John Logan’s three season series about Dracula and Frankenstein in London seemed over. But now it has been reimagined as a metaphorical story of 1930s Los Angeles, where the Mexican American neighborhoods are about to be bulldozed by the impending freeways, the Nazis are organizing, angels of Mexican folklore are fighting and there’s a murder to solve.
It’s “Chinatown” dipped into a Day of the Dead scenario with Nathan Lane as a hard-bitten gumshoe, Daniel Zovatto as a rookie cop caught between communities and the splendid Natalie Dormer as a generous array of characters. There’s a lot going on in “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” (Showtime, 10:10 p.m.), but it’s nice to have an excess of ideas rather than just a jumble of them — as in “Westworld” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
Let’s give a hand to “Homeland” (Showtime, 9 p.m.), which for nearly a decade held its own as a relevant and sometimes prescient mirror to the day’s international political intrigue. And Claire Danes’ agent Carrie Mathison has lasted longer than, say, Jack Bauer (whose “24” creators were also behind this). Just as good all along is the humane intensity of Mandy Patinkin’s Saul Berenson. Together they face the end of a season that mirrored peace process with the Taliban in Afghanistan, but ends the entire run.
The third and final season of “Vida” (Starz, 9 p.m.) continues to delve into the issue of community and gentrification in east Los Angeles, with the sisters suddenly surprised by the return of their father.
The series “God Friended Me” (CBS, 8 p.m.) comes to an end with a pair of episodes.
Greedier relations stir the pot on “Belgravia” (Epix, 9 p.m.).
“Insecure” (HBO, 10 p.m.) celebrates Thanksgiving.
The trial goes wayward on “Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children” (HBO, 7:45 p.m.).
“American Idol” (ABC, 8 p.m.) starts to practice social distancing.
A recovering cancer patient’s wife refuses help on “Call the Midwife” (PBS, 8 p.m.).
“Batwoman” (CW, 8 p.m.) is faced with a returning villain.
The regulator rebellion reaches a peak on “Outlander” (Starz, 8 p.m.).
“The Wall” (NBC, 8 p.m.) that’s actually been built is a game show hosted by Chris Hardwick.
Villanelle agrees to a job that takes her back to London on “Killing Eve” (AMC, BBC America, 9 p.m.).
“Family Guy” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.) becomes coma guy.
Edward confesses the exact nature of his relationships on “Baptiste” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
On “World on Fire” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) Harry’s courage is tested at Louvain.
Chip and Joanna Gaines’ plans for worldwide domination is put on paused as their Magnolia Network has been pushed back from October to who knows when. In the meantime, there’s a peek at what they’ll be up to in the four-hour (!) special, “Magnolia Presents: A Look Back & A Look Ahead” (DIY, 5 p.m.).
Catherine Bell returns as her old “Jag” character Lt. Col. Sarah MacKenzie on a new “NCIS: Los Angeles” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
A season finale comes for “When Calls the Heart” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.).
“On the Case with Paula Zahn” (Investigation Discovery, 10 p.m.) begins a 10th season.
A new cop is starting to hang around “Good Girls” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
Not sure that the new “Magic Caught on Camera” (Travel, 10 p.m.) would be any more credible than its predecessor “Paranormal Caught on Camera” (Travel, 9 p.m.), on which a ventriloquist’s dummy supposedly comes to life tonight.
The handyman is full of self-doubt on “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
On “The Simpsons” (Fox, 8 p.m.) Pete Holmes lends his voice as a new preacher in town.
The title of the made-for-TV thriller “Killer in the Guest House” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.) would seem to be indicative of what happens. Chelsea Hobbs and Marcus Rosner star.
“The Rookie” (ABC, 10 p.m.) conducts a scared straight program.
Bernadette Peters stars on a new “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
On “Duncanville” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.), the old swimming hole is under siege and Judge Judy lends a voice.
Knots Berry Farm’s 100th is cause for cake competition on “Buddy vs. Duff” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“Family Karma” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) has Vishal and Richa’s engagement party.
Ruby and Billy spend a day in Chicago on “Run” (HBO, 10:30 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies has a couple of films on Tokyo crime tonight with “Tokyo Joe” (8 p.m.) and “House of Bamboo” (10 p.m.), followed by Peter Bogdanovich’s salute to Keaton, “The Great Buster: A Celebration” (midnight) and Keaton’s own “Sherlock Jr.” (2 a.m.). Then comes Takeshi Kitano’s “Fireworks” (3 a.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Govs. Larry Hogan and Gretchen Whitmer, White House adviser Kevin Hassett, Sen. Amy Klobuchar. CBS: Hogan, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, former FDA commissioner Scott Gotlieb, Bank of America CDO Brian Moynihan, IAC chairman Barry Diller. NBC: Dr. Deborah Birx, Gov. Phil Murpy, Dr. Michael Osterholm, Stacey Abrams. CNN: Birx, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gov. Jared Polis, Abrams. Fox News: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Gov. Kevin Stitt, Dr. Tom Inglesby.