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In ‘Billions’ season 6 episode 5, titled ‘Rock of Eye,’ Chuck (Paul Giamatti) finds a new way to put a stop to Mike Prince’s (Corey Stoll) Olympic plans. This leads the billionaire hedge fund tycoon to re-evaluate his standing with his family. Evaluations also happen at Michael Prince Capital, prompting the employees to collaborate and compete with each other. Taylor (Asia Kate Dillon) takes big risks in the hopes of big rewards, while Wendy (Maggie Siff) tries to prove that she can lead a life without transactional relationships....

Of the many ways in which humans show cruelty to animals, poaching is one of the most prevalent methods. While it is an illegal activity, it doesn’t stop people from seeking animals out from their habitats and killing them for their hide or tusks or horns. Animal rights activists have been working tirelessly to help animals. From rescue to rehabilitation, a lot more work goes into helping these animals heal from the trauma they suffer at the hands of the poachers....

‘Joe vs. Carole’ is a black comedy crime drama series that predominantly revolves around the feud between Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage (née Schreibvogel) or Joe Exotic (John Cameron Mitchell) and Carole Baskin (Kate McKinnon). It explores their respective personalities, lives, and experiences that made them who they are. These two individuals were moderately well-known people in their respective spheres, but after the release of the Netflix documentary ‘Tiger King,’ their fame has skyrocketed....

Brad Anderson helmed the 2018 political noir-thriller movie ‘Beirut’ from a shelved screenplay by Tony Gilroy of the ‘Bourne‘ franchise fame. Mason Skiles is the ubiquitous protagonist of the movie, revisiting a personal trauma while saving his friend from a terrorist faction in Lebanon’s civil war. Countries and officials have separate agendas in the war, and Skiles could not care less. However, he respects the culture and its people – professing communication over violence....

‘Dirty Lines‘ is a Dutch period drama about Europe’s first-ever erotic phone line in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, called Teledutch. This erotically charged series is led by Marly Salomon (Joy Delima), an undergraduate psychology student, who narrates the story behind the establishment of the phone sex service. Looking for some money to get out of her parents’ house, Marly decides to record an audiotape for Teledutch, despite her self-admitted prudeness. However, things take a wild turn when her stint becomes public knowledge, and she joins forces with Teledutch founders Frank (Minne Koole) and Ramon Stigter (Chris Peters)....

Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna’ follows the remarkable story of Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, a New York City socialite claiming to be a wealthy heiress. As she moves up the social ladder, Anna’s circle of wealthy acquaintances expands, and she continues to mooch off them while claiming to work on a glamorous new art club project. Amidst Anna’s lofty (grifter) plans, she also makes a few unlikely friends who seem to genuinely care for her....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Loot’ is a comedy series that revolves around Molly Novak, a wealthy woman with a seemingly perfect life turned upside down after her husband leaves her $87 billion in divorce. The series is created by Matt Hubbard and Alan Yang (‘Parks and Recreation‘), with Maya Rudolph (‘Licorice Pizza‘) in the lead role. Rudolph’s charismatic and witty screen presence lends heart and warmth to the story of Molly Novak, who is going through a turbulent period in her life....

A case study in point: if Robinson Crusoe had a cousin, it would look something like the 1980 taboo fantasy romance drama ‘The Blue Lagoon.’ Directed by Randal Kleiser, the movie transports its viewers into an ever-present pastoral to paint a narrative of forbidden romance. After a devastating fire in the ship of Richard’s father, Richard, his cousin Emmeline, and frolicking drunkard Paddy Buttons get stranded on a far-flung island. The cousins would continue to live on the island and rewrite the tale of the Biblical fall....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Upload‘ is a science fiction series that revolves around a computer programmer whose consciousness is uploaded into a virtual world after his demise. Gradually, he finds his feet in this new world and shares a special bond with his real-world customer service rep. Created by the talented Greg Daniels (popular for ‘The Office‘), the comedy-drama show stars Robbie Amell as Nathan Brown, Andy Allo as Nora Antony, Allegra Edwards as Ingrid Kannerman, and Zainab Johnson as Aleesha....

