TV tips for today
Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi
SF action movie. With the Rebels cornered, Rey on Ahch-To tries to convince the reclusive Luke Skywalker to rejoin the fight, but Luke is embittered and no longer believes in the Force. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to fight the First Order.
At 8.25 pm on VTM 2.
Ode to Lowlands
music show. Musical tribute to Lowlands, which should have taken place this weekend in normal times. With performances by Typhoon, Eefje de Visser and The Kyteman Orchestra, but also music by Foo Fighters, Oscar and the Wolf and Billie Eilish.
At 22.20 on NPO 3.
The promise
Crime series. The disappearance of 11-year-old Charlotte Meyer dominates the life of Inspector Pierre Castaing. To his frustration, he has to release a suspect for lack of evidence. Twenty years later, Castaing’s daughter Sarah, as chief inspector of the police, also has to deal with a disappearance case that does not leave her untouched.
At 20.25 on NPO 3.
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Crime thriller. In the dark Sin City, arrogant poker player Johnny plays a perilous game. When he turns against the most dangerous man in town, Senator Roark, he is brutally beaten. Nightclub dancer Nancy Callahan is also on the hunt for Roark, because she wants to avenge the death of John Hartigan, the man who gave his life for her.
At 22.30 on VTM 3.
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Nine Perfect Strangers
Nine men and women check into a chic wellness to leave their hectic lives behind. During their ten-day stay, they must face all their fears and reveal their deepest secrets, and it turns out there are quite a few. The cast of this miniseries includes big names such as Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon and Luke Evans, but the most famous star is Nicole Kidman.
On Amazon Prime.
The Chair
Netflix threw a quarter of a billion dollars on the table in 2019 to DB Weiss and David Benioff, the writers of Game of Thrones, exclusively for five years. No dragons or white walkers in Weiss and Benioff’s first title on Netflix: The Chair takes place at a fictional American university. Ji-Yoon (Sandra Oh) has become the first woman ever to take charge of the English Department when an incident in class sparks debate about political correctness, racism and sexism.
On Netflix.
Sweet girl
Sweet Girl is anything but the sweet teen movie the title promises. Jason Momoa (42), Aquaman and Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones, in this exciting revenge film, plays a family man who takes up battle with a corrupt pharmaceutical company: not through a lawsuit, but with clenched fists.
On Netflix.
Vivo
Vivo celebrates Cuban culture with a story about a singing roller-tailed bear who travels from Havana to Miami to deliver a song to an old friend. Buena Vista Social Club is also part of this colorful musical animation film: Juan de Marcos González did the voice and singing work of father figure Andrés.
On Netflix.
Mare of Easttown
In this new HBO series, Kate Winslet plays a detective who has to solve a murder in a small village. The first reviews are already very positive.
On Streamz.
The Year Earth Changed
In celebration of Earth Day, Apple TV+ is releasing The Year Earth Changed, a new documentary voiced by David Attenborough. The past year was unprecedented in several respects. What effects did the lockdowns have on the planet due to the corona crisis?
On Apple TV+.
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