Bold core issue first: TV schedules are shifting, pulling you into a crowded week of must-watch premieres, surprising returns, and buzzy finales. Here’s a fresh, uniquely worded take on what’s happening on screen from Sunday, December 14 to Saturday, December 20, in Eastern times.
Fallout (Prime Video, Wednesday, 3 a.m., season two premiere)
Back to the Wasteland we go. In season two, the action relocates to New Vegas as Lucy (Ella Purnell) pursues justice for her father, with The Ghoul (Walton Goggins) chasing the truth about his past. The cast expands with guest appearances from Kumail Nanjiani, Macaulay Culkin, and Justin Theroux. Expect weekly breakdowns from The A.V. Club as the season unfolds.
Emily In Paris (Netflix, Thursday, 3 a.m., season five premiere)
Emily isn’t in Paris this time—she’s in Rome, helming Agence Grateu’s Italian outpost and navigating life with her wealthy boyfriend Marcello. The romance, fashion, and career miscourriers continue to spill into delicious European chaos, as always with Ms. Cooper. The A.V. Club will publish its review on Thursday.
Human Specimens (Prime Video, Thursday, 3 a.m., miniseries premiere)
Starring Drive My Car’s Hidetoshi Nishijima, this five-chapter adaptation of Kanae Minato’s novel dives into a chilling psychological thriller: a butterfly researcher confesses to turning six young boys, including his own son, into “human specimens.” Ryûichi Hiroki, who previously adapted Minato’s Bosei as Motherhood (2022), directs.
Queens Of The Dead (AMC+, Friday, midnight)
A Brooklyn warehouse party erupts into a zombie outbreak, forcing a ragtag group—drag queens, club kids, and rival frenemies—to put aside feuds and fight the undead. Tina Romero writes and directs, with a queer ensemble featuring Katy O’Brian, Cheyenne Jackson, Nina West, and Margaret Cho.
Can’t miss recaps
- Landman (Paramount+, Sunday, 12 a.m.)
- IT: Welcome To Derry (HBO, Sunday, 9 p.m., season one finale)
- I Love LA (HBO, Sunday, 10:40 p.m.)
- Pluribus (Apple TV, Friday, 12 a.m.)
- Saturday Night Live (NBC, Saturday, 11:30 p.m., midseason finale)
Also arriving
- The Manny (Netflix, Wednesday, 3 a.m., season three premiere)
- What’s In The Box? (Netflix, Wednesday, 3 a.m., season one premiere)
- Born To Be Wild (Apple TV, Friday, 12 a.m., season one premiere)
- The Elephant (Adult Swim, Friday, 11 p.m., three-part special)
Ending soon
- St. Denis Medical (NBC, Monday, 8 p.m., midseason finale)
- Survivor (CBS, Wednesday, 8 p.m., season 49 finale)
- The Seduction (HBO Max, Friday, 12 a.m., season one finale)
How it lands with viewers: This week blends high-stakes sci-fi, sexy cosmopolitan comedies, tense thrillers, and captivating live-action finales. If you’re chasing genre variety, there’s something here for you—from post‑apocalyptic intrigue to chic city chaos and pulse-pounding mysteries. Which premiere or finale are you most excited to dive into, and why? Share your pick in the comments.
