By Rick Gables
The critically acclaimed action-drama Gangs of London, from award-winning filmmaker Gareth Evans, will make its U.S. television debut Sunday, April 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on AMC. Set in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and multicultural cities, the series stars a multi-talented ensemble cast. For 20 years, Finn Wallace (Colm Meaney) was the most powerful criminal in London. But now he is dead – and nobody knows who ordered the hit. With rivals everywhere, it’s up to the impulsive Sean Wallace (Joe Cole), with the help of the Dumani family, headed by Ed Dumani (Lucian Msamati), to take his father’s place. If the situation wasn’t already dangerous enough, Sean’s assumption of power causes ripples in the world of international crime. Perhaps the one man who might be able to help him and be his ally is Elliot Finch (Dìrísù). But as the wind of fate blows, Elliot finds himself transported to the inner workings of the largest criminal organization in London.
PBS’ American Masters turns up the volume on the life and legacy of a jazz music legend with Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story, premiering Friday, April 2, at 9 p.m. ET (check your local PBS listings). The documentary film features new conversations with Doc Severinsen as well as original interviews with Questlove, Chris Botti, Arturo Sandoval, Bob Saget and Martin Mull. After more than 30 years as the colorful bandleader of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Severinsen continues to defy nature well into his 90s with a grueling schedule of touring, performing and teaching. The film traces the life and groundbreaking career of the unstoppable musical icon, revealing his personal trials and underscoring a remarkable journey of inspiration and obsession. In 1992, when Carson retired from The Tonight Show, Severinsen moved to Mexico with his third wife. However, the band leader could not give up performing.
ABC will premiere its new comedy series Home Economics on Wednesday, April 7, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. The series takes a look at the heartwarming, yet super uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating relationship among three adult siblings (one in the 1%, one middle-class, one barely holding on.) The comedy stars Topher Grace (also executive producer), Caitlin McGee, Jimmy Tatro, Karla Sousa, Sasheer Zamata, Shiloh Bearman, Jordyn Curet and JeCobi Swain. The series is inspired by the life of writer and executive producer Michael Colton.