Chris Chibnall of “Broadchurch” and “Dr. Who” fame, brings takes an assured hand in adapting “Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials” (Netflix, streaming) into an entertaining, fast-moving three-part mystery, starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, above, alongside Martin Freeman, representing Scotland Yard, investigating a murder that points to a secret society. The addition of Helena Bonham Carter ensures the very Britishness of the production.
Another nifty pairing is Emila Clarke of “Game of Thrones” and Haley Lu Richardson of “The White Lotus” as a pair of CIA widows in 1970s Moscow who become spies themselves if only because they’d be considered persons of no interest, or “Ponies” (Peacock, streaming). The two seem to be having good fun at their new roles, especially Richardson, who plays a wild child to Clarke’s more reserved.
The 12th variation of the 1966 series makes its bow: “Star Trek: Starlet Academy” (Paramount+, streaming) is set in the 32nd century, the time period first explored on the recent “Star Trek: Diesovery” as hopeful Starfleet cadets train and come of age.
The cadets are mostly unknowns but the teachers include Holly Hunter, Tig Notaro and Robert Picardo, with appearances from and Tatiana Maslany (as well as the voices Steven Colbert and Brit Marling). The first two episodes are available tonight, the other eight will roll out weekly.
Rolling out weekly is the new trend in streaming, after all. A second episode of the second season of “The Pitt” (HBO Max, 9 p.m.).
From Japan comes the new anime series “Love Through a Prism” (Netflix, streaming), about an art sduetn who falls in with a group of aristocrats.
From Turkey comes the drama “To Love, To Lose” (Netflix, streaming), about a debt collector who tries to collect from a screenwriter.
A seventh season begins for the sitcom “The Upshaws” (Netflix, streaming) with Mike Epps and Wanda Sykes.
The Denis Leary army comedy “Going Dutch” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.) returns for a second season.
It follows “Animal Control” (Fox, 9 p.m.), the Joel McHale comedy in its regular time slot premiere.
There are family visits for the final three chefs on “Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“The Hunting Party” (NBC, 10 p.m.) goes after a serial killer who preserves victims in resin.
Brady’s son is a prime suspect on “Law & Order” (NBC, 8 p.m.); there’s an attempt on a judge’s life on “Law & Order: Special Vitctims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
“9-1-1: Nashville” (ABC, 9 p.m.) deals with power outages affecting the hospital.
Bailey and Owen try to save a tumor patient on “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“9-1-1” (ABC, 8 p.m.) has a new AI-operated call center that causes problems.
A third season begins for “Homicide Squad New Orleans” (A&E, 9 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) are still out in Sedona.
Natasha wants Amir to get a vasectomy on “The Valley: Persian Style” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“Girl Who Vanished” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.) is followed “Girl in the Cellar” (Lifetime Movie Network, 10 p.m.), as two made-for-TV thrillers, perfectly discernible from their titles, run back to back.
“Ancient Aliens” (History, 9 p.m.) studies odd skulls.
A sunken ship is found in Utah’s Great Salt Lake on the first of two episodes of “Discovered by Disaster” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ month-long Thursday night salute to Jean Arthur continues with “The Talk of the Town” (8 p.m.), “Only Angels Have Wings” (10:15 p.m.), ”If You Could Only Cook” (12:30 a.m.) and “More Than a Secretary” (2 a.m.).
During the day, TCM pays tribute to former child actress Margaret O’Brien, on her 89h birthday, with “Music for Millions” (6 a.m.), “Lost Angel” (8:30 p.m.), “Three Wise Fools” (10:15 a.m.), “Big City” (noon), “Little Women” (2 p.m.), “Glory” (4:15 p.m.) and “Our Vines Have Tender Grapes” (6 p.m.).
NBA action includes Memphis at Orlando (Prime Video, 2 p.m.), Oklahoma City at Houston (Prime Video, 7:30 p.m.) and Knicks at Golden State (Prime Video, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Philadelphia at Pittsburgh (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Toronto at Vegas (ESPN, 9:30 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes New Mexico State at Liberty (CBS Sports, 6 p.m.), Oakland at Milwaukee (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Charleston at Towson (CBS Sports, 8 p.m.), Wichita State at Florida Atlantic (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), Lindenwood at Southeast Missouri State (ESPNU, 9 p.m.) and Gonzaga at Washington State (CBS Sports, 10 p.m.).
Women’s games have Villanova at UConn (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Texas at South Dakota (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Illinois at Michigan (Peacock, 7 p.m.), Oregon at Iowa (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.) and Maryland at USC (Peacock, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Carrie Coon, Monica Mangin. The View: Kenan Thompson, Jesse Williams. Kelly Clarkson: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Kyle Chandler Mary J. Blige, Katelyn Tarver. Drew Barrymore: Emily Bader, Sunny Anderson, Jamie Oliver. Tamron Hall: Suze Lopez,
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Stellan Skarsgård, Scott Galloway, Warren Haynes. Jimmy Kimmel: Chris Pratt, Jessie Buckley. Jimmy Fallon: Jason Momoa, Marcello Hernández, Linus Sebastian. Seth Meyers: Kenan Thompson, Carrie Coon. Daily Show: Wagner Moura.