What’s on TVLOVECRAFT COUNTRY 9 p.m. on HBO. Lovecraft’s characters and stories were a profound influence on the horror genre, but his legacy and work is also marred by racism. This series, based on Matt Ruff’s novel of the same name, reframes Lovecraft’s work by focusing on Black characters and blending supernatural horror with a critique on racial injustice. LUCY WORSLEY’S ROYAL PHOTO ALBUM 8 p.m. on PBS (check local listings); also streaming on PBS platforms. By now, the British royal family is very used to being photographed, whether it’s sitting for an official portrait or trying to avoid the paparazzi.

Source: New York Times August 16, 2020 04:52 UTC