As a reality series that lives up to its title by revolving around the life of Spanish aristocrat, influencer, and chef Tamara Falcón, Netflix’s ‘Lady Tamara’ can only be described as insightful. After all, it explores not just her career as well as her public standing but also her relationships with God, her family, and her boyfriend to give us a candid snapshot into who she really is. Thus, of course, her mother Isabel Preysler plays an integral role — so now, if you wish to learn more about her, her past experiences, and her current whereabouts, we’ve got you covered....

When Valerie Longstreath opened her door on an evening in July 2014, she was shocked to find her ex-husband, Randy Longstreath. Randy suddenly brandished a shotgun and forced his way inside before holding Valerie and her son, Nathan, hostage for hours. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Home Alone: Demons of the Past’ chronicles the horrifying event and shows how Valerie was finally able to escape from the jaws of death. If you are intrigued by this case and want to know where Randy is at present, we have you covered....

In the third episode of Netflix’s ‘Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet,’ the viewers learn more about the growing white supremacist movement in the country and how one such supremacist drove a car into a group of people in August 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The episode also features an interview with Samantha, a former member of Identity Evropa, a neo-nazi organization. So, if you’re curious to find out more, we’ve got you covered....

When free-spirited Sean Dugas was not heard from for a few days, loved ones filed a missing person report. The investigation then moved from Sean’s home in Pensacola, Florida, to the backyard of a rented house in Winder, Georgia. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Evil Twins: Under My Thumb’ chronicles how Sean’s murder was the result of greed and what eventually led to the killers’ arrest. So, let’s find out more about this case then, shall we?...

‘Pistol’ follows the story of the legendary punk rock group Sex Pistols and its turbulent, short-lived existence. The group’s meteoric rise in the 1970s popularized the punk movement, and many of the people in the band’s orbit went on to become icons themselves. Though the FX miniseries remains pretty tightly focussed on the central band and its members, especially vocalist turned guitarist Steve Jones, it gives us glimpses of some of the other eclectic personalities that came up in the wake of the Sex Pistols....

Created by Adam F. Goldberg, ‘The Goldbergs‘ is a period comedy series set in 1980s Pennsylvania. The show is loosely based upon the creator’s childhood and involves re-enactments of several home videos. It mainly revolves around the antic of the Goldberg family as they navigate their day-to-day lives. Ever since the series first aired on September 24, 2013, it has remained one of the most beloved shows among the viewers. Though the show initially was met with mixed reviews, the subsequent seasons truly uplifted the series leading it to become a favorite for both the audience and critics....

SPONSORED LINKS Trevor Lambert and John Vadnais hoped their product, VaBroom, would sweep up a life-changing investment from the Sharks on season 13 episode 11 of ‘Shark Tank.’ An innovative product that doubles as a broom and a cordless, portable vacuum cleaner sure made heads turn. Thus, we decided to jump in and find out everything there is to know about VaBroom. In case you’re curious about the growth of their business following their presentation on the business-themed show, we have got your back!...

In the process, she forms an unlikely kinship with vampire queen Fine, who is an outcast in her own tribe. Following its release, the anime received a critical response, thanks to its enticing world-creation and an expressive voice cast. Now, you must find it hard to make sense of the story and the finale since the story remains understated. If so, let us get to the bottom of the matter. SPOILERS AHEAD....

‘DMZ’ created by Roberto Patino, follows Alma Ortega, an NYC nurse who ventures into politically unstable Manhattan island searching for her long-lost son. The dystopian drama series deals with various themes and delves deeper into the socio-cultural disparity and differences in NYC. The series has received positive reviews from critics and features a complex narrative that blends themes of politics and family to a great effect. However, some viewers must be curious to learn about the show’s title and whether it is based on a game or comic book....

Created by Pam Veasey, ‘Long Slow Exhale’ is a sports drama series set in the world of women’s college basketball. J.C. Abernathy (Rose Rollins) is the Head Coach of Clayton Hall Cougars, which has just won the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. The victory is soured as she finds herself in the middle of a sexual abuse scandal. To uncover the truth and potentially save her career, J.C. starts to investigate the situation on her own....

The second season of Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ depicts Keyshawn AKA Miss Mississippi’s efforts to be independent to lead a life away from her abusive boyfriend Derrick. She joins rapper Lil Murda for his Dirty Dozen tour and establishes herself as a highly talented emerging performer. When she realizes that Derrick has started to hurt their children, Keyshawn realizes that she should make a decision concerning her and her children’s future....