes the decision on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” (8:00-9:00 p.m.)
  • THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “601” – The festivities continue through the second episode of the night, featuring the Heide family and their Long Island lawn, filled with an unimaginable amount of blow molds and a home interior jam-packed with collectibles and nutcrackers in Merrick, New York; the Strycharz family and their rockin’ light show with thousands of synchronized lights, CO2 bursts and fire cannons in Wethersfield, Connecticut; the Watchorn family and their intricate maze of décor made from used tires, old wire spools and torn inflatables, including 3,000 figurines inside of their display in Ponca, Nebraska; and the Menashe family with their traditional holiday display featuring 65-foot lit trees and antique figurines in Seattle, Washington. Watch as judge Carter Oosterhouse decides who will walk away with $50,000 and the coveted Light Fight trophy on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Thursday, November 29

  • OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE – In “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a merry mission. It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions, and save Anna and Elsa’s “first Christmas in forever.” “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” features the original cast of Arendelle characters, including Olaf, voiced by Josh Gad (“Marshall,” “Book of Mormon”); Anna, voiced by Kristen Bell (“Frozen,” “Bad Moms”); Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel (Broadway’s “Wicked,” “Rent” and “If/Then”; Fox’s “Glee”); and Kristoff, voiced by Jonathan Groff (Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Netflix’s “Mindhunter”). (8:00-8:30 p.m.)
  • TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT – Pixar Animation Studios’ special for television, “Toy Story That Time Forgot,” features your favorite characters from the “Toy Story” films. During a post-Christmas play date, the “Toy Story” gang finds themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It’s all up to Trixie the triceratops if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie’s room in this “Toy Story That Time Forgot.” The cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Kevin McKidd (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Reptillus Maximus, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Joan Cusack as Jessie. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)
  • THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: MAGICAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – Join singer, songwriter and “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” host Jordan Fisher and “Modern Family”’s Sarah Hyland as they host the magical two-hour event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Joined by Disneyland host Jesse Palmer, Disney Parks and ABC will kick off the holiday season with a star-studded prime-time celebration showcasing incredible musical performances, special appearances and Disney magical moments, including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular from Disney Parks around the world – traveling the globe from Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Anaheim, California, to Paris, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Sunday, December 2

  • THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW HOLIDAY SPECIAL – Victoria’s Secret’s legendary Angels take to the runway for “The 2018 Victoria’s Secret Holiday Special,” showcasing an all-star lineup of musical guests, including Bebe Rexha, The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Kelsea Ballerini, Rita Ora, Shawn Mendes and The Struts. “The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Holiday Special” merges fashion, fantasy and entertainment. (10:00–11:00 p.m.).

Monday, December 3

  • THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “603”/”604” – “The Great Christmas Light Fight” showcases the most spectacular and over-the-top Christmas displays in America.  (8:00-10:00 p.m.)
  • THE GOOD DOCTOR – Winter Finale – “Quarantine” – Dr. Shaun Murphy and Dr. Alex Park treat two patients who collapse at the local airport and whose symptoms point to an infection that may become airborne. The staff races to contain the infection before it spreads to the rest of the people in the ER, resulting in a hospital quarantine during the holidays. (Part one of a two-part episode) (10:00-11:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 4

  • THE CONNERS – “Hold the Salt” – Dan questions Peter’s motives when he learns about the pricey Christmas gift Jackie purchased for her new, unemployed beau. Elsewhere, Mark and Mary write up their Christmas wish lists, while Darlene receives advice from an unlikely source. Matthew Broderick, Jay R. Ferguson and Juliette Lewis guest star. (8:00-8:31 p.m.)

Thursday, December 6

  • A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS – Celebrate the joy of the holidays with the classic animated Christmas-themed PEANUTS special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” created by the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz. In the digitally remastered 1965 special, Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees everywhere during the Christmas season. Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant and Charlie Brown accepts, but it proves to be a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, Charlie Brown needs Linus’ help to learn what the real meaning of Christmas is. In addition, another PEANUTS special based on the works of Charles Schulz, “Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales,” will also air with the Emmy®-winning classic. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)
  • THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – Season Premiere – “Cake and Pastry Week” – On your marks, get set, bake!  It’s a double dose of spice this holiday season when the most festive and friendliest competition on television returns with new host Emma Bunton (Spice Girls), Anthony “Spice” Adams, veteran judge Paul Hollywood (“The Great British Baking Show”) and new judge, three-time James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Sherry Yard. The heat is on in the kitchen when 10 bakers enter the tent in the two-hour Season 4 premiere of “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.” Based on the hit U.K. series “The Great British Baking Show,” “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition” features bakers from across the country battling through 18 total challenges with six challenges throughout each two-hour themed episode, all in the hopes of being crowned “America’s Best Amateur Baker.” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Sunday, December 9

