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Stacy Shoemaker’s 6-year-old daughter was shaken to her core when she discovered her mother’s deceased body in their Wagoner County, Oklahoma, home on April 30, 2006. Once the police reached the scene, they found Stacy shot to death in what seemed like a robbery gone wrong. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Murder in the Heartland: Deadly Double Life’ showcases the horrifying murder and shows how the police investigation unraveled a crime fueled by jealousy and anger....

‘Star Trek: Picard‘ is a science fiction drama series that is a follow-up to ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and ‘Star Trek: Nemesis.’ The narrative centers upon Jean-Luc Picard, who is living a quiet and peaceful life on his vineyard 14 years after his retirement from Starfleet. Soon, things take an eventful turn when a mysterious young woman named Dahj approaches him for help. Created by Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer, and Alex Kurtzman, the show first released on January 23, 2020, on CBS All Access (now known as Paramount+)....

Doomed are the ones who look for truth in this age of post-truth. Director Michihito Fujii recreates the eponymous novel by Isoko Mochizuki for the screen in the Japanese-original political thriller Netflix series ‘The Journalist.’ The suspenseful story follows four characters — a journalist, an Economy graduate, a finance analyst, and an assistant to the First Lady — whose lives come at a crossroads with the eruption of a nationwide scandal....

In January 1978, the sleepy town of Ocala in Florida was shaken by the disturbing murder of an 8-year-old. Trisa Thornley had left her school as usual but never reached home. However, about two months later, her body was found in a plastic bag. Ocala, with all its picturesque horse farms and meandering rivers, became national news three years before Ottis Toole kidnapped and murdered 6-year-old Adam Walsh in 1981, forever changing the nation’s treatment of missing children cases....

‘United States of Al’ is a CBS sitcom that centers upon the unique friendship between a Marine combat veteran Riley and the Afghan interpreter, Awalmir AKA Al. While Riley struggles to adjust to civilian life in Ohio, Al moves to the States to start afresh. Through their fun adventures, they help each other move forward in life. Created by David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, the series originally released on April 1, 2021....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Fear Thy Neighbor’ explores those chilling tales where people who live right beside one another go from acquaintances or even friends to something much, much worse. After all, it shines a light upon how petty fights can sometimes open up a pandora’s box to truly reveal whether you reside a stone’s throw away from a violently psychotic offender or not. Thus, of course, its season 4 episode 5, aptly titled ‘Pack Mentality,’ profiling the case of James Cole and Joseph Jackson, is no different....

Inspired by the “generation gap” segment in Jimmy Kimmel’s popular late-night show where he would pit the younger generation against the older one, ‘Generation Gap’ is a comedy game show with Jimmy Kimmel and Mark Burnett as the producers. It features family members of different generations paired together in teams, where they must work together and answer questions about pop culture from each other’s eras. Since the comedy quiz show is hosted by none other than Kelly Ripa (‘All My Children’), it makes the show all the more entertaining and fun....

Directed by Peter Sollett, ‘Metal Lords’ is a comedy-drama film that follows two high school students named Hunter and Kevin who wish to start a heavy metal band but have trouble finding a bassist. Their goal is to win the upcoming Battle of the Bands, and the possibility of that happening increases when Kevin meets Emily, who is an impressive cello player. The trio works together and does their best to win the competition....

‘The Deep End of the Ocean’ follows the story of Beth Cappadora who loses her three-year-old son named Ben. When he is nowhere to be found, she drowns in her grief and is brought back to the surface only by the love and support of her family. She moves to a new city to start fresh, having accepted the fact that she might never see her son again. But just as she’s given up, fate takes a turn and her son comes knocking at her door....

Victor Salazar and Benji Campbell’s endearing relationship is one of the highlights of Hulu’s teen show ‘Love, Victor.’ Benji extends his support to Victor when the latter comes out as gay to his family and friends. When Victor’s parents and basketball teammates make his life harder, Benji becomes his haven. However, the third season witnesses Benji’s decision to break up with Victor. Victor can only accept Benji’s wish and move on to Nicholas AKA Nick, with whom he starts a sexual relationship at first....

