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As the investigation of the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty progresses in FX on Hulu’s gripping crime series ‘Under the Banner of Heaven,’ detectives Pyre and Bill realize that Ron and Dan Lafferty were significantly involved in the crimes. In the sixth episode, titled ‘Revelation,’ the two detectives, along with Bernard Brady, conduct a search at the house of the brothers’ mother, Doreen. Pyre talks to Doreen to find information that may lead the authorities to the brothers....

‘The Girl from Plainville’ depicts the heartwrenching story of Conrad Roy III’s death and the events surrounding the tragedy. The Hulu miniseries delves in detail into Conrad’s relationship with Michelle Carter as well as the legal trial against the latter after the former’s death by suicide. Apart from Conrad’s struggle with anxiety, the show also depicts Michelle’s tumultuous struggle with her mental health. The two teenagers find solace in sharing their experiences with each other, but not always....

‘Euphoria‘ season 2 continues to speed ahead with its third episode that brings unexpected turns and twists in the lives of Rue and her friends. In the episode, Maddy begins to contemplate the possibility of getting back together with Nate. However, despite their past on-again/off-again relationship, the high schoolers have ended in a complicated situation. With Nate keeping a secret from Maddy, the potential reunion between the two is bound to have disastrous consequences....

‘Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between’ is the story of Clare and Aidan, who decide when to break up before they get together. They like each other’s company, and grow to care for one another much more than they’d expected at the beginning. So, when it comes the time to part ways for good, they become conflicted about their feelings. The film follows their last day together, while they reconsider their choices....

Created by Nancy Oliver, Peacock’s biographical drama series ‘Angelyne’ revolves around the life of the eponymous singer, actress, model, and media personality. The first episode of the show follows Angelyne’s encounter with guitarist Cory Hunt and his band Baby Blue. Angelyne joins the band as a singer and performs at several Los Angeles clubs, including the renowned Whisky. Angelyne soon becomes the face of the band and the recognition she garners acts as her stepping stone to fame....

Based on the book ‘Yolun Acik Olsun’ by Hakan Evrensel, ‘Godspeed’ (originally titled ‘Yolun Acik Olsun’) is a Turkish drama film directed by Mehmet Ada Öztekin. The narrative revolves around an ex-army captain, Captain Salih, who decides to set off for Dalyan with Ensign Kerim to crash the wedding of his friend’s beloved and stop her from marrying another man. However, Salih’s grief and traumatic experience from a combat tragedy in the field impair his excursion....

When Layton and his allies separate from the Snowpiercer in TNT’s post-apocalyptic series ‘Snowpiercer’ in a pirate train to find Melanie, Pike teams up with Ruth to keep the fire of resistance alive in the train. As someone who has fought tyranny in the Snowpiercer ever since the freeze, Pike turns against his brother-in-arms when he misapprehends that Layton is trying to become another Wilford by imposing his lies and wishes on the passengers of the train....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Jo Hyun-tak, ‘Snowdrop’ is a South Korean TV show about two individuals meeting under dangerous circumstances. Set against the political upheaval of 1987, Eun Yeong-ro chances upon an injured Lim Soo-ho, who then finds refuge in her dorm room at her women’s university. However, there are secrets waiting to be unraveled. Owing to the politics involved, the show became a topic of controversy. However, it is lauded for stellar performances by the cast that includes Jung Hae-in, Jisoo, Yoo In-na, Jang Seung-jo, among others....

‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ tells the story of Clare and Henry, who have a relationship unlike anyone else due to the latter’s propensity to uncontrollably time travel. Henry’s condition makes him occasionally disappear from his own time period and appear in another year. As his relationship with Clare deepens, the two face considerable and often bizarre challenges to keep their romance going. The HBO show draws from Audrey Niffenegger’s 2003 novel of the same name, which also spawned a romantic science fiction film in 2009....

When Joan Bent was reported missing from her Watervliet, New York, home in February 1986, the police tried their best to get to the bottom of the matter. Besides, even Joan’s husband, Donald Bent, understandably seemed grief-stricken and devastated by his wife’s death. Investigation Discovery’s ‘A Fatal Fling’ chronicles the terrifying murder and shows how the ensuing investigation revealed a sinister plot brewing real close to home. Let’s delve into the case and find out where the perpetrator is at present, shall we?...

