M-Net (channel 101), M-Net Binge (channel 900) and M-Net City (channel 115) highlights for September 2018
Saturday Movies
Saturday 01 September
21:00 The Last Man 16|Action
Sanity is a fragile notion in this paranoia-fuelled action drama. Suffering from PTSD, a young war veteran becomes obsessed with preparing for the end of days.
Saturday 08 September
21:00 Annabelle: Creation 16V|Horror
The producers of ‘The Conjuring’ bring us the chilling origin story of Annabelle: a lifelike doll possessed by a frightening demonic spirit.
Read the SAMDB review of Annabelle: Creation.
Saturday 15 September
21:00 Fun Mom Dinner 16SNL|Comedy
A night of comedy ensues in this chaotic movie. A harmless dinner takes an unexpected turn for four frazzled moms.
Saturday 22 September
21:00 Unlocked 16VL|Action
Action-packed spy thriller boasting an all-star cast. A CIA interrogator is lured into a plot that puts London at the mercy of a biological attack.
Saturday 29 September
21:00 The Neighbor
Things are not what they seem in this domestic thriller. A middle-aged man in a stagnant marriage finds his life upended when an attractive young woman moves in next door.
Sunday Night Blockbusters
Sunday 02 September
20:05 Murder On The Orient Express 13V|Crime
Kenneth Branagh and a brilliant cast bring Agatha Christie’s classic mystery to life. A renowned detective attempts to solve a complex murder on train, where everyone’s a suspect.
Read the SAMDB review of Murder on the Orient Express.
Sunday 09 September
20:05 Star Wars: The Last Jedi 13V|Action
Mark Hamill reprises his role as Luke Skywalker in a galaxy far, far away. In this instalment of the saga, Rey develops her newfound powers under Skywalker’s unwilling tutelage.
Read the SAMDB review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Sunday 16 September
20:05 Dunkirk 16VL|War
Visionary director Christopher Nolan revisits the historical battle of Dunkirk in this Oscar-winning war drama, about a devastating combat that turned the tide of World War II.
Read the SAMDB review of Dunkirk.
Sunday 23 September
20:30 American Assassin 18VL|Action
Violence and espionage dash through this action movie. After his girlfriend is killed by terrorists, a young man’s quest for revenge draws him into the world of counterterrorism.
Read the SAMDB review of American Assassin.
Sunday 30 September
20:05 Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle 13VL|Action
Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan drive this reboot of the 90s cult hit. After finding a mysterious video game, four teenagers are sucked into its virtual world.
Read the SAMDB review of Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle.
World Cinema Movies
(Note: Additional repeat has been added. See it again on Tuesdays at 01:00)
World Cinema titles will be added at a later date.
New, Returning & Series Finales
Monday 03 September
19:00 Deception 01 0001 “Pilot” *Season 1 Starts*
A combination of espionage and magic, the series premiere of this crime drama opens with superstar illusionist Cameron Black. From Emmy-nominee Greg Berlanti.
Thursday 06 September
22:00 Hard Sun 01 0006 “Episode Six” *Season 1 Ends*
Tired of operating on the defensive, Hicks and Renko take the fight to Grace – and DCS Bell arrests her and brings her in for questioning. Season finale of the Brit crime drama.
Saturday 08 September
17:00 The Goldbergs 05 0021 “Spaceballs”
When Beverly and Pops come up for parents’ weekend at school, Erica makes plans to tell them about an important decision she’s made. Family comedy set in the 80s.
17:30 The Goldbergs 05 0022 “Let’s Val Kilmer This Car” *Season 5 Ends with two back-to-back episodes*
In the season finale of the family comedy, Barry plans a senior prank to get out of going to prom after he’s rejected. Based on the real-life travails of creator Adam F. Goldberg.
Thursday 13 September
22:00 Trauma 01 0001 *Season 1 Starts*
In the premiere of this intricate psychological miniseries, Dan Bowker arrives home from work to find that his teenage son, Alex, is missing. From the acclaimed writer of ‘Doctor Foster.’
