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What’s New NOW On September 6 “Élite” Season 2 of this Spanish-language teen soap finds the students of Las Encinas coping as the fallout from the murder of Marina hits its apex. Álvaro Rico, Ester Expósito, Omar Ayuso and Mina El Hammani are among cast returnees. (ORIGINAL) Season Premiere “Simon Amstell: Set Free” The comic opens up about a plethora of topics including his neuroses, coming out to his father, love, ego and ayahuasca and more in this uniquely vulnerable stand-up set recorded in May at EartH in Hackney, East London. (ORIGINAL) “Movie: Kardec” From Brazil and director Wagner de Assis (“Our Home”) comes this biographical drama that tells the story of Allan Kardec, from his days as an educator to his contribution to the spiritist codification. Leonardo Medeiros, Sandra Corveloni and Genézio de Barros star. (ORIGINAL) “Movie: Sextuplets” Marlon Wayans holds down the title roles in this comedy movie about a man who is shocked to learn he is one of six siblings. With his newfound brother, he sets out to find and reunite his long-lost brothers and sisters. Molly Shannon, Glynn Turman, Michael Ian Black and Debbi Morgan are also in the cast for director Michael Tiddes (“A Haunted House”).

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(ORIGINAL) “The Baby-Sitters Club” (date TBA) Based on Ann M. Martin’s best-selling book series, this live-action series follows the friendship and babysitting adventures of five best friends in Stoneybrook, Conn. (ORIGINAL) “Green Eggs and Ham” (date TBA) Based on the Dr. Seuss book, this animated series features polar opposites Guy and Sam as they hit the road to save an endangered animal from a far-off zoo, taking in new experiences along the way. (ORIGINAL)

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What’s New NOW On September 2 “Movie: Untouchable” The inside story of the rise and fall of disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein is chronicled through interviews with former colleagues and those who accused him of sexual misconduct in this documentary from Ursula Macfarlane (“One Deadly Weekend in America”) that made its debut this spring at Sundance. Premiere September 4 “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” Alex Tse (“Superfly”) and former Wu-Tang Clan frontman The RZA are the creative forces behind this 10-episode drama series that tells the story of the band’s rise from the crackridden streets of early-’90s New York to become one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere “Movie: Minding the Gap” Bing Liu directed this documentary that chronicles his friendship with two other Rockford, Ill., teens as they bond through skateboarding to escape their volatile family life in their Rust Belt home town. (ORIGINAL) “Movie: Marrowbone” Four siblings who kept the death of their mother a secret in order to stay together find themselves plagued by a sinister presence in this 2017 horror movie from director Sergio G. Sánchez (“The Orphanage,” “The Impossible”).

George MacKay, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton and Mia Goth head the cast.

“Looking for Alaska” (Oct. 18) Josh Schwartz (“Hart of Dixie,” “The Carrie Diaries”) created this eight-episode limited series that’s based on John Green’s best-seller about a boarding school student who falls for the beguiling coed down the hall. (ORIGINAL) “Marvel’s Runaways” (Dec. 13) Season 3 of this action drama finds the Runaways frantically searching for their captured friends Chase, Gert and Karolina (Gregg Sulkin, Ariela Barer, Virginia Gardner) and going head to head with an unstoppable enemy who has targeted Leslie (Annie Wersching) and the child she’s carrying.

(ORIGINAL) “Little Fires Everywhere” (date TBA) Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon are among the executive producers of this limited series that’s based on Celeste Ng’s best-selling novel about a pictureperfect family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. Washington, Witherspoon, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jade Pettyjohn and Lexi Underwood are in the cast. (ORIGINAL)

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“Movie: Top Spin” From directors Sarah Newens and Mina T. Son comes this 2014 documentary that follows the efforts of American teens Ariel Hsing, Michael Landers and Lily Zhang to qualify for the 2012 U.S. Olympic table tennis team.

“Movie: I, Frankenstein” Mary Shelley’s concept of a synthetic man gets a modern spin in this 2014 melodrama, based on Kevin Grevioux’s graphic novel but appearing to cobble much of the “Underworld” movie series onto the original story basics.

Aaron Eckhart plays the “monster,” whose life source interests a leader of demons (Bill Nighy). Yvonne Strahovski also stars as the scientist charged with recharging the creature. Miranda Otto and Jai Courtney are featured as well.

