By Andie Hagemann
From a unique group of singers to an emotional coming-of-age story, this week is chock-full of brand-new content. On Wednesday, binge all 10 episodes of The Low Tone Club on Disney+, followed by a new episode of grown-ish airing on Freeform. Say farewell to Meredith Grey in the winter premiere of Grey’s Anatomy premiering Thursday on ABC. On Friday, watch the broadcast debut of The Mandalorian on ABC, Freeform, and FX, along with the streamer debut of Onyx Collective’s Bruiser on Hulu.
The Low Tone Club—Wednesday, February 22, on Disney+
Starring Colombian singer Carlos Vives, the Latin American original series follows the story of Amaranto Molina (Vives), an unconventional music teacher at a music school that only encourages students who do well by commercial-success standards. Every year Principal Eduardo Kramer (Julián Arango) chooses five students, nicknamed The High Tones, to be part of the school’s prestigious Teen Band. Molina, on the other hand, is put in charge of The Low Tones, a group of students whose talents do not meet the school’s standards. With his disruptive methods, this eccentric teacher and The Low Tones will embark on a journey that will help heal wounds and inspire each one of them to express their unique talents. Along the way, the students learn more about Mr. Molina and discover their teacher’s mysterious past. All 10 episodes will be available to stream at launch.
grown-ish—Wednesday, February 22, at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
Now that midterms are over, the crew is eager to alleviate their stress, and in doing so opt for an unconventional method. Elsewhere, the Cal U faculty pressure Aaron (Trevor Jackson) to partake in karaoke night; despite his initial hesitation to join the festivities, he learns some surprising things about himself. The series also stars Marcus Scribner, Yara Shahidi, Diggy Simmons, Daniella Perkins, Justine Skye, Tara Raani, and Cory Patt. This episode is intended for mature audiences.
Grey’s Anatomy—Thursday, February 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
In the season’s winter premiere, the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial prepare a farewell surprise for Meredith (Disney Legend Ellen Pompeo) on her last day. Meanwhile, Nick (Scott Speedman) confronts Meredith about the future of their relationship. Elsewhere, the interns compete to scrub in on a groundbreaking procedure, and Richard (James Pickens Jr.) asks Teddy (Kim Raver) an important question. The series also stars Chandra Wilson, Kevin McKidd, Caterina Scorsone, Camilla Luddington, Kelly McCreary, Jake Borelli, Chris Carmack, Anthony Hill, Alexis Floyd, Harry Shum Jr., Adelaide Kane, Midori Francis, and Niko Terho.
The Mandalorian—Friday, February 24, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, Freeform, and FX
Ahead of the debut of Season 3 on Disney+, the series premiere of The Mandalorian makes its broadcast debut across ABC, Freeform, and FX. In “Chapter 1: The Mandalorian,” the series begins in the lawless aftermath of the collapse of the Galactic Empire. An armored bounty hunter known only as the Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) takes on a well-paying, yet cryptic assignment. Seasons 1 and 2 of the series are available to stream on Disney+. The third season launches Wednesday, March 1.
Bruiser—Friday, February 24, on Hulu
Onyx Collective’s critically acclaimed first narrative film—intended for mature audiences only—debuts on the streaming service on Friday. Directed by Miles Warren, the film explores the effects of toxic masculinity and follows 14-year-old Darious (Jalyn Hall) as he explores the boundaries of his manhood through interactions with his strict but loving father, Malcolm (Shamier Anderson), and Porter (Trevante Rhodes), a charismatic drifter. However, when Darious learns Porter’s true identity, he is thrust into conflict between the two men.