5 things you have to watch on TV this weekend
Dig into the priciest Netflix original movie ever, and catch an underrated comedy from Apple TV Plus, Billy Porter's directorial debut, and more
Welcome to the weekend edition of What’s On. Here are the big things happening on TV from Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekly What’s On will publish on Sundays.]
1. Netflix busts out pricey, star-studded The Gray Man
Netflix, Friday, 3:01 a.m.: Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo are ready with their next all-star ensemble action hit. The duo’s The Gray Man, apparently the most expensive film Netflix has produced so far, features a galaxy of stars, including Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Billy Bob Thornton, Wagner Moura, Dhanush, Alfre Woodard, Jessica Henwick, and Shae Wigham. The spy drama follows Gosling’s skilled mercenary Court Gentry, a.k.a Sierra Six, who accidentally uncovers dark agency secrets and becomes a target for psychopathic former colleague Lloyd Hansen (Evans). Here’s an excerpt from The A.V. Club’s review:
“For the most part, Netflix’s The Gray Man is a damn delight. It’s a throwback to the days when studios could safely rely on throwing a couple of A-listers at an action script and some big explosions, give it a competent director, and have a hit on their hands. It’s frequently more fun and escapist than some of the recent James Bond films.”