The brutal murder of a teenager left the residents of Traverse City, Michigan, wary of their safety in 1998. Kalee Bruce was found in the utility room at her workplace, a victim of a horrific assault. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder In The Heartland: Groomed for Murder’ chronicles how the authorities used biological evidence at the crime scene to link the killer to the case. So, if you’re wondering what led to Kalee’s unfortunate death and how the culprit was captured, we’ve got you covered....

Based on Japanese manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Shinichi Fukuda, ‘Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru’ is a slice of life romantic comedy anime. The show follows Wakana Gojou, an introverted high schooler who prefers to keep to himself and dreams of achieving his grandfather’s level of expertise in making hina dolls. The fear of social mockery forces him to keep his interests a secret, but when a popular girl named Marin Kitagawa learns about his talent for stitching, she confesses that she loves cosplaying and would love to have him help her stitch her clothes....

Have you ever won a lottery? If not, then at least you have wished about it. What would you do if you knew exactly which ticket was going to get you the prize? How far would you go to secure it? Netflix’s Lebanon-based series ‘Dollar’ follows a similar premise. After a bank decides to give a million dollars to whoever has a particular one-dollar bill, a man and a woman embark on a series of misadventures to get it before anyone comes to know about it....

‘Operation Mincemeat’ is a gripping war drama movie directed by John Madden and based on Ben Macintyre’s eponymous novel. Set against the backdrop of World War II, it follows British intelligence officers Ewen Montagu and Charles Cholmondeley, who team up to execute a thrilling deception operation to divert the Germans from the Allies’ secret plan to invade Sicily. However, the duo’s brilliant efforts are met with a lot of challenges and interpersonal conflicts that threaten to jeopardize the fate of the nation....

‘Raised by Wolves’ is a science fiction drama series that explores complex themes such as human nature, faith, artificial intelligence, love, war, and humanity’s penchant for self-destruction. In season 2 episode 5, titled ‘King,’ Sue (Niamh Algar) tries to cure Paul and receives help from an unlikely source. Marcus and his followers find yet another Mithraic dodecahedron. Father’s project takes shape, and he meets the ancient android for the first time....

When it comes to prominent reality television and game show contestants, it’s undeniable that the world either loves them or loathes them; there’s rarely anyone who manages to stay on neutral ground. With that said, it seems like almost everyone from the debut season of Netflix’s ‘Bullsh*t The Game Show’ belongs in the former category, and of course, it includes none other than the magnetic Tom Pfost. So now, if you wish to learn more about the then-51-year-old’s background, profession, past experiences, and current standing, don’t worry; we’ve got all the details for you....

‘Deep Water’ is director Adrian Lyne’s screen adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1957 novel of the same name. The film retains much of the central dynamic — Vic (Ben Affleck) and Melinda’s (Ana de Armas) noxious relationship — that the book centers on but also updates the narrative to modern times. In keeping with the film’s morally grey theme, Vic is now a retired tech genius living off his fortune from inventing a chip used in military drones....

Helmed by prolific director David Winning, the Hallmark original ‘The Convenient Groom’ is a sweet romantic drama movie that packs quite a fantastic premise. Based on the novel by Denise Hunter, the dramedy follows Kate, a young celebrity marriage counselor looking forward to having a blast of a wedding. But when the groom takes the easy way out and leaves her at the altar, another guy rises to the occasion....

Netflix’s ‘Resident Evil’ might be about the zombie outbreak in the world, but it also focuses on human connections and the things that keep one afloat in the most difficult of times. The show’s protagonist Jade spends a lot of time alone amongst the undead, studying and surviving them. The only thing that anchors her to sanity is her daughter, Bea. Jade dreams about completing her research and returning to her daughter....

Directed by David Frankel, Paramount+’s comedy film ‘Jerry & Marge Go Large’ revolves around the titular couple, who change the lives of their friends and family members by taking advantage of a loophole in the WinFall lottery game. Jerry Selbee, who discovers the loophole, shares the same with his wife Marge Selbee and the two of them start to earn enormous profits. As the heartwarming film progresses, the folks of Jerry and Marge’s town Evart, Michigan, become a part of their adventure....