“Movie: Godzilla” Despite such notable human stars as Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”), Elizabeth Olsen and Juliette Binoche, size still matters when it comes to the most notable cast member in this 2014 remake of the monster classic. Then again, he’s the title character, so what else would you expect?

Fearsome as he is, Godzilla also is the piece’s hero as he battles creatures called MUTOs. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe and Sally Hawkins also star.

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(ORIGINAL) “Truth Seekers” (date TBA) Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are executive producers and stars of this horror-comedy series about paranormal investigators who team up to uncover and film paranormal sightings across the U.K. (ORIGINAL) “Bandish Bandits” (date TBA) This romantic musical series from India follows the love story of two musicians of differing abilities and interests and from starkly contrasting backgrounds.

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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1 TO 7, 2019 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS AND PISCES

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Even if you’ve just gone back to work, you’re already bored of the routine and need a change. Make a plan and start to take the necessary steps. Slowly but surely, you’ll get there. This daring idea will prove profitable in the long run.

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It’s easier to get along with people you don’t have an emotional connection to. One of your children will lack discipline and try your patience this week. Always a diplomat, you’ll succeed in resolving a big conflict.

GEMINI

There will be lots of details to keep track of this week. At work, you’ll be in charge of organizing an event that brings people together, but some will be hard to get in touch with. Be patient, they’ll call you back eventually.

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Dog and Beth Chapman fight crime and cancer on WGN America’s ‘Dog’s Most Wanted’ To the end, Beth Chapman always had her husband Duane “Dog” Chapman’s back, even while battling stage 4 lung cancer. Her fight against the disease and their quest to bring the most dangerous criminals to justice are front and center of a series premiering this week on WGN America.

Filmed prior to her death at age 51 in June, “Dog’s Most Wanted,” premiering Wednesday, Sept. 4, finds husband and wife and their “Dirty Dozen” bounty hunting team chasing his bucket list of fugitives most wanted by the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service and individual states, offenders who have committed, in Chapman’s words, “horrendous, felonious crimes against persons.”

The challenge in this, the former “Dog the Bounty Hunter” star says, is staying out of the government agents’ way when they’re both on the same trail.

“I’ll locate them, sit outside and call you, Marshal Joe,” Chapman explains. “So you’ve got to stay, as a bounty hunter, in your own realm. Because these guys go in, they hit a time clock just like if you work at Safeway and they ... give a pay thing to their boss to get paid on John Doe. So they’re out there using their time and money and here comes Hotrod Doggie and steals their s..., right? So you’ve got to be very, very careful with them.”

“I swear to God I’ve got ESP,” he continues. “I can sit there and look at the mugshot and know where this guy might be at. I know it’s incredible but wait until you see the (show). ...

We’re using drones, we’re using night vision. I got a guy the other day and we used all that s... on him and got him, and he’s like, ‘Dog ... I love you but you’re cheating.’ ” During all of this, Beth Chapman was fighting what would become a losing battle against cancer. Different scenes in the trailer show her talking about her “incurable” disease and at the hospital with Dog and loved ones. Despite her illness, she was determined to remain active in hunting down fugitives, which Chapman says proved therapeutic for them both.

“She took one treatment of chemo, it almost killed her,” Chapman says. “And she said, ‘Honey, I’m not letting you go by yourself out there. Somebody’s going to kill you, Big Daddy, without me. I gotta be there.’ She was a control freak, bad.”

“Because I gave her so many assignments, she was so happy ...,” he continues. “This show, she didn’t die because of it but she did die for it. It was very important to her and she wanted to show people how to beat cancer. And then she got so depressed. I said, ‘Honey, it’s alright. You beat it anyway. You’re out there filming, you’re doing all this Beth.

You’re alright.’ So that’s why she wanted to do that. She was just a leader.”

One of your kids may make you late, causing you to rush to make it to your appointments on time.

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VIRGO

You’ll be on the move this week.

Whether it’s at work or in your family, there will be lots of confusion to clear up. A shocking secret may be revealed. New friendships will spontaneously develop.

LIBRA

You’ll finally get the financing you’ve been waiting for to get a big project started. You may want to start a small business at home or with a family member. Your inspiration and intuition will show you which path to follow.

