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Netflix’s Regency-era romantic drama show ‘Bridgerton’ brings to life a voluptuous world of romance and scandal amidst London’s opulent high society. Based on the novels of Julia Quinn, the show follows the colorful and often scandalous wedding season through the eyes of the affluent and eccentric Bridgerton family. Created by Chris Van Dusen, the period drama captured the imaginations of audiences and critics when it first premiered in December 2020, becoming one of Netflix’s most-watched series of all time....

Created by Graham Roland, ‘Dark Winds’ is a crime thriller that follows the story of two police officers who come across a gruesome crime that takes a personal turn for them. The first season received critical acclaim, bringing in high ratings for AMC, and becoming the best series launch ever for AMC+. It also received praise for its team of all Native American writers, its almost entirely Native American cast, and its great focus on the Native American culture....

Hulu’s biographical miniseries ‘The Girl from Plainville’ follows the story of Conrad Roy III and Michelle Carter, two teenagers who form a connection, only for things to take a tragic turn. The circumstances of Conrad’s suicide are revealed to be increasingly convoluted when his “girlfriend” Michelle is found to have urged him to kill himself. The heartwrenching story and the real incidents that inspired it (also known as the “texting suicide case”) center around Conrad and Michelle....

SPONSORED LINKS Starring Dulquer Salmaan, Diana Penty, Manoj K. Jayan, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Saniya Iyappan, ‘Salute’ is an Indian Malayalam-language mystery thriller film. The Rosshan Andrrews directorial revolves around Aravind Karunakaran, an ordinary sub-inspector who is struggling with the horrific memories of an old unsolved crime that he once investigated. Despite being on a long leave now, he continues to dig around, looking for possible blind spots in the hope that they may help him solve the cold case....

Titled after his breakthrough single, Hulu’s ‘Look at Me: XXXTentacion’ can only be described as a compelling yet unbias documentary on the complex life and death of musician Jahseh Onfroy. It covers everything from the reason behind his stage name XXXTentacion to his mental health struggles and from the domestic violence allegations against him to his tragic 2018 murder. So now that we know the lasting effect he had on those closest to him, let’s find out all there’s to know about the rapper’s then-partner as well as the mother of his child Jenesis Sanchez, shall we?...

In September 2013, gunshots rang out in a neighborhood in Luttrell, Tennessee, capping off a series of conflicts between two neighbors. Michael Woodby was found murdered, and the authorities knew who killed him. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Fear Thy Neighbor: Bang Goes the Neighborhood’ focuses on the feud between Michael Woodby and his neighbor, Kevin Lee Waggoner, in addition to the ensuing trial. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we?...

Created by Sri Rao, Netflix’s Indian series ‘The Fame Game’ revolves around the disappearance of Anamika Anand, one of the highly renowned Bollywood actresses. Anamika’s absence unravels her intricate and troubled private life, which also leads to severe consequences on the lives of her husband Nikhil, co-star Manish, and her daughter Amara. As the authorities investigate the presumed abduction and possible homicide, police officer Shobha Trivedi unfolds the mystery behind Anamika as an actress and person....

The 1980s saw an interesting array of thrillers. Some took psychology and played with our minds and some infused gripping action to keep us on the edge of our seats. While Brian De Palma took eroticism and amalgamated it with his classic eye for churning out the thrills, David Lynch haunted us with his twisted yet philosophical psychological thrillers. For this list, I have taken into account films which re-invented the genre while maiming true to its thrilling core....

Inspired by Eichi Shimizu’s Japanese manga series of the same name, ‘Ultraman’ is a science-fiction action anime. Many decades ago, after saving the world from an existential catastrophe, an extraterrestrial giant of light known as Ultraman vanished without a trace. Shin Hayata, the human host of the hero, lost all his memories but was later reminded of his past by SSSP, the organization that helped Ultraman many years ago. In an unexpected attack, Shin gets severely injured while saving his son Shinjirou after which the latter is forced to carry on the torch of hope for humanity....

‘Selling Sunset‘ has introduced its audience to the hidden glamorous world of real estate agents. The reality show follows the associates of The Oppenheim Group as they navigate their personal and professional lives. One of the major stars of the series is the beautiful and talented Christine Quinn. The Oppenheim star met her husband, Christian Dumontet AKA Christian Richard, while he was looking forward to buying a house in Beverly Hills....

