M-Net Channel Highlights : July 2021

Sunday Night Blockbusters

Sunday 04 July 2021

21:05 Joker Crime, Drama

Joaquin Phoenix gives a brilliant performance, earning him an Oscar. Shunned by society, a socially inept clown finds solace in being Gotham City’s most wanted man.

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Sunday 11 July 2021

21:05 After We Collided Romance, Drama

A dramatic second instalment of Anna Todd’s book series. Tessa and Hardin’s on-and-off relationship is again put to the test as a new love interest emerges for Tessa.

Sunday 18 July 2021

21:05 Becky Action, Horror

Lulu Wilson, Kevin James and Joel McHale drive this thriller. A teenager’s weekend at a lake house with her father takes an ugly turn when they run into a group of convicts.

Sunday 25 July 2021

21:05 Freaky Horror, Thriller

Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton play a game of cat and mouse in this slasher comedy. After a girl swaps bodies with a serial killer, she has less than 24 hours to change back.

Brand New Shows

Wednesday 14 July 2021

21:30 Law & Order: Organized Crime 01 0001 “What Happens In Puglia” *Series Starts*                   

In this pulsating season premiere Elliot Stabler, returns to the NYPD to take on the city’s most powerful organized crime syndicates and rebuild his life.

Thursday 15 July 2021

21:30 Republic Of Sarah, The 01 0001 *Series Starts*   

Faced with the destruction of her town at the hands of a greedy mining company, a rebellious high school teacher utilizes an obscure cartographical loophole to declare independence.

Friday 16 July 2021

22:30 Moonbase 8 01 0001 “Dry” *Series Starts*   

A crazy season premiere. Stationed at NASA’s Moon Base Simulator in Arizona, three dedicated astronauts attempt to qualify for their first lunar mission, but the team is faced with a water shortage.

Saturday 17 July 2021

22:30 Gomorrah 04 0001 *Series Starts*

The season premiere of this gritty crime drama. With Ciro dead and Naples set for an all-out war, Genny turns to a new and powerful player for help; Patrizia doesn’t run into difficulties yet.

Thursday 22 July 2021

23:00 Us 01 0001 “Episode 1” *Series Starts*   

In this season premiere of this comedy, Douglas Petersen is looking forward to a grand tour of Europe with his wife Connie and their only son Albie. But things don’t go as Douglas has meticulously planned.

Sunday 25 July 2021

20:00 Reyka 01 0001 *Series Starts*   

In this gripping season premiere, Reyka is summoned to Speelman’s parole hearing, igniting her latest wave of self-destruction. Meanwhile, a terrifying discovery is made at the Msomi chieftaincy.

Thursday 29 July 2021

20:35 Manifest 03 0001 “Tailfin” *Series Starts*   

In this season three premiere, Ben heads on an international mission with Vance to seek a clue that may finally unlock the mystery of Flight 828.

Friday 30 July 2021

19:30 Masked Singer, The 05 *Series Starts*   

An incredible singing competition where a group of celebrity performers wear costumes to conceal their identities.

20:30 Million Little Things, A 03 0001 “Hit & Run” *Series Starts*   

An eventful season three premiere. In the aftermath of Eddie’s car accident, Katherine leans on their beloved group of friends for support.

Saturday 31 July 2021

19:30 Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist 02 0001 “Zoey’s Extraordinary Return” *Series Starts*   

In an eventful season two premiere, Zoey returns to the world after an extended time away and discovers that a lot has changed at work and in her personal life.

20:30 Nancy Drew 02 0001 “The Search For The Midnight Wraith” *Series Starts*   

The Drew Crew return in this season two premiere. Nancy and the Drew Crew are still reeling from witnessing the visions of their deaths.

Series Returns

Tuesday 27 July 2021

00:30 Last Week Tonight With John Oliver 08 0018 * Returns From Production Break*  

Cutting-edge political stand-up comedian John Oliver shares his unique and satirical perspective on news, politics and current events.

Schedule Break

Sunday 18 July 2021

20:00 Minutes To Murder 01 0004 *Series Break*  

A true crime documentary series looking at murder and how it got to that point.

Double Bill

Saturday 17 July 2021

20:30 Riverdale 05 0007 “Chapter Eighty-Three: “Fire In The Sky” *Double Bill*  

Following in his Grandpa Artie’s footsteps, Archie begins to recruit Riverdale’s new volunteer fire department.

Season and Series Finales

Wednesday 07 July 2021

21:30 Prodigal Son 02 0013 *Series Ends*  

Tom Payne and Michael Sheen drive this dark, twisted crime thriller. Follow a criminal psychologist who helps the NYDP solves crimes. He also happens to be the son of a serial killer.

Thursday 08 July 2021

21:30 Clarice 01 0013 *Series Ends*  

A riveting crime drama derived from the hit film, “The Silence of the Lambs”. Follow FBI agent, Clarice Starling, one year on, as she returns to the field in pursuit of serial murderers and sexual predators.

Friday 09 July 2021

22:30 Avenue 5 01 0009 “Eight Arms But No Hands” *Series Ends*  

An exciting season finale. A search party commences for Matt, who’s in hiding with a guilty conscience – and the airlock codes.

Saturday 10 July 2021

23:30 Babylon Berlin 02 0012 “Part 28” *Series Ends*  

A dark and twisted German crime drama set in the menacing underworld. Colognian commissioner Gereon Rath moves to Berlin, the epicentre of political and social changes in the Golden Twenties.