SCORPIO

There’s lots going on, but you may still have the feeling that things aren’t advancing quickly enough.

You’ll have some spectacular ideas to propose and your lover will be the first to be impressed.

SAGITTARIUS

Your health may slow you down a little. Use this time to step back and make a plan for your future, both professionally and personally. Your spirituality will become more important to you.

CAPRICORN

Your stress levels will be high, but you’ll use the resulting increase in energy to become more efficient.

When your back is to the wall, magic happens. It will be love at first sight, but if you’re not single, you’ll be left confused.

AQUARIUS

At work, you’ll be given new responsibilities that don’t necessarily match your skills. Happily, it’s what you need to propel you towards a big promotion. You’ll also get the go ahead to take on a new and exciting project.

PISCES

Seeing students hit the books inspires you to go back to school yourself. Your new skills will offer you better opportunities in the future. A romantic getaway will put the spark back in your relationship.

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BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Four National Bank of South Carolina branch locations in Sumter and one each in Manning and Bishopville will soon get a facelift as the bank transitions its signage and other legal branding to its parent company’s name.

Since January, Synovus has implemented a staggered brand transition across five states of all of its non-Synovus bank divisions, company spokesman Lee Underwood said Friday.

With 38 branches in South Carolina, NBSC will complete that brand transition of signage, business cards, pens and other legal branding this month. The signage transition in Sumter County is scheduled for the middle of the month,

Underwood said.

NBSC was actually founded in Sumter in 1905. Synovus acquired NBSC in 1995.

Currently, NBSC has 340 employees.

Having one brand name will help with marketing and customer recognition across the Southeast, according to Underwood.

NBSC Sumter Market President Melissa White said she was proud of the reputation that NBSC has built in conjunction with Synovus and is looking forward to the future.

“Adopting the Synovus name while maintaining our local, relationship-centered delivery model will increase awareness of our regional presence, our financial capabilities and our ability to meet the needs of customers and prospects,” White said.

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Dwayne Johnson’s Top 10 Movies

BY JAY BOBBIN “Skyscraper” (2018): Though some of its action sequences give credibility a really big stretch, this Johnson vehicle about a security man fighting villains in a Hong Kong high-rise that’s ablaze – yes, “Die Hard” meets “The Towering Inferno” – offers undeniable escapist fun.

“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (2017): With his humor going a long way,

Johnson turns avatar in this very enjoyable revisiting of the board-game-come-to-life story that fueled an earlier Robin Williams movie.

“The Fate of the Furious” (2017): In their returns to the franchise, Johnson and Jason Statham are so effective as enemies-on-the-run Hobbs and Shaw, a separate movie series for the two of them has been launched.

“Moana” (2016): Johnson became part of the Disney-animation family by lending his voice to the shape-shifting character Maui in this saga.

“San Andreas” (2015): Earning his disastermovie stripes, Johnson is solid as a rescuehelicopter pilot trying to save his ex-wife and daughter from “the big one” when it strikes California.

“Pain & Gain” (2013): Johnson rolls with the seriocomic tone of this true tale about several Miami bodybuilders enmeshed in an extortion plot.

“Snitch” (2013): Combining brawn and heart, Johnson plays a novice DEA agent trying to get his incarcerated son off the hook by catching the true bad guys.

“The Game Plan” (2007): An appealing Johnson plays an NFL veteran whose carefree lifestyle changes radically when he learns he has a daughter (Madison Pettis).

“Gridiron Gang” (2006): Ably carrying this true drama on his shoulders, Johnson plays an ex-football star who forms a team out of juvenile delinquents.

“The Rundown” (2003): Still billed solely as “The Rock” at the time, Johnson scored a big hit with this action-comedy about a retrieval mission couched in a treasure hunt in the Amazon.

BY JAY BOBBIN

Johnson and Statham reunite in the furious ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ Whether it’s that you know the “Fast and the Furious” movie series or you’re familiar with the kinds of pictures Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham typically make, there is virtually no way you can walk into the spinoff “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” without knowing what you’re going to get.

