What to watch on TV and stream for Memorial Day 2020

Memorial Day is a time to kick back, relax and enjoy the sunshine.

And with the holidays set for this year, that also means spending quality time with your sofa – and with your TV. Fortunately, there is no shortage of broadcast, cable and streaming offers to choose from, touching family-friendly performances to true crime.

Here is a list of some of the more interesting offers on the TV schedule on Monday.

“Sweet Magnolia” (Netflix)

This new event follows three South Carolina women and lifelong friends through trials and tribulations with their marriage and family life. The three consisted of recently divorced Maddie (JoAnnna Garcia Swisher, “Once Upon A Time”), Dana’s restaurant owner (Brook Elliott, “Drop Dead Diva,”) and Helen (Heather Headley, “Chicago Med”), who wanted to being a mother but hasn’t found a partner. It’s perfect for fans of the Hallmark film program with a good feeling, but with a longer storyline (10 episodes).

“Mind of a Monster: Jeffrey Dahmer” (9 pm, ID)

If you are interested in some (really terrible) crimes, you want to check out this new special about the famous cannibal killers, who were generally between 1978-1991 and killed dozens of young men after luring them to his home. Apartment. This interview feature was recorded with Dahmer himself, much in the same vein as Netflix’s documentation “Conversations With a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes.”

“The Great” (Hulu)

A piece of this 10-episode comical period, starring together Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning as Peter III of Russia and Catherine The Great, looked satiriously about the longest-reigning female king in Russian history (he lived from 1729-1796 and ruled from 1762 until his death). Full of colorful and luxurious costumes.

“Prop Culture” (Disney +)

The ongoing series explores behind-the-scenes details that go into making several classic Disney films – including “Mary Poppins” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” – from the unique angle of the props used on the set of films.

“Grant: Unknown Hero” History, 9 p.m.

Calling all historians. The six-part miniseries, the prime minister on Monday, mapped the course of Ulysses S. Grant, his role in the Civil War and his rise to President. It was produced executive by a heavy hitter including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson and Pulitzer-winning writer / biographer Ron Chernow.

“Honey Boy” (Amazon Prime)

The critically acclaimed semi-autobiographical 2019 film, made by and starring Shia LaBoeuf, follows the relationship between a boy named Otis (played by Lucas Hedges in a role based on LaBoeuf) and his troubled father James (LaBoeuf, in a role based on his own father’s role ).

“Good Will Hunting” (Upstream)

This 1997 classic is always good to pick up in following Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and Robin Williams who have just appeared in their Oscar-winning performances. Whether you revisit the film, or watch it with a new generation for the first time, this film can still be quoted endlessly. How do you like it?

“His Girl Friday” (Amazon)

The 1940 iconic chat comedy starring main player Cary Grant (in one of his most famous roles) and Rosalind Russell became the perfect escape. Ralph Bellamy is a co-star.