Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism.
TV Shows To Watch This Weekend: 'X-Men 97,' 'Jerrod Carmichael Realty Show,' And 'We Were The Lucky Ones'
Actor and comedian Jerrod Carmichael will host the Golden Globes on Tuesday night. He's pictured above in London in June 2017.
(
Niklas Halle'n
/
AFP via Getty Images
)
This week in television can be best described as ... diverse.
You’ve got a sequel to a beloved animated superhero franchise, a docu-series about a comedian who's shaking up norms in the industry, and an emotional story about family coming back together following tragedy and war.
Each week on AirTalk, LAist 89.3's daily news show, we're joined by television critics who help parse through tv releases and tell us what's worth a binge. This week we were joined by Angie Han, TV critic for The Hollywood Reporter, and Kristen Baldwin, TV critic for Entertainment Weekly.
This week’s shows include:
- X-Men 97 (Disney+)
- Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show (HBO & Max)
- We Were The Lucky Ones (Hulu)
- Diarra from Detroit (BET+)
- Homicide: New York (Netflix)
- Manhunt (Apple TV+)
Listen to the full conversation
Listen
• 17:31
TV-Talk: 8 Shows To Watch Including ‘X-Men 97’ ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’ & More
Support for LAist comes from
X-Men 97
A sequel, set a year after the events of the 90’s classic X-Men: The Animated Series. Leader Professor Charles Xavier is out of the picture and senior members of his school are now in charge. Some of the school's oldest members, including Cyclops and Storm, help lead operations and resolve new challenges.
"It feels so retro, it kind of comes back to feeling new and exciting and fresh again. It's a little bit more polished than the old one was, [but] it comes back to that same visual style, which in this day and age makes it stand out." –Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter
Overall take: The show brings back some of its throwback roots, even using the iconic theme after roughly three decades. The story immediately throws viewers right back into the story. While the show's art style remains similar, some character designs have minor tweaks (Storm being the most notable example).
Fun facts: Many have speculated whether Professor X is dead in X-Men 97. Why, you ask? That answer lies at the end of the original series. No spoilers.
When and where: The first three episodes are available on Disney+. Episode four releases Wednesday, April 3.
Support for LAist comes from
Read Angie's written review for 'X-Men 97' here.
Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show
The documentary series follows actor-comedian Jerrod Carmichael, documenting the ups and downs of his personal life.
“This docuseries offers a very frank and at times quite unflattering portrait of him as he strives to, quote, live more truthfully as a friend, a partner, a son, and an out gay man.” –Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly
Overall take: Your preconceived notions of just what a reality show is will be upended. Whether you’re a fan of Carmichael or just curious about the premise, this could be a worthwhile watch.
Support for LAist comes from
When and where: Episode one premieres March 29 at 11 p.m. Pacific Time on HBO and streaming on Max.
Read Kristen's written review for 'Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show' here.
We Were The Lucky Ones
The Kurcs, a family of Jewish Poles who lived through the horrors of the Holocaust, attempt to find one another following the end of World War 2. Seven family members, facing trauma and geographical divides, ensue their search after surviving concentration camps, hiding, and seeking refuge in the U.S.
“Every time they think they've hit rock bottom it just continues to get worse...and yet at the same time it has this core of a really strong, warm [story].” –Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter
“It's never easy to press play on anything about the Holocaust, but I agree with Angie... it definitely rewards you with some ugly cry uplift.” -Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly
Support for LAist comes from
Overall take: The perseverance depicted here is what gives this one a lot of heart, coupled with some notable performances from the likes of Joey King and Logan Lerman.
Facts: The show is based on a historical fiction novel by Georgia Hunter, who used the experiences of her family as inspiration for developing the life of the Kurcs family.
When and where: The first three episodes are available on Hulu. Episode four releases Thursday, April 4.
Read Angie's written review for 'We Were The Lucky Ones' here.
As Editor-in-Chief of our newsroom, I’m extremely proud of the work our top-notch journalists are doing here at LAist. We’re doing more hard-hitting watchdog journalism than ever before — powerful reporting on the economy, elections, climate and the homelessness crisis that is making a difference in your lives. At the same time, it’s never been more difficult to maintain a paywall-free, independent news source that informs, inspires, and engages everyone.
Simply put, we cannot do this essential work without your help. Federal funding for public media has been clawed back by Congress and that means LAist has lost $3.4 million in federal funding over the next two years. So we’re asking for your help. LAist has been there for you and we’re asking you to be here for us.
We rely on donations from readers like you to stay independent, which keeps our nonprofit newsroom strong and accountable to you.
No matter where you stand on the political spectrum, press freedom is at the core of keeping our nation free and fair. And as the landscape of free press changes, LAist will remain a voice you know and trust, but the amount of reader support we receive will help determine how strong of a newsroom we are going forward to cover the important news from our community.
Please take action today to support your trusted source for local news with a donation that makes sense for your budget.
Thank you for your generous support and believing in independent news.
Chip in now to fund your local journalism
(
LAist
)
Trending on LAist
-
Diving has changed, mountain biking has been added. Here's where to watch the Olympics in person in 2028. -
'A Great Day in the Stoke' is a free, daylong event in Orange County billed as 'the largest gathering of Black surfers in history.' The fourth annual festival is set for Saturday in Huntington Beach. -
Kimmel returned less than a week after ABC suspended his show over comments he made about the assassination of right wing activist Charlie Kirk. -
Southern California might see some light rain tonight into Wednesday morning. After that, cooler weather is on the way, but expect the humidity to remain. -
A gate tax at Disney? It's a possibility. -
UCLA and University of California leaders are fighting Trump’s demands for a $1.2 billion settlement over a litany of accusations, including that the campus permits antisemitism.
Best of LAist