“Van Helsing” season-opener, 10 p.m., Syfy. After four seasons in a near-future world, this goes back to the roots of vampire-hunting: It starts its final season with three episodes set in old Romania. This opener was beautifully directed by Jonathan Scarfe, a gifted actor (and son of Canadian star Sara Botsford) who later will return to his role as Axel. Jack (Nicole Munoz) has been flung into the past, told only to “kill the Dark One.” That’s not easy, amid castle schemes.
“Great Performances: Beethoven in Beijing,” 9-10:30 p.m., PBS. When the “cultural revolution” raced through China in 1966, classical music collapsed. Violins were smashed, violinists were beaten; only six operas and two ballets all of them praising the government were approved. Then the Philadelphia Orchestra was somehow invited in 1973. Disputes would follow (including whether to do Beethoven’s Fifth), but it was a triumphant tour, shown via old film and current comments.
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Promising Young Woman
With stories of a ‘rape culture’ at many British schools very much in the headlines, Emerald Fennell’s new film couldn’t be more timely. Its towering triumph – both for Fennell, who writes and directs and has secured Oscar nominations for both and for its similarly nominated star, Carey Mulligan – is that despite the distressing subject matter, it couldn’t be more watchable.
From brilliant opening to an ending about which nothing should be said, this is the sad, funny, disturbing tale of the #MeToo generation of women finally getting their own back; man by abusive man.
Star’s April TV arrivals include Grey’s Anatomy (season 16), Bob’s Burgers, 9-1-1 and Criminal Minds, as well as new Star Originals Grown-ish, Filthy Rich and Solar Opposites.
22 April is Earth Day, a worldwide celebration in support of environmental protection, and Disney Plus is marking the occasion with a great selection of National Geographic documentaries, including Secrets of the Whales, Earth Moods, and Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
As usual, there’s plenty more Disney and Marvel content coming to the streaming service this month. So, read on for our full roundup of what to expect from Disney Plus this month.