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Created by Rachel Ramras, Hugh Davidson, and Larry Dorf, ‘The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window’ is a black comedy thriller series that revolves around Anna Whitaker, a grieving mother whose life came to a jarring halt after the horrifying death of her daughter and the dissolution of her marriage. Once a promising artist, Anna now has Ombrophobia and spends her days drinking wine, sitting by her window, and watching her neighbors....

HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ is based on the comic book series of the same name, but it is more of a canon than a direct adaptation. Damon Lindelof called it his own fan-fiction, and we clearly see why. He has kept the main components of the story, the things that define the world of ‘Watchmen’, but he has also flipped it over and presented his own version of vigilantes, heroes and villains. If you haven’t yet seen the show, you should come back to this explainer later....

‘Pam & Tommy’ follows the remarkable series of events that are set off when a disgruntled carpenter named Rand (Seth Rogen) decides to steal from his employers, who happen to be the titular couple Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. Amidst the various baubles and guns, what Rand doesn’t expect to find is an intimate private recording of the celebrity couple. The narrative follows the surreal cascading events that ensue as Rand decides to get rich by selling the tape through the internet, not realizing that the video will go viral (which, to be fair, was not even a “thing” in the show’s 1990s setting)....

Directed by Kent Alterman, ‘Semi-Pro’ is a 2008 sports comedy movie that follows Jackie Moon as he attempts to make his NBA dreams come true. Set in 1976, Jackie becomes the owner of an American Basketball Association team, Flint Michigan Tropics, which ranks the lowest in the league. However, a positive change seems to be on the horizon when Monix, a veteran point guard, gets drafted from Chicago to the team and Clarence ‘Coffee’ Brown, the Tropics’ best player, sets forth to achieve stardom....

Director Chloe Okuno made her feature directorial debut with ‘Watcher,’ a gripping and slow-burning psychological thriller movie that turns the voyeur trope on its head. Julia moves into a studio apartment in an upscale neighborhood in Romania. Although she does not know the language, friendly neighbors appear out of the blue. Sometime after the relocation, she discovers that a guy from the apartment across the street is watching her and even stalking her....

‘Now & Then’ is a bilingual thriller series created by Ramón Campos and Gema R. Neira. It follows five friends who harbor a terrible secret from the night of their graduation party. However, their lives turn upside down after a mysterious person brings them back together and threatens to reveal their secret. The blackmailer demands $1 million from the five friends, but their identity remains a closely guarded secret. Moreover, the blackmailer is connected to the death of Daniela, further complicating the case....

Predominantly set in the 1980s, Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ revolves around a group of teenagers as they befriend a girl with superpowers and help her fight otherworldly monsters. In season 4, the group encounters a mysterious entity with powers that almost seems like magic. Dustin names him Vecna after the evil wizard of the same name from the ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ role-playing game. In their search for the truth about the entity, the group learns about Victor Creel, a man who supposedly killed his family in the exact manner as Vecna kills his victims....

When Chimney leaves Station 118 to find Maddie in FOX’s action series ‘9-1-1’ season 5, Bobby gets forced to find a replacement for him. After a series of temporary placements, the captain of Station 118 appoints Jonah, irrespective of Hen’s opposition. Even though Hen doesn’t want to share her ambulance with someone other than Chimney permanently, Jonah eventually earns her approval and admiration. However, Jonah’s future at Station 118 becomes uncertain when Chimney returns to Los Angeles from Boston upon finding Maddie....

Whether you are in a chilling mood or you are feeling lonely, movies always play their part in keeping you entertained. If you are a movie buff like me, you always keep trying to reach out for newer stories to unfold. Always looking out for recommendations from friends and movie sites to see the movies that are must watch. We all understand that filmmaking is an art. It takes several components to fit together beautifully to give you a good film....

SPONSORED LINKS Human beings always have a tendency to be attracted to things that should naturally repel them. Ghosts, crimes, violence are all unwelcome things in real life, but somehow we are fascinated by these elements because of the sense of danger they represent. The thrill that naturally comes with danger, when experienced in the safe confines of our homes or in the cinema, can be a great source of entertainment....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on Lauren Beukes’ novel titled ‘The Shining Girls,’ ‘Shining Girls’ is a thriller drama series that follows Kirby Mazrachi, a newspaper activist who still suffers from the trauma of being a victim of a brutal attack several years ago. When she finds out about a recent murder that seems similar to her traumatic assault, she joins forces with a veteran reporter to learn more about her ever-so-shifting reality and face the demons of her past....

