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Netflix’s ‘Keep Breathing’ is the story of Liv, who desperately wants to travel to Inuvik. When her flight is delayed by a day, she takes a risk by hitching a plane ride with two strangers. Things take a dire turn when the plane crashes and Liv is left alone in the woods, with no means to contact anyone and call for help. While facing the struggles of surviving in the wilderness, she also has to confront her emotional demons, the most important of which is her mother, Lucia....

‘1883‘ follows the Duttons as they travel across the Great Plains in search of a place to call home. The series is a prequel to the hit Western drama ‘Yellowstone’ and details the origin story of the Dutton family’s ancestral Yellowstone Ranch. In the first season finale, the Duttons arrive in Montana in the late 19th century and finally secure the land that will become the home for the Yellowstone Ranch....

SPONSORED LINKS Set in 1832 Yorkshire, ‘Gentleman Jack‘ is a historical show that details the story of Anne Lister as she leaves her home behind to her newly inherited estate in Halifax, West Yorkshire. While settling in her new home, she meets Ann Walker, and the two soon become embroiled in a tumultuous courtship. Created by Sally Wainwright, the historical drama is inspired by the real-life diaries of Anne Lister, written in code in order to talk about her relationship with another woman....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the eponymous novel by Annie Ernaux, ‘Happening’ (original title: L’événement) is a French period drama movie helmed by Audrey Diwan. Set in 1963, the narrative revolves around a bright young student named Anne, whose dreams of completing her studies seem to fade away when she gets pregnant. With her final exams on the horizon, Anne decides to go against the law and get an abortion. The dramatic narrative is enhanced by the visuals used in the movie that are both warm yet dark at the same time....

‘Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between’ follows the story of Clare and Aidan. At the beginning of their relationship, they’d decided to end things before leaving for college. They spent a wonderful time together during school, but with the expiration date of their relationship knocking at their doorstep, they have to make a decision. Should they stay together, or should they split up? Directed by Michael Lewen, the film has a very real conflict at its core....

SPONSORED LINKS Inspired by Aka Akasaka’s Japanese manga series of the same name, ‘Kaguya-sama: Love is War’ is a romantic-comedy anime developed by A-1 Pictures. The show revolves around Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya, the top student in the nation and the student body’s representatives of the renowned Shuchiin Academy. Superficially, the duo appears to be the perfect couple and are also envied by their peers for the same reason, but despite their unmatchable compatibility, they are not together....

Lee Toland Krieger directed the 2015 fantasy romance movie ‘The Age of Adaline,’ based on a curious premise. Endowed with the gift of youth, Adaline maintains the age of 29 for eighty years after a traumatic incident. She falls head over heels for Ellis, which puts a stop to her low-key life, as now, she must meet his parents and take a drastic step to hide the secret of her age....

Delving deep into the tragic 2014 death of Conrad Roy III, with a specific focus on Michelle Carter’s involvement in the same, ‘The Girl from Plainsville’ explores a true-crime tale unlike any other. After all, soon after the 18-year-old took his own life, it came to light that his 17-year-old girlfriend had repeatedly encouraged him to do the same through scores of texts and calls alike. With that said, though, the person who intrigued us the most in the series, apart from the major parties, was Michelle’s only constant friend Natalie Gibson; so here’s what we know about her....

‘Ozark‘ follows Marty Byrde, the financial advisor of the infamous Navarro Cartel, as he tries to grow the legitimate face of the empire. All the while, Marty launders copious quantities of money for his “employers,” making increasingly intricate schemes to avoid getting caught. The cold efficiency and brutal violence of the shadowy crime syndicate form the dark backdrop of the show and give it an authentically stark feel. Are you wondering whether the Navarro Cartel and its leader, Omar Navarro, are inspired by real-world counterparts?...

SPONSORED LINKS ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ is a four-part docuseries directed by W. Kamau Bell. It gives a detailed insight into the life of comedian Bill Cosby, exploring both his professional journey and achievements, as well as the gravity of the numerous sexual assault allegations against him. In the form of unfiltered conversations with journalists, comedians, educators, as well as survivors of Bill’s alleged crimes, Bell tries to delve deeper into Cosby’s story and bring to light the perspectives of those around him....

