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SPONSORED LINKS Rarely does a show shines light on powerful African-American families — that even if very few, do exist in America. But ‘Greenleaf‘, OWN show, is an exception. The Greenleaf family is a well-off African American family which runs a church headed by Bishop James Greenleaf and his wife Lady Mae Greenleaf. Everything seems smooth and fine in their lives when suddenly one day their estranged daughter Grace decides to return home after being gone for a couple of decades....

SPONSORED LINKS Long before Marvel and Netflix collaborated to produce television shows about some of the former’s comic book characters, CW and DC began a similar process. The group of shows, now together known as the ‘Arrowverse’, have enjoyed massive popularity over the years. Their frequent crossovers and constant references to each other have garnered them a steady following which only keeps growing as the years progress. It can be said without a doubt that among all these shows of the Arrowverse, the one which has the largest fan following is ‘The Flash‘, other than the obvious ‘Arrow‘....

SPONSORED LINKS Historical dramas have seen a huge surge in popularity since ‘Game Of Thrones‘ released in 2011. The famous HBO series uses elements of fantasy in its medieval settings, but many shows which have been inspired by GoT have opted for a more realistic look at life during the period. One of the most popular historical drama shows to release post-GoT is ‘Vikings‘. Created and written by Michael Hirst, the series has attracted numerous members of the audience due to its realistic settings, interesting characters, action sequences, and high production value....

Created by Greg Whiteley (‘Last Chance U‘), Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ delves deep into the world of stunting, tumbling, basket tossing, and more through the eyes of those who have dedicated their entire lives to the sport. In other words, it not only follows the top two junior college cheerleading programs as they vie for the national title, but it also explores the backgrounds of the individuals who are a proud part of them....

SPONSORED LINKS The Hollywood industry, and to that extent many others in different countries, have been dominated by big production houses. Their muscle power ensured that the films attracted the biggest movie stars and thus earn large revenue. MGM, Paramount Pictures, and Miramax, to name a few, have been leading establishments who still continue strong. This tradition, though, has undergone a change with the advent of the modern moviegoer. 12. Hush (2016) Mike Flanagan has established himself as a connoisseur of the horror genre....

‘Borgen: Power & Glory’ serves as a continuation of ‘Borgen,’ the Danish series that revolves around Birgitte Nyborg. The political drama series follows the once Prime Minister of Denmark in the later stages of her political career, now serving as the Foreign Minister under the reign of Prime Minister Signe Kragh. After the discovery of oil in Greenland, a power struggle ensues that sees Birgitte negotiating with several parties on volatile terms with each other....

‘Pam & Tommy’ follows the tumultuous romance of the titular couple, which is marred by the theft and subsequent spread of a private video recorded while on vacation. The two celebrities are completely blindsided by just how quickly the tape becomes viral, and all their money and connections cannot slow down its spread. In fact, in the season finale, they find themselves sitting before a young, smirking entrepreneur named Seth Warshavsky, who offers to purchase the rights of the highly personal tape from them....

Hulu’s ‘Reservation Dogs’ follows the story of four teenagers who struggle with grief, loss, and a strong desire to leave the reservation and go to California. It is hinted, time and again, that the decision to leave is heavily influenced by the death of their friend, Daniel. It was he who first came up with the plan, and they’re just honoring his wish now. Their desire is also fuelled by the fact that the town is the reason that Daniel died....

Sixteen years ago (yes, it’s been that long), when ‘Ice Age’ was released, the audience was blown away by the idea, the setting, the storyline, and especially, the characters of that film. It featured a queer alliance of a mammoth with a sloth and a saber-toothed tiger, trying to save a human baby. The film was unique in its concept and had a distinct comic tone. The characters didn’t take much time to grow on us, and there was even a bit of thrill as we watched the trio overcome the hurdles that came their way....

Cyprian T. Olencki’s Polish-original movie ‘Furioza’ comes off as a refreshing foray into the gangster thriller genre. The movie probes into the titular group of football hooligans in the city of Gdynia, unfolding through the eyes of an outsider. Dawid is the protagonist of the story, whose brother Kaszub is the gang leader. Propelled by the request of his old love, Dawid officially becomes a part of the gang while leading a double life as a police informer....

