On TV, June 2 to 6: Clipped, The Acolyte

Welcome to What’s On, our weekly selection of must-watch shows. Here’s what you need to watch from Sunday, June 2 to Thursday, June 6. All times are shown in the East. (Note: The weekend edition of What’s On comes out on Fridays.)

The fats

Cut (FX on Hulu, Tuesday, 12:01 a.m.)

The sports mini-series Cut features an impressive ensemble, including Ed O’Neill, Jacki Weaver, Laurence Fishburne, Cleopatra Coleman, Kelly AuCoin, Corbin Bernsen and Rich Sommer. Based on Sterling business podcast, all six episodes detail how LA Clippers coach Doc Rivers, who joined the team in 2013, handled the fallout regarding the team’s racist and erratic owner, Donald Sterling. Be careful with The AV ClubMonday’s exam.

The Acolyte (Disney+, Tuesday, 3:01 a.m.)

We are heading towards Star Wars territory again with the Leslye Headland-barred The Acolyte. Taking place 100 years after the events of The Phantom Menace, the eight episodes follow a Jedi master (Squid gameLee Jung-jae) who investigates a mystery that brings him into conflict with a former Padawan (Amandla Stenberg). Manny Jacinto, Jodie Turner-Smith, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, Carrie-Anne Moss and David Harewood also appear. The AV ClubThe review of the show is published this week.

Hidden gems

Marlon Wayans: Good grief (Prime Video, Tuesday, 12:01 a.m.)

Filmed at the famous Apollo Theater in New York, Good grief is a one-hour stand-up special in which Marlon Wayans talks about experimenting with his comedy, going to therapy, losing his parents, and living as one of the Wayans brothers.

Queer Planet (Peacock, Thursday, 3:01 a.m.)

Peacock is marking the start of Pride Month with a documentary focusing on gender-changing clownfish, gay penguins and other queer creatures. Narrated by Girls” Andrew Rannells, the film explores the diversity of animal sexuality and features interviews with scientists and biologists.

Still good things

Deadly Influence: Social Media Murders (ID, Monday, 9 p.m.)

The creators of Hammer House return with a true crime series about the dangers of social media. Deadly influence is a six-part film that focuses on criminals who found their victims through apps like Instagram and TikTok, from a menacing mental health advocate to a so-called sex expert.

Gypsy Rose: Life after confinement (Lifetime, Monday, 9 p.m.)

The cameras followed Gypsy Rose Blanchardthe subject of Hulu’s crime drama The actsince his release from prison in December 2023. Life after confinementshe reflects on her divorce and how she acclimated to the world after eight years behind bars.

I can’t miss the recaps

Interview with the Vampire (AMC, Sunday, 9 p.m.)

I’m coming right now

Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount+, Sunday, 3:01 a.m., season three premiere)

Criminal Minds: Evolution (Paramount+ Thursday, 3:01 a.m., season two premiere)

Ending soon

Gourmand (Netflix, Thursday, 3:01 a.m., series finale)