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‘1883‘ takes viewers on an enthralling journey that highlights the difficulties of life in the American West of the 19th century. The show’s narrative is propelled by intriguing characters who each add a different dimension to the story. One such character is the caravan’s cook, Cookie (James Jordan), whose presence has been a welcome addition to the group. However, the first season’s penultimate episode will leave fans fretting over the character’s fate as the caravan faces off against the Lakota people, a Native American tribe....

TNT’s post-apocalyptic series ‘Snowpiercer’ centers around Melanie Cavill, the engineer who built the Snowpiercer that carries the remnants of humanity upon the freeze. In the first season, Melanie runs the train with the support of her best friend and confidante Jinju Seong. Jinju also commences an endearing romantic relationship with Bess Till, who joins Layton when the Tailies start to rebel against the class segregation in the Snowpiercer. Jinju and Bess’ relationship ends tragically in the second season, followed by the exit of Susan Park, who portrays Jinju in the thriller show....

‘Gentleman Jack’ is an interesting historical drama TV series that gives everyone a peek into the life and times of Anne Lister, a trailblazing landowner and diarist from 19th century England. Popularly known as the first modern lesbian, she boldly defied the gender norms of those times and established herself as a powerful businesswoman in Halifax. Created by Sally Wainwright, the show is based on Anne’s real diaries and primarily delves into her courtship and subsequent marital life with her wife Ann Walker....

‘Pistol’ follows the story of a 70s punk rock band that emerges from the British working class and sparks a global punk rock movement. The narrative revolves around singer and guitarist Steve Jones, who comes from a troublesome home and somehow, chaotically, ends up founding the Sex Pistols. There are some truly colorful characters that precipitate the formation of the explosive anti-establishment band and the FX miniseries gives them the fitting, historically turbulent backdrop that they deserve....

‘Slow Horses’ on Apple TV+ brings an unexpected twist to spy thrillers, following agents who not only battle threats to national security but also grapple against the crushing daily drudgery of work. Relegated to Slough House — the dumping grounds for agents who have made significant errors in their careers, River Cartwright attempts to find the inspiration to do his job (which sometimes involves sifting through suspicious garbage). Things are made all the worse by the miserable and slightly sadistic Slough House overlord, Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), who makes it his personal mission to ensure every ounce of happiness is sucked out of his underlings....

Netflix’s ‘Snowflake Mountain’ is an exciting survival reality show that brings together a group of affluent young adults and drops them in the middle of nowhere to survive off the land. Interestingly, most of these young adults are spoilt, and after being exasperated by their nature, their families tricked them into attending the survival camp. Although most participants are horrified at having to live with just the basic amenities, survival experts Joel and Matt guide them on their journey....

Every relationship needs trust, communication, and devotion. But when strangers skip a few steps and jump straight into a union without knowing a thing about one another, the necessary efforts required reach a whole new level. That’s precisely what ‘Married at First Sight‘ explores by documenting the journey of those singles-turned-couples who say “I Do” after meeting at the altar for the very first time. What ensues is an actual marriage that includes romance, drama, and compromise....

Investigation Discovery’s series ‘Chaos in Court: Court of Public Opinion’ focuses on several cases that took a dramatic turn at some point during the investigation. One of the cases featured is the murder of Mohammed Robinson at a fast-food restaurant in August 2016. The events that unfolded painted the picture of an unnecessary escalation of violence, leading to Mohammed paying the ultimate price. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we?...

Marty and Wendy Byrde begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but they are not in the clear just yet. ‘Ozark’ season 4 episode 7 brings the Byrde family tantalizingly close to breaking their intricately deep ties with the Mexican drug cartel. However, as is usually the case, the myriad violent forces of revenge, ambition and drug lord pride combine to make a particularly volatile situation for the family’s exit....

One night in May 2005, an intruder broke into Brenda Groene’s home and wreaked havoc. The authorities later discovered Brenda, her son, and her boyfriend brutally murdered. Also concerning was the fact that her two young children, Shasta and Dylan, were missing. But close to 50 days later, Shasta was found alive, having endured a horrific few weeks with her captor, Joseph Duncan. Investigation Discovery’s ‘People Magazine Investigates: Groene Family Massacre’ focuses on this very case and features an interview with Shasta, who recounted her ordeal....

