Danny McBride would like to introduce you to The Righteous Gemstones
Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Sunday, August 18. All times are Eastern.
Top pick
The Righteous Gemstones (HBO, 10 p.m, series premiere): Should you, dear reader, find yourself in the mood for:
- something in the realm of Eastbound & Down or Vice Principals
- a comic look at greed and hypocrisy
- John Goodman
Then let the church say amen.
Kyle Fowle will recap the one-hour premiere of Danny McBride’s latest, which will release half-hour episodes after this week. (Opening for Ballers, naturally.) In the meantime, check out Randall Colburn’s pre-air review.
Regular coverage
Succession (HBO, 9 p.m)
Preacher (AMC, 10:00 p.m.)
City On A Hill (Showtime, 9 p.m., first-season finale)
Mindhunter (Netflix, ongoing)
Wild card
I Am Patrick Swayze (Paramount, 9 p.m.): Well, get your hankies ready.
The latest installment of Paramount’s documentary series I Am may not be the time of your life, but [go ahead and insert the Swayze reference of your choice here; we’re partial to “it will have you thanking Wong Foo for everything, as Julie Newmar once did.”]