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The geeks and the nerds have something to binge watch this weekend. Marvel's 13-episode series "Daredevil" stars streaming on Netflix on Friday.
And, actually, it's not just for the geeks and the nerds. It's a very good series.
Charlie Cox ("Boardwalk Empire") stars as blind lawyer/martial arts whiz/vigilante Daredevil — aka Matt Murdock — a good guy who's out to clean up New York City.
The Big Apple needs some cleaning up in more ways than one. There's a dangerous villain (Vincent D'Onofrio with his head shaved) making trouble, and the place is still a mess after the events of the first "Avengers" movie.
("Daredevil" exists in the same universe as "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," but there's no crossover.)
This new series is taut and exciting. It's a bit lack in a sense of humor, but that's quibbling.
It will entertain the geeks and the non-geeks. But, despite its comic-book roots, it's definitely not for kids. Too violent.
Friday on TV ...
Golf (1 p.m., ESPN): Second-round play the The Masters
College softball (5 and 7 p.m., BYUtv): Pacific at BYU
"The Amazing Race" (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): The remaining contestants take to high wires in Monte Carlo.
"Last Man Standing" (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Vanessa sets Eve up on a date with one of her students.
"Grimm" (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Nick and Hank investigate a string of murders committed by a rare Wesen with the ability to leave its victims frozen solid.
NBA (7 p.m., ROOT): Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz
"Cristela" (7:30 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Cristela and her friends are stressing over the impending bar exam.
"Hawaii Five-O" (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): A performer is killed at a convention of Elvis impersonators and his body is stolen.
"Live from Lincoln Center" (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): Broadway star Norm Lewis ("The Phantom of the Opera") performs.
"Blue Bloods" (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Frank faces a dilemma when a longtime friend, Sen. Ted McCreary, asks for his help to make a DUI go away.
"International Jazz Day" (9 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): A U.N. jazz celebration with Tony Bennett, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Robert Cray, Sheila E., Herbie Hancock, Hiromi, Chaka Khan, Angelique Kidjo, Lang Lang, Wynton Marsalis, Hugh Masekela, Danilo Pérez, Dianne Reeves, Esperanza Spalding and Stevie Wonder.
"12 Monkeys" (10 p.m., Syfy): Cole and Railly attempt a final confrontation with their enemies. (Season 1 finale — and Syfy has already ordered Season 2.)
"Helix" (11 p.m., Syfy): Alan's relationship with Walker reaches a bloody climax. (Season 2 finale — and there's no word yet on whether there will be a Season 3.)
Saturday on TV ...
Golf (1 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Third-round play the The Masters
College softball (1 p.m., BYUtv): Pacific at BYU
MLS (6:30 p.m., KMYU): Real Salt Lake at Sporting Kansas City
NBA (7 p.m., ROOT): Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers
"Outlander" (7 and 10 p.m., Starz): Jamie hopes the price on his head will be lifted; Claire cares for an abandoned child.
"Good Witch" (9 p.m., Hallmark): Cassie deasl with a severe medical emergency affecting one of her guests.
"Saturday Night Live" (10:30 p.m., NBC/Ch.5): Taraji P. Henson hosts; Mumford and Sons is the musical guest.
Sunday on TV ...
Golf (noon, CBS/Ch. 2): Final-round play the The Masters
"60 Minutes" (6 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): An interview with Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Japan.
"Madam Secretary"(7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Elizabeth must navigate tricky political waters when a Russian nuclear submarine vanishes in American waters.
"Once Upon a Time" (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Emma has to find Arthur before Gold does.
"Call the Midwife" (7 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): A new mother's l husband is arrested for gross indecency with a man.
"The Good Wife" (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): When potential voter fraud is discovered in the State's Attorney election, Eli and Alicia take steps to stop a recount.
"Secrets and Lies" (8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Ben is forced to relive his past mistakes whil fighting for his life.
"A.D.: The Bible Continues" (8 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Jesus' tomb is empty, and Pilate and Caiaphas suspect the disciples stole the body.
"Mr. Selfridge" (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): Agnes and Henri call it quits; Harry and Nancy come to an understanding.
"Last Man on Earth" (8 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Phil Miller continues to live in Tucson.
"The Royals" (8 and 11 p.m., E!): The annual masquerade ball turns out to be a night to remember for Prince Liam, Princess Eleanor and Queen Helena.
"Lizzie Borden Chronicles" (8 and 9 p.m., Lifetime): Lizzie saves a prostitute from a beating in New York City.
"Salem" (8 and 9:05 p.m., WGN): Mary works to rally the citizenry of Salem and put an end to Mercy's uprising.
"Battle Creek" (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Russ is forced to turn to his mother — a convicted counterfeiter and con artist — for help with a murder investigation.
"Revenge" (9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Victoria digs up damning secrets from Emily's past.
"American Odyssey" (9 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Odelle tries to avoid detection while traveling through the desert with her Malian companion.
"Wolf Hall" (9 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): Cromwell tries to return the cardinal to the king's favor; unexpected news arrives from the north.
"MTV Movie Awards" (9 p.m., MTV, Logo, VH1): Amy Schumer hosts the 25th annual bash.
"Game of Thrones" (10 p.m., HBO): There's an enormous amount going on in the Season 4 premiere.
"Nurse Jackie" (10 and 10:30 p.m., Showtime): Jackie is arrested and winds up in a holding cell, followed by detox. (Season 7 premiere)
"Silicon Valley" (11 p.m., HBO): The Pied Piper guys are being wined and dined by every venture capitalist under the sun. (Season 2 premiere)
"Veep" (11:30 p.m., HBO): Selina address Congress for the first time as president. (Season 4 premiere)
"Mad Men" (11 p.m. AMC): Roger gives Don some unwanted advice; Peggy and Stan disagree over an account's personnel; Harry asks for Don's blessing.
"100 Miles From Nowhere" (11 p.m., Animal Planet): The three Utahns run through Arizona.