Before we get to all the new stuff this week, including the series finales of Succession and Barry, I hope you've caught up on both Love & Death and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which aired their finales on Thursday and Friday, respectively. There's plenty to talk about, so check out our postmortem interviews for L&D and Maisel. (By the way, was Maisel's series finale not absolutely brilliant?)
Speaking of series finales, it's a big night for Succession and Barry, which sign off for good. Of course, in our office, all anyone can talk about is the end of the road for the Roy kids on Succession and who will succeed Logan at Waystar. We have rounded up the best fan theories here (including what will become of Shiv and Tom's relationship), so check those out and come back as we break everything down this week.
And then there's the finale of Ted Lasso season three, which may or may not be the series finale. As uneven as the season has been, I think most everyone is in agreement that they'd like it to continue for at least one more. And if not, we're going to need that Roy-Keeley spin-off. To be continued….
On that note, I hope you have a restful and reflective Memorial Day. I'll see you back here next week for the premiere of Cruel Summer season two and the final season of Never Have I Ever.
Sunday, May 28
Succession (HBO and streaming on Max): The 90-minute series finale airs tonight, and mark my words, people who are on vacation this weekend will still take time out to watch it in real time. It's too monumental of a finale not to. 9 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. CT
Yellowjackets (Showtime): For a show so unpredictable, here's what we do know about the season finale: There will be twists, there will be turns, and it will be dark as hell. 9 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. CT
Barry (HBO and streaming on Max): The dark comedy, which stars Bill Hader, Sarah Goldberg, Henry Winkler, and more, signs off for good tonight. 10:30 p.m. ET, 9:30 p.m. CT
The National Memorial Day Concert (PBS): The concert honors our country’s veterans, servicemen and women, and military families, and those who gave their lives for our country. 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Reality (HBO and streaming on Max): Sydney Sweeney once again gives a fantastic performance; this time she plays a 25-year-old former American intelligence specialist in an HBO original movie based on true events. She plays Reality Winner, who is confronted by FBI agents that arrive at her home to question her suspected role in the mishandling of classified information. The movie is based on Tina Satter’s play Is This a Room. 10 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. CT on HBO, and streaming on Max
Wednesday, May 31
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+): The season-three finale is here, and Vanity Fair does a deep dive into whether this is the last of Lasso for now.
Drag Me to Dinner (Hulu): Neil Patrick Harris, Bianca Del Rio, Haneefah Wood, and David Burtka star alongside 40 drag queens (and host Murray Hill) in this 10-episode unconventional reality competition show. In each episode, two teams of successful drag queens go head-to-head to throw the most fabulous dinner parties of all time. Each episode has its own unique theme; at the end, one team will be proclaimed the winner. Streaming
Friday, June 2
Sanctuary (Neon): The psychosexual thriller stars Margaret Qualley (best known for her Emmy-nominated turn in Netflix's Maid) as dominatrix Rebecca. She and her wealthy client, Hal, engage in a high stakes role-playing game for control, but do either actually have power over one another? Check it out below. In theaters
With Love (Prime Video): The romantic dramedy centers on siblings Lily (Emeraude Toubia) and Jorge Diaz (Mark Indelicato) as they navigate big life changes and rely on their equally big family to get them through. Per the official description, “Following her whirlwind romance with Santiago, Lily decides to focus all her energy on a personal journey of self-love by growing her makeup styling business and looking into homeownership. But when both Santiago and Nick profess their feelings for her, Lily wrestles with what is best for her future. Meanwhile, Jorge begins to question whether he and Henry are truly compatible. When he meets Henry’s proud Texan parents, he can’t decide whether the relationship is a fairy tale or a nightmare.” Streaming
The Boogeyman (20th Century Studios): The horror-thriller, inspired by a short story from best-selling author Stephen King, centers on high school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister, Sawyer, who are reeling from the recent death of their mother and aren’t getting much support from their father, Will (Chris Messina), a therapist dealing with his own pain. When a desperate patient unexpectedly shows up at their home seeking help, he leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity that preys on families and feeds on the suffering of its victims. In theaters
Love ALLways (Paramount+): In this new dating series, one pansexual bachelorette is given the chance of a lifetime to find her perfect match. Lexi Paloma (our bachelorette) is assisted by two professional relationship gurus, Spicy Mari and Anthony Recenello, who also serve as mentors to their teams of potential suitors. The first three episodes stream today, followed by one a week until the finale.
Searching for Soul Food (Hulu): Onyx Collective and Hulu's latest food and travel series stars chef Alisa Reynolds, who brings her unique perspective to traveling the world in search of soul food. Per the official logline: “She explores stories, the people, and traditions bringing her own flavor to the culinary worlds of Mississippi, Oklahoma, Appalachia, South Africa, Italy, Jamaica, Peru, and her hometown of Los Angeles.” The series is also executed-produced by Melina Matsoukas, who directed Beyonce’s “Formation,” as well as her work with Rihanna and Issa Rae. Streaming
Saturday, June 3
TLC Forever (Lifetime/A&E): The original two-hour documentary starring Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins chronicles the journey of the top-selling US female group of all time. But they didn't just rake in massive dollars; they also broke boundaries, influenced an entire generation, and survived against all odds. According to Lifetime, T-Boz and Chilli tell their story for the first time in a feature documentary. 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, and streaming the next day
Jessica Radloff is the Glamour senior West Coast editor, and author of the New York Times best-selling book, The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series, available here.
