The Iris’ Weekly Australian TV Picks: 2nd – 8th August 2016

Welcome to a brand new month and a new set of TV picks that will glue you to your seat.

Tuesday

The Last Days of, History, 7:30pm AEST

Perfect for Reign fans, this intriguing documentary explores what really happened to Mary, Queen of Scots. Did Queen Elizabeth had a hand in her death?

Shades of Blue, Universal Channel, 8:30pm AEST

Jennifer Lopez stars as Harlee Santos, a detective who becomes an informant against her own crew.

Tomorrow, When the War Began, Ch 11, 8:30pm AEST

Based on the Australian classic, a group of teens learn how to adapt and take arms when their home is invaded by a mysterious force.

Wednesday

The Night Of, Showcase, 7:26pm AEST

Naz learns the rules to survive in Rikers. Meanwhile his parents make a difficult decision in defending their son.

The Living and the Dead, BBC First, 8:30pm AEST

Nathan Appleby returns to his family home after his mother passed away. Strange things start to happen. A girl becomes possessed by a dangerous spirit and Nathan decides to help her.

Thursday

Roots, SBS, 8:30pm AEST

An episode of reunions and getting back to one’s roots, Tom returns home after a war and starts a new life with his family while trying to reconcile with his father.

Queen of the South, Showcase, 8:30pm AEST

Teresa Mendoza is on the run after her drug-dealer of a boyfriend is murdered. Being targeted by a drug trafficking ring, Teresa plans to bring down its leader.

Friday

Million Dollar Arm, Ch 7, 8:30pm AEST

A sports agent sets out to find the next famous baseball pitcher in order to save his career.

Ballers, Showcase, 8:30pm AEST

Spencer’s walking on eggshells as his career is on a line thanks to an injury and his competition tries to threaten his business.

Saturday

Poldark, ABC, 9:50pm AEST

In order to bring prosperity to his area, Ross plans to resurrect his family’s mine.

Silent Witness, 13th Street, 8:30pm AEST

When a girl is found dead, secrets haboured by a middle-class family are dug up.

Sunday

Wallander, ABC, 8:30pm AEST

Wallander becomes entangled with a case involving a missing Swedish national.

Only Lovers Left Alive, SBS, 8:30pm AEST

Immortal musician Adam is miserable thanks to humans, but soon he’s reunited with his lover of many centuries Eve, but this leads to the arrival of her chaotic sister Ava.

Pretty Little Liars, Fox8, 8:30pm AEST

The Liars’s cover up is about to be exposed by the Rosewood PD while a new murder happens.

 

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