A new weekly feature to let you know what to watch each week in the romance and period drama genres. From TV to Streaming to Movie Releases and even Video On Demand.
The highlights for this week include the American release of The Frankie Drake Mysteries on PBS Masterpiece on Amazon, the film release of the fabulous looking period drama, The Bookshop as well as the Keanu Reeves/Winona Ryder romance, Destination Wedding. You also won’t want to miss the season 2 addition of Victoria on Amazon Prime!
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Below you’ll find premieres, new episodes of current shows, new movie releases, and new VOD for the week of August 19. What you won’t find are all the repeats, movies on every paid cable channel (HBO, Showtime, STARZ, etc.) or streaming, and other extraneous content. This watchlist is for what’s new or a special standout! Schedules and release dates are subject to change.
ROMANCE AND PERIOD DRAMA WATCHLIST:
Week of August 19 – August 25
(Times are EST)
Now Available
- For current shows airing on Dramafever (Asian Dramas), go HERE.
- For current shows airing on Viki (Asian Dramas), go HERE.
Sunday, August 19
- Mr. Sunshine (Netflix) – New Episode (TV-MA)
- 8 a.m. Tangled: the Series (Disney)
- 9 p.m. Chesapeake Shores, New Episode (Hallmark)
- 9 p.m. Garage Sale Mysteries: Picture a Murder (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Monday, August 20
- The Eternal Love 2 (Viki)
- Frankie Drake Mysteries (PBS Masterpiece Amazon Add-On)
- 10 p.m. Elementary, New Episode (CBS)
Tuesday, August 21
- Blindspot, Season 3 Release (DVD/Blu-ray)
- Blue Bloods, Season 8 Release (DVD/Blu-ray)
- 10 p.m. Younger (TVLand)
Wednesday, August 22
- The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco (BritBox) – New Episode
- Harlots, New Episode (Hulu) (TV-MA for sexuality)
- The Night is Short. Walk on Girl (Limited Release in Theaters)
- 9 p.m. Suits (TNT)
- 10 p.m. Queen Sugar (OWN)
Friday, August 24
- The Bookshop (Limited Release in Theaters)
- Destination Wedding (Limited Release in Theaters)
- British Drama Premiere (Netflix)
- 9 p.m. Wynonna Earp (Syfy)
- 10 p.m. Killjoys (Syfy) (TV-MA)
Saturday, August 25
- Series Premiere
- In Plain Sight (BritBox)
- Mr. Sunshine (Netflix) – New Episode (TV-MA)
- Victoria, Series 2 (Amazon Prime)
- Woman Walks Ahead (Amazon Prime) (Rated R)
- 9 p.m. Season for Love TV Movie Premiere (Hallmark)
Further Information:
Downton Abbey and Poldark on
To find out the times for this week’s many romances and period dramas on TCM, check out the full schedule HERE.
What’s on your Romance and Period Drama Watchlist this next week? Let me know in the comments!
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