A menacing film starring Robert Mitchum in 1962, and then Robert De Niro in 1991 is now a limited series with Javier Bardem taking the lead in a new “Cape Fear” (Apple TV, streaming0. He plays Max Cady, the ex-con seeking revenge on the couple who represented him unsuccessfully in court years earlier.
Martin Scorsese, who directed the De Niro version, is listed as executive producer along with Steven Spielberg. The cast includes Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as the embattled couple, Joe Anders and Lily Collias as their kids, with CCH Pounder part of the main cast. Two episodes start the saga tonight, with the remaining eight coming weekly through July 31.
It comes on the same night of the second season finale for “Your Friends & Neighbors” (Apple TV, steaming).
Game 2 of the NBA Finals has Knicks at San Antonio (ABC, 8:30 p.m.). New York leads the series 1-0.
The satirical comedy “Mexico 86” (Netflix, streaming) purports to tell the chaotic process of trying to secure Mexico City the rights to host the World Cup in 1986. Diego Luna, Karla Souza and Daniel Gimenez Cacho.
From Spain comes the film “The Marked Woman” (Netflix, streaming), about a woman with amnesia found in a container in the port of Barcelona.
From South Korea comes “Teach You a Lesson” (Netflix, streaming) about a relentless bureau with a mission to deliver true lessons to students, teachers and parents who cross the line.
Beth offers Beulah a deal on “Dutton Ranch” (Paramount, 8 p.m.).
The TV adaptation of “Amadeus” (Starz, 9 p.m.) with Will Sharpe and Paul Bethany comes to an end.
An influencer event sparks questions on “Belle Collective” (OWN, 8 p.m.).
The made-for-TV movie “Her Husband’s Double Life” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.) likely has a few things in common with another movie, “My SIster’s Double Life” (Lifetime Movie Network, 10 p.m.).
“This is Poly” (WeTV, 9:30 p.m.) shows that in relationships of multiples, there are even more chances for conflict.
Christian music acts gather for the “K-LOVE Fan Awards 2026” (TBN, 7:30 p.m.) hosted by Lauren Daigle and Sadie Robertson Huff.
A truck gets two blowouts on the way to payday on “The Last Woodsmen” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) finds a crab hotspot.
The works of Satan are on “The UnXplained” (History, 9 p.m.).
“Ancient Autopsy: Mysteries of the Dead” (National Geographic, 8 p.m.) looks into causes of Tutankhamun’s death, and then at 10, Genghis Khan.
Turner Classic Movies begins a month-long, Friday night noir series called Summer of Darkness that begins with “The Maltese Falcon” (8 p.m.), “Double Indemnity” (10 p.m.) and “Detour” (midnight), followed by the Neo-noir of “The Long Good Friday” (1:30 a.m.) and “Mona Lisa” (3:30 a.m.).
During the day are some musical biographies with “A Lady’s Morals” (6 a.m.), “Look for the Silver Lining” (7:30 a.m.), “Shine on Harvest Moon” (9:30 a.m.), “The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle” (11:30 a.m.), “Words and Music” (1:15 p.m.), “Till the Clouds Roll By” (3:30 p.m.) and “Three Little Words” (6 p.m.).
Baseball includes San Francisco at Cubs (MLB, 2 p.m.), White Sox at Philadelphia (MLB, 6:30 p.m.), Cleveland at Texas (Apple TV, 8:05 p.m.), Kansas City at Minnesota (Apple TV, 8:10 p.m.) and Mets at Padres (MLB, 9:30 p.m.).
WNBA action has Connecticut at Chicago (ION, 730 p.m.) and Phoenix at Portland (ION, 10 p.m.).
College baseball has Ole Miss at Auburn (ESPN2, 8 p.m.).
Canadian football has Winnipeg at Calgary (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.).
Soccer has Canada vs. Ireland (Fox Sports 2, 7:35 p.m.) in a men’s international friendly.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Nick Jonas, Dr. Holly Phillips. The View: Andrew Rannells, cast of “The Book of Mormon.” Kelly Clarkson: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Tony Hale, Jim Curtis. Drew Barrymore: Brie Larson, Courtney McBroom (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Alison Williams, Dwight Howard (rerun). Tamron Hall: Tank, Amanda Reid, Isabella Esler (rerun).
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Johnny Knoxville, Independent Navarrette. Jimmy Fallon: Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, Maluma, Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli (rerun). Seth Meyers: Tiffany Haddish, Josh Groban (rerun). Bill Maher: Mike Pence, Sen. Chris Murphy, Susan Rice.