What's on TV this week—Sunny and Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer
Plus, a groundbreaking Japanese dating show, a doc on Melissa Etheridge, and more
Welcome to What’s On, our weekly picks of must-watch shows. Here’s what you need to watch from Sunday, July 7 to Thursday, July 11. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekend edition of What’s On drops on Fridays.]
The biggies
Sunny (Apple TV+, Wednesday, 12:01 a.m.)
Apple TV+’s latest sci-fi adventure is set in futuristic Japan and follows Suzie Sakamoto (Rashida Jones), whose life is upended when her husband (Hidetoshi Nishijima) and son vanish after a plane crash. She digs into the mystery of their disappearance with the help of an unexpected source: Sunny, a robot designed by her other half specifically for her. The show premieres with two episodes on July 10, with the remaining eight airing weekly. Look out for The A.V. Club’s review on Monday.
Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer (Hulu, Thursday, 12:01 a.m.)
Mindhunter fans, this one’s for us. Mastermind: To Think Like A Killer explores Dr. Ann Burgess’ fascinating career. The inspiration for Anna Torv’s character on the show, Wendy Carr. Dr. Burgess is known for profiling serial killers by digging into their psyche and conducting interviews with them (including Ed Kemper and Ted Bundy, among others). Mastermind features insights into her personal life and how her work has helped unmask several murderers over the years. The A.V. Club’s review publishes Tuesday.
Hidden gems
The Boyfriend (Netflix, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)