Joss Whedon is behind the fanciful and imaginative new series “The Nevers” (HBO, 9 p.m.), about a Victorian-era home for women with extraordinary abilities, as caused by a strange celestial event. With a cast that includes Laura Donnelly and Ann Skelly, some lavish production values and dialog that’s as absorbing as the action, its debut episode makes an impression. Though that’s the case with a lot of HBO series — where it goes from here is the question. (Whedon has already stepped away from the production after a handful of episodes).
The durable “Shameless” (Showtime, 9 p.m.) about the shambling Gallagher family comes to an end after 11 seasons with likely a typically raucous series finale.
Lest a weekend go by without a movie awards show, here’s the 2021 BAFTA Awards (BBC America, 9 p.m.) from London. Hosts are Edith Bowman and Dermot O’Leary. Musical guests include Leslie Odom Jr., Corinne Bailey Rae and Celeste.
Prince Olav and the Norwegian king plan their escape on “Atlantic Crossing” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
A new four part documentary series “The People v. The Klan” (CNN, 9 p.m.) tells the story of a Black mother who took down the KKK in Alabama.
“On Assignment with Richard Engel” (MSNBC, 10 p.m.) recreates and deconstructs the Capitol insurrection.