TV picks for March 7: 'Life Sentence,' 'The Men Who Built America,' 'Delicious'

March 6, 2018 at 10:27PM
Daniel Boone is the focus of the first episode of “The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Extended warranty

"Pretty Little Liars" graduate Lucy Hale has to re-evaluate her goals after discovering her fatal disease is in turnaround in "Life Sentence." Hale has her charms, but the lack of supporting characters and a lightweight approach to life-and-death issues suggests this series doesn't have much of a future.

8 p.m., WUCW, Ch. 23

Dan the man

If there's not a new feature film in the works about the adventures of Daniel Boone, there will be after Hollywood gets a load of "The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen," which kicks off with a documentary on the legendary pioneer. Future episodes of the four-part series, executive-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, focus on Shawnee warrior Tecumseh, Andrew Jackson and Davy Crockett.

8 p.m., History Channel

What's cooking

"Delicious" isn't the most decadent treat from our TV friends across the pond, but it serves as a satisfying snack for viewers who prefer just a little spice in their soaps. In the second season, frenemies Gina and Sam continue to try to keep their Cornwall restaurant afloat, despite interruptions from suitors and estranged relatives.

Now streaming on Acorn TV

Neal Justin


"Delicious" stars Iain Glen and Dawn French
Acorn TV Dawn French as Gina. Credit: Laura Radford
“Delicious” stars veteran British actress Dawn French. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Life Sentence -- "Re-Inventing the Abbotts" -- Image Number: LFS102c_0345b.jpg -- Pictured: Lucy Hale as Stella -- Photo: Jack Rowand/The CW -- √?¬© 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Lucy Hale stars in “Life Sentence.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Neal Justin

Critic / Reporter

Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.

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