Jason Momoa Is a ‘Chief of Warfare,’ Marc Maron’s ‘Panicked’ Stand-Up, Legends of ‘Wakanda,’ Tom Brady’s Soccer Drama

Chief of Warfare

Epic in scope, and admirable in its authenticity because it reveals a historical past with which too few are acquainted, this sprawling drama of pre-unified and pre-colonial Hawaii (spoken largely in Hawaiian with English subtitles) is a ardour mission for native son Jason Momoa (an early Apple TV+ star in See), who serves as government producer, co-writer (with fellow Hawaiian native Thomas Pa’a Sibbett) and star. Momoa brings grave authority to the position of Ka’aina, a former warfare chief in the course of the late 18^th century, when the islands have been separated into 4 kingdoms, usually at warfare with one another. Disillusioned by the pointless carnage, Ka’iana flees to guard his household, changing into uncovered to the skin world and returning to a really modified land. Launches with two episodes.

Marc Maron: Panicked

The acclaimed comic and podcaster, who’s additionally no slouch as an actor in reveals like GLOW and the latest Stick, walks a tightrope of excessive nervousness in his second HBO comedy particular, describing his artistic course of as “mining for gold in a river of panic.” Whether or not it’s the present political local weather or the latest L.A. wildfires, when he’s attempting to evacuate three cats with just one provider (“That is who I’m on the finish of the world”), Maron instructions the BAM Harvey Theater stage in Brooklyn with mordant wit, usually geared toward himself. “I didn’t suppose I’d make it to 61, and I’m not thrilled that I did.” Communicate for your self, Marc. Which he does, brilliantly.

Eyes of Wakanda

Weaving the universe made well-known by Black Panther into the broader world of legend and fable, this formidable four-part collection from Marvel Animation focuses on lesser-known heroes who’re a part of a secret society of “warfare canines,” warriors who enterprise into the world past Wakanda to retrieve misplaced Vibranium artifacts. Guess you didn’t know Wakanda’s connection to Achilles and the Trojan Warfare.

Inbuilt Birmingham: Brady and the Blues

We’ve all heard of the “British invasion” in music again within the days of The Beatles, however now there appears to be an “American invasion” of celebrities shopping for or shopping for into legendary European soccer groups. Having made his mark in American soccer, NFL nice Tom Brady’s tour into minority possession of the downtrodden Birmingham Metropolis Blues is the topic of a five-part docuseries. “We’re attempting to make Birmingham Metropolis a world-class workforce,” Brady says. And very similar to the success story of FX‘s Welcome to Wrexham, issues have begun wanting up for the Blues. And for its movie star proprietor, who boasts, “I’ve no worry in something I do.”

Summer season Underneath the Stars

With August comes a late-summer deal with for connoisseurs of classic motion pictures, with TCM’s annual monthlong stunt of 24-hour tributes to a distinct movie legend every day. First up is the glamorous Lana Turner, whose marathon kicks into excessive gear with the 1946 movie noir basic The Postman All the time Rings Twice (6/5c), the 1959 tearjerker Imitation of Life (8/7c) and 1952’s blistering Hollywood exposé The Unhealthy and the Stunning (11/10c).

Deadliest Catch

The 21^st season of the pioneering docuseries finds the Bering Sea fishermen venturing farther west than they’re accustomed to, when monster crimson king crab are found close to the deserted Adak Island, sparking a race to those harmful waters. Now co-captains of the Time Bandit, Sig and Johnathan lead the pack, with an ammonia leak aboard the Titan Explorer forcing Jake Anderson‘s crew to desert ship.

INSIDE FRIDAY TV:

• ESPN8: The Ocho (7 pm/ET, ESPN): Highlights embrace the Savannah Bananas taking up the Texas Tailgators at Baltimore’s Camden Yards. (One other sport airs Saturday on ESPN2.) Elsewhere, ESPN2 airs the Excessive Archery Championship, the Nationwide Dodgeball League Championship Video games and the Pop-A-Shot 2025 Nationwide Championship beginning at 7/6c, and ESPNU broadcasts the ACL World Cup cornhole match from Rock Hill, South Carolina.
• Life After Lockup (8/7c, We TV): The Love Throughout (and After) Lockup spinoff follows seven former inmates and their companions as they attempt to transfer on with their lives and relationships and never return to jail.
• Able to Love (8/7c, OWN): The relationship collection returns with six bachelors and 7 bachelorettes on the lookout for dedication in Philadelphia.

ON THE STREAM:

• Dexter: Resurrection (streaming on Paramount+ With Showtime): Now that Dexter (Michael C. Corridor) has revealed to his son Harrison (Jack Alcott) that he’s not lifeless in any case, will theirs be a cheerful reunion? Dex can be getting nearer to Mia aka “Woman Vengeance” (Krysten Ritter), whereas their fanboy benefactor Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage) sits for an interview with 60 Minutes’ Lesley Stahl. The episode airs Sunday on Showtime.
• The Chi (streaming on Paramount+ With Showtime): Within the city drama’s Season 7 finale, Alicia (Lynn Whitfield) places her vengeance plan in movement. The episode airs Sunday on Showtime.
• My Oxford Yr (streaming on Netflix): Sofia Carson stars in a romantic drama as an American poetry grad pupil whose research 12 months at Oxford is difficult when she falls for her good-looking professor (Corey Mylchreest).
• Good Match (streaming on Netflix): The incestuous world of reality-TV celebs takes it up a notch when alums of Netflix relationship reveals are joined by stars of Love Island, Bachelor Nation and their ilk to kind new love connections.
• Smoke (streaming on Apple TV+): In a pivotal episode of the crime drama, arson investigator and secret arsonist Dave (Taron Egerton) basks in hero worship after his latest triumph, however coming nose to nose with Freddie (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine) throughout interrogation unsettles him—and so does his suspicion that his colleagues are onto him.
• Remaining Vacation spot Bloodlines (streaming on Max): The newest installment of the horror franchise makes its streaming debut. All six Remaining Vacation spot motion pictures air on HBO Saturday in a marathon beginning at 12:10 pm/11:10c.