Must-see TV: McConaughey and Harrelson’s ‘Brothers’ tops this week’s watch list
Longtime pals play themselves in a new series inspired by the rumour that they may be related
This week’s TV lineup features new shows from popular stars like Jon Hamm, Matthew McConaughey, and Woody Harrelson.
Hamm stars as Fred Heckman in "American Hostage," a 1970s-set true-crime thriller based on a podcast. The show follows Heckman as he faces a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker Tony Kiritsis demands to be interviewed live on his radio program. The eight-episode story also stars Mireille Enos and Kristoffer Polaha.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson reunite as fictionalized versions of themselves in the comedy series "Brothers." The eight-episode show explores their lifelong friendship after a decades-long family secret is revealed during an extended stay at McConaughey's Texas ranch. Other notable premieres include "Youth," a romantic comedy starring Irish actress Sharon Horgan, and "Line of Fire," a crime drama centered on a family of law-enforcement workers.
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