Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Sunday, January 24. It’s all Eastern time.
Best choice
American gods (Starz, 8f): In his third season, American gods they seem to turn to some old stories – that is, stories that are not as old as the myths from which so many of his characters came. A newer type of old. This is Ani Bundel in her remake of “Serious Moonlight,” last week second program of the year:
American gods returning to the light of the moon, the very dim light of the moon. But no one offers to wear the red shoes and dance the blues. Instead, “Serious Moonlight” opens in Wisconsin in 1690. It’s a killing race, and the Viking settlers win out against the Native Americans, despite that the latter cry out to their gods for help.
This is the second program in a series where the series tries to recapture the openings from season one – in this case, Mr. Nancy famous sight of a slave ship. On the one hand, the killing race is a brutal scene, reminding viewers of the history of white people coming to these lands and Jack’s whiskey (like Wisakedjak the book contains information) understandable hatred of Odin. But it also clarifies how much of that has been cured, as a shadow of its predecessors. (Plus, for those of you who have been paying attention, it’s a very uncomfortable reminder Orlando Jones claims he was fired from the show because Mr. Anansi’s speeches are “horrific.” Does the series see the genocide of indigenous peoples in any way as easy on white feelings as a reminder of what we have done to black people?)
So, yep, that’s complicated. Watch out for Ani rebalancing, and you can make some popcorn for yourself and shake Odin juice up while you wait.
Regular coverage
Euphoria (HBO, 9pm, part two of special program)
Wild cards
Bridge and Tunnel (Epix, 9f, premiere series): Watch for our review of this Edward Burns wizard set in New York in the 1980s later this week.
Charmed (The CW, 9pm, season three premiere): The Charmed those are back, so it’s time to find out what the hell with Macy and Harry.
England Agatha Christie (PBS, 10f, premiere): This is the second Christie special from PBS in as many weeks, which is good news for Viewers Like Us.