A Gilded Return Lights Up Tonight’s TV, Hallmark Flips the Holiday Switch, and Kirk Franklin Doubles Down
Tonight brings a little old-world drama and an early dose of Christmas cheer. HBO’s The Gilded Age returns for its fourth season, with Bertha Russell facing family trouble and Agnes van Rhijn working to reclaim her place. Hallmark also launches its holiday slate with the new original movie A Danish Christmas. TVLine reports that two freshman series, American Hostage and Youth, wrap their seasons tonight.
The mix offers an easy way to make a Sunday evening feel like an occasion: a grand period drama, a seasonal movie, or a finale if you’re ready to see where a newer story lands. And there’s more to carry into the week. Gospel star Kirk Franklin has released I Am What I Am, his first double album, the Associated Press reports. The AP also reports that Scott Clifton and Tamara Tunie won the lead acting honors at this weekend’s Daytime Emmys.
For streaming, the weekend’s new arrivals are relatively light, according to Tom’s Guide, while the holiday lineup is beginning to build. One big date to keep on your calendar: the Harry Potter series is expected to premiere on Christmas Day.
If you’re deciding what to watch, start with the mood you want tonight: drama, holiday warmth, or a season-ending episode. Then save Franklin’s new album for a moment when you can give it your attention, and keep an eye out for the festive releases still ahead.
What’s your pick for tonight: a return to the world of The Gilded Age, Hallmark’s first holiday movie of the season, or one of the finales?
