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Series PremieresProdigal Son (FOX)Malcolm Bright is a gifted criminal psychologist, using his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes and stop killers, all while dealing with a manipulative mother, a serial killer father still looking to bond with his prodigal son and his own constantly evolving neuroses. Bright's only ally is his sister, Ainsley, a TV journalist who wishes her brother would take a break from murder and have a normal life. Unfortunately for his sister, the only way Bright feels normal is by solving cases with the help of his longtime mentor, NYPD Detective Gil Arroyo. Arroyo's one of the best detectives around, and he expects no less from his team, which includes Detective JT Tarmel, a born-and-bred New Yorker who questions whether Bright is a psychopath himself.Bluff City Law (NBC)Coming from a famous Memphis family known for taking on injustice, brilliant lawyer Sydney Strait worked at her legendary father Elijah's celebrated law firm until their tumultuous relationship got in the way.

JudyThirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.Director: Rupert GooldProduced by: Cameron McCracken, Andrea Scarso, Jim Spencer, Lee Dean, David LivingstoneCast: Renée Zellweger, Finn Wittrock, Jessie Buckley, Rufus Sewell, Michael GambonDistributor: LD EntertainmentRelease Date: September 27, 2019Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutesGenre: Biography, Drama, History The LaundromatWhen her idyllic vacation takes an unthinkable turn, Ellen Martin begins investigating a fake insurance policy.Director: Steven SoderberghProduced by: Scott Z. Burns, Lawrence Grey, Gregory Jacobs, Steven Soderbergh, Michael SugarCast: Alex Pettyfer, Gary Oldman, Meryl Streep, Antonio Banderas, Jeffrey Wright, Robert Patrick, David Schwimmer, Sharon Stone|Distributor: Anonymous C

The 71st Emmy Awards aired this past Sunday and the Critic and the Referee are back to give you their thoughts on the event!Who won? Tune in and find out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sneak Peek: The continuing saga of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them in the English countryside in the early 20th century.Director: Michael EnglerProduced by: Julian Fellowes, Gareth Neame, Liz TrubridgeCast: Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope WiltonDistributor: Focus FeaturesRelease Date: September 20, 2019Runtime: 2 hour 02 minutesGenre: DramaPG See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EvilThe highly anticipated new series from Robert and Michelle King (The Good Wife, The Good Fight), Evil finds a skeptical female clinical psychologist as she joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate supposed miracles, demonic possession, and other extraordinary occurrences to see if there’s a scientific explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.Executive Producer: Michelle King, Robert King, and Liz GlotzerCast: Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi,Michael Emerson, Christine Lahti and Kurt Fuller.Network: CBSEpisode Date: September 26, 2019Genre: DramaTV-14Godfather of HarlemA gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster', which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.Written by: Chris BrancatoExecutive Producer: Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, Markuann Smith, Forest WhitakerCast: Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi,Michael Emerson, Christin

Season PremieresThe Deuce (HBO)Created by George Pelecanos and David Simon, who also collaborated on HBO's "The Wire" and "Treme," the semifictional drama series "The Deuce" tells of the germination of the sex-trade industry in the heart of New York's Times Square. It's the early 1970s, and the porn business begins a shift from organized crime-backed parlors to a legitimate, culturally accepted enterprise. A cast of barkeeps, prostitutes, pimps, police and nightlife seekers centers around twins Vincent and Frankie Martino (James Franco, in a dual role), who navigate the sex business after meeting well-connected mobster Rudy Pipilo. Their storyline, among others, merges with that of prostitute Candy, whose ambition and intelligence lead her to a more prominent role in the industry.Mr. Inbetween (FX)"Mr Inbetween" is a half-hour comedy series inspired by the cult film "The Magician" and centers around Ray Shoesmith. Juggling a relationship, parental responsibilities, friendships and a sick brother while ea

 Series PremieresCarnival Row (Amazon Prime)A growing population of mythological immigrant creatures struggles to coexist with humans after the creatures' exotic homelands are invaded by the empires of man. The creatures are forbidden to live, love or fly with freedom, but hope lives in darkness. Human detective Rycroft "Philo" Philostrate and a refugee faerie, Vignette Stonemoss, rekindle a dangerous affair despite being in an increasingly intolerant society. Vignette has a secret that endangers Philo's world during his most important case yet -- a string of gruesome murders threatening the uneasy peace of the Row.The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (Netflix)When three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power, they set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and try to save their world.Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu)In early 1990s New York, Bobby Diggs strives to unite a dozen young black men who are torn between music and crime but eventually rise to become the

