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TV has been chided as the idiot-box for generations and yet once in a while it churns out a spectacle that brings in about change and stirs the soul. Homosexuality is a taboo that still encompasses our society, unable to get freely accepted. These 8 TV series break every norm or faulty taboo associated with homosexuality and tries to open our eyes to reality and appreciate beautiful relationships. Here’s the list of top lesbian shows....

Directed by Mike Flanagan of ‘Oculus’ and ‘Gerald’s Game‘ fame, the 2016 horror-thriller venture ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ is a treat to your senses. The story, based on the game by Hasbro, takes us to the house of the single mother and spiritual communicator Alice Zander. Alice is a con artist who seeks to give people closure by theatrics and sleighs of hand. After finding an Ouija board, Alice and her daughters start encountering real spirits....

The fifth episode of Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ season 2, titled ‘White Knights,’ follows the past of Keyshawn AKA Miss Mississippi and Derrick, depicting their first encounter, eventual union, and the start of their troubled relationship. In the present time, Keyshawn’s career as a dancer reaches new heights, only to get affected by an unexpected incident. Lil Murda and Big Teak’s intricate relationship faces a threat. The episode ends with startling developments that affect several lives, including Keyshawn and her manager Rome....

‘Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin’ is a teen drama series with elements of murder mystery and slasher horror genres developed for television by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (‘Riverdale‘) and Lindsay Calhoon Bring. It is loosely based on Sara Shepard’s book series ‘Pretty Little Liars’ and its popular television adaptation of the same name. Set in the gloomy town of Millwood, the series follows the intertwined lives of teenagers Imogen, Tabby, Noa, Faran, and Mouse, who find themselves on the target of the notorious serial killer “A....

With Tony Basgallop at the helm, ‘Servant’ is a macabre horror series that keeps the viewers on the hook with a cerebral score and a stellar cast ensemble. The story revolves around the Turner family, who appoint a nanny to look after their doll baby. The baby comes alive in the presence of the nanny but goes back to its inanimate state when the nanny is not around. The premise makes for an enticing watch, fraught with twists, turns, and cultist intrigue....

SPONSORED LINKS 12. The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) One of Wes Anderson’s finest films, this movie is marked by beautiful storytelling, poignant acting and themes, and breathtaking cinematography. Steve Zissou, the protagonist played by Bill Murray, is an oceanographer who decides to document the movements and destruction of a ‘jaguar shark’ that was responsible for the death of his partner Esteban. Accompanied by a motley crew that includes his estranged wife, Steve Zissou sails into adventures and tries to overcome them....

SPONSORED LINKS A troubled Alisha finds herself in a dilemma whether to pursue her love for Zain or save Tia from getting hurt. ‘Gehraiyaan’ skilfully explores the many layers of adult relationships and the emotions that lie underneath them. It further makes the audience ponder over the fragile line between desire and immorality and generates curiosity about the meaning of the intriguing title. Without much delay, here is the answer to everyone’s question....

Created by Craig Pearce, FX on Hulu’s biographical drama series ‘Pistol’ centers around the formation of famed punk rock band Sex Pistols. The series is a detailed depiction of the lives of the band members, Steve Jones, Johnny Rotten, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Sid Vicious. Along with astounding revelations concerning the lives of “the Pistols,” the series offers a fascinating look at a specific period in history. The period elements of the show are intriguing and enchanting, making one eager to know more about the setting of the drama....

The title of Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen’s (‘12 Years a Slave’) anthology film series ‘Small Axe’ refers to a Jamaican/West Indian proverb made famous by Bob Marley’s 1973 namesake song. Considering the film documents the trials and tribulations of the Windrush generation, the people who came to the UK from the Caribbean between 1948 and 1970, the title seems both appropriate and evocative. It especially focuses on the West Indian experience in London between the late 1960s and mid-1980s....

SPONSORED LINKS 14. Unfaithful (2002) Perhaps not the most aesthetically striking erotic thriller ever made. But to tell you the truth, I’ve always had a soft spot for ‘Unfaithful’. And that’s probably because Diane Lane is incredibly hot in the film and delivers a staggering performance that to this day remains widely underappreciated. The film tells the story of a married woman, Connie, who happens to meet a younger, attractive man one day, while shopping....

