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Your TV Source Roundup: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Premiere Date, ‘The Wheel of Time’ Trailer, ‘Full Swing’ Trailer, ‘Celtics City’ Premiere Date, ‘Sakamoto Days’ Sneak Peek, ‘The Neighborhood’ Spinoff Adds Cast, and More!

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The sixth and final season of The Handmaid’s Tale premieres April 8 on hulu with the first three episodes. In the final season, June’s unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. Luke and Moira join the resistance. Serena tries to reform Gilead while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they have wrought, and Nick faces challenging tests of character. This final chapter of June’s journey highlights the importance of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom. 

Season three of The Wheel of Time premieres March 13 on Prime Video with the first three episodes. Season Three’s storylines are primarily based on the fourth book of Robert Jordan’s series, “The Shadow Rising,” and will take viewers to many new regions and cities across the fictional continent of the Westlands, including the vast deserts of the Aiel Waste, the intoxicating and dangerous port city of Tanchico, and the forbidden and fog-shrouded ancient city of Rhuidean, where Rand and Moiraine will both experience life-changing revelations. Meanwhile on the other side of the world, in Rand’s small hometown of Two Rivers, his lifelong friend Perrin Aybara will also embark on a personal journey, one which will change him forever. 

Full Swing season three premieres February 25 on Netflix. The cameras are back for a third season, as this immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers – both returning favorites and new faces – on and off the course across a relentless season of competition on the PGA TOUR, including all four of golf’s Major championships, The Masters, The PGA Championship, The U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and for the first time in Full Swing, the Presidents Cup. Season three brings even more drama, with a lens on Scottie Scheffler’s history-making run, Rory McIlroy’s emotional rollercoaster in and out of competition, Bryson DeChambeau’s evolution from anti-hero to fan favorite and Keegan Bradley’s quest to write his own redemption arc from last year’s dramatic letdown. Also, Min Woo Lee and sister Minjee make their bid to be the first brother/sister golf tandem in Olympic history, Wyndham Clark partners with Mark Wahlberg to take their brand to the next level, Sahith Theegala makes a choice that costs him millions, Gary Woodland fights to return to the sport after battling a brain tumor and Presidents Cup Assistant Captain Camilo Villegas rallies an International team in the wake of his own family tragedy. The series continues to give fans a chance to get to know the players through their wins, their losses, their families & their friends, all throughout a season in professional golf. 

Nine part docuseries Celtics City premieres March 3 on HBO. The series chronicles the remarkable saga of the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s winningest and most storied franchise, from its founding as one of the league’s original teams all the way to its triumphant 2024 championship – along the way delving into the fierce rivalries, defining moments, and societal forces that have shaped the organization’s enduring legacy. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage and over 80 interviews with past and present Boston Celtics legends – from Bob Cousy and Larry Bird to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown – the series captures the scope of the team’s influence, weaving together the personalities, battles, tragedies, and triumphs that have defined the franchise across more than seven decades of American history. Moving between past and present, each episode of the series examines not just the many eras of the franchise’s history, but also rivalries with the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and others; the relationships and loyalty shared by teammates; and the weight and expectations that come with carrying on a tradition that transcends the game. The series also explores the Celtics’ significance in the ever-changing landscape of Boston – a city with a complex social history impacted by racial tensions that the Celtics, led by figures like Bill Russell, confronted head-on. It is the story of a team that reflects the enormous societal changes over the past 75 years and has come to embody resilience, pride, and the spirit of a city – as told by those who built its legacy, lived through its challenges, and carry it forward today.

New episodes of Sakamoto Days stream every Saturday at 6:30 am only on Netflix. As new enemies emerge, the stakes for Taro and his crew have never been higher. Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family. The series is set to return this July for part two. 

Justin Long, Kara Royster, Hunter King and Angelique Cabral have been cast in CBS’ backdoor pilot spinoff of The Neighborhood. They would join Marcel Spears and Sheaun McKinney who play Marty and Malcolm in the parent series, as they move to Venice Beach. The episode will air as the season finale of The Neighborhood. 

Amin Joseph has joined the cast of Prime Video’s The Greatest. He will play Sonny Liston, joining Jaalen Best, Omari Hardwick and Dana Gourrier in the first ever authorized scripted series about Muhammad Ali. 