In fact, it was the repartee between the two stars in earlier editions of the franchise that prompted the thought of giving them their own film. And even the word “film” sounds a little lofty: Even with Helen Mirren showing up as the mother of Statham’s Shaw again, this is pedal-to-the-metal action from the first minute, strictly built to please the crowd it’s aimed at. And with as successful as the “Fast and the Furious” entries have been, that’s a

Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson star in “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”

pretty big crowd, internationally as well as in America.

Shaw’s sister, a British spy played by Vanessa Kirby, is the reason federal agent Hobbs and troubleshooter Shaw are in each other’s orbit again. She’s failed to stop an agent turned terrorist who is bent on unleashing a devastating virus on mankind ... with the cybernetically enhanced villain (come on, now, something always has to be enhanced in anything with a “Fast & Furious” connection) played quite formidably by Idris Elba.

This might sound like any number of adventure movies and even adventure spoofs, but style is everything in the case of “Hobbs & Shaw,” and it just keeps moving for two hours-plus at a clip that rarely gives you enough time to question anything (including why some other familiar faces pop up again).

That’s thanks not only to the established “Fast and the Furious” formula, but also to director David Leitch, of the similarly furious “John Wick” movies.

The expectedly jaw-dropping degree and quality of stunt work is here, many involving vehicles that likely would end up fused to Hobbs and/or Shaw if the fellows weren’t so agile. Their physical exploits are like a violent ballet, expertly choreographed as they are – but that will come to absolutely no surprise to any fan of the overall series, even the mildest ones.

The phrase “It is what it is” absolutely applies to “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.” Shakespeare it surely is not, but if you’re going to go along for the ride that it promises, you may as well just strap yourself in and have fun with it.

“MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL” It doesn’t have Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones, but this effort to continue the action-comedy-fantasy franchise pairs Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson – reteamed from “Thor: Ragnarok” – as two more dark-suited operatives dispatched to protect humanity from alien enemies. There may be an enemy within their own ranks, though, since someone appears to be leaking top-secret information.

Directed by F. Gary Gray (“Straight Outta Compton”), the tale is expectedly heavy on effects, but it clearly is at a disadvantage from not having the Smith-and-Jones repartee. Emma Thompson returns to her role from earlier installments, while Liam Neeson, Rebecca Ferguson and Kumail Nanjiani also are series newcomers. ››› (PG: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

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Movie Schedule

“MA” Week of September 1

BRIAN BANKS (2019) PG-13, 1 hr 39 min Drama

DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD PG, 1 hr 42 min Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family, Suspense/Thriller

SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK PG-13, 1 hr 51 min Horror, Suspense/Thriller

THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN PG, Comedy, Drama

THE KITCHEN (2019) R, 1 hr 43 min Action/Adventure, Drama, Suspense/Thriller

FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW

Octavia Spencer gets to have a field day with a horror role in this melodrama reuniting her with filmmaker Tate Taylor, who directed her to an Oscar win for “The Help.” She plays a woman initially deemed the coolest person in her neighborhood by the teens she helps with their partying, but they soon have reason to suspect she harbors some sinister secrets ... and are they ever right, as is confirmed soon via terrifying circumstances that turn life-threatening. Diana Silvers portrays a town newcomer who ends up in danger; the cast also includes Luke Evans, Juliette Lewis, Missi Pyle and another alum of “The Help” (and another Oscar winner), Allison Janney. DVD extras: theatrical trailer; two “making-of” documentaries; deleted scenes; alternate ending. ››› (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “BOOKSMART” Actress Olivia Wilde turned feature-film director – and won wide acclaim for the result – with this comedy, casting Kaitlyn Dever (“Last Man Standing”) and Beanie Feldstein as high-schoolers on the verge of graduating. Sensing they’ve missed out on much of the fun of being teenagers, they set out to make up for lost time, but their efforts to get to a certain party turn into a seemingly endless string of misadventures. The movie’s writers include Emily Halpern and Sarah Haskins, who also created Patricia Heaton’s new CBS sitcom “Carol’s Second Act.” Jessica Williams, Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte, Jason Sudeikis, Billie Lourd and “Ma’s” Diana Silvers also appear ... but the key to the picture’s success among the actors rests mainly with Feldstein and Dever, who prove to be extremely well-matched. ››› (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “TRUE DETECTIVE: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON” At a time when he also was captivating moviegoers in “Green Book,” with what would become his second Oscar-winning performance, Mahershala Ali was earning raves from many television critics for his work in the most recent season of this HBO drama anthology. The story involves three interconnected timelines as Ali plays a police detective working the case of two missing children – with unsettling discoveries not only at the time of the original investigation, but during the years that would follow. Stephen Dorff plays the cop’s partner in a solid cast that also includes Carmen Ejogo, Scoot McNairy, Ray Fisher, Mamie Gummer, Josh Hopkins, Jon Tenney and Michael Rooker.