  • DANCING WITH THE STARS: JUNIORS – Season Finale – “The Finale (Holiday Special)” – The remaining celebrity kid couples advance to the finals on the holiday-themed season finale of “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors.” The night kicks off with all 12 Juniors kid couples, their mentors, judges Mandy Moore, Val Chmerkovskiy and Adam Rippon, and hosts Jordan Fischer and Frankie Muniz dancing to Whitney Myer’s “Dancing in the Stars.” For their first dance, the finalist couples will each reprise a favorite dance they performed during the season, which will also feature their mentor. For their second dance, each couple will perform a no-holds-barred freestyle to a special holiday-themed song. At the end of the night, based on the studio audience vote combined with the judges’ scores, one couple will be crowned the champion, culminating an incredible season, and take home the all-new Juniors Mirrorball trophy. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)

Monday, December 10

  • CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS – The ninth annual “CMA Country Christmas” features iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, who returns as host for the second year and will also perform during the holiday music special. Joining Reba are legendary acts and country favorites including Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, Amy Grant, Diana Krall, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride, Old Dominion, Brad Paisley, Michael W. Smith, Lindsey Stirling, The Isaacs and Brett Young, taking the stage for a night filled with Christmas classics and festive one-of-a-kind collaborations. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)
  • THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – “607 – All Stars” – This special episode of “The Great Christmas Light Fight Clip Show” showcases the most spectacular and over-the-top Christmas displays in America. (10:00-11:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 11

  • THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT – “Christmas 1972” – When Peggy’s successful brother, Tom (guest star Nat Faxon), drops in for Christmas, Mike immediately oozes with jealousy. Thus begins Mike’s one-sided competition with Tom, using his kids as pawns to help. After Tom gives the Clearys an extravagant Christmas gift, pride prevents Mike from taking it – putting him at odds with the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Timmy mistakenly receives $100 from his great-aunt for Christmas and contemplates whether he should do “the right thing” or keep it. Elsewhere, Eddie forgets to get Wendi a Christmas present and panic sets in. (8:31-9:00 p.m.)
  • BLACK-ISH – “Christmas in Theater Eight” – The Johnsons have a tradition of going to the movies on Christmas and they can never agree on what to see. Dre wants to see an important film about Rosa Parks, but they all want to see the latest action-packed superhero blockbuster. Junior becomes embarrassed about taking a gap year after he runs into his ex-girlfriend Megan at the theater. (9:00–9:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, December 12
  • THE GOLDBERGS – “Yippee Ki Yay Melon Farmer” – Much to Beverly’s chagrin, Barry is thrilled that he gets to celebrate Christmas now that he is engaged to Lainey. Meanwhile, Murray’s brother Marvin (guest star Dan Fogler returns) makes a promise to Adam with a surprising outcome. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)
  • AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE – “Saving Christmas” – Katie strives to keep her long-separated parents apart when her father, Marty (Patrick Duffy), arrives in time to surprise the Otto family for Christmas. Anna-Kat does her best to help Trip win Taylor back but has a hard time getting past a very persistent Pierce (Milo Manheim). Meanwhile, Oliver thinks no one will remember him as the mask-wearing villain in the school’s production of “The Nutcracker” but quickly takes center stage when a series of mishaps damages his costume. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)
  • MODERN FAMILY – “Stuck in a Moment” – Hayley wants to give the family a Christmas gift they will never forget if she can just figure out the perfect time. Meanwhile, Claire is mad that Phil has once again borrowed the family Christmas tree for a house-showing; and Jay, Gloria and Joe have to deal with some unwelcome visitors over the holidays. (9:00-9:31 p.m.)
  • SINGLE PARENTS – “The Magic Box” – When Owen shows up unexpectedly on Christmas Eve with a gift for Angie, she desperately seeks out help from Will to find a present for Owen last minute. While doing so, Angie learns how bad Will is at giving Sophie good Christmas presents, or so it seems. While Graham begins to doubt the existence of Santa Claus altogether, the group worries Miggy may still believe in him. Meanwhile, Douglas invites Poppy, who is dealing with her first Christmas without Rory, to compete in a series of cutthroat Christmas-themed competitions. (9:31-10:00 p.m.)
  • A MILLION LITTLE THINGS – Winter Finale – “christmas wishlist” – With the holidays quickly approaching, Delilah struggles with telling Sophie and Danny about her pregnancy; and although Jon’s absence makes this time of year especially difficult, the gang comes together to help the Dixons embrace the Christmas spirit. (10:00-11:00 p.m.)