Created by Leonardo Padrón, ‘The Marked Heart’ (original title ‘Pálpito’) is a Colombian crime thriller series on Netflix. It chronicles a chain of events that are set in motion when Simón’s wife Valeria is killed so that her heart can be used to save a millionaire’s wife, Camila. The murder is committed because Zacarías is willing to do anything to ensure that Camila lives. But he remains ambiguous about how he managed to find a donor in such a short span of time....

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by Aneko Yusagi’s light novel series, ‘The Rising of the Shield Hero’ is an isekai fantasy anime that follows an otaku named Naofumi Iwatani as he gets transported along with three other people to the kingdom of Melromarc. Once there, these strangers become the Four Cardinal Heroes and are tasked to save the kingdom from the dangerous Waves of Catastrophe. Unfortunately, Naofumi gets the weakest weapon amongst his companions....

As a Netflix original that follows premier matchmaker Sima Taparia as she strives to find near ideal partners for singles across her homeland and the US, ‘Indian Matchmaking‘ is unlike any other. That’s because it blends the traditional custom of arranged marriages with the modernity of participants to essentially shine a light upon the actuality of the global desi community these days. And amongst those to feature in season 2 was none other than Vinesh Vasnani — so now, if you wish to learn more about his experiences as well as his current standing, we’ve got you covered....

Warren Jeffs, the famous leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, created quite the ripples in media when his ‘spiritual sexual practices’ saw the light of the day. He was sentenced to life in prison and is still believed to head the FLDS group from behind bars through his ardent followers. As the years following his arrest saw more members, along with his former wives take center stage to explain the sexual and mental oppression they have been through, another person who stepped in to share her bit of it was Rachel Jeffs, Warren Jeffs’ daughter....

SPONSORED LINKS What Does French War Medal Mean? The French war medal Reacher carries with him is his grandfather’s, who earned it during the Second World War for his bravery in the face of danger. Reacher’s mother was the custodian of her father’s medal till her last days. She considered the medal as a symbol of bravery and righteousness and gifted it to Reacher when she suffered from cancer. By giving it to Reacher, Josephine was acknowledging Reacher’s bravery to stand against the wrong and protect the right....

Caroline “DXB” Brooks is a name that people need to get familiar with because it genuinely appears as if she and the world of glam, entertainment, as well as public affairs go hand-in-hand. After all, she’s not only a cast member of ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’ — the franchise’s first international venture — but she’s also a hardworking single mother dedicated to her every role. So now that it’s evident she prefers to lead a life full of simple yet elegant luxuries, let’s find out everything there’s to know about her professional experiences and overall net worth, shall we?...

SPONSORED LINKS Written by Meriç Acemi, the thriller drama streaming series ‘As the Crow Flies’ (Original title ‘Kus Uçusu’) is a slick and cerebral affair, complete with a darkening allure. A young woman wants to be a familiar face in the media. She makes her way into the hectic newsroom of a seasoned TV media anchor. However, in her quest, the woman soon realizes that there remains a dark side to envy, ambition, and the desire for visibility and recognition....

Directed by Mark Williams, ‘Blacklight’ is a gripping thriller movie that revolves around Travis Block, an FBI operative, as his cover is blown following the discovery of a deadly conspiracy. Although Travis is determined to stop the affair, he soon realizes he is in over his head as the issue has spread to the highest ranks! The film stars the incredible Liam Neeson alongside other talents like Emmy Raver-Lampman, Aidan Quinn, and Claire van der Boom....

Created by Darío Madrona and Carlos Montero, ‘Elite’ is a slick and sexy high school teen drama series that comments upon disparate aspects of the teenage experience, the “guilty pleasure” aspect notwithstanding. While chronicling a group of students in the posh high school Las Encinas, the series highlights themes like friendship, betrayal, sexual awakening, teenage angst, and romantic entanglements. With a lavish production value and a star-studded cast ensemble featuring rising stars from Spain, the Spanish original has become the eye-candy of Netflix bingers since its original release in October 2018....

‘Redeeming Love’ is a Western movie based on Francine Rivers’ eponymous novel. It follows a young woman named Sarah AKA Angel. Forced into sex work since she was a child, she finds it hard to trust anyone. But Angel’s life takes a new meaning when she meets Michael, who is a farmer and a religious man. As they begin a relationship, Angel begins to look at life differently and realizes that love can heal anything....