Sept. 24, 2021

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Birds of Paradise Amazon Prime Video ■ Original Film

Two dancers (Kristine Froseth and Diana Silvers) at an elite Paris ballet academy find their friendship tested when they compete for a contract to join a prestigious dance company. Jacqueline Bisset also stars.

Foundation Apple TV+ ■ New Series

This first onscreen adaptation of sci-fi master Isaac Asimov’s iconic, awardwinning novel series is a 10-episode saga of sweeping scope and scale from showrunner/ executive producer David S. Goyer (Batman Begins, Man of Steel). When revolutionary Dr. Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) predicts the impending fall of the Empire, he and a band of loyal followers venture to the far reaches of the galaxy to establish the Foundation in an attempt to rebuild and preserve the future of civilization. Enraged by Hari’s claims, the ruling Cleons — a long line of emperor clones — fear their grasp on the galaxy may be weakening. Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Terrence Mann and Cassian Bilton also star. The first two episodes are available today; subsequent new episodes are available Fridays.

An American Story discovery+ ■ New Series

This anthology series celebrates remarkable people hidden in the fabric of America and reveals the inspirational stories they have to share.

Midnight Mass Netflix ■ New Series

Mike Flanagan, who developed Netflix’s creepy hit series The Haunting of Hill House and Bly Manor, continues down a new dark horrific path, this time in a story about an isolated island community that experiences supernatural events after the arrival of a mysterious priest. Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel and Hamish Linklater lead the cast.

Golf: Ryder Cup: Day 1 Golf Channel, 6 a.m. Live

Golf’s premier match-play tournament, pitting the best players in the U.S. against the best of Europe, begins today at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Steve Stricker is captain of the U.S. Team, which will likely include Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. The European Team, captained by Padraig Harrington, has Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy among its top players. Golf Channel and NBC air the event through Sunday.

Dateline NBC, 8 p.m. ■ Season Premiere

NBC News’ long-running and popular newsmagazine returns with more true-crime stories for its 30th season.