Thursday, December 13

  • DISNEY PREP & LANDING – Walt Disney Animation Studios brings you a half-hour holiday special tale of an elite unit of elves known as Prep & Landing. After working tirelessly on Prep & Landing for 227 years, an elf named Wayne is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion to be the Director of Naughty List Intelligence. Instead, Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator (NPCECCC for short), partners Wayne with Lanny, an idealistic rookie who has an undying enthusiasm for Christmas. During their Christmas Eve mission, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits. Will the elves be able to guide Dasher, Dancer and the rest of the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh through a raging snowstorm to ensure a merry Christmas for all? (8:00-8:30 p.m.)
  • PREP & LANDING 2: NAUGHTY VS. NICE – The yuletide adventures of Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne continue. With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology that has fallen into the hands of a computer-hacking Naughty Kid! Desperate to prevent Christmas from descending into chaos, Wayne seeks out the foremost Naughty Kid expert to aid in the mission, a bombastic member of the Coal Elf Brigade who also happens to be his estranged brother, Noel. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)
  • THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: HOLIDAY EDITION – “Cookie and Bread Week” – It’s sugar, spice and everything nice this holiday season when the bakers return to the tent for cookie and pastry weeks on “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition” (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Friday, December 14

  • FRESH OFF THE BOAT – “Cousin Eddie” – The battle begins between mother and son when Eddie informs Jessica that he wants to spend Christmas with friend Nicole in New York. But Jessica insists that tradition prevails and he needs to spend the holiday with the family, so he does everything within his power to try and get her to crack and allow him to go. Meanwhile, Louis and Evan do their best to try and help an overwhelmed Emery decide on which one of his numerous friends to invite to the family’s Christmas Eve dinner. (8:00-8:30 p.m.)
  • SPEECHLESS – “J-I–JINGLE T-H–THON” – A Christmas tree fire leads Maya to tell a small lie with big consequences. Meanwhile, Ray struggles to live in Pepper’s shadow as Dylan twists the knife, and JJ encourages Kenneth to stand up to his sisters (guest stars Niecy Nash and Lisa Leslie), on the holiday episode of “Speechless.” (8:30–9:00 p.m.)

Sunday, December 16

  • THE SOUND OF MUSIC – The ABC Television Network will air the Rodgers & Hammerstein cinematic treasure “The Sound of Music.” Celebrate the Oscar®-winning classic with popular favorites “Edelweiss,” ”My Favorite Things,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “The Lonely Goatherd” and “The Sound of Music.” (7:00-11:00 p.m.)

Monday, December 17

  • THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT – Season Finale – “605/606” – “The Great Christmas Light Fight” showcases the most spectacular and over-the-top Christmas displays in America. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)
  • IN MEMORIAM – ABC NEWS – Hosted by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts and conceived by ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, “The Year in Memoriam 2018” celebrates the legendary stars and icons the world lost this year and the legacies they left behind. Roberts and Kimmel join forces once again for a unique tribute to learn more about these beloved stars, through stories shared by those closest to them, including Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson and Kelly Clarkson reflecting on the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin; Cindy McCain, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham honoring politician and war hero John McCain; Loni Anderson, Marilu Henner, Lee Corso and John Schneider celebrating the iconic Burt Reynolds; Benedict Cumberbatch, Hank Azaria and Neil deGrasse Tyson memorializing physicist and pop-culture icon Stephen Hawking, as well as Jeb Bush, Reba McEntire and Condoleezza Rice remembering the former first lady Barbara Bush.? (10:00-11:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, December 19

  • SHREK THE HALLS – DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek the Halls,” a half-hour of entertainment starring America’s favorite ogre and his friends, features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas. Just when Shrek thought he could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his happily ever after with his new family, the most joyous of all holidays arrives. It’s Christmas Eve and everyone is filled with holiday cheer – except for Shrek. He isn’t exactly the picture of yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can. Unfortunately, everyone seems to have their own ideas about what Christmas is all about, so when Donkey, Puss In Boots, Gingerbread Man and the whole gang try to join in on the fun, Shrek’s plans for a cozy family celebration end up spiraling into one truly unforgettable Christmas. (8:30-9:00 p.m.)

