TV picks for Aug. 28: 'The Shop,' 'Murder on the Orient Express,' 'Greenleaf'

August 27, 2018 at 5:20PM
Lynn Whitfield ("Lady Mae"), Keith David ("Bishop Greenleaf"), and Merle Dandrige ("Grace Greenleaf") in "Greenleaf."
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Lynn Whitfield as Lady Mae, Keith David as Bishop Greenleaf and Merle Dandridge as Grace Greenleaf in “Greenleaf.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

All aboard

The most impressive thing about the 2017 remake of "Murder on the Orient Express" is how star (and director) Kenneth Branagh manages to give us such an intimidating Hercule Poirot despite his laugh-out-loud mustache. Even those who already know the whodunit will enjoy the star-studded ride.

4:35 p.m., HBO

A new leaf

"Greenleaf" kicks off its third season with a two-night event that continues Wednesday. Three-time Emmy winner Beau Bridges joins a cast that includes Lynn Whitfield and Oprah Winfrey. The series, which will remind you of a "Dallas" set in Memphis, was created by St. John's University grad Craig Wright.

9 p.m., OWN

A little off the top

LeBron James may have become an L.A. Laker, but he went Hollywood years ago. His quest to expand his brand continues with "The Shop," a new, wide-ranging talk show set in a barbershop. Snoop Dogg, Jon Stewart and the WNBA's Candace Parker are among those getting cuts in the first episode.

10 p.m., HBO

Neal Justin

FILE - In this Monday, July 30, 2018, file photo, LeBron James speaks at the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio. James has yet to play a minute for the Los Angeles Lakers, yet the NBA superstar is churning out content for the small screen. James is behind the three-part documentary series "Shut Up and Dribble" announced Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, by Showtime. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)
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