Dan Fogelman’s ‘This Is Us’ dives deep into the personal, romantic, and professional issues of the Pearsons. Revolving around Jack (Milo Ventimiglia), Rebecca (Mandy Moore), and their children — Kevin (Justin Hartley), Kate (Chrissy Metz), and Randall (Sterling K. Brown) — the NBC show explores pertinent issues such as addiction, depression, and racism. In particular, the show is praised for its heartwarming and complex romantic storylines, which often explore unconventional forms of love....

‘Big Little Lies’ is a bestselling novel written by Liane Moriarty and has been adapted into an award-winning series by HBO. At first, the story was supposed to wrap up in just one season. But the immense success received by the show made the case for continuing the story. Set in the town of Monterey, it has five women at its centre who, at first, find themselves in conflict with each other, but are later brought together by a murder....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘See No Evil’ is a true-crime series that explores those harrowing cases wherein surveillance tapes played a crucial role in bringing matters to a satisfactory close. In other words, it incorporates not just re-enactments and exclusive interviews but also actual security-camera footage to get to the heart of what precisely transpired and why. Thus, of course, its season 5 episode 8, titled ‘Stalking Carl,’ delving deep into the 2015 homicide of Carl Starke, is no different, and now, if you wish to know all the details about the same, we’ve got you covered....

Netflix’s ‘Fistful of Vengeance’ begins as a blistering tale of revenge, but the stakes keep getting higher. What starts as the hunt for a killer soon turns into a mission to save the world from a mythical being. Accompanied by his faithful friends, the last Wu Assassin, Kai, takes on wave upon wave of ominous forces. The fights are swift, frequent, and almost always at close quarters. In fact, the film draws most of its thrills from extended fight sequences set amidst a remarkable variety of backdrops....

The third season of ‘Evil‘ picks up right where we left off in season 2, with the premiere episode, titled ‘The Demon of Death,’ showcasing Kristen dealing with Leland’s attempts to get close to her daughter, Lexis. Meanwhile, David, Ben, and Kristen oversee a scientist’s experiment to weigh the mass of the soul. However, the trio is baffled by the research’s findings. David faces a strange dilemma that puts his newly earned priesthood at stake....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ is a science fiction comedy film that revolves around a Chinese immigrant who gets caught up in a multiverse adventure as she is the chosen one to save the world from some deadly threats. Directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), the action movie consists of brilliant performances by Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Stephanie Hsu, among several others....

Peacock’s ‘Queer as Folk’ is a drama series about a group of friends living in New Orleans, Louisiana. All of them are part of the LGBTQ+ community and frequent events that celebrate their diverse culture. During one such event, Brodie (Devin Way) meets Mingus (Fin Argus), and the two instantly hit it off. However, while Mingus is performing on the stage, a shootout occurs with devastating results. In the wake of the tragedy, Mingus, Brodie, Ruthie (Jesse James Keitel), Shar (Candace Grace), Noah (Johnny Sibilly), and Julian (Ryan O’Connell) try their best to overcome their fears....

SPONSORED LINKS British comedian and doctor Adam Kay has worn many robes. Deriving from his experience and based on the eponymous non-fiction book, Adam Kay created the medical dramedy ‘This Is Going to Hurt.’ The story chronicles the hectic workflow of an obstetrics and gynecology ward in a National Health Service hospital. At the same time, the series lends a closer look at the personal lives of the junior doctors who struggle to maintain sanity in the ward....

SPONSORED LINKS Is Vikings: Valhalla a Sequel or Prequel to Vikings? ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ is a sequel to ‘Vikings.’ In the title sequence of the pilot episode, it is explained that the show is set in the 11th century, about 100 years after the events of the original show. “The exploits of the great Viking Ragnar Lothbrok have faded into legend,” the title card states. “In the 100 years that followed, Vikings left their northern homelands and settled across Europe, many in England....