Plan your week in entertainment 11-22
Plan your week in entertainment with these highlights and pop-culture milestones.
MONDAY, 11/23
Watch: Get in the historically accurate Thanksgiving spirit: Don't miss the second half of the two-part mini-series Saints and Strangers from National Geographic Channel. The two-night event follows the voyage of the Mayflower and the first year of the Pilgrims' new lives in America. The finale airs at 8 ET/PT on NGC.
TUESDAY, 11/24
Watch: 21 seasons later, Dancing With the Stars is still going strong. The show famously pairs celebs with professional dancer counterparts. Catch every step and sashay on the finale, airing at 9 ET/PT on ABC.
WEDNESDAY, 11/25
See: It's not a new Harry Potter movie, but it does have Daniel Radcliffe starring as Igor! Victor Frankenstein follows a mad scientist (James McAvoy) whose experiments threaten to become something monstrous. In an interesting twist, the story is told from Igor's perspective as the two become fugitives and he attempts to reign in the efforts of his crazed mentor.
THURSDAY, 11/26
Watch: Prep for Turkey Day the right way: Catch the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with the family! Matt Lauer, Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie host the extravaganza as it marches down the streets of Manhattan. In addition to some new floats, the parade will feature performances from Jordin Sparks, Trey Songz, Pat Benatar and more.
FRIDAY, 11/27
See: Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) is back to wow audiences as transgender artist Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl. Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) plays Gerda Wegener, Lili's wife and fellow artist. The love story is inspired by the lives of the women themselves as the two must navigate their changing lives in the wake of Lili's groundbreaking transformation.