If you are a horror genre fanatic, then there is no way you don’t know about Ed and Lorraine Warren. The couple gained popularity with the series of interconnected horror movies in ‘The Conjuring’ universe. Unlike the previous films that have focused on hauntings and exorcisms with fictional characters fighting the forces of darkness on their own, the presence of the Warrens gave an added edge to the story due to their already established reputation in the field....

SPONSORED LINKS The first Hellboy movie, co-written and directed by the famous Guillermo del Torro, released in 2004. The movie did receive critical acclaim, but critical success did not replicate itself at the box office. The sequel, ‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army’ (2008) was a massive success. In both these movies, Ron Perlman plays Hellboy, but he refused to appear in the third movie as Del Torro was not participating in the project....

The comedy of the 1990s was unprecedented not just in its sheer scale, but also the creative themes of the movies. It ranged from simple and direct slapstick to as surrealist and abstract as can be. Actors like Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, and Bill Murray enriched this genre with their impeccable comic timing and spontaneity. It was a decade that created cults and classics out of several movies. These films are still entertaining the present generation and shall do so for the years to come....

Ansel Elgort rose to fame after playing the role of Augustus Waters in the much beloved romantic film ‘The Fault in Our Stars’. Considering the way he portrayed this role, you would think that he must be older and more experienced. I thought so, too! But he is not really that old (as compared to his co-stars Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller), if not less experienced. At the age of just 24, he has managed to be a heart-throb, been the part of a successful franchise and (only recently) played the lead role in one of the surprise hits of the year....

In ‘Billions’ season 6 episode 7, titled ‘Napoleon’s Hat,’ power dynamics shift as the countdown begins for the announcement of the Olympic venue. Chuck (Paul Giamatti) and his team learn about Colin Drache and zero in on him. In episode 6, New York declined Prince’s (Corey Stoll) offer of a new subway system. In this episode, Prince offers to renovate what the city already has. Chuck and Wendy (Maggie Siff) share a candid moment as they attend a charity event at their son’s school....

NBC’s ‘Dateline: Shannon’s Story’ examines the 1994 tale of Shannon Melendi’s disappearance and murder. The 19-year-old Emory University sophomore was last seen alive on March 26, 1994, vanishing from the Citgo gas station near Decatur Road in Atlanta, Georgia, where she had purchased a soft drink. On that Saturday afternoon, she had just finished scorekeeping a softball game when she was abducted, raped, and slain by a man who didn’t admit guilt for another 12 years....

In 2012, Charlotte Laws’ daughter, Kayla Laws, came up to her with some shocking information: her private images were published on a website. What started as an effort to take those pictures down turned into a full-fledged crusade to go after the man behind the site, Hunter Moore. Netflix’s ‘The Most Hated Man on the Internet’ is a three-part documentary dealing with how Charlotte pushed for justice despite the odds against her....

Netflix’s ‘Daybreak’ is set in a world that has been destroyed after a series of bomb blasts, leaving only the teenagers alive. All of the adults have been wiped off of the face of the Earth, and the kids have formed their own societies. In the midst of all this mess, Josh is on the mission to find Sam, his girlfriend before the apocalypse. On the way, he picks up Angelica, a girl he used to babysit, and Wesley, a jock who wants to be a samurai....

In Netflix’s Mexican teen show ‘Rebelde,’ Andrea Agosti AKA Andi cherishes an endearing togetherness with her senior Emília Alo even when Emília dates Sebastián Langarica AKA Sebas. Upon realizing the gravity of Sebas’ manipulation and viciousness, Emília leaves him, gets together with Andi, and reveals their relationship to her fellow schoolmates by kissing her new girlfriend on stage during The Battle of the Bands. The second season of the Spanish-language show begins with Emília and Andi establishing themselves as a strongly-bonded couple at EWS....

Elizabeth Syperda, a young woman living in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, suddenly disappeared in July 2000. But as time progressed, the authorities were convinced she was murdered. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder In The Heartland: Murder Is Unpleasant’ focuses on the years-long pursuit for justice in Elizabeth’s case and how a pattern of abuse and threats eventually led to the culprit’s undoing. So, if you’re curious to find out what happened, we’ve got you covered....