Talk about any British show and everyone automatically assumes that it must be BBC. For people on the other side of the pond, and honestly, even for the rest of the world, British television is synonymous with BBC, and rightfully so. It’s not that the country doesn’t have other channels; but it’s just that BBC has been the most influential network till date, not just in Britain but in other parts of the world as well....

Developed by Melissa James Gibson and David E. Kelley, ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’ is a thriller drama series that revolves around a rape allegation against a Member of the British Parliament and home office minister in the Tory government. James and Sophie Whitehouse seem to have it all. They have led largely privileged lives. They belong to wealthy families, have attended Oxford, and now, James is witnessing a meteoric rise in his political career partly due to his close friendship with Prime Minister Tom Southern....

‘Euphoria‘ is one of the most popular teen dramas currently on air. The lively portrayal of various pressing and prevalent modern issues through intriguing and complex characters has won over the audience’s hearts. The characters and the actors who play them have become heartthrobs across the globe. Therefore, viewers are equally interested in the off-screen developments surrounding their favorite stars as much as on-screen developments concerning their characters. Sometimes, both these worlds collide, and the rumor mill seems to suggest that is the case for Hunter Schafer and Dominic Fike, aka Jules and Elliott....

In ‘Billions’ season 6 episode 10, titled ‘Johnny Favorite,’ it’s celebration time at Michael Prince Capital. As Prince (Corey Stoll) himself puts it in his speech to his employees: he has slain the dragon that was Chuck Rhoades, Jr. (Paul Giamatti), and now it’s the time for them to eat the dragon’s heart. Elsewhere, Chuck is still reeling in the aftermath of his defeat. His father and old friends drop by and convince him to go to a retreat with them....

ABC’s ’20/20: A Tangled Web’ chronicles the mind-boggling story of the disappearance and death of Cari Farver, a woman who unknowingly stepped into a twisted and fatal love triangle, the end of which was more shocking than anyone could have ever imagined. Incorporating archival footage and one-on-one interviews with everyone involved, including Leslie Rule, author of “A Tangled Web,” the book about Cari, it is an episode that unravels a thread of stalking and violence, along with the truth behind what really happened to Cari Farver....

‘Chillin Island’ is an unscripted series on HBO, based on an independent radio program that Ashok Kondabolu AKA Dap, Alec Reinstein AKA Despot, and Aleksey Weintraub AKA Lakutis came up with. The one-of-a-kind series follows the three hosts as they interact with other recording artists outside of the usual media setup. The show is contemplative as the guests and hosts talk about anything and everything they think of as they experience the rawness and unpredictability of nature....

Although ‘Boo, Bitch’ is mainly a story about friendship, romance still plays an important part in it. Two months to their graduation day, best friends Erika Vu (Lana Condor) and Gia (Zoe Margaret Colletti) realize that they had let their high school years pass them by without truly experiencing them. They decide to rectify this by spending the remaining time partying. Gia is especially interested in attending the prom, but Erika seems reluctant....

It’s been more than two decades since “master manipulator” John Ruffo went on the lam after being convicted of a $350+ million bank fraud, but the truth is that he didn’t act alone. He had an accomplice — Edward “Ed” J. Reiners, as profiled on Hulu’s ‘Have You Seen This Man?’ — who essentially kickstarted the scam that is now leading the US Marshals on a manhunt across the globe. So now, if you wish to learn more about him, his ordinary background, his criminal actions, his legal troubles, and his current whereabouts, don’t worry; we’ve got the details for you....

In October 2006, a disturbing case stunned the residents of Ontario, Canada, and garnered national headlines. Elaine Campione’s two young daughters, Sophia and Serena, were found dead in their apartment in a double murder. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Signs Of A Psychopath: Sleeping Beauties’ delves into Elaine’s interrogation in the aftermath and what happened to her in the end. So, if you’re curious to know where she is today, we’ve got you covered....

Starting in the 1970s, a cult named that eventually was called the Heaven’s Gate garnered a fringe following, and their numbers went up and down over the years. But in 1997, a mass suicide left 39 people dead, including one of the group’s founders, Marshall Applewhite. ABC News’ ‘20/20: The Cult Next Door’ delves into the complex history behind this cult and its beliefs. So, if you’re wondering how Marshall met the other founder, Bonnie Nettles, we’ve got you covered....