What's on TV this week—Chief Of War and Eyes Of Wakanda
Plus, Marc Maron's new special, Twisted Metal's return, Chuck Lorre's latest sitcom, and more.
Chief Of War (Photo: Apple TV+), Eyes Of Wakanda (Image: Marvel)
Welcome to What’s On, our weekly roundup of notable shows. Here is what’s happening on TV from Sunday, July 27 to Saturday, August 2. All times are Eastern.
The biggies
Chief Of War (Apple TV+, Friday, 12:01 a.m.)
A series 10 years in the making for co-creator, -writer, and lead Jason Momoa, this series follows a Polynesian warrior at the turn of the 19th century. After traveling the world, he returns home to battle against Western colonization on the Hawaiian islands. The A.V. Club‘s review publishes Thursday.
Eyes Of Wakanda (Disney+, Friday, 3:01 a.m.)
The four episodes of this animated Black Panther spin-off tell the tale of Wakandan soldiers who jump across timelines and historical events to retrieve vibranium artifacts. Eyes Of Wakanda centers on a Dora Milaje fighter (voiced by Winnie Harlow) who sets out to capture a man known as the Lion (Cress Williams). Look out for The A.V. Club‘s review this week.
Also airing
WWE: Unreal (Netflix, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)