Tom Ripley, the charming con man, may have been best known from the 1999 film “The Talented Mr. Ripley” with Matt Damon and Jude Law. But novelist Patricia Highsmith wrote five novels about him, that were made into four movies and television works dating as far back as 1956.
The story returns with Andrew Scott in the title role of “Ripley” (Netflix, streaming) opposite Johnny Flynn, and a cast that includes Dakota Fanning and John Malkovich. The stylish black-and-white production, shot in Italy, is written and directed by Steve Zaillian, the screenwriter of films from “Schindler’s List” to “Moneyball,” in his first televised series since HBO’s memorable “The Night of” in 2016.
The generally uneven seventh “Star Trek” series, “Star Trek: Discovery” (Paramount+, streaming) begins its fourth and final season.
From Germany comes the new dramatic series “Crooks” (Netflix, streaming), about a safecracker (Frederick Lau) forced into one last job that goes all wrong.
From Italy comes the romantic film “The Tearsmith” (Netflix, streaming) about a pair of orphans taken into the same family who start to fall for each other. Caterina Ferioli and Simone Baldasseroni star.
Another new film, “The Influencer” (AllBLK, streaming) stars Christina Cooper as a social media influencer who has to fight for her life.
“Música” (Prime Video, streaming) is a new romantic comedy about a street performer who finds music in every setting (Rudy Mancuso), who meets a fish monger (Camila Mendes) he likes.
The 100th episode of “9-1-1” (ABC, 8 p.m.) celebrates its jump to ABC by doing a crossover episode at “The Bachelor” mansion of all places.
A new season starts for the legal series “Accused: Guilty or Innocent?” (A&E, 9 p.m.).
“Young Sheldon” (CBS, 8 p.m.) deals with a baptism.
The eight remaining contestants work together to make a three course meal on “Next Level Chef” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Ghosts” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) has a visit from Trevor’s brother.
Linda Lavin and Jane Krakowski are in the first of two new episodes of “Elsbeth” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Farmer Wants a Wife” (Fox, 9 p.m.) sheds some women after the camping trip.
Interns are interrogated about past mistakes on “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“Station 19” (ABC, 10 p.m.) faces a 24-hour shift.
It’s the end of the school year on “Son of a Critch” (CW, 9 p.m.).
“Summer House” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) sees Jesse break the bro code.
Gator season is about to end for “Swamp People” (History, 8 p.m.).
“Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.) reads some friends and neighbors on Long Island.
Northern Ontario is the destination for “Hudson & Rex” (UPtv, 8 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies marks its 30th anniversary Thursdays this month by having old executives introduce favorites, with “Annie Hall” (8 p.m.), “Diner” (10 p.m.), “Dodsworth” (midnight), “Scandal: The Trial of Mary Astor” (2 a.m.), “Upper World” (3:15 a.m.) and “Paradise for Three” (4:30 a.m.).
Earlier in the day are films with fortune hunters, with “Nobody Lives Forever” (6:15 a.m.), “Lucky Partners” (8 a.m.), “Two Smart People” (10 a.m.), “The Treasure of Pancho Villa” (noon), “I Like Your Nerve” (1:45 p.m.), “Love on the Run” (3 p.m.), “Please Believe Me” (4:30 p.m.) and “Yolanda and the Thief” (6 p.m.).
Basketball includes Sacramento at Knicks (TNT, 7:30 p.m.) and Denver at Clippers (TNT, 10 p.m.).
Hockey includes St. Louis at Nashville (Hulu, 8 p.m.).
It’s Seton Hall vs. Indiana State (ESPN, 7 p.m.) in the men’s basketball NIT championship.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Scarlett Johansson, Gabrielle Union, Victoria Shaffer. The View: Elizabeth Hurley, Damian Hurley, Alex Edelman. The Talk: Justin Willman, Skylar Astin. Drew Barrymore: Jessica Capshaw, Aly Raisman, Danny Seo. Kelly Clarkson: Valerie Bertinelli, Fortune Feimster, Henry Lloyd Hughes, Hudson. Jennifer Hudson: Sara Gilbert.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Steve Buscemi, Henry Louis Gates Jr. Jimmy Kimmel: Kristen Dunst, Andrew Scott, Conan Gray. Jimmy Fallon: Dr. Phil McGraw, Alex Edelman, G-Eazy with Coi Leray & Kaliii. Seth Meyers: Kristen Wiig, Mike Birbiglia, Fred Armisen. Taylor Tomlinson: Trevor Wallace, London Hughes, Affion Crockett. Daily Show: Sebastian Junger.