What's on TV this week—The Bear season 3 and Land Of Women
Plus, Orphan Black's spinoff, a Celine Dion doc, and more
Welcome to What’s On, our weekly picks of must-watch shows. Here’s what you need to watch from Sunday, June 23 to Thursday, June 27. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekend edition of What’s On drops on Fridays.]
The biggies
Land Of Women (Apple TV+, Wednesday, 12:01 a.m.)
Based on Sandra Barneda’s novel, the charming comedic thriller Land Of Women is led by Eva Longoria, Victoria Bazua, and the legendary Spanish actor Carmen Maura. In the six-episode first season, Gala Scott (Longoria) flees with her mother and teen daughter to their ancestral hometown in Spain after her husband’s financial schemes backfire. While avoiding notorious goons, the trio reckons with family secrets and hopes for a fresh start. Land Of Women premieres with two installments, with the remaining four airing weekly. Look for The A.V. Club’s review on Monday.
The Bear (FX on Hulu, Thursday, 12:01 a.m.)
It’s time to whip out your best “yes, chef!” impressions because The Bear is back. In season three, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), & Co. adapt to running that fancy new titular restaurant. FX is keeping most details about the new batch under wraps, but at least the cast, including Lisa Colón-Zayas, Marcus Boyle, Abby Elliott, and Matty Matheson, is returning. FX’s award-winning comedy drops all 10 episodes on June 27, and The A.V. Club will recap all of them.
Hidden gems
I Am: Celine Dion (Prime Video, Tuesday, 12:01 a.m.)
Irene Taylor directs I Am Celine Dion, an emotional documentary about the iconic singer’s life and career. Filmed over a year and featuring interviews with Dion, it provides insight into her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome and determination to perform for fans while coping with the disorder.
My Lady Jane (Prime Video, Thursday, 12:01 a.m.)
My Lady Jane could help fill the Bridgerton-shaped void in your TV lineup. Prime Video’s 16th-century set period drama centers on Lady Jane Grey (Emily Bader), who avoids the executioner’s axe and gets entangled in a steamy romance that leads to her being crowned the queen. The cast includes Edward Bluemel, Jordan Peters, Dominic Cooper, and Jim Broadbent. The A.V. Club’s review publishes on Wednesday.
More good stuff
Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC, Sunday, 9 p.m.)
For Orphan Black fans who want to return to the show’s complicated sci-fi world, Echoes might work for you (except there’s sadly no Tatiana Maslany). Taking place in the early 2050s, the spinoff centers on Lucy (Krysten Ritter), a 4D human printed by a mysterious scientist (Keeley Hawes). Echoes digs into why she was created and the challenges of this particular scientific advancement. Check out The A.V. Club’s review of the show.
Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge (Hulu, Tuesday, 12:01 a.m.)
Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton, Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge features the fashion-industry icon discussing her rise to fame, decades of work, and how a million-dollar empire kicked off with a wrap dress.
TikTok Star Murders (Peacock, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)
Peacock’s latest true-crime docuseries drills down on the dark side of social media through the lens of a TikTok-famous couple, Ali and Ana Abulaban. Their marriage appears perfect on tiny phone screens, but as revealed in here, their relationship is marred by violence and domestic abuse. TikTok Star Murders spotlights interviews with their loved ones, reporters, and psychologists.
Can’t miss recaps
Interview With The Vampire (AMC, Sunday, 9 p.m.)
House Of The Dragon (HBO, Sunday, 9 p.m.)
The Boys (Prime Video, Thursday, 12:01 a.m.)
Arriving now
That ’90s Show (Netflix, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., season two)
Ending soon
Smiling Friends (Adult Swim, Monday, 12:00 a.m.)
Dark Matter (Apple TV+, Wednesday, 12:01 a.m., season one finale)
Acapulco (Apple TV+, Wednesday, 12:01 a.m., season three finale)
Walker (The CW, Wednesday, 8 p.m., season four finale)