Coming more than a decade after his first novel, “The Bonfire of the Vanities,” Tom Wolfe’s “A Man in Full” (Netflix, streaming) in 1998 had some of the same kinds of elements – exaggerated traits of a big roster of characters, all swirling about to create some kind of portrait of contemporary society.
This six-episode adaptation by David E. Kelley and Regina King has a lot of the same excesses, but some notable appearances, with Jeff Daniels as the Atlanta businessman on the ropes, Diane Lane as a woman trying to keep her hand in society; Lucy Liu as her friend, and Aml Ameen as a lawyer who has his hand in a political fall.
Harvey Keitel stars as a concentration camp prisoner made to tattoo numbers on the arms of fellow prisoners in the series “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” (Peacock, streaming) based on the novel by Heather Morris. Melanie Lynskey and Anna Prochniak also star.
The new Anne Hathaway movie, in which she plays a middle-aged woman in love with a young singer of a boy band (Nicholas Galitzine), “The Idea of You” (Prime Video, streaming) makes its TV debut.
“Welcome to Wrexham” (FX, streaming) returns already for a third season, with a quicker turnaround from the actual well-followed action on the pitch.
After four seasons of her HBO Max series “Selena + Chef,” the actress Selena Gomez is ready to serve the public in her new series “Selena + Restaurant” (Food, 7 and 7:30 p.m.), learning from established chefs, starting with Wolfgang Puck.
From Japan comes “T * P Bon” (Netflix, streaming) is a new anime series about a student recruited to become a time-traveling special agent.
Letizia Toni plays a famous Italian singer-songwriter Gianna Nannini in the new bio film “Beautiful Rebel” (Netflix, streaming).
“Ghosts” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) ends its third season with a wedding.
A real estate developer is found dead on “Law & Order” (NBC, 8 p.m.); a runaway bride needs help on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.) and a top target is identified on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” (NBC, 10 p.m.), but maybe a little too late.
“Station 19” (ABC, 10 p.m.) flashes back to the beginnings of the Crisis One program.
Teddy Roosevelt joins vigilantes in order to get his stolen horses back on “Elkhorn” (INSP, 9 p.m.).
“9-1-1” (ABC, 8 p.m.) has a wedding.
Family visits conclude on “Farmer Wants a Wife” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“True Crime Story” (Sundance, 10 p.m.) wonders if the wrong person was charged with murder.
There are disagreements over a VIP treatment plan on “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“Our Mother’s Secret Affair” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.) is a made-for-TV thriller about a biological daughter who suddenly pops up.
Classic taste elements are showcased on “Next Level Chef” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Elsbeth” (CBS, 10 p.m.) suspects foul play in a golf cart death.
Meemaw gets a tough probation officer on “Young Sheldon” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Patti Stanger: The Matchmaker” (CW 8 p.m.) helps an empty nester.
A tennis coach is accused of drugging a teen athlete on “So Help Me Todd” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Lovers and Liars” (CW, 9 p.m.) questions Camille’s intentions.
Four chefs reach the semi-finals on “Next Level Chef” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Summer House” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) considers the future.
There’s a shrimp scrimmage on “Beat Bobby Flay” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“Jersey Shore Family Vacation” (MTV, 8 p.m.) goes to Tucson.
A royal palace is unearthed in the shadow of the Great Pyramid on “Lost Treasures of Egypt” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.).
“Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.) travels to Scotland and Sudan.
Turner Classic Movies begins a three-part salute to director Frank Borzage with “No Greater Glory” (8 p.m.), “Man’s Castle” (9:30 p.m.), “Secrets” (11 p.m.), “A Farewell to Arms” (12:30 a.m.), “Stranded” (2;15 a.m.), “Desire” (3:30 a.m.) and “The Circle” (5:15 a.m.).
Earlier, TCM celebrates the centenary of Theodore Bikel, born 100 years ago today, with “The Angry Hills” (6:30 a.m.), “The Pride and the Passion” (8:30 a.m.), “Sweet November” (11 a.m.), “My Fair Lady” (1 p.m.), “I Want to Live!” (4 p.m.) and “The Defiant Ones” (6:15 p.m.).
NBA Playoffs have two first round games reaching Game 6: Milwaukee at Indiana (TNT, 5:30 p.m.) and Knicks at Philadelphia (TNT, 8 p.m.).
Stanley Cup playoffs have Boston at Toronto (TBS, 7 p.m.) in Game 6.
Daytime Talk
The View: Jeff Daniels. The Talk: Carrie Preston. Drew Barrymore: Benny Blanco, Valerie Bertinelli. Kelly Clarkson: Jean Smart, Nicholas Galitzine, Jennifer Hudson: Reba McEntire, Ray and Eileen Jimenez. Tamron Hall: Katy Bodenhorn Barnes.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: John Leguizamo, Laura Coates. Jimmy Kimmel: John Mulroney, Gary Clark Jr., Stevie Wonder. Jimmy Fallon: Kate Hudson, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend. Seth Meyers: Adam Pally. Taylor Tomlinson: Phoebe Robinson, Dewayne Perkins, Guy Branum (rerun).