M-Net (channel 101), M-Net Binge (channel 900) and M-Net City (channel 115) highlights for August 2017
M-Net Schedule Updates
New Information:
- First Dates US season 1 has been added to the August schedule and will start on Sunday 13 August at 17:00. This means that Wedding Bashers season 1 will no longer start in that timeslot.
- Ray Donovan season 5 has been added to the August schedule and will start on Tuesday 29 22:30.
- Please note the addition of World Cinema movies on M-Net to the highlights below. Note: the World Cinema movies below will also have an additional repeat on Wednesdays between 02:00 – 02:30.
Reminder:
- Madam Secretary season 3 returns from its broadcast break on Monday 7 August at 20:30.
- I’m Dying Up Here season 1 will start on Friday 4 August at 21:30 and not 22:00 as previously communicated.
- From 11 August, American Housewife season 1 will air on Fridays at 17:45 in addition to its regular timeslot on Wednesdays at 17:45.
- Apple Tree Yard season 1 ends on Tuesday 22 August at 22:40.
- The final episode of Great News season 1 will be broadcast on Thursday 31 August at 18:00, meaning that the comedy will now end on this day. Note that the Monday episode on 28 August at 18:00 will be broadcast as normal.
M-Net City Schedule Updates
Reminder:
- Elementary season 5 has been added to the August schedule and will start on Wednesday 16 August at 20:00 (and not 19:50 as previously communicated).
Saturday Movies
Saturday 05 August 2017
21:30 Marauders 16VL Action
Action man, Bruce Willis, WWE superstar Dave Bautista and Christopher Meloni, play a very dangerous game of cat and mouse in this high stakes action film. When a bank is robbed the investigation leads to a larger conspiracy.
Read the SAMDB review of Marauders.
Saturday 12 August 2017
21:30 Skiptrace PG13VL Action
Jackie Chan and Johnny Knoxville form an unlikely alliance in this global adventure. A Hong Kong detective and an American gambler team up to battle a notorious Chinese criminal.
Saturday 19 August 2017
21:30 Underworld: Blood Wars 16VSL Action
Kate Beckinsale reprises her role as Selene for this fifth fantasy instalment. This time the ultimate vampire fights to end the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires.
Read the SAMDB review of Underworld: Blood Wars.
Saturday 26 August 2017
21:30 Don’t Breathe 16VL Horror
Thrilling horror that takes your breath away. A trio of teenagers break into a blind man’s home, but he’s is far from helpless and the thieves soon become the prey.
Sunday Night Blockbusters
Sunday 06 August 2017
20:30 Bad Moms 16SNL Comedy
Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn kick the status quo to the curb, in a crazy comedy that sees three moms raise hell when they revolt against the ‘perfect moms’.
Sunday 13 August 2017
20:05 Rogue One 13V Science Fiction
Felicity Jones heads to a galaxy far, far, away, in this sci-fi epic. With the tide of war shifting, the Rebels embark on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star.
Read the SAMDB review of Rogue One.
Sunday 20 August 2017
20:05 Jack Reacher: Never Go Back 13VL Action
Tom Cruise reprises his role as the explosive Jack Reacher. Now a fugitive, Reacher races to uncover a government conspiracy and clear his name.
Read the SAMDB review of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.
Sunday 27 August 2017
20:05 Arrival 13VL Drama
Amy Adams leads an incredible cast in this sci-fi filled with mystery. After spaceships inexplicably appear around the world, a linguist is tasked with interpreting the aliens’ language.
Read the SAMDB review of Arrival.
World Cinema Movies
Sunday 06 August 2017
22:50 Walk With Me 16SNL
Beautiful Danish drama about hope and redemption. After a tragic explosion, a young soldier struggles to regain his mental and physical strength.
Sunday 13 August 2017
22:55 Northwest 16VSNL
Dark and gritty Danish crime thriller. A young, small-time criminal is drawn into a violent conflict after he starts working for a prominent gangster.
Sunday 20 August 2017
22:45 The Man Who Knew Infinity PG13VL
Dev Patel delves into the mind of a brilliant Indian mathematician in this intriguing biographical drama, following the amazing life of a pioneer in his field.
Sunday 27 August 2017
22:45 Life Deluxe 16VNL
This sequel to the 2010 Swedish thriller stars Joel Kinnaman. A former drug runner who goes in search of his sister is lead to the world of organised crime in Stockholm.
New, Returning & Series Finales
Wednesday 02 August 2017
20:30 Salvation 01 0001 *Season 1 Starts*
Humanity hangs in the balance in this suspense thriller that centres on a staggering discovery: an enormous asteroid is just six months away from colliding with the Earth.
Thursday 03 August 2017
22:30 Reign 04 0016 “All It Cost Her…” *Series Ends*
In the series finale of this period drama, Mary makes a decision that will change the course of history- forever shaping the fate of her nation, her crown, and her newborn son.
Friday 04 August 2017
17:45 Speechless 01 0023 “C-A– Camp” *Season 1 Ends*
In the season finale of this irreverent comedy, Jimmy and Dylan have a father/daughter moment, Maya gets a surprise and Ray looks forward to reinventing himself over the summer.
21:30 I’m Dying Up Here 01 0001 “Pilot” *Season 1 Starts*
Executive produced by Jim Carrey the series premiere of this dramedy opens in 1970s L.A., where a group of up-and-coming comedians struggle to make it big on the Sunset Strip.
Sunday 06 August 2017
18:00 Kicking & Screaming 01 0008 “Survival Of The Fittest” *Season 1 Ends*
Ten expert survivalists are partnered with a pampered group of civilians to face the toughest challenges of their lives, in this unique reality competition series.
22:10 Last Week Tonight With John Oliver 04 0019 *Series Returns From Production Break*
Late night satirist John Oliver delivers his unique take on the week’s news, politics and current events with characteristic, unwavering humour.
Monday 07 August 2017
20:30 Madam Secretary 03 0014 “Labor Of Love” *Series Returns From Break*
Elizabeth works to reunite the son of the Colombian president and the daughter of the rebel leader, whose union is at the heart of an important peace deal. Acclaimed political drama.
Thursday 10 August 2017
21:30 The Blacklist 04 0022 “Mr. Kaplan: Conclusion” *Season 4 Ends*
Red (Golden Globe-nominee James Spader) enlists a powerful fixer to undermine the government’s case against the Task Force. Season finale of the critically acclaimed crime thriller.
22:30 Jamestown 01 0001 “Episode #01” *Season 1 Starts*
Set in the early 17th Century, the premiere of this gritty period drama opens with the arrival of a group of women who have left their dark pasts behind in England to journey to the New World.
Friday 11 August 2017
17:45 American Housewife 01 0013 ‘Then And Now” *Season 1 starts broadcast on Fridays*
The Ottos face the prospect of leaving Westport when their house is put up for sale. Katy Mixon (Mike & Molly) stars in this unapologetic family comedy.
19:30 World Of Dance 01 0010 *Season 1 Ends*
Jennifer Lopez serves as a judge and producer on this reality competition series that gives elite dancers the opportunity to compete for a life-altering grand prize.
Sunday 13 August 2017
17:00 First Dates US 01 0001 *Season 1 Starts*
From executive producer Ellen DeGeneres comes this relatable reality series that follows the promising, awkward and often hilarious first date experiences.
18:00 My Kitchen Rules South Africa 01 0001 *Season 1 Starts*
In an epic South African culinary showdown amateur cooks invite viewers- and celebrity judges- into their homes for an evening of pressure cooker competition.
Tuesday 15 August 2017
20:30 Shades Of Blue 02 0013 “Broken Dolls” *Season 2 Ends*
In the dramatic season finale Wozniak (Golden Globe-nominee Ray Liotta) faces the ally who betrayed him and makes his most difficult choice yet. A web of corruption unfolds in this popular crime drama.
Thursday 17 August 2017
21:30 American Crime 03 0001 “Episode One” *Season 3 Starts*
In the season premiere of this critically acclaimed crime anthology series, Luis Salazar, an illegal immigrant, arrives in the United States to find work. From the Oscar-winning writer of ’12 Years A Slave’.
Tuesday 22 August 2017
20:30 Chicago Justice 01 0001 “Fake” *Season 1 Starts*
This riveting new instalment to the ‘Chicago’ series follows the city’s dedicated prosecutors in the State’s Attorney’s office. The series premiere sees the team handling the fallout of an arsonist’s deadly attack.
22:40 Apple Tree Yard 01 0004 *Season 1 Ends*
Academy Award-nominee Emily Watson stars in this provocative psychological thriller about a married woman who embarks on a passionate affair that ultimately spirals dangerously out of control.
Friday 25 August 2017
18:15 My Kitchen Rules 08 0050 *Season 8 Ends*
Pete Evans and Manu Feildel return to host another round of hot competition in this popular reality cooking competition series.
Saturday 26 August 2017
17:00 Superhuman 01 0009 *Season 1 Ends*
Ordinary people with extraordinary abilities show off their skills in a never-before-seen competition that will test the limits of belief.
Sunday 27 August 2017
22:05 Last Week Tonight With John Oliver 04 0022 *Series Breaks and returns in September*
Late night satirist John Oliver delivers his unique take on the week’s news, politics and current events with characteristic, unwavering humour.
Monday 28 August 2017
18:30 America’s Got Talent 12 0001 “Auditions 1 Part 1” *Season 12 Starts*
Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell return for another round of spectacular reality competition with brand new host Tyra Banks.
21:30 Game Of Thrones 07 0007 *Season 7 Ends*
The epic struggle for power, survival and revenge is ongoing in the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning fantasy phenomenon that follows several families in the fictional kingdom of Westeros.
Tuesday 29 August 2017
22:30 Ray Donovan 05 001 *Season 5 Starts*
Golden Globe nominee Liev Schreiber reprises his role as L.A.’s preeminent fixer for the rich and famous. In season five family turmoil leaves Ray more vulnerable than ever before.
23:50 Chance 01 0010 “Fluid Management” *Season 1 Ends*
With no memory of his encounter with Blackstone, Chance struggles to understand what transpired in the season finale. Golden Globe-winner Hugh Laurie stars in this compelling thriller.
Thursday 31 August 2017
18:00 Great News 01 0010 “Carol’s Eleven” *Season 1 Ends*
In the season finale of this smart workplace comedy Katie makes a huge discovery about the story she’s been chasing. Emmy-winner Tina Fey penned this workplace comedy.
23:45 Man In An Orange Shirt 01 0001 *Season 1 Starts*
Based on the novel of the same name, this poignant drama explores the unfolding of two love stories sixty years apart. Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave stars.
Saturday 5 August 2017
21:30 Supergirl 02 0001 “The Adventures Of Supergirl” 13V
22:17 Supergirl 02 0002 “The Last Children Of Krypton” 13VL
23:04 Supergirl 02 0003 “Welcome To Earth” 13V
23:51 Supergirl 02 0004 “Survivors” 13VL
00:38 Supergirl 02 0005 “Crossfire” 13VL
01:25 Supergirl 02 0006 “Changing” 13VL
02:13 Supergirl 02 0007 “The Darkest Places” 13VL
03:00 Supergirl 02 0008 “Medusa” 13VL
03:47 Supergirl 02 0009 “Supergirl Lives” 13VL
04:34 Supergirl 02 0010 “We Can Be Heroes” 13VL
05:21 Supergirl 02 0011 “The Martian Chronicles” 13V
Sunday 06 August 2017
21:30 Supergirl 02 0012 “Luthors” 13VL
22:17 Supergirl 02 0013 “Mr. & Mrs. Mxyzptlk” 13VL
23:04 Supergirl 02 0014 “Homecoming” 13VL
23:51 Supergirl 02 0015 “Exodus” 13VL
00:38 Supergirl 02 0016 “Star-Crossed” 13VL
01:25 Supergirl 02 0017 “Distant Sun” 13VL
02:12 Supergirl 02 0018 “Ace Reporter” 13VL
02:59 Supergirl 02 0019 “Alex” 13VL
03:46 Supergirl 02 0020 “City Of Lost Children” 13V
04:33 Supergirl 02 0021 “Resist” 13VL
05:20 Supergirl 02 0022 “Nevertheless, She Persisted” 13VL
Saturday 12 August 2017
21:30 The Flash 03 0001 “Flashpoint” 13VL
22:17 The Flash 03 0002 “Paradox” 13VL
23:04 The Flash 03 0003 “Magenta” 13VL
23:51 The Flash 03 0004 “The New Rogues” 13V
00:38 The Flash 03 0005 “Monster” 13V
01:25 The Flash 03 0006 “Shade” 13VL
02:13 The Flash 03 0007 “Killer Frost” 13VL
03:00 The Flash 03 0008 “Invasion!” 13VL
03:47 The Flash 03 0009 “The Present” 13VL
04:34 The Flash 03 0010 “Borrowing Problems From The Future” 13VL
05:21 The Flash 03 0011 “Dead Or Alive” 13VL
Sunday 13 August 2017
06:08 The Flash 03 0012 “Untouchable” 13VL
21:30 The Flash 03 0013 “Attack On Gorilla City” 13VL
22:17 The Flash 03 0014 “Attack On Central City” 13VL
23:04 The Flash 03 0015 “The Wrath Of Savitar” 13VL
23:51 The Flash 03 0016 “Into The Speed Force” 13VL
00:38 The Flash 03 0017 “Duet” 13VL
01:26 The Flash 03 0018 “Abra Kadabra” 13VL
02:13 The Flash 03 0019 “The Once And Future Flash” 13V
03:00 The Flash 03 0020 “I Know Who You Are” 13V
03:47 The Flash 03 0021 “Cause And Effect” 13VL
04:34 The Flash 03 0022 “Infantino Street” 13VL
05:21 The Flash 03 0023 “Finish Line” 13VL
Saturday 19 August 2017
21:30 Arrow 05 0001 “Legacy” 13VL
22:17 Arrow 05 0002 “Recruits” 13VL
23:04 Arrow 05 0003 “A Matter Of Trust” 13VL
23:51 Arrow 05 0004 “Penance” 13VL
00:38 Arrow 05 0005 “Human Target” 13VL
01:25 Arrow 05 0006 “So It Begins” 13VL
02:11 Arrow 05 0007 “Vigilante” 13VL
02:58 Arrow 05 0008 “Invasion” 13VL
03:45 Arrow 05 0009 “What We Left Behind” 13VL
04:32 Arrow 05 0010 “Who Are You?” 13VL
05:19 Arrow 05 0011 “Second Chances” 13VL
Sunday 20 August 2017
06:06 Arrow 05 0012 “Bratva” 13VL
21:30 Arrow 05 0013 “Spectre Of The Gun” 13VL
22:16 Arrow 05 0014 “The Sin-Eater” 13VL
23:03 Arrow 05 0015 “Fighting Fire With Fire” 13VL
23:50 Arrow 05 0016 “Checkmate” 13VL
00:37 Arrow 05 0017 “Kapiushon” 13VL
01:24 Arrow 05 0018 “Disbanded” 13VL
02:11 Arrow 05 0019 “Dangerous Liaisons” 13VL
02:58 Arrow 05 0020 “Underneath” 13VS
03:45 Arrow 05 0021 “Honor Thy Fathers” 13VL
04:32 Arrow 05 0022 “Missing” 13VL
05:19 Arrow 05 0023 “Lian Yu” 13VL
Saturday 26 August 2017
21:30 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0001 “Out Of Time” 13VSL
22:17 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0002 “The Justice Society Of America” 13VL
23:04 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0003 “Shogun” 13VL
23:51 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0004 “Abominations” 13VL
00:38 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0005 “Compromised” 13VL
01:25 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0006 “Outlaw Country” 13VL
02:11 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0007 “Invasion!” 13VL
02:58 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0008 “The Chicago Way” 13VL
03:45 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0009 “Raiders Of The Lost Art” 13VL
Sunday 27 August 2017
21:30 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0010 “The Legion Of Doom” 13VL
22:17 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0011 “Turncoat” 13VL
23:03 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0012 “Camelot/3000” 13VL
23:50 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0013 “Land Of The Lost” 13VL
00:37 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0014 “Moonshot” 13VL
01:24 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0015 “Fellowship Of The Spear” 13VL
02:11 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0016 “Doomworld” 13VL
02:58 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 02 0017 “Aruba” 13VL
New, Returning & Series Finales
Thursday 03 August 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 04 August 2017
22:00 The Night Of 01 0001 “Part 1 – The Beach” *Season 1 Starts*
In the premiere episode of this critically acclaimed miniseries, a Pakistani-American college student is implicated in the brutal murder of a young woman. From the acclaimed writers of ‘Schindler’s List’.
Sunday 06 August 2017
22:05 Orange Is The New Black 04 0001 “Work That Body For Me” *Season 4 Starts*
Critically acclaimed dramedy from the Emmy winning creator of Weeds. In the season premiere, Caputo has to call in the big guns, after a major security breach and the arrival of new inmates.
Tuesday 08 August 2017
23:00 Bates Motel 04 0001 “A Danger To Himself And Others” *Season 4 Starts*
Unravel the origins of a killer in this chilling prequel to the classic horror film. In the season premiere, Norma searches desperately for Norman, who finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings.
Wednesday 09 August 2017
20:00 Taken 01 0010 “I Surrender” *Season 1 Ends*
In the season finale of this action-packed thriller, Bryan and John lead a rogue mission to stop Mejia’s associates-before they cross the border. Based on the blockbuster films of the same name.
22:00 Mad Dogs 01 #109 *Season 1 Ends*
In the season finale of this dark, comic thriller, Joel hurries to covertly complete Jesús’ mission, while Gus and Cobi each deal with the authorities. An ensemble cast stars.
Thursday 10 August 2017
22:00 Wentworth 04 0001 “First Blood” *Season 4 Starts*
Acclaimed Australian drama that follows a young woman trying to survive the dark politics of prison. The women return to Wentworth after the rebuild and a new dynamic is in play, in the season premiere.
Wednesday 16 August 2017
20:00 Elementary 05 0001 “Folie A Deux” *Season 5 Starts*
In the season premiere of this Emmy-nominated crime drama following a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, a serial bomber becomes active again, forcing Watson to seek help from a former patient.
22:00 The Fall 03 0001 *Season 3 Starts*
In the chilling season premiere of this unsettling crime thriller serial killer Paul Spector is rushed to Belfast General Hospital where staff attempt to save his life. Jamie Dornan and Gillian Anderson star.
Monday 21 August 2017
23:00 Bates Motel 04 0010 “Norman” *Season 4 Ends*
Emmy nominee Vera Farmiga stars as Norma Bates in this prequel to the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie. In the season finale, Romero faces pressure from all sides, while Dylan considers reaching out to Norman.
Tuesday 22 August 2017
23:00 Banshee 04 0001 #31 “Something Out Of The Bible” *Season 4 Starts*
The Emmy-winning thriller returns for a fourth and final season of gritty action and drama. In the season premiere, Lucas returns to Banshee to find everything dramatically changed.
Saturday 26 August 2017
21:00 House Of Cards 04 0013 “Chapter 52” *Season 4 Ends*
Golden Globe winner Kevin Spacey stars in this acclaimed political drama. Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi, as the hostage situation continues, in the season finale.
22:10 Bates Motel 05 0001 “Dark Paradise” *Season 5 Starts*
In the fifth and final season premiere of this acclaimed, Emmy-nominated horror series, Norman tries to keep up appearances, despite a troubling discovery.
Monday 28 August 2017
22:00 The Last Ship 03 0013 “Don’t Look Back” *Season 3 Ends*
Eric Dane (Grey’s Anatomy) stars in this post-apocalyptic drama from the producer of ‘The Closer’. In the season finale, Chandler faces a challenge, as the fight for America reaches its conclusion.
Thursday 31 August 2017
23:00 Banshee 04 0008 #38 “Requiem” *Season 4 Ends*
Follow the fourth and final season of the Emmy-winning action-thriller, about a former criminal and convict. In the series finale, Lucas learns that a murder case he thought was closed may be opening again.