The Referee and the Critic give us their final thoughts as they wrap up their coverage of this year's Toronto International Film Festival. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Referee and the Critic give us their thoughts as they move into day 4 at TIFF 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sneak Peek: MonosOn a faraway mountaintop, eight teenaged guerillas with guns watch over a hostage and a conscripted milk cow. Playing games and initiating cult-like rituals, the children run amok in the jungle and disaster strikes when the hostage tries to escape.Director: Alejandro LandesProduced by: Alejandro Landes, Fernando Epstein, Santiago Zapata, Cristina LandesCast: Julianne Nicholson, Moisés AriasDistributor: Neon (USA), Participant Media (USA), Cine Colombia (Colombia)Release Date: September 13, 2019Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutesGenre: Drama, ThrillerR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sneak Peek: GoldfinchTheodore Decker was 13 years old when his mother was killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The tragedy changes the course of his life, sending him on a stirring odyssey of grief and guilt, reinvention and redemption, and even love. Through it all, he holds on to one tangible piece of hope from that terrible day -- a painting of a tiny bird chained to its perch.Director: John CrowleyProduced by: Nina Jacobson, Brad SimpsonCast: Ansel Elgort, Oakes Fegley, Aneurin Barnard, Finn Wolfhard, Sarah Paulson, Luke Wilson, Jeffrey Wright, Nicole KidmanDistributor: Warner Bros. PicturesRelease Date: September 13, 2019Runtime: 2 hour 29 minutesGenre: DramaR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Referee and the Critic give us their thoughts as they move into day 3 at TIFF 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Referee and the Critic give us their thoughts as they move into day 2 at TIFF 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Referee and the Critic give us their thoughts as they kick off day 1 at TIFF 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Referee and the Critic discuss the exciting films and shows coming to TIFF, Tribeca TV, and NYFF this year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sneak Peek: Official SecretsOne day in 2003, in the lead up to the Iraq War, British intelligence specialist Katharine Gun receives a memo from the NSA with a shocking directive: the United States is enlisting Britain's help in collecting compromising information on U.N. Security Council members to blackmail them into voting in favor of an invasion of Iraq. Unable to stand by and watch the world be rushed into war, Gun makes the gut-wrenching decision to defy her government and leak the memo to the press.Director: Gavin HoodProduced by: Ged Doherty, Elizabeth Fowler, Melissa Shiyu ZuoCast: Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Ralph FiennesDistributor: Entertainment One, IFC FilmsRelease Date: August 30, 2019Runtime: 1 hour 52 minutesGenre: Biography, Drama, RomanceRSneak Peek: Don’t Let GoDetective Jack Radcliff gets a shocking phone call from his recently murdered niece Ashley. Working together across time, they race to solve the crime before it can happen.Director: Jacob Aaron EstesProduced by: Jason Blum, Davi

Series PremieresThe Righteous Gemstones (HBO)Well into the second generation of a grand televangelist tradition, the world-famous Gemstone family is living proof that worship pays dividends in all sizes. Patriarch Eli, the man most responsible for the tremendous success of the family's megachurch, is in mourning over the loss of his wife. Jesse, the eldest of the three grown Gemstone siblings, looks to lead in his father's footsteps, but finds his past sins jeopardizing the family ministry. Next in line comes middle sister Judy, who secretly lives with her fiancé and dreams of escaping the Gemstone compound. Rounding out the dysfunctional trio is pseudo-hipster Kelvin, the youngest of the preachers and a thorn in Jesse's side. As the family battles numerous threats to their renowned religious empire, they continue to spread the good word... and make a solid buck doing so.This Way Up (Hulu)Aine is a smart English-as-a-foreign language teacher trying to pull her life back together after a `teeny little nervous

Sneak Peek: Brittany Runs a MarathonA hard-partying woman receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, she soon takes up running to help her prepare for her ultimate goal of competing in the New York City Marathon.Director: Paul Downs ColaizzoProduced by: Matthew Plouffe; Tobey Maguire; Margot HandCast: Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lil Rel Howery, Micah StockDistributor: Amazon StudiosRelease Date: August 23, 2019Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutesGenre: Comedy, DramaR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Series PremieresOur Boys (HBO)Set in the summer of 2014, the series is based on the true events which led to the outbreak of war in Gaza. When three Jewish teenagers are kidnapped and murdered by Hamas militants, Israel is shocked, shaken and furious. In an apparent response to the horrific act, the burned body of 16-year-old Palestinian Mohammed Abu Khdeir is found in a forest on the outskirts of Jerusalem. As a terrorism agent and his team at the Jewish Division of Shin Bet investigate Mohammed's murder, the parents of the slain teenager begin their long and anguished journey toward consolation and justice.David Makes Man (OWN)"David Makes Man" is a drama series created by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney ("Moonlight"). Set in South Florida, this lyrical coming-of-age story centers on a teenage prodigy named David who lives in the projects but attends a magnet school for academically gifted youngsters. David, played by newcomer Akili McDowell, straddles two different worlds, navigati

Series PremieresBulletproof (CW)Detectives Bishop and Pike fight crime together on the streets of East London, sharing a similar moral code despite their drastically different backgrounds. Bishop grew up being passed around foster families, desperately looking for a father figure, while Pike's father was the first black police commissioner, whose expectations he is struggling to live up to. Their deviating approach to life has been shaping an almost unbreakable bond between the two men, and their friendship is finally put to the test.Two Sentence Horror Stories (CW)An anthology series featuring updated tales of horror and haunting for the digital age, inspired by the viral fan fiction of two sentence horror stories.Wu Assassins (Netflix)An unassuming San Francisco chef becomes the latest in a line of assassins chosen to keep the mystical Wu powers out of the wrong hands. Season PremiereGLOW (Netflix)Alison Brie stars as Ruth Wilder, an out-of-work actress living in Los Angeles in the '80s. Wilder finds a