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‘Aharen-san wa Hakarenai’ also known as ‘Aharen-san Is Indecipherable’ is a romantic comedy anime that follows Matsuboshi Raidou, an introverted high schooler who just wants to get along with his classmates and make friends. Meanwhile, Reina Aharen also shares his sentiment, but her inability to be conscious of people’s personal space comes in her way of forming meaningful bonds with others. It is their peculiar nature that ultimately brings Aharen and Raidou together....

On June 19, 2010, when a mother of two was heading home after celebrating her 30th birthday, little did she know it was her last the last time she’d ever do so. Houston resident Aidee Reyna was just a few yards away from her home when she was shot in the early hours of the morning, raising security concerns in the minds of the residents, and rightly so. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Interrogator: You Know What Time It Is’ details the tragedy by chronicling the details of the investigation and what led to the terrible conclusion....

SPONSORED LINKS Warner Brothers built their studio on gangster and crime films, romanticizing life in the mob to make it exciting, even glamorous in the thirties and forties. Yet there was always the end when the criminals died or went to prison, they always got what they deserved. ‘The Public Enemy’ (1931), ‘Scarface’ (1932) and ‘Little Caesar’ (1931) were the best of the early gangster films, and there were many through the decade and beyond....

The toughest choice a movie director has is the conundrum to trade historical accuracy and authenticity with theatrical prowess. While both are equally important to elevate a film, they don’t always go hand in hand. The success of previous historical and period movies has rested on the execution of certain elements of storytelling such as the visual scale and framing techniques. Here we bring you the list of best historical movies and period dramas of 2019 each having different stories to tell....

Ever since its premiere in 1992, ‘Dateline NBC’ has been an undeniable staple of the newsmagazine genre by objectively delving into real-life criminal cases to get to the heart of the matter. Thus, of course, its season 23 episode 40, aptly entitled ‘True Lies,’ chronicling the harrowing yet confounding 2010 homicide of Diane Pamela Morton Kyne in her own home, is no different. So now, if you wish to learn more about the same — including details of Diane’s passing, its ensuing investigations, her possible assailants, and its ultimate aftermath — we’ve got you covered....

Spencer Haywood is a renowned former basketball player known for his time in the NBA. A fictionalized version of Haywood appears in the sports drama series ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘ with actor Wood Harris essaying the role. Haywood joins the LA Lakers ahead of the 1979-80 season but is quickly restricted to the bench after an unfortunate accident leads to Paul Westhead replacing Jack McKinney as head coach of the Lakers....

When Dru Sjodin went missing on November 22, 2003, the police treated it as a typical missing person case. Although Dru was on the phone with her boyfriend during her last moments, she cut the call abruptly and seemed like needing help. Investigation Discovery’s ‘See No Evil: Watching Dru’ chronicles the disappearance and shows how the case turned on its head when authorities retraced her last moment through CCTV footage. If this case piques your curiosity and you want to know where the perpetrator is at present, we have you covered....

Netflix’s ‘Iron Chef: Quest For an Iron Legend‘ takes viewers to the “kitchen stadium” where five food industry icons or Iron Chefs are asked to face off against promising challengers who have taken the food world by storm. Each episode features a fierce cook-off between an Iron Chef and a challenger, where both are asked to create a specific type of cuisine while incorporating a secret ingredient in all their dishes....

Since its premiere in November 2019, ‘Harley Quinn‘ has become one of the most popular adult animated series on TV. Its first two highly successful seasons streamed on the since-dissolved OTT platform DC Universe. It has begun airing on HBO Max in season 3. The story predominantly revolves around the titular character (Kaley Cuoco) and all the shenanigans she and her team get into. Throughout the series, various new characters from DC Comics are introduced in the show....

‘Beauty’ follows the story of the eponymous character who is on the brink of stardom. Beauty is born with talent, which she hones with the help of her mother. Her voice is beautiful, and she is confident that nothing can stop her from having the life she wants. While her mother is hesitant about letting her daughter out and about in a world that doesn’t show mercy to anyone, it is Beauty’s father who pushes her towards stardom....