Thursday 15 July 2021

22:30 Split, The 02 0006 *Series Ends*  

After Hannah’s heart-breaking confession to Nathan about the night before their wedding, their marriage is in turmoil.

Thursday 22 July 2021

21:00 Bull 05 0016 “A Friend In Need” *Series Ends*  

Inspired by the early career of Dr Phil, this crime drama follows the brilliant, brash, and charming founder of a trial consulting firm, who use unique techniques to develop defense strategies.

Saturday 24 July 2021

19:30 Voice, The 20 0017 “Live Finale Part 2” *Series Ends*  

This popular, Emmy-winning reality singing competition searches for the best talent in America – mentored and coached by Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend and Nick Jonas.

Monday 26 July 2021

22:30 City On A Hill 02 0008 “Pax Bostonia” *Series Ends*  

The season two finale. Decourcy pursues justice in and out of the courtroom. Despite his manoeuvring, Jackie discovers that he can’t escape his past, while Jenny finally confronts hers.

Friday 30 July 2021

21:30 This Is Us 05 0016 “Adirondacks, The” *Series Ends*  

In this season finale the family gathers for Kevin and Madison’s wedding.

M-Net City Movies

Friday 02 July 2021

21:00 Fight Club | Drama, Action

This film redefined a genre, influenced pop-culture and changed the movie landscape forever.

Friday 09 July 2021

21:00 The Mummy | Action, Adventure

Brendan Fraser and South African actor Arnold Vosloo star in this adventure epic. A rag tag group of researchers and treasure hunters unearth the tomb of a cursed and evil mummy.

Friday 16 July 2021

21:00 Mummy Returns, The | Action, Adventure

Brendan Fraser and Arnold Vosloo face off once again for this sequel. The mummy is resurrected once again. But there is another threat, the Scorpion King and his undead army.

Friday 23 July 2021

21:00 The Scorpion King | Action, Adventure

Dwayne Johnson takes his Scorpion King character from “The Mummy Returns” into its own adventure in this spin-off film about a desert warrior trying to oust a ruthless tyrant.

Friday 30 July 2021

21:00 Kidnap | Action, Thriller

A heart-stopping thriller starring Halle Berry who plays a mother who will stop at nothing to rescue her son who has been kidnapped right before her eyes.

New to M-Net City

Thursday 01 July 2021   

19:10 Rookie, The 03 0001 “Consequences” *Series Starts* *Double Bill*

The oldest rookie in the LAPD (Nathan Fillion from Castle and Firefly) uses his life experience, determination and sense of humour to keep up with rookies twenty years his junior.

20:50 Inconceivable 01 0001 *Series Starts*

In the premiere of M-Net’s riveting drama, two strong women who have been friends since high school have to make tough calls. A gynaecologist reluctantly agrees to assist a pregnant lawyer.

Monday 05 July 2021   

21:55 Fargo 04 0001 “Welcome To The Alternate Economy” *Series Starts*

An uneasy peace between two Kansas City crime syndicates is threatened by an untimely death. Meanwhile, the Smutny family is caught between a rock and a hard place.

Tuesday 06 July 2021   

21:45 Watch, The 01 0001 “A Near Vimes Experience” *Series Starts*  

The season premiere of the fantasy series based on Terry Pratchett’s novels. Captain Sam Vimes’ life in the City Watch is changed forever when a figure from his past returns to Ankh-Morpork.

Wednesday 07 July 2021   

18:20 Manifest 02 0001 “Fasten Your Seatbelts” *Series Starts*  

A gripping season two premiere of this mystery thriller. As the Stone family reel in the aftermath of a shooting, Ben goes on a mission to locate two Flight 828 passengers who have gone missing.

Saturday 10 July 2021   

20:00 LA’s Finest 02 *Series Starts*  

With McKenna’s help, Syd searches for Jen’s Killer as she grieves the loss of her friend.

Tuesday 13 July 2021   

20:50 Comey Rule, The 01 0001 “Part One” *Series Starts*

James Comey interviews with President Obama and his given the job as, Director of the FBI. But the Bureau is plunged into two controversial cases that will alter both his place in history and history itself.

Thursday 22 July 2021   

22:00 Snowfall 04 0001 “Re-Entry” *Series Starts*  

With violence in South Central ramping up, Franklin attempts to stop a gang war from exploding.  Local reporter Irene Abe attempts to understand what’s happening to her neighborhood.

Series Ends

Saturday 03 July 2021   

18:20 Roswell: New Mexico 02 0012 “Crash Into Me” *Series Double Bill Ends*  

As the town prepares for CrashCon, Liz and Max attempt to piece together who may be behind a potentially deadly plan targeting the festival. A sci-fi drama reboot.

Sunday 04 July 2021   

21:40 On Becoming A God In Central Florida 01 0010 “Go Getters Gonna Go Getcha” *Series Ends*  

The season finale of Kirsten Dunst’s dark comedy. After reuniting Judd Waltrip and his daughter Melody, Krystal looks to secure her future by blackmailing Obie.

Thursday 15 July 2021   

21:40 Power Book II: Ghost 01 0010 “Heart Of Darkness” *Series Ends*  

Desperate, Tariq will do whatever it takes to clear his mother. As Saxe aims to finally get a St. Patrick behind bars, Tasha questions Davis’s tactics, worried it will hurt her family.

Monday 26 July 2021   

20:50 Absentia 03 0010 “Iterum Nata” *Series Ends*

Emily and Nick are finally reunited with Flynn back in Boston, but the threat of Elliot’s bioweapon still looms large. Emily resorts to drastic measures and makes a dangerous choice.

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