Sarma Melngailis had something revolutionary on her hands when she co-founded Pure Food and Wine with Matthew Kenney. The fine-dining vegan restaurant took off in popularity soon after it was opened in 2004. But after a decade in the business, Sarma suddenly went off the grid and was eventually arrested for fraud. The restaurant’s rising stocks plummeted amidst controversy regarding employees’ unpaid wages. Netflix’s ‘Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.’ delves into Sarma’s relationship with her then-husband, Anthony Strangis, and how she funneled money from the business to him....

Directed by Tim Federle (‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series‘), ‘Better Nate Than Ever’ is a musical comedy family film based on Federle’s 2013 eponymous book that follows Nate Foster (Rueby Wood), a 13-year-old boy, who lives in Pittsburgh with his parents Rex (Norbert Leo Butz) and Sherrie Foster (Michelle Federer), and older brother Anthony (Joshua Bassett). Nate is heavily invested in Broadway but is ridiculed by his schoolmates and teachers....

Aptly titled after the time era the historical show is set in, ‘The Gilded Age’ revolves around a young woman named Marian Brook. The daughter of a late Union general moves to New York City to live with her very wealthy aunts, Agnes and Ada. Although it does not take her long to get involved in the social scene, her life is made all the more interesting because of her friendship with a bright woman named Peggy Scott....

‘Cats‘ is a musical that needs no introduction. It is based on the extremely renowned stage musical, which in turn is based on T. S. Eliot’s 1939 poetry collection, titled ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’. Andrew Lloyd Webber, who was in charge of the stage musical, loved the book. The 2019 movie, however, comes from Tom Hooper of ‘Les Miserables‘ fame. The plot follows a group of cats called the Jellicles....

Directed by Anwardi Jamil, ‘Showtime 1958’ is a drama movie set on a single day in 1958 Malaysia. With the rise of television and the influx of foreign movies, the film highlights the changes in the Malay theatre industry. The movie revolves around director P. Ramlee (Amai Kamarudin), who decides to host a variety show to raise funds for performers who lost their jobs before Eid. However, one cannot help but be mesmerized by the beautiful song “Selamat Hari Raya....

The existence of Machiavellian-type characters in action-adventure shows always adds an interesting dynamic to the narrative. From Littlefinger and Varys of ‘Game of Thrones’ to Lord Harlan of ‘See’ — these characters add a sense of unpredictability to the story. And Godwin (David Oakes) in ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ is no exception. The son of a disgraced ealdorman, Godwin became one of the most trusted advisors of King Aethelred II of England by offering him something that none of his nobles did: the truth....

One of the main reasons ‘Ozark’ differs from other crime shows is because of how masterfully it combines crime and family. The deep, long-lasting effects that a life of high (or low) crime has on a family and the wellbeing of its members give the show many of its longest-running themes. Over the course of 4 seasons, we are not only introduced to the remarkable changes that the Byrde family undergoes because of their proximity to dangerous people but also see the evolutions of the local Langmores and Snells....

‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty‘ follows the Los Angeles Lakers as they enter a new era under the ownership of businessman Jerry Buss. Among Buss’ first acts as the new owner of the LA Lakers is pinning for the NBA outfit to draft the rookie player Earvin “Magic” Johnson using their first pick. However, not everyone is on board with the decision. Head coach Jerry West is one of the most vocal opposers of the idea of drafting Johnson for the Lakers....

‘Wild Babies’ is a wildlife documentary series that focuses on the life of young wild animals. Each episode highlights a particular aspect of the life of the wild young ones as they live in their natural habitats. Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter, we get to see how the young ones interact with their parents and learn the skills necessary for their survival. The show’s first installment features lion cubs, elephant calves, seal pups, penguin chicks, and many more species....

SPONSORED LINKS Riveting, heart-wrenching and endlessly fascinating, the Netflix-original drama ‘The Crown’ had us hooked ever since it hit the screens in 2016. There have been many movies released in the past that dealt with the life and duties of the world’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. However, what ‘The Crown’ did was exhibit the Queen with all of her vulnerabilities that probably always stayed behind closed doors. For the world, the Royal Family has always been surrounded by scandals....