What to Watch on Monday: Girl Taken, The Institute, and Power Franchise
Monday television brings compelling premieres and returning hits, including the thriller Girl Taken, the second season of The Institute, and the arrival of the complete Power franchise on streaming.
Television viewing on Monday brings a rich selection of new series and returning favorites across streaming platforms and television channels. Viewers can explore gripping psychological thrillers, expansive crime sagas, and travel culinary adventures.
Psychological Thrillers and Horror Dramas
Paramount Plus presents the British psychological thriller "Girl Taken", starring Alfie Allen and Jill Halfpenny. The six-part series follows twin sisters Lily and Abi, whose lives in a quiet English town are upended when Lily is abducted by a local teacher. Years later, she manages to escape, only to navigate a changed world while her captor remains at large.
Meanwhile, MGM Plus launches the second season of the horror thriller "The Institute", based on Stephen King's novel. Starring Joe Freeman, Ben Barnes, and Mary-Louise Parker, the eight-episode season picks up immediately following the harrowing escape, as the young survivors attempt to expose the facility's crimes while evading relentless pursuers.
Expanding Crime Sagas and Reality Hits
Netflix brings the entire "Power" crime franchise to Israeli screens, featuring all seasons of the original series alongside spin-offs such as "Power Book II: Ghost", "Power Book III: Raising Kanan", and "Power Book IV: Force". These gritty dramas explore the complex underworld of drug trafficking and family loyalties in New York, Queens, and Chicago.
In the realm of reality television, Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" returns for its 15th season with 17 episodes. The refreshed ensemble features Jenna Lyons alongside new additions Raquel Chevremont and fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff, marking a vibrant new chapter for the franchise.
