AceShowbiz - Every Friday, TVLine highlights the most anticipated new and returning shows airing across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. This week, fans can look forward to the return of popular CBS dramas like Fire Country, Sheriff Country, and Boston Blue. Additionally, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters launches its second season, while music enthusiasts can catch a new documentary about Paul McCartney.

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Here’s a detailed look at Friday’s schedule, organized by airtime and platform:

Early Morning and Streaming Highlights (3:00 AM ET)

On Paramount+, Dreaming Whilst Black explores the challenges of colorblind casting as Kwabena and his team cast for a Regency-era production titled “Sin and Subterfuge.” The show delves into complexities surrounding Black actors in period pieces.

Prime Video releases Final Siren: Inside the AFL, a four-episode binge series chronicling one of the most competitive Australian Football League seasons ever. The documentary follows six top players — Marcus Bontempelli, Nat Fyfe, Max Gawn, Toby Greene, Touk Miller, and Dayne Zorko — as they battle injuries, suspensions, and rivalries in pursuit of Premiership glory.

Netflix premieres the eighth season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the preparations and rivalries shaping the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

New to Hulu are two films: In the Blink of an Eye, which interweaves three storylines across millennia starring Rashida Jones, Kate McKinnon, and Daveed Diggs, reflecting on themes of hope and connection; and Kiss of the Spider Woman, a musical adaptation focusing on the bond between a political prisoner and a window dresser, featuring Diego Luna and Jennifer Lopez.

On Apple TV, the suspense continues in The Last Thing He Told Me where an old friend arrives with urgent news about Owen, placing Bailey and Hannah in danger. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters premieres, bringing new secrets to light on Kong’s Skull Island and introducing a mythical Titan rising from the sea.

Also on Prime Video, Paul McCartney: Man on the Run offers an intimate documentary portrait of the legendary musician’s journey following the breakup of The Beatles as he forms Wings with his wife Linda.

The gripping third season finale of Tehran airs on Apple TV, where Peterson nears his endgame and Tamar and Faraz confront harsh choices with significant consequences.

Prime Time Broadcast and Cable (8:00 PM ET and beyond)

NBC returns with the comedy Happy’s Place, where a new money-making idea shocks Isabella, who refuses to go along with it. Also on NBC at 8:30 PM, Stumble focuses on Courteney’s quest to raise funds and recruit cheerleaders for a Daytona competition.

MTV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race features a Rusical inspired by a blend of the Broadway classic “Annie” and New York City ballroom culture. This episode includes guest judge Benny Blanco.

CBS presents tension-filled episodes of Sheriff Country and Fire Country. In Sheriff Country, Mickey fights to safeguard her community as threats mount. Meanwhile, Fire Country depicts firefighters confronting a massive wildfire that pushes their skills and leadership to the limit.

At 9:00 PM, HBO airs Neighbors, a drama about neighbors Melissa and Victoria disputing ownership of a small patch of grass between their Florida homes.

At 10:00 PM, CBS continues Boston Blue, where Jonah faces emotional turmoil following the release of Ben’s killer, testing family bonds and personal resolve. HBO presents comedian Chris Fleming’s first stand-up special, Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace, blending storytelling and physical comedy.

Friday’s programming offers a diverse mix of drama, documentary, comedy, and reality TV, appealing to a wide range of viewers. Whether you’re drawn to thrilling rescue missions in Fire Country, intricate mysteries in The Last Thing He Told Me, or heartfelt musical journeys in the Paul McCartney documentary, there’s something to catch your interest.

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