Series creator Nic Pizzolatto also directed a couple of the episodes. ››› (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray)

PG-13, 2 hr 18 min , Action/Adventure

“SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU!: THE COMPLETE SERIES LIMITED EDITION 50TH ANNIVERSARY MYSTERY MANSION”

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

If you’re a fan of the Mystery Machine crew, it does not get better than this. Marking the series’ golden anniversary, this elaborate set features every episode of the original animated show (for those counting, there were 41) on Blu-ray for the first time, along with fun extras that any devotee of Shaggy, Daphne, Velma and Fred will enjoy ... such as an exclusive Funko keychain and a Scooby mini-encyclopedia. Of course, Scooby-Doo is the Hanna-Barbera-developed canine who finds his way into bizarre mysteries along with his teenage pals, though courage is a trait that’s often in short supply for him. If the voice of Shaggy seems especially familiar, it belonged to the late Casey Kasem, the longtime host of radio’s “American Top 40.” (Not rated: V)

R, 2 hr 39 min Comedy, Drama, Suspense/Thriller

THE LION KING (2019) PG, 1 hr 58 min Action/Adventure, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

“THE JACK LALANNE SHOW: COLLECTORS’ EDITION, VOLUMES 1 AND 2”

CRAWL (2019) R, 1 hr 27 min Horror, Suspense/Thriller

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME (2019) PG-13, 2 hr 9 min Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Back at a time when fitness series were relatively rare on television, the phenomenally fit LaLanne had a 34-year run (1951-85) with this program that started as a local show in his native San Francisco, then got national distribution via ABC. If there was one thing the host would not do, it was to let viewers give up on themselves, and his encouragement was limitless as he used various household items as props in showing them how to take literal steps to good health. His dog Happy became an on-air sidekick of sorts, helping to draw in young viewers ... who, in turn, drew their parents to the screen. Lest you wonder how well LaLanne’s advice worked for him himself, he lived to be 96 (passing away in 2011). ››› (Not rated)

TOY STORY 4

“ALADDIN” (Sept. 10)

G, 1 hr 40 min Action/Adventure, Animated, Comedy, Family

“THE ALIENIST” (Sept. 10)

47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED

“THE DEAD DON’T DIE” (Sept. 10)

PG-13, 1 hr 30 min Action/Adventure

“JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM” (Sept. 10)

THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2

“THIS IS US: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON” (Sept. 10)

PG, 1 hr 43 min Animated, Family

(UPCOMING RELEASES)

“DARK PHOENIX” (Sept. 17)

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Fall TV Preview Fresh finds on network, cable and streaming Bob Hearts Abishola

By Michelle Wilson and George Dickie

*All times Eastern; subject to change

Sept. 23 at 8:30 p.m. on CBS

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What do socks and a heart attack have in common? The title of this new comedy, of course! Billy Gardell stars as a man in the compression sock biz who falls for his nurse (Folake Olowofoyeku) while recovering from a cardiac event.

Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. on ABC

Perfect Harmony

In this “black-ish” sitcom spinoff, Rainbow Johnson recounts her experience growing up in the ‘80s in a mixed-race family. Stars include Arica Himmel and Mark-Paul Gosselaar.

A former Princeton music professor (Bradley Whitford), whose life has hit a sour note, may have just found the boost he needs when he stumbles upon a small-town church choir that desperately needs a tuneup -- in more ways than one.

All Rise

Emergence

Carol’s Second Act

Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. on CBS Court is now in session. Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick) drops the hammer on the justice system and crime as she takes the bench, pushing the boundaries of what a judge can be.

Sept. 24 at 10 p.m. on ABC

Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. on NBC

Sept. 26 at 9:30 p.m. on CBS

Bless the Harts Sept. 29 at 8:30 p.m. on Fox Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph lend their voice talent to this animated comedy series about a Southern family struggling for status and wealth but rich in friends, family and laughter.