Directed by Jordan Peele, ‘Nope’ is a genre-bending sci-fi horror film. Set in California, the story follows Otis “OJ” Haywood Jr. (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald “Em” Haywood (Keke Palmer), brother and sister who — after their father’s death — inherit their ancestral horse ranch, Haywood’s Hollywood Horses, where their family has trained and supplied horses for films and TV productions for years. OJ wants to return the ranch to its former glory, but Em is more concerned with wealth and popularity....

Created by Steven Knight, ‘Peaky Blinders’ is an epic crime-drama series. The story begins in 1919, not long after World War I, and predominantly revolves around a mixed Irish Catholic and Romani crime family, the Shelbys. Ambitious and brilliant Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) assumes the leadership of the Birmingham-based Peaky Blinders street gang following his return from the war and faces various challenges throughout the series, both to ensure the safety of his family and the realization of his titanic aspirations....

Created by Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman, Netflix’s LGBTQ+ romantic series ‘Uncoupled’ centers around the intricate relationship of Michael Lawson and Colin McKenna. On his 50th birthday, the latter leaves Michael without letting him know the reason behind his decision. Even though they give their relationship another chance by seeing a therapist, their first session doesn’t work out, making Colin end the relationship altogether. The series progresses through Michael’s efforts to move on from him and find love again while living in New York City in his 40s....

With Lior Geller at the helm, ‘We Die Young’ is a refreshing action crime drama movie that focuses on how the children grapple with a volatile atmosphere in a poverty-stricken neighborhood. Lucas, a kid of age 14, is working with a gang despite his best reluctance toward such a life. At this juncture, he vows that he will never allow his 10-year-old brother to be a part of the gang....

Created by Gaby Hull, ‘We Hunt Together’ is a British crime drama series about an engaging cat-and-mouse tale between criminals and detectives. Freddy Lane and Baba commit a crime that is being investigated by Detective Sergeant Lola Franks and Detective Inspector Jackson Mendy. The two cops try their best to find the criminals and collect evidence against them, but Freddy and Baba end up finding a twisted joy in the violence and the web of lies they have created....

Created by Dan Schneider, ‘Zoey 101’ is a comedy series that follows a young girl named Zoey Brooks, who starts a new chapter in her life along with her brother Dustin at Pacific Coast Academy, a private boarding school. The only twist is that this is the first session the school has allowed girls to enroll in their academy. Thus begin the adventures of Zoey and her friends in the former boys-only school....

‘Big Timber’ is a surprisingly gripping docu-reality series that takes us deep into the inner workings of the Canadian logging industry. Revolving around Wenstob Timber, one of the few remaining family-run logging mills on Vancouver Island, the series documents how the whole operation is supervised and run by Kevin Wenstob and his wife, Sarah Fleming. The sons, Erik, the lead mechanic, and Jack, a millhand, also pull their own weight and have become integral to the team....

‘Now & Then‘ is a thriller series created by Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira that revolves around the lives of a group of college friends closely tied together by a dark secret. However, after receiving a mysterious blackmail text, the group fears their secret will be spilled. The enthralling and high-voltage drama series beautifully arranges the friends’ interpersonal conflicts around a murder mystery plot. The series has received mixed reviews from critics....

‘Siberia’ is a modestly immodest 2018 Russian-English bilingual action thriller set in the shady east, where the presence of Keanu Reeves adds a nervous edge to the story. Matthew Ross directed the spy thriller about a not-spy who gets cooked up in his entanglement. As per the wife’s advice, Lucas Hill tries to be nice to everyone and commences an affair with Katya. Who knows where his seller Pyotr is, and in the meantime, diamond merchant Lucas Hill plays too close to death....

‘Archive 81’ is a horror story told through vintage VHS tapes. When archivist Dan Turner begins watching tapes salvaged from a fire, he is sucked into a decades-long supernatural mystery. Through all the ancient cults and time-bending dark magic on the show, one particular piece of pop culture, titled ‘The Circle,’ stands out. Interestingly, both Dan and Melody see versions of ‘The Circle,’ albeit under very different circumstances. So what is ‘The Circle,’ and how does it tie into the ‘Archive 81’ narrative?...