Friday 14 September
22:30 The Detour 03 0001 “The Run” *Season 3 Starts*
After a year on the lam across the continental US, the Parkers finally settle into the last place anyone would look for them: Alaska. Season premiere of the bawdy comedy.
Saturday 15 September
17:30 Champions 01 0001 “Pilot” *Season 1 Starts*
Gym owner Vince gets the shock of his life when his high school fling, Priya, unexpectedly drops off their teenaged son on his doorstep, in the series premiere of this family comedy.
Sunday 16 September
21:55 Last Week Tonight With John Oliver 05 0022 *Series goes on a production break*New episodes resume Sunday 30 Sep*
Late night satirist John Oliver delivers his unique take on the week’s news, politics and current events with characteristic, unwavering humour.
Tuesday 18 September
02:00 70th Prime Time Emmy Awards 2018 *LIVE Broadcast of the ceremony*
‘Saturday Night Live’ alums Colin Jost and Michael Che will host this year’s prestigious ceremony, that honours the best in television.
See the full list of Emmy 2018 nominees.
21:00 70th Prime Time Emmy Awards 2018 *The Blacklist will be on a broadcast break to accommodate the awards*
Monday 24 September
22:05 The Handmaid’s Tale 02 0013 “The Word” *Season 2 Ends*
In the season finale of the critically acclaimed dystopian drama, Serena and the other Wives strive to make change, as Offred faces a difficult decision. Based on the celebrated novel of the same name.
Tuesday 25 September
21:00 The Blacklist 05 0006 “The Travel Agency” *The Blacklist returns from one week broadcast break*
Cooper turns to Reddington for help with a personal mission, while Liz and the task force track a murder-for-hire ring. Golden Globe-nominated crime drama.
Thursday 27 September
21:00 The Sinner 02 0001 *Season 2 Starts*
The Golden Globe-nominated crime anthology sees the return of Bill Pullman as Detective Harry Ambrose, whose prime suspect in season 2 is a young boy, accused of murdering his parents.
Sunday 30 September
22:05 Last Week Tonight With John Oliver 05 0023 *Season 5 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.
Saturday 01 September
21:30 Supergirl 03 0001 “Girl Of Steel” 13VL
22:16 Supergirl 03 0002 “Triggers” 13V
23:02 Supergirl 03 0003 “Far From The Tree” 13V
23:48 Supergirl 03 0004 “The Faithful” 13VL
00:34 Supergirl 03 0005 “Damage” 13V
01:20 Supergirl 03 0006 “Midvale” 13VL
02:06 Supergirl 03 0007 “Wake Up” 13V
02:52 Supergirl 03 0008 “Crisis On Earth-X, Part 1” 13V
03:38 Supergirl 03 0009 “Reign” 13V
04:24 Supergirl 03 0010 “Legion Of Super-Heroes” 13V
05:10 Supergirl 03 0011 “Fort Rozz” 13V
05:56 Supergirl 03 0012 “For Good” 13V
Sunday 02 September
21:30 Supergirl 03 0013 “Both Sides Now” 13V
22:16 Supergirl 03 0014 “Schott Through The Heart” 13V
23:02 Supergirl 03 0015 “In Search Of Lost Time” 13V
23:48 Supergirl 03 0016 “Of Two Minds” 13V
00:34 Supergirl 03 0017 “Trinity” 13V
01:20 Supergirl 03 0018 “Shelter From The Storm” 13V
02:06 Supergirl 03 0019 “The Fanatical” 13V
02:52 Supergirl 03 0020 “Dark Side Of The Moon” 13V
03:38 Supergirl 03 0021 “Not Kansas” 13V
04:24 Supergirl 03 0022 “Make It Reign” 13V
05:10 Supergirl 03 0023 “Battles Lost And Won” 13V
Saturday 08 September
21:30 Arrow 06 0001 “Fallout” 13VL
22:16 Arrow 06 0002 “Tribute” 13VL
23:02 Arrow 06 0003 “Next Of Kin” 13VL
23:48 Arrow 06 0004 “Reversal” 13VL
00:34 Arrow 06 0005 “Deathstroke Returns” 13VL
01:20 Arrow 06 0006 “Promises Kept” 13VL
02:06 Arrow 06 0007 “Thanksgiving” 13VL
02:52 Arrow 06 0008 “Crisis On Earth-X, Part 2” 13VL
03:38 Arrow 06 0009 “Irreconcilable Differences” 13VL
04:24 Arrow 06 0010 “Divided” 13VL
05:10 Arrow 06 0011 “We Fall” 13V
05:56 Arrow 06 0012 “All For Nothing” 13V
Sunday 09 September
21:30 Arrow 06 0013 “The Devil’s Greatest Trick” 13V
22:16 Arrow 06 0014 “Collision Course” 13V
23:02 Arrow 06 0015 “Doppelgänger” 13V
23:48 Arrow 06 0016 “The Thanatos Guild” 13V
00:34 Arrow 06 0017 “Brothers In Arms” 13V
01:20 Arrow 06 0018 “Fundamentals” 13V
02:06 Arrow 06 0019 “The Dragon” 16V
02:52 Arrow 06 0020 “Shifting Allegiances” 13V
03:38 Arrow 06 0021 “Docket No. 11-19-41-73” 13V
04:24 Arrow 06 0022 “The Ties That Bind” 13V
05:10 Arrow 06 0023 “Life Sentence” 13V
Saturday 15 September
21:30 The Flash 04 0001 “The Flash Reborn” 13VL
22:16 The Flash 04 0002 “Mixed Signals” 13VL
23:02 The Flash 04 0003 “Luck Be A Lady” 13VL
23:48 The Flash 04 0004 “Elongated Journey Into Night” 13VL
00:34 The Flash 04 0005 “Girl’s Night Out” 13VL
01:20 The Flash 04 0006 “When Harry Met Harry” 13VL
02:06 The Flash 04 0007 “Therefore I Am” 13V
02:52 The Flash 04 0008 “Crisis On Earth-X, Part 3” 13VL
03:38 The Flash 04 0009 “Don’t Run” 13VL
04:24 The Flash 04 0010 “The Trial Of The Flash” 13V
05:10 The Flash 04 0011 “The Elongated Knight Rises” 13V
05:56 The Flash 04 0012 “Honey, I Shrunk Team Flash” 13VL
Sunday 16 September
21:30 The Flash 04 0013 “True Colors” 13VL
22:16 The Flash 04 0014 “Subject 9” 13V
23:02 The Flash 04 0015 “Enter Flashtime” 13V
23:48 The Flash 04 0016 “Run Iris, Run” 13V
00:34 The Flash 04 0017 “Null And Annoyed” 13V
01:20 The Flash 04 0018 “Lose Yourself” 13V
02:06 The Flash 04 0019 “Fury Rogue” 13V
02:52 The Flash 04 0020 “Therefore She Is” 13V
03:38 The Flash 04 0021 “Harry And The Harrisons” 13V
04:24 The Flash 04 0022 “Think Fast” 13V
05:10 The Flash 04 0023 “We Are The Flash” 13V
Saturday 22 September
21:30 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0001 “Aruba-Con” 13VL
22:16 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0002 “Freakshow” 13VL
23:02 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0003 “Zari” 13VL
23:48 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0004 “Phone Home” 13VL
00:34 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0005 “Return Of The Mack” 13VL
01:20 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0006 “Helen Hunt” 13VL
02:06 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0007 “Welcome To The Jungle” 13VL
02:52 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0008 “Crisis On Earth-X, Part 4” 13VL
03:38 DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0009 “Beebo The God Of War” 13VL
Sunday 23 September
21:30 DC’S Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0010 “Daddy Darhkest” 16V
22:16 DC’S Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0011 “Here I Go Again” 13VL
23:02 DC’S Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0012 “The Curse Of The Earth Totem” 13VL
23:48 DC’S Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0013 “No Country For Old Dads” 13VL
00:34 DC’S Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0014 “Amazing Grace” 13V
01:20 DC’S Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0015 “Necromancing The Stone” 13VL
02:06 DC’S Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0016 “I, Ava” 13VL
02:52 DC’S Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0017 “Guest Starring John Noble” 13VL
