Netflix travels back in time to tell the origin story of Vesemir, Geralt of Riva’s mentor, in the new anime feature The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. Also today: Snooki hosts MTV’s latest Ridiculousness spinoff, the Jacksonville Jaguars travel to New Orleans for a preseason game on ESPN, and ABC takes the wraps off The Ultimate Surfer. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy on TV this Monday:
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf: Original film. Theo James voices Vesemir, a young witcher who escaped a life of poverty to slay monsters for coin in this animated origin story. Watch trailer. Streaming on Netflix
Messyness: Series premiere. Self-proclaimed “Master of Messy” Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi hosts this Ridiculous spinoff that showcases the internet’s most debaucherous clips. Snooki is joined by an all-star panel that includes Tori Spelling, Adam Rippon, and Teddy Ray.Two episodes air back-to-back Monday through Friday of this week at 7:00 PM ET on MTV
Monday Night Football: Preseason: The New Orleans Saints host Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3 of the NFL preseason. 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT on ESPN
The Ultimate Surfer: Series premiere. 14 surfers travel to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch for a chance to ride the legendary human-made wave in this new surf competition series. The show's winner will take home $100,000 and an opportunity to compete on the World Surf League’s Championship Tour, the sport's biggest stage. Read our review. 10:00 PM ET on ABC
Love & Hip Hop: Miami: Season premiere. “Bugatti” rapper Ace Hood and his wife Shelah Marie join the cast as the franchise kicks off its fourth season in the 305. Watch trailer. 9:00 PM ET on VH1
Bachelor in Paradise: Demi Burnett's late arrival makes waves in Paradise. Elsewhere, Noah and Abigail deepen their relationship, and other contestants begin to pair off. 8:00 PM ET on ABC
Born For Business: Docuseries premiere. What's it take to launch and run a thriving small business? Four entrepreneurs with disabilities do just that in this new ten-part docuseries from the producers of The Real World. Watch trailer. Streaming on Peacock
The Unusual Suspects: Limited Series Premiere. A robbery at a child's birthday party sets the stage for this Australian four-part comedic caper starring Miranda Otto. Watch trailer. Streaming on Hulu
Reservation Dogs: The town prepares for Bear’s rapper father to perform at the local IHS conference. Streaming on FX on Hulu
Roswell, New Mexico: As Liz (Jeanine Mason) makes the choice to lie to Heath (guest star Steven Krueger), Maria (Heather Hemmens) and Rosa (Amber Midthunder) stand up to Jordan (guest star Michael Grant Terry). 8:00 PM ET on The CW
The Republic of Sarah: Just when Sarah (Stella Baker) and Paul (Xander Berkeley) start to make headway in their relationship, Ellen (Megan Fellows) surprises everyone by coming home earlier than expected. Watch preview. 9:00 PM ET on The CW
Claire Spellberg Lustig is the Senior Editor at Primetimer and a scholar of The View. Follow her on Twitter at @c_spellberg.
TOPICS: The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, Messyness, The Ultimate Surfer