Actor Chris Hemsworth is back with the second season of the documentary series Limitless, premiering on Disney Plus. This new installment follows Hemsworth as he pushes both his mind and body, investigating brain capacity, pain tolerance, and risk management. The focal point of the season involves Hemsworth attempting to learn a new musical skill, drumming, under a tight deadline set by his friend, musician Ed Sheeran, who invites him to join the tour.
Despite his Hollywood success, Hemsworth admits he has limited musical ability, which adds a layer of difficulty to his challenge. The goal is to boost his brain function by acquiring this unfamiliar skill within two months, to accompany Ed Sheeran during the upcoming tour. This personal and physical test highlights Hemsworth’s continued dedication to improving his health and mental performance while tackling tasks outside his comfort zone.
Guest Appearances and Storylines in Other Friday TV Highlights
On the same night, the crime drama Whitstable Pearl features Vicki Michelle, famed for her role in ’Allo ’Allo!, guest-starring as Patti. The episode focuses on ex-convict Phil Nevin, played by Dave Johns, who has returned to the town after serving 30 years for the alleged murder of his wife. Phil insists on his innocence, and the storyline uncovers new evidence challenging his original conviction, creating an intriguing mystery around his case.
Meanwhile, BBC1’s Mrs Brown’s Boys airs its penultimate episode of the current series, packed with humor and dramatic mishaps. Winnie, portrayed by Eilish O’Carroll, embarks on her quest to pass a driving test, causing tension and chaos, while an escaped snake named Birdie triggers a deadly accident affecting the family. Brendan O’Carroll stars as Agnes, and Shobu Kapoor guests as Professor Murphy, the hospital consultant delivering grim news to the Browns.
Adventurous Exploration in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert with Nick Knowles
Also on the schedule, Nick Knowles presents his travelogue across Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. Here, Knowles trains in horseback archery at the Namnaa academy, a school preserving the ancient skills associated with Genghis Khan’s warriors. He also tries playing the horse-headed fiddle, an iconic traditional instrument, and fulfills a dream by hunting for dinosaur fossils at one of the largest fossil beds worldwide. The program culminates with Knowles spending a night camping in this harsh and isolated landscape, offering viewers insight into the desert’s vast, forbidding environment.
The Broader Appeal of Friday Night TV Selections
Friday’s lineup demonstrates a wide range of programming, from physical and mental endurance in Limitless to suspenseful drama in Whitstable Pearl, comedy and family turmoil in Mrs Brown’s Boys, and adventurous exploration with Nick Knowles. Each show offers something distinctive, appealing to audiences who enjoy personal transformation, crime storytelling, lighthearted humor, or cultural discovery. Chris Hemsworth’s return in Limitless promises to attract viewers intrigued by his trials to expand his capabilities and take on the unusual challenge of learning drums for a high-profile music tour.
