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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Headlines a Blockbuster Friday Drop

ALSO: Truth Be Told, The Mandalorian, See, Reprisal, Fuller House, Marriage Story, and more
  • So many shows, so little time. Truth Be Told, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and The Mandalorian. (Photos: Apple, Amazon, Disney)
    So many shows, so little time. Truth Be Told, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and The Mandalorian. (Photos: Apple, Amazon, Disney)

    In what promises to be the biggest Friday Drop before the end of the year, today brings new tentpole title releases from almost of the major players, plus a high profile season finale and more of that sweet baby Yoda. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy on TV this very busy Friday:

    SEASON PREMIERE: You can count on a slew of new Tony Shalhoub one-liners as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel returns for Season 3, with a host of new characters, including at least one Gilmore Girls alum joining the cast (with more to come?). Watch the preview. Streaming on Prime Video

    SERIES PREMIERE: Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures), Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), and Lizzy Caplan (Castle Rock) star in Truth Be Told. The newest series on Apple TV+  follows a true crime podcaster as she investigates a murder case. Read our review. Streaming on Apple TV+

    NEW EPISODE: Disney+'s Star Wars series The Mandalorian has been a breakout hit for the new streaming service, introducing a new character that has swiftly conquered pop culture. The show enters the second half of its first season tonight. Streaming on Disney+

    SEASON FINALE: The Jason Momoa series See, which explores a world in which much of the human population has lost the power of sight, concludes its first season. The show has already been renewed for a second season. Streaming on Apple TV+

    SEASON PREMIERE: From the producers of The Handmaid's Tale and Fargo, the drama Reprisal stars Abigail Spencer as a wronged woman hellbent on revenge. Watch the preview. Streaming on Hulu

    SEASON PREMIERE: The first half of the fifth and final season of the Full House spin-off Fuller House bows today. Watch the preview. Streaming on Netflix

    NEW EPISODE: Frankie Rodriguez’s Carlos figures prominently in what promises to be an historic episode of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series as the theater kids attend the East High Homecoming dance. Streaming on Disney+

    STREAMING PREMIERE: Writer/Director Noah Baumbach's Marriage Story — starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson — offers a glimpse at a crumbling marriage and the fallout it has on everyone involved. Watch the trailer. Streaming on Netflix

    NEW EPISODE: "A Nasty Piece of Work," Into the Dark's Christmas-themed installment, offers viewers a twisted and decidedly dark holiday entertainment choice. Watch the preview. Streaming on Hulu

    SEASON PREMIERE: The comedy series In the Long Run, co-starring and created by Idris Ellba, returns for a second season of 80s period comedy. 10:00 PM ET on Starz

    ALSO TODAY

    • The Morning Show catches up on all of the schemes and double-crosses involving Mitch (Steve Carell), Chip (Mark Duplass), and Bradley (Reese Witherspoon). Streaming on Apple TV+
    • Eddie Griffin: E-Niggma showcases the veteran comedian's stand-up act after ten years as the resident comedian at the Sahara in Las Vegas. 11:00 PM ET on Showtime
    • Bill Burr Presents Jessica Kirson: Talking to Myself introduces viewers to one of comedy's most hilarious new performers. Midnight on Comedy Central
    • Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show introduces viewers to the unique comedic stylings of the show's namesake sketch team. Streaming on Netflix

    Mike Attebery is Senior Editor at Primetimer and the author of seven mystery thrillers. Follow him on Twitter at @mikeattebery.

    TOPICS: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Apple TV+, Disney+, Prime Video, See, Star Wars: The Mandalorian