TV picks for May 7: 'Dead to Me,' 'Foster,' 'Texicanas'

May 6, 2019 at 9:01PM
TEXICANAS -- "Chapter 1 - Two Months Earlier" Episode 101 -- Pictured: (l-r) Lorena Martinez, Karla Ramirez -- (Photo by: Peter Larsen/Bravo) ORG XMIT: Season:1
Lorena Martinez and Karla Ramirez in “Texicanas.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Two broken girls

Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini are very much alive and kicking in "Dead to Me," a deliciously dark new comedy about two women who bond over grief, wine and reruns of "The Facts of Life." Creator Liz Feldman throws in some twists even Sherlock Holmes wouldn't see coming.

Now streaming on Netflix

We are family

"Foster" pays a heartfelt tribute to folks in the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, struggling to place kids who have had more than a few bad breaks. Lots of heroes emerge in this documentary, especially foster parent Earcylene Beavers, who deserves a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

7 p.m. HBO

Texas toast

"The Real Housewives" brand extends itself with the San Antonio-set "Texicanas." The premiere tries its best to draw us into the socialites' circle, but even a few margaritas won't convince you to stay for the rest of the party.

9 p.m. Bravo

Neal Justin

Christina Applegate in "Dead to Me."
credit: Saeed Adyani / Netflix
Applegate (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Neal Justin

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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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