Reelz Annouces June 2023 Highlights

Reelz Annouces June 2023 Highlights

The music-themed premieres that REELZ has announced for June 2023 include stories of influential musicians who have been both praised and vilified. Rapper Eazy-E, whose sudden death at age 30 sent shockwaves throughout the industry and sparked rumors of foul play, is the subject of the documentary Autopsy: The Last Hours of… In addition, Prince: The Final Secret, a documentary about the musical prodigy and provocateur who hid a secret about himself until now, will be released in June 2023. How a band whose reputation was built on volatile behavior, toxic addictions, and massive ego battles managed to stay together long enough to break sales records and reimagine rock is the subject of Guns N’ Roses: America’s Most Dangerous Band. Jonathan Cain, songwriter and keyboardist for Journey, recounts the band’s rise and fall in popularity, as well as their remarkable resurgence, in his memoir Journey: A Voice Lost… and Found.

June Premieres Include

New episodes of On Patrol: Live premiere every Friday and Saturday at 9PM ET/ 6PM PT in June 2023. The cameras of On Patrol: Live document the work of police officers on patrol from various departments across the country in real time, as per the standards of live news coverage. Live analysis and context are provided minute-by-minute by host and executive producer Dan Abrams, Sgt. Sean “Sticks” Larkin (ret.), and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson, giving viewers a rare look into the lives of the law enforcement professionals featured on the show. Every Friday and Saturday night at 8PM ET/ 5PM PT, there is a new episode of On Patrol: First Shift, featuring Abrams, Larkin, and Wilson, who give updates on previous stories covered on the show and preview the upcoming live episode of On Patrol: Live.

This new original story about Eric Wright, better known as Eazy-E, who, in 1987, founded the gangster rap group N.W.A and included a then-unknown Dr. Dre and Ice Cube, will kick off the music-themed lineup for the month of June 2023. Eazy-E’s songs made millions of dollars and earned him legions of fans despite their shocking lyrics about drugs, women, and hatred for authority. However, Eazy-E’s life and career were cut tragically short when he was only 30 years old, raising suspicions among his friends and family and casting a pall of uncertainty over his final days. Exhumation: The Final Hours of… On June 4 at 9 PM ET/ 6 PM PT, discusses his influence on rap music and the events leading up to his untimely death.

Then, on Sunday, June 11 at 9PM ET/ 6PM PT, Prince: The Final Secret tells the life story of the nearly 40-year-long career that made him a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist, singer, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and entertainment icon. His reputation has only grown since his passing, and his biggest secret has finally been exposed, revealing a selfless man who used his fortune to improve the lives of others. Michael Bland, Levi Seacer, Jr., and Prince’s recording engineer David Z. Rifkin, among many others, share their memories of playing with Prince and The New Power Generation.

Appetite for Destruction, the first studio album by the rock band Guns N’ Roses, sold over 30 million copies and spawned several top 10 singles. The album’s title was a portent of things to come. Guns N’ Roses: America’s Most Dangerous Band premieres on Sunday, June 18 at 9PM ET/ 6PM PT on AXS TV and tells the explosive story of the band that broke new ground with its brand of absolute chaos, but whose sales, success, and authenticity were unrivaled. Guns N’ Roses’ meteoric rise and spectacular fall were propelled by frontman Axl Rose’s wild life story, fiery ego, and artistic brilliance. Guns N’ Roses have learned to control the chaos that helped them succeed, and their upcoming 38-show world tour will help cement their place in history.

To say that Journey also had problems with their lead singer would be grossly understating the situation. On Sunday, June 25 at 9PM ET/ 6PM PT, the documentary Journey: A Voice Lost… and Found will air, detailing the band’s incredible rise to fame and how the distinctive voice of lead singer Steve Perry became the band’s defining characteristic. After reaching the pinnacle of their success, Perry quit the band, forcing Journey to move forward with a new frontman. Fans were split down the middle on the band’s new direction, with Perry’s distinctive voice serving as the fulcrum. Former Journey frontman Jeff Scott Soto opens up about facing backlash from diehard fans. The band Journey endured the loss of their lead singer twice before finding a new one who would carry on Perry’s musical legacy. Journey, a band that has been together for half a century, just finished their 50th anniversary celebration freedom tour, playing 38 shows across the United States and Canada in April.

June 2023 programming listed by premiere date and time.

Friday, June 2
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift @ 8PM ET/ 5PM PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Saturday, June 3
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift @ 8PM ET/ 5PM PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Sunday, June 4
*NEW* Autopsy: The Last Hours of… “Eazy-E” @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Friday, June 9
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift @ 8PM ET/ 5PM PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Saturday, June 10
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift @ 8PM ET/ 5PM PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Sunday, June 11
*NEW* Prince: The Final Secret @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Friday, June 16
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift @ 8PM ET/ 5PM PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Saturday, June 17
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift @ 8PM ET/ 5PM PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Sunday, June 18
*NEW* Guns N’ Roses: America’s Most Dangerous Band @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Friday, June 23
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift @ 8PM ET/ 5PM PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Saturday, June 24
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift @ 8PM ET/ 5PM PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

Sunday, June 25
*NEW* Journey: A Voice Lost… and Found @ 9PM ET/ 6PM PT

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• Gangsters: America’s Most Evil: The Cutt Boyz: Terrence Benjamin & Derrick Washington (Reelz Tuesday September 26, 2023)

• Most Shocking: High Speed Pursuits 2 (REELZ Monday September 18, 2023)

• Most Shocking: Wild Riots 2 (Reelz Monday September 18, 2023)

• On Patrol: Live: #211 (REELZ Friday September 8, 2023)

• On Patrol: First Shift: #211 (REELZ Friday September 8, 2023)

• On Patrol: Live: #209 (REELZ Friday August 18, 2023)

• CBS Announces “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” with Star-Studded Lineup and Multi-Year Deal

• HBO’s “Navajo Police: Class 57” Documentary Series Premieres October 17

• Hulu Releases Trailer for Original Drama Series “Black Cake”

• Adrian Stoica & Hurricane Winners of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” Season 18

• AMC Networks Launches Ad-Supported Version of AMC+ Streaming Service

• ITVX commissions true-crime series “TIKTOK: Murders Gone Viral”

• Lifetime Thriller “You’re Not Supposed to Be Here” Starring Chrishell Stause & Diora Baird, Premieres November 4