All the big action in television seems to be online today, with any lingering “Downton Abbey” cravings temporary satisfied by a lavish adaptation of Anthony Trollope by the creator of “Downton.”
“Julian Fellowes Presents Doctor Thorne” (Amazon Prime, streaming) even has each of its four episodes hosted by the author in a crushed red fireside wing chair, Alistair Cooke-style.
Fellowes has a way to shape a television yarn, with sharp dialogue, succinct scenes and the kind of lavish settings in British castles that in some cases look even grander than those in Downton. The Trollope story has the Jane Austin elements — coupling and maintaining estates — but with a touch more cynicism.
The four episodes is full of familiar faces, from Tom Hollander, doing such a good job currently in “The Night Watchman,” to Ian McShane of “Deadwood” and Alison Brie of “Community” and “Mad Men.” And the story begins to really pick up steam by episode two.
Usually they save these things until Christmas, but the “I Love Lucy Superstar Special” (CBS, 8 p.m.) presents two episodes from the 1950s that featured John Wayne — and colorizes them.
“Grimm” (NBC, 8 p.m.) ends its fifth season with a two hour finale.
On cable, “Banshee” (Cinemax, 10 p.m.) ends its four season run with a series finale.
The third season ends for “The Originals” (The CW, 9 p.m.) with Klaus on trial.
It comes alongside the third season premiere for the magicians showcase “Masters of Illusion” (The CW, 8 p.m.), hosted by Dean Cain.
“Shark Tank” (ABC, 9 p.m.) ends its seventh season, but that show seems to be around all the time, including the check-back spin-off “Beyond the Tank” (ABC, 8 p.m.) which features Arianna Huffington listening to a pitch for honeymoon crowdfunding.
“All Star Access: Quest for the Stanley Cup” (Showtime, 9 p.m.) begins a short season following the San Jose Sharks.
The comedian and littler person has a standup special, “Brad Williams: Daddy Issues” (Showtime, 10 p.m.).
Monte Durham switches gears and helps get deserving low income women the dress and makeover they need for their big high school event on the special “Say Yes to the Prom” (TLC, 9:30 p.m.).
Unusual to have a prime time network movie, but the 2010 “Easy A” (Fox, 8 p.m.) with Emma Stone isn’t a bad choice.
On cable, the thriller “The Perfect Guy” (Starz, 9 p.m.) with Michael Ealy, Sanaa Lathan and Morris Chestnut, makes its cable premiere.
The month-long salute to Robert Ryan on Turner Classic Movies continues with “Lolly-Madonna XXX” (8 p.m.), which isn’t what it sounds like, “The Outfit” (10 p.m.), “The Wild Bunch” (midnight), “Captain Nemo and the Underwater City” (2:30 a.m.) and “Executive Action” (4:30 a.m.).
Stanley Cup playoffs have Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay (NBC Sports, 8 p.m.).
Baseball includes Cleveland at Boston (MLB, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Blake Shelton, Daniel Dae Kim. The View: Connie Britton. The Talk: Kate Beckinsale, Carnie Wilson. Chelsea Handler: Christina Aguilera, Norma Garbo. Ellen DeGeneres: Johnny Depp. Wendy Williams: Loni Love, Kahlana Barfield. The Real: Mikaela Ulmer. Meredith Vieira: Bethenny Frankel.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Seth Rogen, Krysten Ritter, Wolf Parade. Jimmy Kimmel: Bryan Cranston, Anika Noni Rose, Joanna Newsom. Jimmy Fallon: Billy Crystal, Beanie Feldstein, Flatbush Zombies. Seth Meyers: Kenan Thompson, Beth Behrs, Thomas Rhett, Eric Kretz (rerun). James Corden: Norman Reeds, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Miguel (rerun). Carson Daly: Anthony Anderson, Dream Junkies, Steve Kornacki (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Betty Reid Soskin.