Friday, December 21

  • I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN! – “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!” centers on ReRun, the lovable but ever-skeptical younger brother of Linus and Lucy. It’s Christmas vacation and, as usual, ReRun’s big sister is stressing him out, so he decides to turn to his best friend, Snoopy, for amusement and holiday cheer. However, his faithful but unpredictable beagle companion has plans of his own, giving ReRun reason to ask Snoopy to invite his canine brother, Spike, for a visit. The cast of “I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!” includes Jimmy Bennett as ReRun, Adam Taylor Gordon as Charlie Brown, Ashley Rose Orr as Lucy Van Pelt, Corey Padnos as Linus Van Pelt, Hannah Leigh Dworkin as Sally, Nick Price as Schroeder, Jake Miner as Pig Pen/Franklin, Kaitlyn Maggio as the little girl and Bill Melendez as Snoopy. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)

Monday, December 24

  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST – The 1991 classic animated film features an epic adventure with Belle, Beast and all the characters you love and the music you’ll never forget. (8:00-10:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, December 25

  • DISNEY PARKS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE – This Christmas, Disney Parks celebrates the joy of the season as hosts Jordan Fisher and Sarah Hyland share this magical holiday tradition with families around the globe. Co-hosted by Jesse Palmer, the Christmas Day celebration will be merrier than ever before, bringing together the adored Christmas Day parade, special musical performances, surprise celebrity guests and heartwarming family stories to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Joining the festivities as parade correspondents are Freeform’s “grown-ish” actor Trevor Jackson and star of Freeform’s upcoming series “Good Trouble,” Cierra Ramirez. (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST, 9:00-11:00 a.m. CST/MST/PST; airtimes vary, check listings)

Thursday, December 27

  • HAPPY NEW YEAR, CHARLIE BROWN – The ABC Television Network and the PEANUTS gang will ring in the new year with the animated PEANUTS special “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown,” created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, along with “She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown.” In “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown,” the PEANUTS gang is ringing in 1986, and Marcie and Peppermint Patty are throwing a big New Year’s Eve bash. Charlie Brown plans to celebrate the holiday by curling up with a big book that weighs nearly as much as he does, Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.” The book’s weight doesn’t stop him from lugging it to Lucy’s pre-party dance class, where he cuts a mean rug with a rollicking Patty. With just 1131 pages to go, Charlie Brown takes another break, this time for the party, and summons the courage to invite his true love, the little red-haired girl. She doesn’t respond, but hapless Chuck shows up anyway – with Tolstoy in tow. Then, he settles down with the book – on a porch swing in a snowstorm – and in so doing, misses the evening’s big surprise. In “She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown,” disaster strikes as Peppermint Patty heads to her first major ice-skating competition with coach Snoopy and faithful companion, Marcie, by her side. As always, the unassuming Woodstock flies in to save the day. (8:00-9:00 p.m.)
  • RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR – It’s Rudolph to the rescue when Happy, the Baby New Year, goes missing, in “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year,” the classic Rankin/Bass stop-motion animated holiday special. Father Time asks the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph, to find the next Baby New Year before midnight on New Year’s Eve. Red Skelton narrates and voices Father Time, while Frank Gorshin and Morey Amsterdam also provide voices for characters. (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Monday, December 31

  • DICK CLARK’S PRIMETIME NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST – Ranked as the No. 1 music special of 2017, “Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” returns this year, marking the 47th anniversary of America’s largest celebration of the year and the most watched annual New Year’s tradition. The special will include 5½ hours of special performances and reports on New Year’s celebrations from around the globe. Ryan Seacrest will serve as host and executive producer of the prime-time festivities and lead the traditional countdown to midnight from Times Square in New York City, as he has for the last 13 years, with live onsite reporting from actress and comedian Jenny McCarthy. Performers will be announced soon. (Beginning at 8 p.m.)

DAYTIME

Friday, December 21

  • GENERAL HOSPITAL – “Toys for Tots” returns to Port Charles for its sixth consecutive year with a very special episode to support the “Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.” With the whole town in the holiday spirit, the in-story celebration includes a reading from “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” and a surprise visit from Santa and his helpers passing out gifts to the children at General Hospital. Meanwhile, Michael and Willow continue to grow closer; Cameron looks to make amends when his good deed goes horribly wrong; and Anna gets a second chance to make new holiday memories.  (weekdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m.; check local listings)

THE 100: The Cast Teases Life on the Ground and in the Ring As Season 5 Begins

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While the previous seasons of THE 100 were all about our heroes banding together to fight other villains on the ground, season 5 of the show is a big departure for the series. In the season 4 finale we saw our main group of characters forced to separate in an attempt to survive “Praimfaya” (a.k.a. the Death Wave caused by the world-wide meltdown of nuclear plants). Octavia was in an underground bunker with Kane, Abby, Indra and a lot of other Grounders, while Bellamy, Raven, Murphy, Monty and some of their new Grounder allies raced back to the ring in space. But Clarke, who had become separated from her group in an attempt to get them to the ring, has survived the last six years on Earth.