SPONSORED LINKS Developed by Darlene Hunt, ‘Call Me Kat’ is a sitcom that revolves around a single middle-aged woman named Kat, who wants to forge her own path in life with zero regards for what her mother or society has to say about her. She believes that it is not necessary to have everything in life in order to be happy. It stars Mayim Bialik as the protagonist, with Cheyenne Jackson, Kyla Pratt, and Julian Gant as the supporting characters....

Besides its original gems, Netflix also picks favorites from television networks. Some of them happen to achieve cult status in the streamer. CW’s family drama ‘Dynasty’ is one such show. Created by Sallie Patrick, Josh Schwartz, and Stephanie Savage, it follows family heiress Fallon Carrington, who is infuriated to find her father Blake marrying her professional rival, Cristal, at the family company. However, her attempt at messing up the marriage goes wrong as Cristal ends up receiving a promotion due to Fallon’s actions....

Set in the fictional Mississippi city named Chucalissa, Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ revolves around the workers of The Pynk, a strip club. Hailey, who runs away from her partner Montavius with his money, arrives at The Pynk and starts to work as a stripper under the name “Autumn Night.” The series chiefly progresses through Hailey’s POV, exploring her relationships with the strip club owner Uncle Clifford, fellow strippers Mercedes and Keyshawn, and Andre, who helps a group of businessmen to acquire the land in which The Pynk is situated....

‘The Old Man’ is an action thriller series that stars Jeff Bridges as Dan Chase, a retired CIA operative who lives off the grid until an assassin arrives to take him down. Soon, several forces from his dark past begin to pursue Chase as he is forced to go on the run. Developed for television by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, the series features several violent sequences and examines its main character’s complex past and psychology....

When Michael Peterson gets indicted for the murder of his wife Kathleen Peterson in HBO Max’s crime series ‘The Staircase,’ the novelist permits a documentary crew from France to film his life and legal proceedings. Jean-Xavier, the director of the documentary, captures Michael’s private and personal engagements, his trial, and the significant developments that happen in the case. In reality, as in the show, Jean-Xavier AKA Jean-Xavier de Lestrade’s documentary series, titled ‘Soupçons’ AKA ‘The Staircase,’ became a significant part of Michael’s life....

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ follows the powerful McLusky brothers, who act as powerbrokers in the dangerous titular town. Following in the footsteps of his father and elder brother, Mike McLusky acts as the unofficial negotiator between the authorities and criminal gangs of Kingstown. However, when tensions begin to flare up on both sides, a face-off becomes inevitable, and the season 1 finale finds Mike caught amidst a brutal war. If you were left wondering about the fates of the characters after the breathless season closer, we’re here to help clear the air....

‘The Circle‘ is an exciting game show that brings together a group of contestants and keeps them isolated in separate apartments. While the aim of the contestants is to become the most popular participant, the only catch is that the individuals can only interact with each other through a specially-designed social media app. However, as the app can only transmit messages and pictures, contestants often attempt to play as a catfish, which adds to the excitement of the show....

As the title suggests, ‘Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99’ is a Netflix documentary series that delves deep into the reality behind this counterculture music festival’s gradual descent into utter chaos. It features first-hand accounts from attendees, organizers, promoters, and workers alike to explore not just the societal as well as the cultural but also the economic triggers of its downfall. Amongst them was Woodstock founder Michael Lang’s then-assistant Pilar Law — so now, if you wish to learn more about Pilar’s life, experiences, and current whereabouts, we’ve got the details for you....

SPONSORED LINKS Coconut water is a refreshing and healthy drink indeed, but over the years, it has become rather monotonous since there are not many other plant-based beverages available in the market. Five pharmacy postgraduates from Newton, Massachusetts, addressed the problem and presented an alternate solution during season 13 episode 22 of ‘Shark Tank.’ They introduced Pricklee – a delicious drink derived from the fruit of the prickly pear cactus plant....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Terminal List‘ is a military action thriller series developed from the 2018 book of the same name by American author and former Navy SEAL Jack Carr. It is part of the ongoing ‘Terminal List’ series. The show tells the story of Lt. Commander James Reece (Chris Pratt), a highly respected Navy SEAL platoon leader. Following the deaths of his teammates and family, Reece sets out to kill everyone responsible....