Your TV To-Do List: Go Back to the ‘Roots’
Forest Whitaker and Malachi Kirby in ‘Roots’ (History)
With so much to watch on TV, it can be difficult to plan ahead. But we’re here to help! Here are the five shows you won’t want to miss this week.
Roots: Monday, May 30 at 9 p.m. on History, Lifetime, and A&E
Four decades after the original Roots became a groundbreaking television event, Alex Haley’s powerful novel tracing an African-American family’s life from the slave trade to the present day returns to television. Original series star, LeVar Burton, is onboard as a producer and has a cameo as well.
Related: Get to Know ‘Roots’ Remake Star Malachi Kirby — and His Road to an Iconic Role
The Dresser: Monday, May 30 at 9 p.m. on Starz
The dynamic duo of Gandalf and Hannibal Lecter headline an adaptation of Ronald Harwood’s 1980 play about an aging actor (Anthony Hopkins) and his backstage dresser (Ian McKellen).
Related: Ken Tucker Reviews ‘The Dresser’
Peaky Blinders: Tuesday, May 31 on Netflix
No need to worry that the third season of this addictive period crime drama might be its last; the series has already been picked up for two more years.
Outcast: Friday, June 3 at 10 p.m. on Cinemax
The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman branches out beyond zombies into demonology, following the adventures of a demon expert (Patrick Fugit) who partners up with a preacher (Philip Glenister) to investigate paranormal activity.
Feed the Beast: Sunday, June 5 at 10 p.m. on AMC
AMC’s latest drama offers a gastronomic take on a gangster story, as two friends (David Schwimmer and Jim Sturgess) attempt to open the Bronx’s next big eatery, but run afoul of the Mob in the process.