Her nightblood physiology prevented the radiation from killing her outright, but she’s going to find herself very much alone when season 5 begins. Last season’s finale may have jumped ahead six years to show us a new threat approaching Earth, but the upcoming season premiere actually fills in a lot of blanks for Clarke in particular. When we first see her emerge from the relative safety of the lab more than a month after Praimfaya, she’s completely alone. The world has essentially been destroyed and there are times when she feels like she simply can’t continue. One day, however, she comes across two miracles: the first is a valley that is relatively untouched by the death wave’s destruction, the second is a young fellow nightblood named Madi. While it takes a while for Madi to trust Clarke, the pair soon fall into a mother-daughter relationship. Six years later it’s Madi that Clarke is trying to protect when a prisoner ship touches down in the valley and brings a new set of problems along with it. Meanwhile, while the premiere does focus primarily on Clarke, we’ll also get a glimpse of the people in the ring as they watch this prisoner ship descend on the valley. And while what happened to that group of people in the last six years isn’t extensively detailed in the premiere, we do get a glimpse about life on the ring.

During a visit to the set of THE 100 in the fall, we spoke to the cast about Clarke’s life over the last six years, her relationship with Madi, and what it’s been like for the people on the ring.

Clarke’s State of Mind and Position as a “Mother”. Clarke’s initial experience after Praimfaya is heartbreaking to watch and it’s clear that she desperately misses her friend and her mother after not seeing them for six years (or even knowing whether they’re still alive). But, as Eliza Taylor tells us, Madi’s presence has been a tremendous help for Clarke over the years. “She’s gone through tremendous loss in her life as we all know or her short time on the ground before the [death wave]. We thought that she was going to be alone at the end of … Well, towards the end of season four, but now having this little sidekick who she loves with all her heart, a surrogate daughter type, she’s found some sort of peace and happiness, until of course the prison ship comes down….I love their relationship. [Clarke is] a good mom. She’s stern with her though because Madi is cheeky, so she does really have to keep her in line and she’s a very fierce little thing.” It’s this struggle to be a mother that actually makes Clarke more understanding towards some of the things her own mother had done that Clarke may have disapproved of in the past. “I think that’s something that we’re going to explore. The things that you do to protect your daughter. I think it does help her understand where her mom was coming from on a lot of things that used to grind on her.”

A Role Reversal. When THE 100 began we saw Skikru come down from the sky and try to establish themselves on the ground, coming up against a force like the Grounders who were very different from them. This time, it’s the former Skikru who will be like the Grounders they used to face, now having to face their own group of people descending from the sky. The time jump also allows the show to bring our characters into new situations and make everything feel fresh. As Richard Harmon (Murphy) said, “[THE 100 is] like an anthology series except we have the same characters. Last year was this natural disaster. Now, this year, we have these new obstacles to overcome every season. It changes the way the characters get to interact with each other. Especially now that it’s six years in the future, they’ve grown up. As actors, it was a lot of fun to implement things that you can just throw into the mix. Usually, you take a while, like a full season, and you’re working little dynamics of your character in until the audience can accept it. You can’t just throw it in. But, with this season, you are able to throw things in after six years and the audience is just going to have to buy it, which I really thought was fun as an actor. I’m sure everyone else had the same kind of sentiments as I do.”

Spacekru as a Family Unit. “That six years in space changed a lot,” for the group on the ring, Bob Morley (Bellamy) said. “The group up there, we’re calling them Spacekru or something like that. They are like this new family unit up there and [Bellamy’s] had to use Clarke’s advice of using his head and his heart to become more of a well-rounded leader up there. Raven is like his second-in-charge. Everyone runs things together. They always make decisions together. It’s a nice community up there and it’s definitely calmed him down from like fighting and killing people every other week. After the six years off, maybe he’s gotten a bit soft. I’m sure he’ll get back to it.” Some dynamics will also have shifted as a result of being on the ring. Lindsey Morgan (Raven) said that “Emori and Raven have actually became really close during the six years and Emori’s kind of become Raven’s second in a sense.”

Harmon does warn, however, that “Without giving away too much of their relationships that we all have up in space, six years with just that same group of six or seven people, you kind of become a family after that amount of time. But, families aren’t perfect. You fight. You have issues with each other. That’s the interesting thing to see, what our relationships are like. Everybody fights, but we’re all obviously a lot closer and a lot of the issues that we’ve had on the ship are probably in the past after six years. I’ve said this before. A lot of therapy can happen in six years, but that doesn’t mean that new qualms with each other won’t arise. We are going to have issues.”

