The 20 TV Premieres of April Are Full of Surprises

Ali Wong and Steven Yeun play two strangers from different backgrounds who become mortal enemies after a road rage incident in this darkly comedic series. So far, the critics loved it. 

Author Cheryl Strayed (“Wild”) once again puts herself in the spotlight with this series based on her book, related to the advice column, “Dear Sugar.” Kathryn Hahn plays Clare, a woman who begins an advice column while her marriage is falling apart and her relationship with her teen daughter is getting a bit bumpy. 

This new Damon Lindelof series is kind of hard to explain, but there’s a nun, the search for the Holy Grail and a dangerous AI known as Mrs. Davis. Both funny and weird, Betty Gilpin stars. 

Chris Evans and Ana de Armas are Cole and Sadie, a couple who have a great first date. When Sadie never answers Cole’s texts, he follows her to London only to find himself in the middle of a spy ring. Now they are reunited and trying to save the world. 

If you are a Marvel fan, tune in for this series by directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who helmed the last two “Avengers” films. This series is a high-octane spy series staring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden as two agents who have been reactivated after their memories were previously wiped. Stanley Tucci and Lesly Manville co-star. 

Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan headline in the roles played by Michael Douglas and Glen Close in this remake of the 1987 film. The series promises to be a “deep dive” on an affair gone wrong, beyond what the film portrayed. 

In this Italian language crime drama, women help a prosecutor take down Italy’s largest crime family from within. The series is based on Alex Perry’s book of the same name. 

In the second season of this musical series, Melissa and Josh (Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong) long to return to Schmigadoon, a town based on musicals of the 1950s and earlier. Instead, they stumble upon Schmicago, a dangerous, gritty city modeled after Bob Fosse-esque shows of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Tituss Burgess, Patrick Page Ariana DeBose, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, Jane Krakowski and Martin Short also appear. 

Grease is the word once again in this prequel series about the genesis of Rydell High’s infamous girl gang. The series features original songs and a cast of unknown but soon-to-be rising stars. 

This Thai film features a woman plucked from her family’s noodle shop and placed into the world of fine dining alongside an infamous chef. The food is gorgeously filmed, making this perfect for “dinner and a movie night.” 

This British suspense comedy series was well received when it debuted across the pond. Creator and star Daisy May Cooper plays Nic, a mom who’s struggling with her marriage and caring for her son when she meets a fellow wild mom. When her new best friend isn’t what she first appeared to be, it sends Nic spiraling. 

A couple began filming their burgeoning relationship after meeting online. What was supposed to be a whirlwind romantic trip to Costa Rica and third date becomes hell when the couple is stranded thanks to the emerging coronavirus. Will their relationship withstand this much together time so soon? 

Get a close-up look at the inner-workings of chimpanzee society in this beautifully-filmed nature docuseries. The chimps raise families and form bonds as war brews between opposing groups. 

Plenty of nature series have focused on the smallest creatures, but just in time for “Earth Day,” this series will show you up-close views of the biggest creatures, including whales, tigers and bears. Oh my! Tom Hiddleston narrates. 

Rachel Weisz plays twin gynecologists in this adaptation of the David Cronenberg thriller. As they perform ethically questionable medical procedures, they also dabble in drugs, share lovers and uncomfortably push boundaries. 

Gather ‘round Gen X kids for this documentary about favorite author and banned book icon Judy Blume. Celebrity talking heads share their memories about reading Blume while Blume herself gives behind-the-scenes info on her life and works. 

“Architect of Rock and Roll” Little Richard is profiled in this new documentary film, which delves into how he shaped music and paved the way for Elvis, Michael Jackson and Prince. It also discusses his complicated personal life as well as his sexuality, race, and religious views, which all influenced his music. 

After a one-night-stand, a unhappily married woman finds herself in an alternate reality, married to her hookup. She then begins hopping through various realities, trying to get back to her true self. 

This is the second dramatic series to cover the Candy Montgomery murder trial. The first was last year’s “Candy” on Hulu, starring Jessica Biel. This version stars Elizabeth Olsen as Montgomery, a woman tried for the murder of her neighbor Betty (Lily Rabe) after an affair with Betty’s husband (Jesse Plemons). We’ll be taking notes on how these dueling versions differs from one another. 

Disney’s next live-action remake is this new film, which is based on 1953's animated "Peter Pan," and also pulls in more source material from the J.M. Barrie novel. Jude Law, Yara Shahidi, Jim Gaffigan and Alan Tudyk appear alongside a cast of young actors who play Peter and the Darling children.