A Health Crisis on ‘Manifest,’ a Professional Reckoning for ‘Bull,’ a ‘Full Frontal’ Midterm Preview
A critical checklist of notable Monday TV:
Manifest (10/9c, NBC): You’d think there’d be some sort of social-media equivalent of a phone tree keeping all of the passengers of mysterious Flight 828 connected. But when little Cal (Jack Messina) develops a sudden and dangerous fever, dad Ben (Josh Dallas) and aunt Michaela (Melissa Roxburgh) race the clock to find a missing passenger who they believe could be the key to curing the sick lad.
Bull (10/9c, CBS): Bull’s (Michael Weatherly) typically cocky confidence is shaken over a new client, whom he recalls as a psychiatric patient from his former private practice, which he closed to start his thriving TAC (Trial Analysis Corporation) business. She’s on trial for killing her brother, but has no memory of the act because of her mental condition, prompting Bull and Benny (Freddy Rodriguez) to enter a “Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity” plea and seek jurors with an open mind about mental illness.
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (10:30/9:30c, TBS): On the eve of the midterm elections, the outspoken Bee presents a bonus episode with the main purpose of encouraging viewers to vote, which despite Bee’s inclination is no laughing matter. The show’s trivia-game app “This Is Not a Game: The Game,” which promotes civic engagement, has resulted in more than 126,000 players signing up for voter registration information and voting reminders. Every little bit helps. (A regular edition of Full Frontal airs Wednesday, recapping the election results.)
Inside Monday TV: An intriguing streaming import from Acorn TV: the six-part Swedish crime drama The Simple Heist, about two financially embattled women nearing retirement who plot to rob the main branch of the Stockholm Bank. (What’s Swedish for Thelma & Louise?)… The remaining contestants on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars (8/7c) get live accompaniment on “Country Night” from singers Lauren Alaina, Chris Janson, Carly Pearce, Cole Swindell and CMA-nominated group LANCO… The troubling Independent Lens documentary Dawnland (10/9c, PBS, check local listings at pbs.org) reveals the little-known practice of child removal from Native American communities as part of child-welfare programs. A Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Maine investigated the issue, gathering testimony that forms the basis of the film.
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Not sure if I will continue with Magnum , still watching Manifest.
I watched a great classic this weekend "Leave Her To Heaven" with the impossibly gorgeous Gene Tierney. The production values on this one was way way above par.Next up Laura if I can find it free also.
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Verizon wants $2.99 to rent...or $9.99 to buy...for 1944's Laura...
(Although I see it DOES have a 100%/90% RT Rating)...
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I just checked Comcast, they want $3.99 to rent and $9.99 to buy. I'll find another worthy classic. My monthly bill is now over $200, not spending anything extra on entertainment at this time.
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I think Legends of Tomorrow, Good Doctor, and Manifest are the only shows left on Monday that I watch. It seems odd since Mondays were always one of my busiest evenings for TV. Now, it's Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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SAME 3 shows for me...(although Legends of Tomorrow is beginning to back up on the ol' DVR)...
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I'll be watching Arrow and then Magnum. I usually catch up with Legends of Tomorrow on the following Saturday night.
BTW, for those who watch (or no longer watch) The Last Ship, there's now only one episode left, not only in the season, but in the series. We already discussed that there was a time jump between last season and this one, and there have been smaller time-jumps within this season (weeks or months). And this season has not been 'clean.' There have been permanent injuries and even deaths among some long-time, familiar characters. The peace and freedom of the western hemisphere all comes down to one last battle coming up this Sunday.
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I've REALLY enjoyed all 5 Seasons of The Last Ship...
To me...it's (ALMOST) as twist filled and fast paced as Blindspot...
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Did you ever watch Quantico? Very fast paced and filled with twists also. My favorite season was the third one.
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No...saw a couple first season Quantico's...moved on...never saw the later season(s)...
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