Welcome to the weekend edition of What’s On. Here are the big things happening on TV from Friday, Nov 10 to Sunday, Nov 12. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekly What’s On publishes on Sundays.]
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The Curse
Paramount+, Friday, 3:01 a.m.: If Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie are teaming up, you can bet it’s going to be a bizarre viewing experience. And The CurseEmma Stone) and Asher Siegel (Fielder), a married couple hosting a controversial HGTV reality show while trying to conceive a child. Safdie co-stars as their producer, Dougie, who is willing to go to extreme lengths for the sake of entertainment. The cast also includes Corbin Bernsen, Gary Farmer, and Barkhad Abdi. The Curse makes its linear premiere on Showtime on November 12, with new episodes airing every Sunday at 10 p.m. Check out The A.V. Club’s recap of the premiere.
The Killer
Netflix, Friday, 3:01 a.m.: No, it’s sadly not the third season of Mindhunter, but David Fincher does return to Netflix, this time with his new filmThe Killer. The crime thriller stars Michael Fassbender as a mysterious professional assassin who might just be losing his mind. Charles Parnell, Tilda Swinton, Arliss Howard, and Sala Baker co-star.
For All Mankind
Apple TV+, Friday, 12:01 a.m.: Ronald D. Moore’s alternate history sci-fi drama is back for a fourth season. For All MankindRead The A.V. Club’s review and be on the lookout for our interview with Moore later this month.
SNL
NBC, Saturday, 11:30 p.m.: In news that probably has Club Chalamet frothing at the mouth, Timothée Chalamet is set to host Saturday Night LiveWonka star’s second time taking the stage at Studio 8H. And in even better news, he’ll be joined by excellent musical guest boygenius.
Beacon 23
MGM+, Sunday, 9 p.m.: The psychological sci-fi thriller Beacon 23Lena Headey) and Halan (Stephan James), who are trapped in an intergalactic lighthouse and must find a way to work together to escape. However, they quickly begin second-guessing each other’s motives. Here’s The A.V. Club’s review of the show.
Netflix, Friday, 3:01 a.m.: Who’s ready for more pandemic content? At The Moment is here for you, serving up 10 episodes’ worth of unexpected love stories that take place during the COVID-19 lockdown.