03:38 DC’S Legends Of Tomorrow 03 0018 “The Good, The Bad And The Cuddly” 13V
Saturday 29 September
21:30 Black Lightning 01 0001 “The Resurrection” 13VL
22:16 Black Lightning 01 0002 “Lawanda: The Book Of Hope” 13VSL
23:02 Black Lightning 01 0003 “Lawanda: The Book Of Burial” 13V
23:48 Black Lightning 01 0004 “Black Jesus” 13VL
00:34 Black Lightning 01 0005 “And Then The Devil Brought The Plague: The Book Of Green Light” 13VL
01:20 Black Lightning 01 0006 “Three Sevens: The Book Of Thunder” 13V
02:06 Black Lightning 01 0007 “Equinox: The Book Of Fate” 13V
Sunday 30 September
21:30 Black Lightning 01 0008 “The Book Of Revelation” 13V
22:16 Black Lightning 01 0009 “The Book Of Little Black Lies” 13V
23:02 Black Lightning 01 0010 “Sins Of The Father: The Book Of Redemption” 13V
23:48 Black Lightning 01 0011 “Black Jesus: The Book Of Crucifixion” 13V
00:31 Black Lightning 01 0012 “The Resurrection And The Light: The Book Of Pain” 13V
01:17 Black Lightning 01 0013 “Shadow Of Death: The Book Of War” 13VL
M-Net City Movies
Friday 07 September
21:00 The Hunger Games 16V|Sci-Fi
Based on the wildly popular young adult novels, Jennifer Lawrence stars as a fierce young woman who saves her sister by taking her place in a game of death.
Friday 14 September
21:00 The Hunger Games: Catching Fire 13V|Sci-Fi
Jennifer Lawrence returns in this action sequel, based on the bestselling young adult novels. Katniss and Peeta must face off against their enemies in a deadly new arena.
Read the SAMDB review of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
Friday 21 September
21:00 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 13V|Adventure
In the final instalment of the franchise, Jennifer Lawrence returns as Katniss, who prepares for a showdown that will change the future.
Read the SAMDB review of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.
Friday 28 September
21:00 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 13V|Adventure
Jennifer Lawrence returns for the final chapter of the series set in a dystopian future. Katniss leads the rebellion as they take the war to the Capitol.
New, Returning & Series Finales
Saturday 01 September
21:00 The Originals 05 0013 “When The Saints Go Marching In” *Season 5 Ends*
The creator of ‘The Vampire Diaries’ penned this Emmy-nominated supernatural drama, following the tumultuous lives of the first vampire family.
Wednesday 05 September
21:00 Defiant Ones 01 0006 “Episode #06” *Season 1 Ends*
An opportune sit-down between Jimmy and Dre led to the idea of Beats Electronics, the speaker-headphone phenomenon that vaulted the partners to new heights.
Thursday 06 September
21:00 Homeland 07 0001 “Enemy Of The State” *Season 7 Starts*Aired on M-Net*
In the seventh season premiere of the critically acclaimed political thriller, Carrie is living with Maggie’s family in DC, while Saul remains in prison. Emmy-winner Claire Danes stars.
Saturday 08 September
21:00 Supernatural 13 0001 “Lost And Found” *Season 13 Starts*Premieres on M-Net City*
Season 13 begins with Sam and Dean picking up the pieces after the loss of their mother, the demise of Crowley and the heart-breaking death of Castiel.
Tuesday 11 September
19:00 Code Black 03 0013 “The Business Of Saving Lives” *Season 3 Ends*
Angels Memorial descends into chaos when a plane crashes into the 8th floor of the hospital, in the season finale of this medical drama.
