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What's on TV this week—The Bear season 3 and Land Of Women

Plus, Orphan Black's spinoff, a Celine Dion doc, and more

Eva Longoria in Land Of Women; Jeremy Allen White in The Bear
Eva Longoria in Land Of Women; Jeremy Allen White in The Bear
Photo: Apple TV+; Chuck Hodes/FX

Welcome to What’s On, our weekly picks of must-watch shows. Here’s what you need to watch from Sunday, June 23 to Thursday, June 27. All times are Eastern. [Note: The weekend edition of What’s On drops on Fridays.]


The biggies

Land Of Women (Apple TV+, Wednesday, 12:01 a.m.)

Land of Women — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

Based on Sandra Barneda’s novel, the charming comedic thriller Land Of Women is led by Eva Longoria, Victoria Bazua, and the legendary Spanish actor Carmen Maura. In the six-episode first season, Gala Scott (Longoria) flees with her mother and teen daughter to their ancestral hometown in Spain after her husband’s financial schemes backfire. While avoiding notorious goons, the trio reckons with family secrets and hopes for a fresh start. Land Of Women premieres with two installments, with the remaining four airing weekly. Look for The A.V. Club’s review on Monday.

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The Bear (FX on Hulu, Thursday, 12:01 a.m.)

The Bear | Season 3 Official Trailer | Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach | FX

It’s time to whip out your best “yes, chef!” impressions because The Bear is back. In season three, Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), & Co. adapt to running that fancy new titular restaurant. FX is keeping most details about the new batch under wraps, but at least the cast, including Lisa Colón-Zayas, Marcus Boyle, Abby Elliott, and Matty Matheson, is returning. FX’s award-winning comedy drops all 10 episodes on June 27, and The A.V. Club will recap all of them.

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Hidden gems

I Am: Celine Dion (Prime Video, Tuesday, 12:01 a.m.)

I Am: Celine Dion - Official Trailer | Prime Video

Irene Taylor directs I Am Celine Dion, an emotional documentary about the iconic singer’s life and career. Filmed over a year and featuring interviews with Dion, it provides insight into her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome and determination to perform for fans while coping with the disorder.

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My Lady Jane (Prime Video, Thursday, 12:01 a.m.)

My Lady Jane - Official Trailer | Prime Video

My Lady Jane could help fill the Bridgerton-shaped void in your TV lineup. Prime Video’s 16th-century set period drama centers on Lady Jane Grey (Emily Bader), who avoids the executioner’s axe and gets entangled in a steamy romance that leads to her being crowned the queen. The cast includes Edward Bluemel, Jordan Peters, Dominic Cooper, and Jim Broadbent. The A.V. Club’s review publishes on Wednesday.

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More good stuff

Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC, Sunday, 9 p.m.)

Orphan Black: Echoes | Official Trailer feat. Krysten Ritter | Premieres June 23 | AMC+

For Orphan Black fans who want to return to the show’s complicated sci-fi world, Echoes might work for you (except there’s sadly no Tatiana Maslany). Taking place in the early 2050s, the spinoff centers on Lucy (Krysten Ritter), a 4D human printed by a mysterious scientist (Keeley Hawes). Echoes digs into why she was created and the challenges of this particular scientific advancement. Check out The A.V. Club’s review of the show.

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Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge (Hulu, Tuesday, 12:01 a.m.)

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge | Trailer | Hulu

Directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton, Diane Von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge features the fashion-industry icon discussing her rise to fame, decades of work, and how a million-dollar empire kicked off with a wrap dress.

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TikTok Star Murders (Peacock, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)

TikTok Star Murders | Official Trailer | Peacock Original

Peacock’s latest true-crime docuseries drills down on the dark side of social media through the lens of a TikTok-famous couple, Ali and Ana Abulaban. Their marriage appears perfect on tiny phone screens, but as revealed in here, their relationship is marred by violence and domestic abuse. TikTok Star Murders spotlights interviews with their loved ones, reporters, and psychologists.

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Can’t miss recaps

Interview With The Vampire (AMC, Sunday, 9 p.m.)

House Of The Dragon (HBO, Sunday, 9 p.m.)

The Boys (Prime Video, Thursday, 12:01 a.m.)


Arriving now

That ’90s Show  (Netflix, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., season two)  


Ending soon

Smiling Friends (Adult Swim, Monday, 12:00 a.m.)

Dark Matter (Apple TV+, Wednesday, 12:01 a.m., season one finale)

Acapulco (Apple TV+, Wednesday, 12:01 a.m., season three finale)

Walker (The CW, Wednesday, 8 p.m., season four finale)