The Tedium of Space. Murphy has always been one of the show’s most complex characters, acting as both villain and hero. Harmon explains that six years in space has taken a toll on his character. “I think in six years in space, it’s hard to maintain a purpose. On the ground, it’s survival. In space, we figure out after awhile how to survive. You have the algae farm giving us the food. It’s not great food, but enough to live. You have to ask yourself what there is to do up there. If anyone has a hard time with a sense of direction, when there is no outside stimulus getting at him, it would be Murphy. He’s lost his way a little bit over the six years and that’s where we find him. He’s probably itching to get back down to the ground. We have to figure out why after six years, an extra year clear of when we were allowed to get back down to the ground, yet we are still not there. I think a big part of it we come and see us now is why have we not gotten to the ground yet and where we are and what we’re doing?”

Getting Back to the Ground. Returning to Earth was always the plan for Spacekru, but five years passed and they still hadn’t returned. As Morgan tells us, “Raven got her friends up into space in the nick of time and they’ve been living on the Ring. But Raven has been trying, it’s been her mission for these last six years, to get everyone back to earth. The Ring wasn’t supposed to be the permanent option of where they were supposed to live. The Ring was just the option while Praimfaya was taking over the earth and once the earth became habitable, it was always to go back to earth. Raven has not found a solution for that yet and, as in Raven fashion, she is very upset that she’s not smart enough to figure this out and she kind of carries the burden of this failure and disappointment of her friends on her and it weighs on her heavily.”

My People, Your People. One of the biggest themes throughout THE 100 has been that of “clans” or “krus”. That’s going to continue this season, but the separation for our main heroes may mean that a former clan has been broken up. According to Morley, “[Clarke is really] focused on her unit, her family unit, which is Madi. And, I have my Spacekru and they really deviate in that sense. There’s no longer this community of THE 100 it feels like. Everyone’s got their people now. There’s a lot of the “my people,” “your people” stuff as per usual, but in this particular season, it’s very definitive as to who people are loyal to, so that dictates where [Clarke and Bellamy’s relationship in particular] is and where it goes. ”

Season 5 of THE 100 premieres tonight (April 24) at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

THE ORIGINALS: Where are the Mikaelsons and Their Allies at the Start of Season 5?

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As THE ORIGINALS heads into its final season, we begin with all of our favorite vampires, witches, werewolves and humans scattered around the globe. Of course, things won’t stay that way for long, but there’s a reason why all of our characters have separated. Seven years ago in the timeline of the show (at the end of last season), the four remaining Mikaelson siblings (Klaus, Elijah, Kol and Rebekah) took the power of the Hollow into themselves in order to save Hope, who was being possessed by the malevolent spirit. But in order to save Hope, they had ensure that they never spent time together again, as the Hollow could be unleashed if they reunited.

When season 5 begins, Hope is now a teenager and everyone will descend again on New Orleans, but it’s going to take a little while for that to happen. So where are all of the Mikaelsons and their allies/frenemies at the start of the new season? Read on to find out.

Klaus has returned to his old life as a blood-thirsty monster, ripping out a bouncer’s heart when he won’t let him into a club. Being away from his family — specifically, his brother Elijah — has removed all of the calming influences on his life, causing him to unleash his evil upon the world. He’s also kept his distance from Hope, electing not to see, or speak to, his daughter. As you can see in photos for the premiere, he will, however, come face-to-face with someone from his past: Caroline Forbes. She’s called on to try and put him back on the straight-and-narrow. But will she succeed?

Hope has grown from a child into a teenager and she’s spent many years at Caroline and Alaric’s school for extraordinary children. But she’s been engaging in a few illicit activities, one of which results in her returning to her mother, Hayley, and New Orleans. It’s clear that she misses her family, particularly her father, but her options to spend time with them are incredibly limited.

Hayley has remained in New Orleans, even as Hope boarded at the school. She’s still the alpha of the werewolves and, along with Vincent, Josh and Freya, is keeping control of the city in general. In the sneak peek below, we can see that the group are gathering in preparation for Mardi Gras and are updating each other as to where their various factions are. Peace has existed in the city for the last seven years, but — as Vincent points out — they have fought for that peace and shouldn’t take it for granted. In fact, what Hope does at school has a large ripple effect throughout the city in general. Hayley is also dating a new man — Declan. He’s an Irish chef who seems unaware of the supernatural happenings in the city.