Almost Family Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. on Fox Julia Bechley (Brittany Snow) thought she was an only child until her father (Timothy Hutton), a prize-winning fertility doctor, reveals that he helped conceive more than 100 children through his clinic.

A girl (Alexa Swinton) with no memory of who she is or where she came from is at the center of a mysterious larger-than-life conspiracy being investigated by a local police chief (Allison Tolman).

Patricia Heaton as stars as a woman in her 50s who pursues her dream job, while swallowing the fact that she’s much older than her peers.

Sept. 26 at 9:30 p.m. on NBC

Batwoman

Sept. 23 at 9 p.m. on Fox

Stumptown

Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. on The CW

A criminal psychologist (Tom Payne) has more than enough qualifications to help the NYPD solve their cases. Did we mention his father (Michael Sheen) is an incarcerated serial killer? Lou Diamond Phillips also stars.

Criminals beware! Don’t mess with Dex Parios (Cobie Smulders), an Army veteran and private investigator whose style doesn’t always follow the legal rulebook.

A group hoping to become American citizens hires former New York City Councilman Garrett Modi (Kal Penn) to help them achieve their dream. Since losing it all politically, Garrett must rediscover his purpose in life.

Prodigal Son

Sept. 25 at 10 p.m. on ABC

Sept. 23 at 10 p.m. on NBC No bluffing! Jimmy Smits returns to TV as a lawyer who looks to reconnect with his daughter (Caitlin McGee) by asking her to rejoin his firm. They just might change the world -- if they can get along.

Evil

Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. on CBS

The Unicorn

Bluff City Law

Sunnyside

Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. on CBS Wade (Walton Goggins) is a devoted father and widower who is clueless about the dating scene. With surrounding women seeing him as a hot commodity, Wade’s family and friends help him find love once again.

Psychologist Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) doesn’t believe in the supernatural but she’s about to get a nightmarish conversion when she joins forces with a Catholic priest-in-training (Mike Colter) as they investigate the church’s unexplained mysteries.

Three years after the Caped Crusader goes missing, his cousin Kate (Ruby Rose) returns home to help her family and the city Gotham by taking on the role of the Dark Knight to restore order and justice.

Nancy Drew Oct. 9 at 9 p.m. on The CW

A brilliant teen (Kennedy McMann) known for solving mysteries has her college plans derailed by her mother’s untimely death. Now a suspect herself after a socialite is murdered, Nancy must team-up with four other peers to find the real killer and clear her name.

Unbelieveable

Dog’s Most Wanted

Sept. 4 at 9 p.m. on WGN America Bounty hunter Duane “Dog’’ Chapman and his team pursue the country’s most wanted fugitives in this new unscripted series. The show also follows the personal trials of the Chapman family as matriarch, Beth, bravely fights against cancer. Sadly, she lost her battle on June 26, 2019.

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A Very Brady Renovation

More can’t miss cable:

Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. on HGTV Six remaining members of the iconic 1970s sitcom -- Barry Williams (Greg), Maureen McCormick (Marcia), Christopher Knight (Peter), Eve Plumb (Jan), Mike Lookinland (Bobby) and Susan Olsen (Cindy) – join forces with HGTV stars to renovate the iconic real-life “Brady Bunch’’ home in LA.

• Good Talk With Anthony Jeselnik (Comedy Central, Sept. 6 at 10 p.m.)

• Paul Shaffer Plus One (AXS TV, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m.)

• Back to Life (Showtime, Oct. 6 at 8:30 p.m.)

• The Misery Index (TBS, Oct. 22 at 10 p.m.)

Sept. 13 on Netflix Two female detectives try to unravel the truth when a teen girl is charged with lying about having been raped in this series that’s based on a true story.

The talented cast includes Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Kaitlyn Dever and Vanessa Bell Calloway.

• Creepshow Sept. 25 on Shudder • The Politician Sept. 27 on Netflix • Looking for Alaska Oct. 18 on Hulu • The Mandalorian Streaming soon: • Wu-Tang: An American Saga Nov. 12 on Disney + • Dollface Sept. 4 on Hulu Nov. 15 on Hulu • Undone Sept. 13 on Amazon

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