M-Net (channel 101 on DStv) and M-Net City (channel 115 on DStv) highlights for April 2017
New Information:
- Girls season 6 – the three remaining episodes continue on M-Net 101 (previously M-Net Edge) from today, Friday 7 April 22:30 (episode 8), Friday 14 April (episode 9) at 22:30, and then the finale (episode 10) will be scheduled on Friday 21 April at 22:30
- Crashing season 1- the remaining two episodes continue M-Net 101 (previously M-Net Edge) from Friday 7 April 23:00 (episode 7), then the finale on Friday 14 April (episode 8) at 23:00
- Due to its high age restriction the series Trial and Error will no longer air on Monday 10 April at 18:00. Trial and Error will be replaced by Powerless season 1 from Monday 10 April at 18:00
- On Monday 10 April, the series Vice will be scheduled at 22:30 and 23:00. But please be aware that from Monday 17 April at 22:30, The Leftovers season 3 starts
- When Bull season 1 returns from its broadcast break it will no longer be screened on Mondays. Note that Bull’s new day and timeslot will be Wednesdays, starting from 12 April at 21:30
- Blue Bloods season 7 episode 10 will no longer return on Wednesday 12 April at 20:30. When Big Little Lies’ age restriction became higher its timeslot changed from 20:30 to 21:30. If Big Little Lies had continued in the 20:30 slot Blue Bloods season 7 would have returned on Wednesday 12 April. However, The Blacklist Redemption season 1 currently scheduled at 20:30, still has three more episodes to go and for this reason Blue Bloods season 7 return date will now be Wednesday 3 May at 20:30
- On Thursday 13 April Mad Dogs season 1 will be coming your way in two back-to-back episodes. Then, from Thursday 20 April Mad Dogs will air as a single episode at 23:30
- Chicago Fire season 5 will be on a production break, last new episode will be Tuesday 11 April. No new episodes on Tuesday 18 and 25 April. New episodes resume Tuesday 2 May at 19:30. The replacement will be announced closer to the time
- Chicago PD season 4 will be on a production break, last new episode will be Tuesday 11 April. No new episodes on Tuesday 18 and 25 April. New episodes resume Tuesday 2 May at 20:30. The replacement will be announced closer to the time
- Chicago Med season 2 will be on a production break, last new episode will be Tuesday 18 April. No episodes on Tuesday 25 April. New episodes resume Tuesday 2 May at 21:30. The replacement will be announced closer to the time
- Modern Family season 8 takes production break, last new episode will be Wednesday 12 April. No new episodes on Wednesday 19 and 26 April. New episodes resume on Wednesday 3 May at 19:30. The replacement will be announced closer to the time
- Blindspot season 2 will go on production break, last episode will be on Thursday 13 April. When the series comes back from its break on Thursday 18 May the remaining four episodes will continue in its new timeslot at 20:30
- On Thursday 20 April the 21:30 slot currently reflects the Reign season 4 but the timeslot might change, the 22:30 slot is still a TBC
- Riverdale season 1 takes a production break, last new episode will be Friday 21 April. No new episode on Friday 28 April at 21:30. New episodes resume on Friday 5 May at 21:30. The replacement will be announced closer to the time
Reminder:
- Independence Day: Resurgence airs on Sunday 16 April at 20:05 and The Magnificent Seven will now air on Sunday 23 April at 20:05
- Wentworth Season 4 continues on M-Net 101 no breaks scheduled
- Broadchurch Season 3, starts on Tuesday 18 April at 22:30 (there will be no double episodes)
- Mozart In The Jungle season 3 starts on Friday 28 April at 22:30
M-Net April Line-up
Sunday Night Blockbusters on M-Net (Channel 101)
Sunday 09 April 2017
20:05 Warcraft PG13V Action Fantasy
The popular fantasy gaming series makes a spectacular big-screen debut. A saga of power, survival and sacrifice unfolds when the peaceful existence of a civilisation is threatened.
PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA
Read the SAMDB review of Warcraft.
Sunday 16 April 2017
20:05 Independence Day: Resurgence PG13VL Science Fiction Action
Earth fights for survival once again, in this blockbuster sequel to the action classic. Two decades after the first invasion, the planet readies their defences for a bigger threat.
PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA
Read the SAMDB review of Independence Day: Resurgence.
Sunday 23 April 2017
20:05 The Magnificent Seven 16VNL Action Drama
Antoine Fuqua directs Denzel Washington and an all-star cast in this remake of an iconic western. A seven gunmen band together to protect a town from a vicious gang of thieves.
PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA
Sunday 30 April 2017
20:05 Central Intelligence 13VNL Action Comedy
Action-hero Dwayne Johnson and funnyman Kevin Hart team up for a laugh-a-minute comedy. A mild-mannered accountant is sucked into the spy game by an old high school pal.
PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA
Saturday Night Movies on M-Net (Channel 101)
Saturday 08 April 2017
21:30 Take Down 16VLThriller
An action thriller about redemption, danger and brotherhood. After a reform school for rich, rebellious kids is taken hostage, some of the students take on their captors.
PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA
Saturday 15 April 2017
21:30 Blood Sand And Gold 16VSL Action
An explorer discovers Sir Francis Drake’s lost treasure, but it’s stolen from her. She must travel the world to steal it back.
PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA
Saturday 22 April 2017
21:30 I Am Wrath 16VL Action Crime
John Travolta takes matters into his own hands in this revenge thriller. After his wife’s murdered and the police do nothing about it, a man begins his ruthless pursuit for justice.
PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA
Saturday 29 April 2017
21:30 Criminal 16VL Action Drama
To stop an international terrorist, the memories and skills of a CIA operative are implanted into the brain of a dangerous criminal.
PC, PVR, IPAD, IPHONE, ANDROID PHONE, ANDROID TABLET, PRODEA and EXPLORA
M-Net April Line-up (series)
Friday 07 April 2017
21:30 Riverdale 01 0008 Chapter Eight: “The Outsiders” *Season 1 Returns from its production break*
Archie and friends help out his dad as construction begins, but after one of them is attacked, the gang end up in Southside Serpent territory. Loosely based on the popular comic book characters.
22:30 Girls 06 0008 “What Will We Do This Time About Adam?” *Season 6 continues on M-Net 101 (previously M-Net Edge)*
Adam (Emmy-nominee Adam Driver) comes to Hannah with surprising news, as Jessa spends a day her own. Lena Dunham and friends say goodbye in the final season of this acclaimed dramedy.
23:00 Crashing 01 0007 “Julie” *Season 1 continues on M-Net 101 (previously M-Net Edge)*
Pete’s high from his new warm-up gig on Rachael Ray’s show is interrupted by an unexpected visit from Leif’s wife. Executive produced by Judd Apatow, this comedy follows one man’s attempt to make a fresh start.
23:30 Full Circle: Miami 01 0001 “Senator Faulkner And Madeline” *Season 1 Starts*
Compelling crime drama from the writer of ‘Homicide: Life On the Street’. In the series premiere, a seemingly wholesome senator is drawn into a conspiracy after a scandal erupts.
Monday 10 April 2017
18:00 Powerless 01 0001 “Pilot” *Season 1 Starts- Note that due to Trial and Error’s high age restriction the series has been replaced by Powerless*
Not all heroes where capes in this spunky comedy set in the DC comic book universe. Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical) is a young insurance adjuster-an important job in a world where crime-fighting superheroes wreak havoc on the lives of ordinary citizens every day.
Tuesday 11 April 2017
19:30 Chicago Fire 05 0018 “Take A Knee” *Note: Season 5 takes production break on Tuesday 18 and 25 April. New episodes resume on Tuesday 2 May*
Wednesday 12 April 2017
19:30 Modern Family 08 0019 “Frank’s Wedding” *Note: Season 8 takes production break on Wednesday 19 and 26 April. New episodes resume on 3 May at 19:30*
21:30 Bull 01 0015 “What’s Your Number?” *Season 1 Returns from its production break. Note that the series moves from a Monday to a Wednesday night*
Bull finds himself up against Diana Lindsay once again, when he assists in a manslaughter trial against a real estate magnate. ‘NCIS’s’ Michael Weatherly stars in this unique crime drama.
Friday 14 April 2017
23:00 Crashing 01 0006 “Warm-Up” *Season 1 Ends*
While guesting on a podcast, Pete meets a sympathetic Sarah Silverman, who invites him to stay with her- and her collection of stray comedians. Contemporary comedy starring comedian Pete Holmes.
Monday 17 April 2017
22:30 The Leftovers 03 0001 *Season 3 Starts*
The Emmy-winning producer of ‘Lost’ created this acclaimed supernatural drama, now in it’s final season. A group of people cope with the mysterious, inexplicable disappearance of 2% of the world’s population.
Tuesday 18 April 2017
20:30 Chicago PD 04 0017 “Remember The Devil” *Note: Season 4 takes a production break on Tuesday 18 and 25 April. New episodes resume on Tuesday 2 May*
21:30 Chicago Med 02 0020 “Generation Gap” *Note: Season 2 takes a production break on Tuesday 25 April. New episodes resume on Tuesday 2 May*
Emmy-winner Dick Wolf (Law & Order) created this medical spin-off drama that follows the day-to-day chaos of the city’s trauma centre, and the courageous medics who keep it together.