Freya is still desperate to solve the problem that is keeping the Mikaelson siblings apart and is determined to reunite with Klaus, Kol and Rebekah. Unfortunately, she can’t figure out how to break the spell unless she can get everyone back together and she can’t get everyone back together without risking terrible calamity. And while she has remained in New Orleans and is living at the compound with Hayley, she’s being pulled in several directions. Her girlfriend, Keelin, is with the army in Lebanon and wants Freya to come over and stay with her because the couple have been apart for a long time.

Marcel and Rebekah have spent the last seven years together and are in New York City when the season begins. They’re in love and Marcel even proposes to Rebekah in the premiere. But is she prepared to tie herself to him?

Finally, Elijah is playing piano in a bar in France, still unaware of his past as a Mikaelson. But Klaus can’t stop himself from visiting his brother, even as blood pours from faucets and flowers wilt if they spend too much time in each other’s presence.

Don’t miss the season premiere of THE ORIGINALS on Wednesday, March 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

THE ORIGINALS Season 5 Photos: A Grown-Up Hope & an Appearance By Caroline

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The Mikaelson family was separated at the end of season 4 of THE ORIGINALS in an attempt to protect Hope’s life from the Hollow.

Season 5 (a.k.a. the final season) begins with a fairly significant time-jump, showing us a grown-up Hope. And while the threat against her presumably still exists, the siblings will be reuniting to deal with new challenges. We’re also going to see Caroline Forbes, who starred in THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, reunite with Klaus and provide him some guidance as a father. We’ll also see Hayley with her new boyfriend, played by REIGN’S Torrance Coombs.

THE ORIGINALS returns for its final season on April 20 on The CW. Browse through photos above from the season premiere. A preview (courtesy of TVLine) can be found below.

THE CROSSING: First Look at ABC’s New Mystery Series

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SANDRINE HOLT, STEVE ZAHN, NATALIE MARTINEZ

THE CROSSING begins in the idyllic fishing town of Port Canaan — an American town with coffee shops and bookstores. Sheriff Jude Miller’s days aren’t filled with high-intensity police work….until something inexplicable happens. One day hundreds of bodies wash up on a beach. Many of them are dead, but 47 of them have survived.

Enter Department of Homeland Security Agent, Emma Ren, who joins Miller to assess the situation. But the two are confused — after all, there have been no plane crashes or boat accidents that would explain how the people washed up on the store. And everyone is strangely asking for asylum — because they are Americans fleeing a war that is supposed to happen 150 years in the future. The survivors explain that they are escaping a genetically superior population of humans who have ascended to power in the future and embarked on a campaign to kill off all members of the lower classes. They’ve traveled back to this time to find a better life, but conspiracy theories soon spring up. Are the refugees actors or invaders? To determine their true motives, they’re held in a secret location under strict supervision.

Soon Miller finds himself marginalized by Emma and the Feds. He’s shocked when he’s confronted by Rae — one of the survivors who seems to be a member of the advanced master race. But Rae is just a mother desperate to find the daughter she has been separated from and Miller is called upon to help.

THE CROSSING stars Steve Zahn, Sandrine Holt, Natalie Martinez, Tommy Bastow, Jay Karnes, Rick Gomez, Kelly Missal, Simone Kessel, Marcuis Harris, Bailey Skodje, Rob Campbell, John D’ Leo and Grant Harvey. Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie and Jason Reed will serve as executive producers. THE CROSSING will premiere on Monday, April 2 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

The CW Teasers: A Monstrous Auction on SUPERNATURAL, Fort Rozz on SUPERGIRL and More

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What’s coming to The CW the week of January 22? Supergirl teams up with some former enemies and heads to Fort Rozz, while Ralph needs to step up to help Barry on THE FLASH. Meanwhile, Archie tries to win over Hiram on RIVERDALE and Donna’s neice goes missing on SUPERNATURAL.

Monday, January 22

SUPERGIRL 3.11 “Fort Rozz”: As Reign (Odette Annable) continues to terrorize the city, Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) teams up with Saturn Girl (guest star Amy Jackson), and the two recruit Supergirl’s former enemies, Livewire (guest star Brit Morgan) and Psi (guest star Yael Grobglas), to form a team for a mission to Fort Rozz to recover a prisoner who has information on how to defeat Reign once and for all. Meanwhile, Alex (Chyler Leigh) babysits Ruby (guest star Emma Tremblay). Gregory Smith directed the episode written by Gabriel Llanas & Anna Musky-Goldwyn.

VALOR 1.12 “Oscar Mike”: The Shadow Raiders are sent on the mission they’ve been waiting for. Nora (Christina Ochoa) and Gallo (Matt Barr) get separated from their crew and find themselves in a precarious situation. Trapped, everyone fears for their safety. W. Tre Davis, Charlie Barnett, Nigel Thatch, Melissa Roxburgh and Corbin Reid also star. Caitlin Saunders wrote the episode, directed by Tara Weyr.

