What's on TV this week—Rick And Morty returns, and Netflix's Neon arrives
Plus, HBO drops a January 6 documentary, and Kristen Stewart narrates a reality show about queer ghost hunters
Welcome to What’s On, our weekly picks of must-watch shows. Here’s what you need to watch from Sunday, October 15 to Thursday, October 19. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekend edition of What’s On drops on Fridays.]
The biggies
Rick And Morty (Adult Swim, Sunday, 11 p.m.)
Rick And Morty returns with Dan Harmon at the helm after his co-creator, Justin Roiland, was let go from the Adult Swim comedy earlier this year. There’s still secrecy about who is voicing the titular characters in Roiland’s absence, but the season opener is expected to reveal the mystery. Season seven consists of 10 new episodes, with Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammar, and Sarah Chalke coming back.
Neon (Netflix, Thursday, 3:01 a.m.)
Primo’s Shea Serrano produces Netflix’s Neon, a musical dramedy about three friends who hope to make it big in the reggaeton world. Once they relocate to Miami, they discover that it’s not easy navigate the complexities of the music industry. Neon’s cast includes Tyler Dean Flores, Emma Ferreira, Jordan Mendoza, and Courtney Taylor. Look for The A.V. Club’s review this week.
Hidden gems
The Devil On Trial (Netflix, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)
