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‘Ozark’ season 4 part 2 brings Netflix’s dark and brooding crime drama to a close with some fitting conundrums. The Byrde family gets what they want, but the price they must pay gives the whole saga a fitting conclusion. As far as endings go, ‘Ozark’ leaves things quite open-ended, giving us a glimpse of what might be in store for the central family. And since the show centers on family, it gives us a tantalizing albeit dark look at what the next generation of the Byrde family is capable of....

As a reality series that revolves around an elite team of experts as they explore a remote island in the Alaskan wilderness in search of buried treasure, ‘Pirate Gold of Adak Island‘ is simply captivating. That’s because it not only offers us a glimpse inside their journey but also lays out illustrations of a few pirates as well as other treasure hunters to emphasize the dangers of the avocation. Amongst the latter was Samuel Dee Arrington, who unfortunately passed away alone in Adak back in 2008, just to be found nearly six years later — so here’s everything we know about it....

The fourth season of HBO’s science-fiction series ‘Westworld’ begins with several astounding developments. The host William devises a plan to kill Maeve Millay and Caleb Nichols, who have teamed up to fulfill Dolores Abernathy’s mission to destroy Rehoboam. The Man in Black also shows his potency as a host by acquiring a plant without spending a single penny. However, the most shocking development has to be the introduction of Christina, a video game writer who looks exactly the same as Dolores....

Part of the sprawling multimedia franchise of the same name, ‘Resident Evil‘ is a sci-fi action-thriller series. The show’s narrative is split into two timelines. In 2022, three months before the zombie apocalypse, “twin” sisters Billie (Siena Agudong) and Jade Wesker (Ella Balinska) arrive in New Raccoon City, South Africa, after their father Albert Wesker (Lance Reddick) becomes an executive in the struggling Umbrella Corporation. In 2036, 14 years since most of humanity has been either killed or turned into zombies, an Older Jade (Tamara Smart) searches for a possible solution for the zombies in the ruins of London....

Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ centers around the workers and owners of The Pynk, a strip club located in the fictional city of Chucalissa, Mississippi. The Pynk becomes the home and shelter of numerous individuals, such as Hailey, Uncle Clifford, Mercedes, Keyshawn, etc., who try to battle several personal challenges and conflicts. When a group of local businessmen tries to put an end to the operation of the strip club, Clifford and Hailey try their best to save the club from them....

The fifth episode of Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley’ season 2 depicts Keyshawn/Miss Mississippi gaining immense acclaim for her performances in the Dirty Dozen tour. Rome, her manager, even extends the tour without even asking his client. He also finds endorsement deals for Keyshawn so that she can make enough money to leave Derrick. Rome eventually displays his real intentions toward Keyshawn, which paves the way for life-threatening consequences. As the episode ends, Rome fights to stay alive, making one wonder whether he is dead....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on Janette Oke’s novel of the same name, ‘When Calls the Heart‘ is a television drama series that stars Erin Krakow, Chris McNally, Lori Loughlin, and Martin Cummins. Developed by Michael Landon Jr., the series follows Elizabeth Thatcher, a high society woman whose first assignment as a teacher lands her in a small mining town that is riddled with conflicts. Her experiences there turn out to be life-changing as Elizabeth bravely embraces the curveballs that life throws at her....

As the title suggests, CBS’ ’48 Hours: Katrina Brownlee: The Good Cop’ digs deep into the tale of an ambitious woman who turned her life around after being shot ten times by a man with a badge. It starts from a horrifically dark place, but as Katrina admitted in the episode, it gradually “becomes a story of grace, a story of love, and a story of hope” that ends up inspiring countless others....

Nichelle Nichols, the star from the 1960s who portrayed Nyota Uhura in ‘Star Trek: The Original Series,’ has been the subject of various headlines because of the controversy surrounding her conservatorship. The second episode of ABC News’ ‘Who Do You Believe?’ — titled ‘Protector vs. Predator’ — focuses on Kyle Johnson, her son, and Gilbert Bell, her former manager, as they share their side of the story. So, if you’re curious to find out what happened and where Kyle might be today, here’s what we know....

‘Love is Blind‘ is an innovative dating reality show that follows a group of hopeful singles looking for love. For the initial ten days, the individuals get to know each other through a speed dating format — without actually meeting face-to-face — at the end of which they decide whether they want to propose. The couples who get engaged then meet in real life and head to a couple’s retreat before settling down in everyday life....

