Two new female-centric dramas kick off summer seasons
Here’s what’s up in the world of TV for Thursday, June 23. All times are Eastern.
Top picks
Adventure Time (Cartoon Network, 7:30 p.m.): It’s the biggest battle of the bands in Ooo’s history! Jake works backstage at the event while Finn serves as a celebrity judge. The episode description also hints that a “mysterious song” will come into play somehow. Since Olivia Olson (a.k.a Marceline) already noted on Twitter that “The Music Hole” contains her favorite ever Adventure Time song, this episode has the makings of an all-time classic. Oliver Sava is so excited he started spontaneously singing “My Best Friends In The World” when he heard the news.
Thirteen (BBC America, 10 p.m.): Did you watch the movie Room and wish it was six times longer? Then you’re in luck! This BBC America series—which aired in the U.K. in February—centers on a 26-year-old woman named Ivy Moxam (Jodie Comer) who escapes from the basement prison where she was held captive for 13 years. The rest of the five-episode series focuses on Ivy’s slow adjustment back to normal life as well as the mysterious circumstances surrounding her escape. Unfortunately, Jacob Tremblay isn’t around to lighten things up.