What to Watch on Friday: Netflix series ‘Alias Grace’ tells controversial true crime story

Alias Grace (Netflix) – A new series based on the controversial true story of Grace Marks, a poor, young Irish immigrant and domestic worker in Canada who, along with a stable hand, was convicted of the brutal murders of their employer and his housekeeper in 1843. It stars Sarah Gadon, Kerr Logan and Anna Paquin.

Also on tonight . . .

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (8 p.m., The CW) – When Rebecca takes her revenge to the next level, her friends unite to help her.

Noel Coward’s ‘Present Laughter’ (9 p.m., UNC-TV) – Great Performances presents the Noel Coward play starring Kevin Kline, Kate Burton, Kristine Nielsen and Cobie Smulders.

Blue Bloods (10 p.m., CBS) – A famous basketball player is found dead of an apparent drug overdose.

Animal Cribs (10 p.m., Animal Planet) – A new series in which a team of Catsperts and Barkitects transform drab, cramped homes and outside spaces into functional, high-style spaces for pets.

This story was originally published November 3, 2017 at 6:30 AM with the headline "What to Watch on Friday: Netflix series ‘Alias Grace’ tells controversial true crime story."