The residents of Arcadia, Florida, bore witness to a gruesome murder in 2003 when the police found John Welles’ deceased body in a ditch. The 17-year-old was last seen at around 11:30 am on July 8, 2003, but he went missing soon after, and within hours the case had turned into a homicide. ‘CounterClock’ season 4 chronicles John’s death and takes the listener through the police investigation, which tried its best to get to the bottom of the incident....

The town of Ocean Shores in Washington was already dealing with the aftermath of Mount St. Helens’ eruption in 1980 when 8-year-old Kristine Zimmerman went missing from a grocery store’s parking lot. Initially treated as a missing person case, the incident was soon upped to a homicide once the police discovered Kristine’s strangled body. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Unusual Suspect: Ashes to Ashes’ draws a vivid picture of the gruesome murder and shows how the ensuing police investigation made the killer face justice....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Diabolical: Til’ Death Do We Part’ is an episode that delves deep into the harrowing 2012 murder of Lyle Kopenkoskey, along with the people and the motive behind the same. In other words, it gives us a comprehensive look into the offense — committed with premeditation — to showcase how even the most ordinary people could have a dark side lurking beneath their skin. So now that it’s been a while since this matter came to a close for good, let’s find out all the details concerning Lyle’s abrupt demise and its ensuing aftermath, shall we?...

If you are familiar with Spike Lee’s work, you know that every story he tells has a message so grounded in the reality that it makes you think about all the bad things happening in the world right now. Are his films entertaining? Hell yeah! Are they just for entertainment? Never! ‘See You Yesterday’ should be added to another film in the list where an interesting medium is used to tell a heart-breaking story that shoves you into reality....

Helmed by Polish director Mateusz Rakowicz (‘Romantik’), ‘The Getaway King’ (‘Najmro: Kocha, kradnie, szanuje’) fictionalizes a life of crimes with an explosion of colors and a tinge of sympathy. While chronicling Poland of the 70s and the 80s, the movie showcases the rise and fall of Zdzislaw Najmrodzki, a Polish thief of some recognition. Najmrodzki has often been called “King of Thieves” and “The Getaway King” for his 29 escapades....

After learning more about Nina’s ex-boyfriend from Billy, Ptolemy Grey talks to Nina in the fifth episode of Apple TV+’s drama series ‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.’ With the help of Niecie, Grey conducts a memorial service in the wake of Reggie’s death and talks to Nina about Reggie’s murder, the future of her children, and her ex-boyfriend. Along with Robyn, Grey visits a lawyer to prepare his will irrespective of Robyn’s disagreement regarding the terms he wants to add to the will....

Created by Alexi Hawley, ‘The Rookie‘ is a police procedural show that centers upon a divorced Pennsylvania man, John Nolan. At the age of forty, John decides to pursue a career in law enforcement after helping the police during a bank robbery. He moves to the City of Angels to join the Los Angeles Police Department, as they are one of the few forces that may allow him in, given his age....

If you are thinking of going to the world’s fair, be warned. Written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun in her feature debut, the psychological horror drama ‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ is a captivating cinematic experience. The movie combines the mundane horror of the physical world and the unspeakable horror of the virtual to explore an all-encompassing alienation in the late capitalist society. The approach, in turn, is psychic, communicative, and invoking to your inner child....

‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ (also known as ‘Law & Order: SVU’) focuses on Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and her team at the New York City Police Department which primarily focuses on sexually-based offenses. Created by Dick Wolf for NBC, the crime drama series dives deep into the personal and professional lives of the detectives fighting to keep their city safe. Thus, we get to observe their familial bonds, hard-hitting backstories, and romantic relationships....

Based on the eponymous podcast by Rebecca Jarvis and ABC Audio, Hulu’s ‘The Dropout‘ documents the life of Elizabeth Holmes and the rise and fall of her company, Theranos. At the time of establishing Theranos, Elizabeth was romantically involved with Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, who subsequently joined the company as its president. However, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission bringing a charge of fraud against the company and its leaders, Balwani found himself indicted on multiple counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud....