What’s New on TV Tonight (4/24/2020): Stream ‘Extraction,’ ‘Beastie Boys Story,’ ‘Defending Jacob’ and More
Close the week out with a little bit of music history as the “Beastie Boys Story” premieres on Apple TV+. The documentary showcases the story of the widely popular, ’80s hip hop group, as told by surviving members Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz. Also on Apple TV+ are the first three episodes of the platform’s newest addition “Defending Jacob” with Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery. The series follows an assistant DA as he faces a conundrum when a shocking crime hits his small town.
Netflix is bringing in all the action with Chris Hemsworth in “Extraction.” The “Thor” actor plays Tyler Rake, a black market mercenary who has to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord.
Amazon Prime Video and VH1 keep it light with competition series “Making the Cut” and “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race.”
New on TV for Friday, April 24
Beastie Boys Story (Documentary Premiere)
“Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz of Beastie Boys tell you an intimate, personal story of their band, and their 40 years of friendship together.”
- When: Available now on Apple TV+
- Stream: Watch with Subscription to Apple TV+
Defending Jacob (Series Premiere)
“The limited drama series is a gripping, character-driven thriller based on the 2012 New York Times best selling novel of the same name by William Landay. An assistant DA’s world is shattered when his beloved son gets charged with murder.”
- When: Available now on Apple TV+
- Stream: Watch with Subscription to Apple TV+
Extraction
“Tyler Rake, a fearless black market mercenary, embarks on the most deadly extraction of his career when he’s enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord.”
- When: Available now on Netflix
- Stream: Watch with 30-Day Free Trial of Netflix
Making the Cut (Season 1 Finale)
“A group of designers compete in New York, Paris and Tokyo to bring their brands to a new level.”
- When: Available now on Amazon Prime Video
- Stream: 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime
RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race
“RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race is a four-episode makeover/reality competition spin-off of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Twelve celebrities will be made-over and mentored by former contestants of the series to win the title as well as funds for a charity.”
- When: 9:30 p.m. ET on VH1
- Stream: Watch with 7-Day Free Trial of fuboTV
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