Wednesday 12 September
21:00 Unsolved: The Murders Of Tupac And The Notorious B.I.G. 01 0001 “Wherever It Leads” *Season 1 Starts*Aired on 1Magic*
A true crime series based on the police investigation into the murders of rappers Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur.
Thursday 13 September
22:15 Next Of Kin 01 0006 *Season 1 Ends*
Barnes and the counter terrorism unit face a race against time to foil the imminent terror attacks, in the season finale of this British thriller.
Sunday 16 September
23:00 12 Monkeys 04 0011 “The Beginning PT 2” *Season 4 Ends*
When all hope is lost, Cole must complete his cycle so that his younger self will one day arrive at the end with the answer. Series finale of the sci-fi drama.
Thursday 20 September
22:15 The Path 03 0001 “The Beginning” *Season 3 Starts*Aired on M-Net*
In the season premiere of this provocative drama, Eddie, now Guardian of the Light, opens the movement up with the help of a new publicist. Golden Globe-nominee Aaron Paul stars.
Saturday 22 September
19:00 For The People 01 0010 “This Is What I Wanted To Say” *Season 1 Ends*
Jay faces his fears and goes up against Kate in a case involving a PTA president accused of selling drugs to students. Emmy-nominee Shonda Rhimes backs this high-stakes legal drama.
20:00 Beyond 02 0010 “There’s No Home For You Here” *Season 2 Ends*
Diego’s latest attack hits close to the Matthews home, leaving Holden and Charlie to explain the situation to a frantic Tom and Diane, in the season finale of the sci-fi fantasy.
Tuesday 25 September
19:00 Chicago PD 05 0001 “Reform” *Season 5 Starts*
In the season premiere of this fast-paced instalment to the ‘Chicago’ series, the team attempts to bust a gun deal that quickly turns dicey when innocent civilians get involved. From Emmy-winner Dick Wolf.
22:10 Longmire 06 0010 “Goodbye Is Always Implied” *Season 6 Ends*
In the series finale of this crime drama, Walt gets an unexpected visitor as Jacob’s troubles escalate at the casino and an inevitable confrontation leads to changed lives.
Wednesday 26 September
20:00 Gotham 04 0022 “No Man’s Land” *Season 4 Ends*
In the season four finale, Jeremiah warns a sceptical Gordon of more destruction coming to Gotham. Fantasy drama set in the DC comic book universe.
Thursday 27 September
19:00 Suits 07 0016 “Good-Bye” *Season 7 Ends*
It’s all hands on deck as Louis, Donna and Alex defend the firm, while Harvey aids Jessica on a case, in the season finale of the high-stakes legal drama.
20:00 The Fixer 07 0018 “Over A Cliff” *Season 7 Ends*
In the thrilling series finale of this acclaimed political drama, the Gladiators make the ultimate sacrifice in order to take down Cyrus and Jake – but how far will they go to get justice?
Saturday 29 September
19:00 Timeless 02 0001 “The War To End All Wars” *Season 2 Starts*Aired on M-Net*
Wyatt Logan, Rufus Carlin, Connor Mason and Agent Denise Christopher are all holed up with the Lifeboat in a deserted missile silo, in the season premiere of this fantasy time-travel series.
20:00 The 100 05 0001 “Eden”
In the fifth season premiere, Clarke struggles to survive on a desolate, scorched earth, while her friends in space come across a long-awaited beacon of hope. Emmy-nominated dystopian drama.
22:00 American Horror Story 07 0011 “Great Again” *Season 7 Ends*
In the near future, Kai’s arrogance and ambitions haven’t dimmed despite the fact that his station in life has changed dramatically. Multiple award winning horror anthology.
Thursday 30 September
20:00 Bull 02 0001 “School For Scandal” *Season 2 starts*Aired on M-Net*
In the season premiere of the legal drama, Bull goes up against his romantic interest in a case involving a billionaire widow. Follows the cases of a trial consulting firm.
