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9 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 22 DECEMBER 2019 LISTINGS TV & FILM TODAY Albino Alligator (1996) [Film] 9.35pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) When a robbery in New Orleans ends in disaster, the mercurial burglar Dova (Matt Dillon) escapes with his cohorts to a seedy, nearby bar. Capturing all those inside, the criminals trade barbs with the establishment's feisty bartender Janet Boudreaux (Faye Dunaway). The pub becomes highly volatile, however, when the police encircle it; as it turns out, they were already there surveilling another of the bar's patrons, a suspected illicit arms trafficker named Guy Foucard (Viggo Mortensen). MONDAY Law & Order: Special Victims Unit [Drama Series 12] 7.15pm on FOX (Channel 302) The worst offence calls for the best defence, and ours comes in the form of Detective Olivia Benson and her partner Elliot Stabler. Or, as we like to call them: good cop, good cop. Along with a dynamic group of detectives, they devote their lives to the Special Victims Unit of the NYPD. This acclaimed hit series enters its 12th season with even more storylines that shed light on the most thought-provoking crimes against humanity. With plenty of special guests and five Emmys under its belt, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" continues to make headlines as one of TV's most-watched dramas. TUESDAY The Iron Triangle (1988) [Film] 9pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) During the Vietnam War, Army Capt. Keene (Beau Bridges) is taken prisoner by Ho (Liem Whatley), a teen member of the Viet Cong, and moved to an enemy base. Once there, Ho learns that Col. Tuong (Haing S. Ngor) plans to abuse Keene. The young man – certain that Keene could have killed him but opted not to – disregards Tuong's orders and brings Keene to another base, where he might receive better treatment. Keene and Ho get to know each another on the trip, but it's a trying journey. WEDNESDAY Chicago Med – Season 5 [Medical Drama Series] 8pm on FOX Life (Channel 304) More life-or-death emergencies await the heroic doctors and nurses of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center in Season 5 of the heart- pounding medical drama from executive producer Dick Wolf. The exhilarating series continues to delve into the daily crises of Chicago's newest state-of-the-art trauma centre, balancing cutting- edge medicine with the intense personal drama of the hospital staff. This season, the cases hit especially close to home, with several members of the team facing dire medical issues of their own. Charge nurse Maggie Lockwood (Marlyne Barrett) faces a troubling diagnosis, while Natalie Manning (Torrey DeVitto) has been seriously injured in a car accident. THURSDAY Midnight Witness (1992) [Film] 8.45pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) Los Angeles couple Paul (Paul Johansson) and Katy (Karen Moncrieff) witness a police officer (Maxwell Caulfield) brutally beat and kill a motorist outside their window. Because Paul was able to videotape the vicious murder, he and Katy suddenly find themselves on the run from the violent and corrupt police. To make matters worse, the couple are framed for the crime they witnessed. FRIDAY My Brilliant Friend S1 Ep.4: "Dissolving Margins" [Drama Series] 9pm on Melita More (Channel 315) Entering high school, Elena vows to stay ahead of Lila, academically and romantically. Lila eschews a parade of suitors vying for her affection, choosing instead to focus on her ambitions in the shoe shop. Promising a better future for the neighbourhood, Stefano Carracci invites Elena, Lila and their families over for New Year's Eve. Things escalate quickly during a fireworks face-off with the Solaras, leading Lila to see a new side of her brother Rino. SATURDAY Legends of the Wild [Documentary] 8pm on Discovery Channel (Channel 400) Around the world, there are startling reports of strange animal attacks against humans, new apex predators changing the natural order, and sightings of mysterious creatures. This compelling series follows two wilderness experts and childhood friends as they investigate, document and try to solve some of the most incredible mysteries. Damian Duffy, a wilderness guide, and Matt Hoffman, a wildlife photographer and storm chaser are not afraid of dangerous situations. Together they journey deep into the wild, from Alaska to Papua New Guinea, to find the answers to some of the world's most hair-raising wildlife mysteries. What to watch this week Streaming picks Your guide to the best shows on streaming platforms Undone Amazon Prime Af ter 28-year-old Alma nearly dies in a car accident, she finds that she has a new relationship with time; she develops this new found relationship to find out the truth about her father's death. Undone is an American adult animated comedy-drama web television series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and Kate Purdy and starring Rosa Salazar. It premiered on September 13, 2019, on Amazon Prime Video. V Wars Netflix A doctor is pit ted against his best friend when an ancient disease turns people into vampires; from the comics by Jonathan Maberr y and Alan Robinson V Wars is an American science fiction horror web television series based on the eponymous graphic novel by Jonathan Maberr y. The series stars Ian Somerhalder, Adrian Holmes, Jack y Lai, Kyle Breitkopf, Peter Outerbridge, Kimberly-Sue Murray and Sydney Meyer. It premiered on Net flix on December 5, 2019. 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