In the four years since the widely panned theatrical release of Justice League, the "Snyder Cut" of the film has taken on almost mythical proportions, with fans and members of the cast and crew repeatedly calling on Warner Bros to release a second version of the film more in line with its original director's vision.
It seemed like a longshot until last year's launch of HBO Max, when the studio agreed to bring Zack Snyder back on board for a four-hour recut of the film that's set to include deleted scenes and $70 million worth of new material and visual effects. Can it restore the film's reputation and breathe new life into the flagging DC Extended Universe? With the resurrected film's release on HBO Max today, we'll soon find out.
Also today: The Kardashians kick off their final season on E!, brace yourself for March Madness, and Lisa Vanderpump launches a new "dinner party talk show." Here's what's new and noteworthy on TV this Thursday:
MOVIE PREMIERE: In what may prove to be the ultimate do-over, Zack Snyder's Justice League reunites Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher) and The Flash (Ezra Miller) in an expanded recut version of the 2017 film. Watch trailer. Streaming on HBO Max
SEASON PREMIERE: After 14 years and 20 seasons, tonight marks the beginning of the end for E!'s Keeping Up With the Kardashians, with the entire family expected to participate in the show's final season. Watch trailer. 8:00 PM ET on E!
NEW EPISODE: With most everyone reeling in the aftermath of DeLuca's death on Grey's Anatomy, all eyes are on Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), who apparently gets another dreamy oceanside visit. Watch preview. 9:00 PM ET on ABC
SERIES PREMIERE: Lisa Vanderpump jumps to E! in her new weekly series Overserved With Lisa Vanderpump, in which she hosts two-to-three celebrity guests for a night of delicious food, cocktails and — you guessed it — hijinks. First up: Lance Bass and Vivica A. Fox. Primetimer's Joe Reid has this review. 9:00 PM ET on E!
NCAA BASKETBALL: And so it begins. March Madness tips off today with the first four (Schedule subject to change due to COVID conditions):
SEASON FINALE: Rob Riggle and Betsy Brandt guest star on The Unicorn, as Wade (Walton Goggins) starts dating again and Delia (Michaela Watkins) realizes why she is so controlling. 9:30 PM ET on CBS
NEW EPISODE: With just a week to go before the series finale, Cloud 9's founder's son pays Superstore a surprise visit and asks the employees to implement his bold ideas. 8:00 PM ET on NBC
NEW EPISODE: Kyle tries to make amends with Hannah on Summer House, only to find that Hannah isn't as quick to forgive and forget. Lindsay grapples with ending her relationship with Stephen for good. 8:00 PM ET on Bravo
Mike Attebery is Senior Editor at Primetimer and the author of seven mystery thrillers. Follow him on Twitter at @mikeattebery.
TOPICS: Zack Snyder's Justice League, HBO Max, Keeping Up With the Kardashians