Must-see TV: Chris Hemsworth’s ‘Extraction 2’ tops this week’s watch list

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Extraction 2
Film
Back from the brink of death, lethal mercenary Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) takes on another dangerous mission: saving the imprisoned family of a ruthless gangster. After the first instalment’s uninterrupted 12-minute one-take action sequence, the sequel will up the ante with a oner that clocks in at over 21 minutes.
When: Friday on Netflix

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Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact
Special
Amy Schumer gets real about lasering her face, postpartum sex, her baby-naming disaster and chewable Viagra. “It’s awkward having sex with your spouse. It is. Because, like, that’s your family,” Schumer jokes. “I have Thanksgiving with you. I lay out your sweaters. I can’t go down on you. You’re my emergency contact, for Christ’s sake.”
When: Tuesday on Netflix

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The Full Monty
Debut
Twenty-five years after they bared all in the Oscar-nominated hit film, the Monty gang pull together to pay tribute to the friendships of a lifetime.
When: Wednesday on Disney+

Our Planet II
Docuseries
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the sequel series to Planet Earth and Our Planet unravels the mystery of how and why animals migrate.
When: Wednesday on Netflix

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Guy’s All-American Road Trip
Season 2
Guy Fieri and a caravan of his family and friends hit the road to sample some of the best food in Tennessee and Kentucky.
When: Saturday on Food Network

Battle On The Beach
New Episode
With some help from Ty Pennington, Bryan and Sarah Baeumler, Alison Victoria and Taniya Nayak, three teams vie for a $50,000 cash prize as they renovate identical beachfront properties.
When: Sunday on HGTV

The Lake
Season 2 Premiere
After Justin (Jordan Gavaris) and Riley (Travis Nelson) decide to make their relationship official, their plans, along with the beloved boathouse, go up in flames.
When: Now streaming on Prime Video

The Disappearance of Gabby Petito
Documentary
Examines the case of Gabrielle Petito, whose disappearance and subsequent murder at the hands of her fiance Brian Laundrie while they were travelling together on a van life journey across the United States in 2021.
When: Friday on Paramount+

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Alone
New Episode
The 10th season of the popular survival series pits 10 contestants against one another as they fight to be the last person standing in Northern Saskatchewan.
When: Thursday on History

Vanderpump Rules: Secrets Revealed
Special
Fans get a deeper glimpse into the fallout of the group post-#Scandoval.
When: Wednesday on Slice

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Season 2 Premiere
Follows Captain Pike (Anson Mount), Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck), Number One (Rebecca Romijn) and a younger Lt. Kirk (Paul Wesley) in the early years of the U.S.S. Enterprise. In this week’s premiere, a distress call from Lt. Noonien-Singh compels Spock to disobey orders and head into disputed space.
When: Thursday on CTV Sci-Fi

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The Playing Card Killer
Docuseries
Tracks a notorious serial killer who left a playing card at the scene of each of his ‘kills’ as he terrorized Spain in 2003.
When: Available now on Netflix

Creed III
Film
After retiring, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) is drawn back into the boxing ring when an old friend with a grudge (Jonathan Majors) resurfaces in his life. “He’s the only character I’ve played three times,” says Jordan, who directs the film. “I had the vision and ideas of where I wanted to take him.”
When: Available now on Prime Video

The Tony Awards
Special
Honours the best on Broadway. Oscar winner Ariana DeBose hosts.
When: Sunday on CBS, CTV

The Wonder Years
Season 2 Premiere
It’s the summer of 1969, and Dean (Elisha Williams) and Bill (Dule Hill) are experiencing new walks of life in New York City.
When: Wednesday on ABC, CTV

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