22:30 Broadchurch 03 0001 *Season 3 Starts*
The BAFTA Award-winning murder-mystery returns for a third season. A brutal assault in a small Dorset town proves to be just the beginning of a chilling investigation.
Wednesday 19 April 2017
18:30 My Kitchen Rules 07 0045 *Season 7 Ends*
Celebrity judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel host this reality cooking series, where teams compete to transform ordinary homes into Instant Restaurants.
Thursday 20 April 2017
21:30 Reign 04 0001 “With Friends Like These” *Season 4 Starts. Note: timeslot might change*
22:30 Series (Tba)
Friday 21 April 2017
21:30 Riverdale 01 0010 Chapter Ten: “The Lost Weekend” *Season 1 takes a production break on Friday 28 April. New episodes resume on Friday 5 May*
23:00 The Detour 02 0001 *Season 2 Starts*
Comic couple Jason Jones and Samantha Bee of ‘The Daily Show’ penned this honest and bawdy comedy about a family road trip that spirals headlong into every disaster imaginable.
Sunday 23 April 2017
16:00 Winging It 01 0012 *Season 1 Ends*
Well-loved SA celebs Janez Vermeiren and Siv Ngesi head on a tour, in this cheeky new local travel show that takes you on an adventure to some of the world’s most exotic cities.
Tuesday 25 April 2017
18:30 My Kitchen Rules 07 0049 *Season 7 Ends*
Celebrity judges Pete Evans and Manu Feildel host this reality cooking series, where teams compete to transform ordinary homes into Instant Restaurants.
Wednesday 26 April 2017
18:30 MasterChef Junior USA 05 0001 *Season 3 Starts*
Young culinary champions compete for the ultimate title of MasterChef, in the junior version of this popular reality competition series.
21:30 The Blacklist Redemption 01 0008 *Season 1 Ends*
The world’s most elusive criminals come together to form an elite mercenary team- headed by ‘The Blacklist’s’ most dangerous, in this deadly spin-off of the original spy thriller.
Friday 28 April 2017
22:30 Mozart In The Jungle 03 0001 “La Fiamma” *Season 3 Starts*
In the season premiere of this acclaimed musical dramedy, Maestro Rodrigo (Golden Globe-winner Gael García Bernal) arrives in Venice, to conduct the grand return concert of a famous, reclusive opera diva.
M-Net City April Line-up
New, Returning & Series Finales
Monday 03 April 2017
19:30 Wanted (Nbc) 01 0006 #06 “Dead End” *Season 1 Ends
Fast-paced and compelling, this Australian drama throws two complete strangers into a game of survival. In the season finale, Chelsea and Lola decide to face corrupt cop, Ray Stanton.
20:30 Arrow 04 0001 “Green Arrow” Season 4 Starts
In the season four premiere, Oliver and Felicity must return home to help the team against attacks by “ghost” assassins led by Damien Darhk.
Friday 14 April 2017
18:00 Rush Hour 01 0013 “Familee Ties” Season 1 Ends
Sometimes an unlikely pairing makes the best partnership. Action-packed series featuring the fun buddy-cop dynamic and fast-cracking comedic moments audiences crave.
Monday 17 April 2017
22:30 Americans, The 04 0013 “Persona Non Grata” Season 4 Ends
Emmy nominees Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell return for this critically acclaimed spy thriller. Phillip and Elizabeth race against the FBI to recover a hazardous package, in the season finale.
Friday 21 April 2017
21:00 Notorious (Sony) 01 0010 “Taken” Season 1 Ends
Golden Globe-nominee Piper Perabo (Covert Affairs) and Daniel Sunjata (Graceland) work together to control the media, justice system-and ultimately each other- in this fast-paced drama.
Saturday 22 April 2017
23:00 Shameless 07 0001 “Hireath” Season 7 Starts
Emmy and Golden Globe-winning dramedy that follows the exploits of the dysfunctional Gallagher family, who, in the season premiere, show no concern when Frank, their father, awakes from his coma.
Sunday 23 April 2017
22:00 Mr Robot 02 0010 “Python.P7z-Pt 1 & 2” Season 2 Ends
Golden Globe-winning psychological thriller. In the season finale, an old friend reveals all to Elliot, just as fsociety find themselves in too deep.
Friday 28 April 2017
21:00 How To Get Away With Murder 03 0001 “We’re Good People Now” Season 3 Starts
With Wallace Mahoney’s murder unsolved and Frank’s whereabouts unknown, the Keating 5 struggle to move on with their lives as they enter into their second year of law school.
Saturday 29 April 2017
22:00 Animal Kingdom 01 0001 “Pilot” Season 1 Starts
Golden Globe nominee Ellen Barkin stars in this intense drama from the producer of Southland. In the series premiere, seventeen-year-old J moves in with his mysterious, estranged family.
