See the WNBA Draft, the ‘Daredevil’ finale, more this week
See the WNBA Draft, the ‘Daredevil’ finale, more this week
While it may not live up to last week’s schedule, there’s a lot of quality titles headed to a streamer near you this week.
Let’s face it, last week’s release schedule featuring new seasons of “Hacks” and “The Last of Us,” as well as the finale of “Yellowjackets” was a bit of an outlier. The TV release schedule has cooled a bit this week, but there’s still plenty to watch as you plod through the work week.
As always, I’ve put together a list of the top programming events coming to TV and streaming each day this week. Check out my selections below, and see what kind of intriguing options there are heading into the Easter weekend.
Monday, April 14
2025 WNBA Draft | ESPN, watch with a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV
WNBA viewership is continuing to rise, thanks to electric young players like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. But last year’s rookies have to make way for a new class, as the 2025 WNBA draft begins on Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Hulu Live TV
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Superstar guard Paige Bueckers just finished helping UConn lock up a national championship game, and now she’s expected to be the No. 1 overall pick of the Dallas Wings. Other names like Hailey Van Lith of TCU, LSU’s Aneesah Morrow, and Kiki Iriafen of USC will also go high in the draft, so fans of the league will want to make sure they tune in!
Tuesday, April 15
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 1 finale | Disney+
“Daredevil: Born Again” brings audiences to New York City, where Wilson Fisk rules as mayor and Matt Murdock is trying to leave his alternate life as Daredevil behind in a world that is increasingly unsure how it feels about masked vigilantes.
After the death of his best friend Foggy Nelson at the hands of Bullseye, Murdock became more determined than ever to try and work through the system to fight crime. But Bullseye has escaped from prison, and now Matt has a bullet through his shoulder as a result — a bullet intended for Fisk himself. What will Fisk and Murdock’s ultimate showdown look like?
Wednesday, April 16
‘Government Cheese’ series premiere | Apple TV+
David Oyelowo stars in this 10-episode series from Apple TV+. It’s a surrealist family comedy that stars Oyelowo as Hampton Chambers, a former inmate who is released from prison in 1969 to head home to the San Fernando Valley. He’s got some big dreams now that he’s out of the pokey, even if some are a bit unlikely to come true.
During his absence, Hampton’s wife Astoria and sons Einstein and Harrison have formed something of an unconventional family unit. They’ve gotten used to their lives, and the return of Hampton after such a long period away turns their entire world upside-down.
Thursday, April 17
‘Law & Order: SVU’ and ‘Law & Order’ crossover event | NBC, watch with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV
When Captain Olivia Benson receives a mysterious phone call, her SVU detectives find themselves on the scene of an incredibly brutal murder. Soon, they and the 2-7 uncover a pattern of rapes and murders that specifically target marginalized women, and thus are unlikely to receive the same amount of attention as higher-profile cases.
Assistant district attorney Dominick Carisi knows they have to stop the killer before he strikes again, and calls in reinforcements in the form of EADA Nolan Price. Will their combined efforts be enough to stop this monster from continuing to prey on women?
Friday, April 18
‘Companion’ streaming premiere | Max
A new horror movie with a mind-bending twist, “Companion” features Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher as a young couple named Iris and Josh. Iris feels incredibly lucky to be with Josh, who seems to be an ideal partner on the outside.
But when the couple go away with a group of friends, things begin to go awry quickly. Iris learns a shocking truth about her identity, and Josh can exercise a frightening new form of control over her. Will she make it out of this seemingly-charming getaway weekend with her life intact?
Saturday, April 19
‘Desire: A Temptations Movie’ | Lifetime, watch with a seven-day free trial of Philo.
Inspirational talk show host Kendra (Tasha Smith) who is at the top of her game when she faces the tragic loss of her mother. At the urging of her team, Kendra takes time off to heal her soul and while on vacation, Kendra meets the man of her dreams, Malcolm (Adrian Holmes).
Philo
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Taken by his charm and good looks, Kendra gives into her desires and becomes caught up in a whirlwind romance and spontaneously marries Malcolm. Once the newlyweds return home, truths about Malcolm’s past start to come to light and he leads Kendra down a dangerous path.
Sunday, April 20
WrestleMania 41 | Peacock
The most important premium live event on the WWE calendar wraps up on Sunday evening. Sunday night at WrestleMania 41 will see some intriguing matchups, including a singles bout featuring A.J. Styles and Logan Paul, and a Sin City Street Fight between Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre.
Peacock
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But the most important bout of the weekend by far will be the match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cena’s heel turn at the WWE Elimination Chamber event in March has set up a farewell tour for the famed wrestler that no fan will want to miss, especially at what will be his last WrestleMania.