‘Outer Range‘ reaches the final stretch of its debut season with a two-episode finale event that spells bad news for the Abbott family. In the seventh episode, titled ‘The Unknown,’ the Abbotts deal with the fallout from Perry confessing to killing Trevor. Meanwhile, Autumn puts the final stage of her plan into motion. In the eighth and final episode of the season, titled ‘The West,’ a series of unthinkable events shatter the Abbott family....

In March 2019, Samantha Josephson’s night out with friends in Columbia, South Carolina, suddenly ended when she got into a car she thought was the Uber ride she had booked. Hours later, the young woman was found murdered many miles away from where she was last seen. Investigation Discovery’s ‘See No Evil: Rideshare Nightmare’ chronicles how the authorities used security camera footage and other evidence to find and bring Samantha’s killer to justice....

Viewers love the period drama TV series ‘Sanditon’ for its intriguing characters and the surprising twists and turns of the narrative. Some of them can be seen in season 2 episode 3, where protagonist Charlotte is finally able to break the ice with Alexander Colbourne as well as with his niece Augusta. Furthermore, questions arise about Clara’s claims regarding her child’s father and tensions arise between her and Esther. Georgiana and Charles also have some rather interesting encounters and Alison gets increasingly smitten by Captain Carter, who resorts to taking Captain Fraser’s help to woo her....

Investigation Discovery’s two-part docuseries titled ‘Broken Harts’ delves into the unsettling story of the Hart family. In March 2018, Jennifer Hart drove her wife and their six children off a cliff in California, with them plummeting to their death. Devonte Hart, who became viral as the child who hugged a police officer during the protests in Portland, Oregon, in 2014, was part of the family as well. In the months that followed the crash, remains of all victims were found, except for Devonte’s....

‘Pam & Tommy’ follows the titular couple, whose life is turned upside down when a private videotape gets stolen from their home by a disgruntled carpenter. The Hulu series centers around the explosive leaked recording and the far-reaching effects it has. Of course, the central celebrity couple is in the eye of the storm, and their relationship begins to crumble under the pressure of the scandal. To make things worse, Pamela is made to attend increasingly intrusive legal depositions where she is asked about her personal life....

Created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson, ‘Yellowjackets’ is a psychological drama series that follows a group of champion female soccer players. They get stranded in the Ontario Wilderness after their plane crashes. They soon realize that no rescue is coming. One of them tries to fly out on a plane they find in the forest, but it explodes right after taking off. Facing starvation and death, the girls eventually resort to cannibalism....

Apart from obviously offering my consensus on the DC shows and movies that are available on Netflix, already dwindling in number, I am going to say this: catch them while you still can on Netflix, since their days there too, are numbered. Apart from a few live-action mainstream DC film currently being hosted by Netflix, the number of shows contrarily are sizeable. DC’s own shared universe for television called the Arrowverse, different from its current shared movie universe titled the DCEU, is entirely present on Netflix to stream, and while I would love to have DC’s newer shows that are doing quite well available for Netflix streaming....

SPONSORED LINKS The bare mention of Pokemon sends me back to an era that all of us 90s kids have left behind, but never forgotten just by virtue of a memory of simpler times. One among them, a particularly fond one: Pokemon, the anime series, that used to be a staple: the customary 5 PM viewing slot in the day while waiting for snacks and beverages, perhaps the only thing that would make me finish up my homework faster and be lost in Ash Ketchum’s pursuit of becoming the greatest Pokemon trainer there ever was: blessed were those days!...

SPONSORED LINKS The dynamic duo Andy Borowitz and Susan Borowitz returned in their positions as creators to rear ‘Bel-Air,’ the dramatization of the long-running sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’ The series revolves around Will Smith (Jabari Banks plays the character), a rebellious streak, a late teen kid from Philly. When the weather seems to worsen, Will’s mother sends him to the titular estate of his wealthy lawyer uncle. 7. South Side (2019-) ‘South Side’ is a charming and feel-good sitcom with Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle at the helm....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis, ‘Yesterday’ is a musical fantasy film which follows Jack Malik, a young musician who after an accident finds that he is the only person who remembers The Beatles. He then proceeds to take credit for writing and performing their songs. The film stars Himesh Patel as Jack Malik; Lily James, Ed Sheeran, and Kate McKinnon share the screen alongside him....