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Must-see TV: Eddie Murphy comedy 'The Pickup' tops this week's watch list

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The Pickup
Film
One bad thing leads to another after two mismatched armoured truck drivers (played by Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson) are ambushed by a group of ruthless criminals led by a savvy mastermind (Keke Palmer).
When: Wednesday on Prime Video

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Platonic
Season 2 Premiere
A pair of longtime friends (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) continue to contend with more midlife drama, including work, weddings and partners in crises.
When: Wednesday on Apple TV+

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Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen
Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen star in “Platonic.” Photo by Apple TV+

American Ninja Warrior
New Episode
Athletes face six obstacles, including Shrinking Steps, Swinging Frames and Salmon Ladder, as the finals begin in Las Vegas.
When: Monday on NBC, CTV

Wednesday
Season 2: Part 1
Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where new foes and woes await.
When: Wednesday on Netflix

Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service
New Episode
Chef Gordon Ramsay must help a stubborn father and his frustrated son keep their outdated restaurant alive.
When: Wednesday on Fox, CTV

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MasterChef
New Episode
Chefs try to master one of the toughest desserts in the world – the beloved macaron. Contestants must bake not just a dozen macarons, but a giant tower of perfectly formed delicacies.
When: Wednesday on Fox, CTV

SEC Football: Any Given Saturday
Docuseries
Takes fans deep inside the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2024 season, offering unprecedented access to the players, coaches, and programs that define the sport’s most dominant league. Produced by Box To Box Films — the team behind Sprint, Full Swing, Formula 1: Drive to Survive, and Break Point.
When: Tuesday on Netflix

The Christine Jessop Story
Docuseries
Revisits the devastating, decades-long case of nine-year-old Christine Jessop, who was tragically murdered in a rural Ontario town in 1984. For the first time ever, Christine’s loved ones share their ordeal including a desperate search for answers, a falsely accused suspect, corrupt policing, revolutionary forensics, and a family forced to go through the unthinkable.
When: Friday on Crave

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Taurasi
Docuseries
Follows WNBA star Diana Taurasi’s 20-year basketball journey, which was highlighted by three NCAA Championships at the University of Connecticut, three WNBA titles with the Phoenix Mercury, six Olympic gold medals, and six Euroleague crowns.
When: Thursday on Prime Video

King of the Hill
Season 14 Premiere
After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas.
When: Monday on Disney+

Riff Raff
Film
A former criminal’s (Ed Harris) ordinary life is turned upside down when a pair of gangsters (Bill Murray and Pete Davidson) turn up unannounced and upend his peaceful existence. Also stars Jennifer Coolidge, Lewis Pullman and Gabrielle Union.
When: Now streaming on Prime Video

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Providence Falls: An Impossible Promise
Special Event Part 2 of 3
Now police officers in Providence Falls, star-crossed lovers Liam (Lachlan Quarmby) and Cora (Katie Stevens) partner up on a murder investigation.
When: Saturday on W Network

The Monkey
Film
When twin brothers (Theo James) find their father’s cursed monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start to unfold around them. Based on the Stephen King short story.
When: Monday on Prime Video

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