Comedy special Andrew Schulz: LIFE premieres March 4 on Netflix. Making a baby isn’t easy. In Andrew Schulz’s most personal special yet, he takes us on a hilarious and humbling journey of trying to start a family. Schulz breaks down the chaos of IVF like only he can. From pumping out samples to dodging emotional landmines, it’s raw, it’s real, and it’ll make you grateful your swimmers (probably) work. 

Telemundo is set to air episodes of NBC’s Dateline translated in Spanish. Anchor Julio Vaqueiro will host these episodes starting February 15.

Amelia Dimoldenberg, the creator and host of Chicken Shop Date, will serve as the red carpet correspondent for the SNL50: Red Carpet Livestream. Dimoldenberg’s livestream will take place across all SNL social and digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok) from 7-8 p.m. ET ahead of the SNL50: The Anniversary Special primetime event February 16 on NBC. 

Mittens & Pants has been renewed for a third season. The series features best friends Mittens the kitten and Pants the puppy who live in the all-animal town of Kibble Corners – each day is a new adventure for these unlikely best friends. New to the beloved kitten and puppy’s hometown this season is a guinea pig news station, a rumbling kitten sports stadium, and a whimsical magic shop. Season 3 will also feature special Halloween, holiday, and musical episodes. The series streams on Peacock, HappyKids and Kidoodle.TV. 

Season two of culinary mystery series Recipes for Love and Murder premieres March 3 on Acorn TV. The South African series stars Maria Doyle Kennedy. When a massive fire engulfs the small town of Eden, a fateful chain of events is triggered and Tannie Maria, Jessie and Khaya get dragged into a multiple murder investigation that unearths the town’s darkest secrets. 

Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue premieres March 2 on MGM+. A light aircraft with nine passengers crashes in the Mexican jungle – and everyone survives. But then, one after another, they begin to die in strange and violent ways and very soon they begin to realize that, for some inexplicable reason, somebody wants them dead. As the story unfolds in flashback, we meet the survivors as they fight against the heat, a shortage of supplies, the many dangers of the jungle – and each other. The setting becomes increasingly tense and claustrophobic until finally the identity of the killer and the truth are revealed. 

Million Dollar Zombie Flips and 48 Hours to Buy premiere March 1 on A&E’s Home.Made.Nation. Million Dollar Zombie Flips follows James Dainard and his team as they hunt for, fix, and flip zombie houses in the Seattle area. In each episode, James brings the cash and teams up with a rookie flipper who finds a dilapidated house and together, they attempt to turn it into a stunning million-dollar home. Following James’ plan, the flipping partner is in charge of the renovation process and if all goes smoothly, they split the profit 50/50. However, if the newbie can’t meet the team’s standards, James will take over and keep the full profit for himself. With millions of dollars on the line, do these real-estate newbies have what it takes to turn big bucks in the high-stakes world of flipping? In 48 Hours to Buy, buying a home is the biggest financial decision most people make in their lives. It can literally change everything, which is why most people spend months searching for the perfect home. Now imagine having only 2 days. The series features couples who are in a housing pressure cooker – whether they’re relocating unexpectedly for work, or compelled by a personal situation, their relocation is coming up and they need to find a house fast. 

True crime docuseries Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas premieres March 4 on Paramount+. The series follows the criminal investigation of a former Gigolos cast member who was arrested for killing a young female client. The Showtime reality TV series Gigolos took over Las Vegas in the mid-2000s and the hilarious hijinks of the featured five gigolos soon became a cultural phenomenon. But when one of the gigolos was arrested for killing a client in 2020, the boundaries between reality television and grim reality were shattered. The series takes viewers on a wild ride, documenting a vicious death while weaving together revealing scenes and footage from the reality series, offering a unique perspective on Las Vegas, sex work, reality tv, stardom, and a murder investigation. When first responders arrive at the home of one of stars, they discover a bruised and bludgeoned body. As the gruesome details emerge, questions quickly arise about the identity of the victim, the Las Vegas Police Department’s handling of the investigation, and how the sequence of events surrounding the death unfolded. What possessed a former reality TV star, who preached a mantra of love and light, to carry out such a brutal crime? Former Gigolos cast members, friends, family, and law enforcement weigh in on this tragic case. Was the price of fame just too much to deal with? 

The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox premieres April 8 on Netflix. The pressure is on when you play for one of the greatest franchises in sports history. As Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas puts it, it’s even worse “when you feel like you’re the reason why the team is losing.” The series gives a never-before-seen glimpse into the personal and professional lives of major league ballplayers. 

Lee Arvoy
Lee Arvoy joined the TV Source team in the summer of 2020 as a TV Writer.

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