Tuesday, January 23

THE FLASH 4.11 “The Elongated Knight Rises”: When a familiar villain returns to terrorize Central City, Ralph (guest star Hartley Sawyer) must rise up to defend the innocent while Barry (Grant Gustin) is detained by his trial. Meanwhile, Barry searches for the strength to keep his optimism alive in the face of his new circumstances. Alexandra La Roche directed the episode written by Sterling Gates & Thomas Pound.

BLACK LIGHTNING 1.02 “Lawanda: The Book of Hope”: As the community struggles with the violence surrounding them, a glimmer of hope appears: Is Black Lightning (Cress Williams) back? Lynn Stewart (Christine Adams), noticing the changes in the community, is also left wondering. While Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) struggles with his decision, Gambi (James Remar) urges him to take up the mantle once more and return to life as Black Lightning. Anissa (Nafessa Williams) and Jennifer (China Anne McClain) try to deal with the aftermath of their jolting experience. Damon Gupton and Marvin Jones III also star. The episode was written by Salim Akil and directed by Oz Scott.

Wednesday, January 24

RIVERDALE 2.11 “Chapter Twenty-Four: The Wrestler”: Amidst preparations for the town’s annual Picken’s Day festivities, Jughead (Cole Sprouse) interviews Toni’s (guest star Vanessa Morgan) grandfather and learns some shocking details about Riverdale’s history. In an attempt to get closer to Hiram (Mark Consuelos), Archie (KJ Apa) tries out for the Riverdale wrestling team after learning of Hiram’s love of the sport. Meanwhile, Betty (Lili Reinhart) unearths some dark secrets about her brother Chic (guest star Hart Denton), and Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Josie (Ashleigh Murray) clash as they prepare for their Picken’s Day performance. Madelaine Petsch, Marisol Nichols, Madchen Amick, Luke Perry and Casey Cott also star. Greg Araki directed the episode written by Britta Lundin & Brian E. Paterson.

DYNASTY 1.11 “I Answer to No Man”: When Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) is taken hostage, the rest of the family must come together to enact a rescue mission — but coming together isn’t exactly what Carringtons do best. Out of desperation, Culhane (Robert C. Riley) turns to Jeff Colby (Sam Adegoke) for help, while Cristal (Nathalie Kelley) is forced to choose between her old family and her new one. Rafael de la Fuente, James Mackay, Alan Dale and Grant Show also star. Gladys Rodriguez wrote the episode, directed by Steven A. Adelson.

Thursday, January 25

SUPERNATURAL 13.11 “Breakdown”: Donna (guest star Briana Buckmaster) calls Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) for help after her niece, Wendy (guest star Sarah Dugdale), goes missing. The three hunters discover Wendy was kidnapped by a man who sells human parts to monsters in a grotesque online auction and race to save her before it is too late. Amyn Kaderali directed the episode written by Davy Perez.

ARROW 6.11 “We Fall”: Cayden James (guest star Michael Emerson) ups the ante by launching his plan to take control of every aspect of the city. Despite the scope of Cayden’s plan, Oliver (Stephen Amell) is determined to foil it with just the Original Team Arrow – and without the aid of Rene (Rick Gonzalez), Dinah (Juliana Harkavy), or Curtis (Echo Kellum). But things get complicated when William (guest star Jack Moore) is endangered as a result of Cayden’s handiwork. Wendey Stanzler directed the episode written by Speed Weed & Spiro Skentzos.

Friday, January 26

CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND 3.10 “Oh Nathaniel, It’s On!”: Rebecca (Rachel Bloom) navigates major changes in her professional life and Heather (Vella Lovell) gets a new opportunity. Donna Lynn Champlin, Scott Michael Foster, Pete Gardner, David Hull, Vincent Rodriguez III and Gabrielle Ruiz also star. Sono Patel wrote the episode, directed by Jude Weng.

JANE THE VIRGIN 4.08 “Chapter Seventy-Two”: After Jane (Gina Rodriguez) and Rafael (Justin Baldoni) decide to send Mateo to a new school, they become guilt-ridden when they are forced to lie to get him in. After Xo (Andrea Navedo) convinces Rogelio (Jaime Camil) to attend therapy they both are surprised by their emotions. Meanwhile, Petra (Yael Grobglas) finds herself in big trouble with no one to turn to for help, not even Rafael. Ivonne Coll also stars. Melanie Mayron directed the episode written by Carolina Rivera & Paul Sciarrotta.

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