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Created by Dan Erickson, ‘Severance’ is a thriller drama that treads the line between being a combination of ‘Black Mirror‘ and ‘The Truman Show.’ It follows Lumon Industries employee Mark Scout as he deals with a series of dark revelations about the true nature of his work. Mark and his colleagues have undergone a procedure known as “severance” that has severed their personal memories while at work. However, all is not what it seems at Lumon, and many mysteries heighten the tension in the show’s narrative....

Originally titled ‘Incastrati,’ Netflix’s Italian series ‘Framed! A Sicilian Murder Mystery’ follows Valentino and Salvo, two TV technicians who arrive at a murder scene by chance. To avoid becoming suspects, they alter the crime scene, which lands them in severe trouble. Directed by Salvatore Ficarra and Valentino Picone, the comedy series progresses through the misadventures of the two technicians as they get entwined in the mystery of the murder. Along with the intriguing murder mystery, the show features captivating landscapes, breathtaking mountains, and appealing streets....

Presented by Joe Mazza, along with designer Noel Gatts, ‘Home Inspector Joe’ is a home improvement reality TV show that takes usual home inspection to another level. Unlike regular home inspectors, Joe dives into his clients’ home buying experience in order to have a fair idea of the stakes involved. Along with Noel, he tries to find the perfect house for his clients. The show serves as a visual treat to people who are passionate about home improvement and design....

SPONSORED LINKS True stories have always been a darling choice for filmmakers. There are only a few crowd-pullers bigger than an “Inspired by a true story” tag. While some films turn history on its head to create cinematic intensity, there also exist films which spare no effort in bringing history to life in a grounded and realistic fashion. A while ago, I did a feature on The Most Historically Inaccurate Movies of All Time, detailing the gruesome mistakes made while making cinema based on historical events....

I’ll have to give it to DC for trying to establish more in its movies than the regular hero vs. villain outing, well, most of them. However, their recent efforts came out as slightly convoluted on those terms. Coupled with that, DC had the mammoth task of matching up to Marvel’s shared universe, which is already in its third phase and churns out films at least twice the frequency DC does....

Whether they’re set in the present or the past or are painted over with supernatural fantasy or kept to the reality we know, there are plenty of television shows out there that are ready to satisfy our entertainment needs. Teen TV shows often portray coming-of-age stories. Sometimes, they are love stories or just comedies. After the immense success of coming of age shows and movies, we are now seeing several new and upcoming TV series on the streaming giant that would appeal to a teenage audience....

SPONSORED LINKS The new Netflix movie, ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’, is an unnerving drama-thriller based on Ian Reid’s best selling namesake novel. A young woman Cindy (played by Jessie Buckley) is biding her time to break it to her boyfriend Jake (played by Jesse Plemons) that it might be the time for them to go their separate ways. Despite these feelings, she agrees to take a road trip to his boyfriend’s family farm to meet his parents played by terrific David Thewlis and Toni Collette....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix has been really active in 2019, releasing one original movie almost every month. As it always happens, with an increasing number of productions, the quality cannot always be kept at a high standard. There have been some misses, with films like ‘Red Sea Diving Resort‘, ‘Point Blank‘, and a few others garnering unfavorable reviews from most critics. But it cannot be denied that their constant presence in the news has made us speak about Netflix in the same breath as some of the biggest American studios and production houses like Warner Brothers, Disney, Paramount, and so on....

As a documentary-style unscripted series that shines an authentic light upon the emotional experience of weekly counseling, Showtime’s ‘Couples Therapy‘ is as rivetingly raw as it is compelling. After all, it revolves around diverse partners as they seek professional help in an attempt to better their strained relationships, caused either by a lack of empathy, communication, or active efforts. So now that we’ve seen the role mediation can play (for both the good as well as the bad), let’s find out more about one intriguing pairing, in particular, Molly and Josh from season 3, shall we?...

Between 2010 and 2017, several men mysteriously vanished from the Church and Wellesley area in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The area was known as the heart of Toronto’s LGBTQ community. Over those years, two task forces and countless man-hours went into searching for what the authorities believed to be a serial killer. Eventually, a sudden break in the case led to the arrest of Bruce McArthur. Episodes 3 and 4 on the second season of Netflix’s ‘Catching Killers,’ titled, ‘Missing Men Parts 1 & 2: The Toronto Village Killer’ focus on Bruce’s case....

SPONSORED LINKS 9. August 32nd on Earth (1998) This is the first feature film of Denis Villeneuve . After surviving a car-crash and thereby finding a new-found appreciation for life, a woman decides to make some changes in her life: career-wise and love-life wise. Her best friend is forced to join her new impulsive journey. It is a quite simple story. Although the characters lack depth, the relationship between the two close friends is entertaining to watch....

Dulce Maria Alavez was just 5-years-old when she suddenly disappeared from a playground in Bridgeton, New Jersey, in September 2019. Crime Junkie’s ‘Missing: Dulce Maria Alavez’ is a podcast that delves deep into this case, examining the circumstances that led to Dulce’s disappearance and her loved ones’ push to find out what happened to her. So, if you’re curious to find out the same, here’s what we know! What Happened to Maria Alavez?...

SPONSORED LINKS Written by Michael Hirst, ‘Billy the Kid’ is an adventure romance show set in the American Old West. Billy is an Irish boy who aims to make a better life for himself. He grows up to become a cowboy and gunslinger known across the Wild West. However, his actions during the Lincoln County War make him a well-known figure in American history. The dramatized historical biopic takes its viewers on a thrilling journey across the beautiful lands of the West and its history....

Directed by Sharon Maguire, ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ is a romantic comedy film that follows the life of Bridget Jones, a 32-year-old single woman who is worried about her appearance and is attracted to her boss Daniel Cleaver. While attending a New Year’s party at her parents’ house, she comes across Mark Darcy, a childhood acquaintance. Both clash horribly, prompting Mark to complain about her to his mother, which Bridget overhears....

After a series of casual relationships, Buck nurtures an adorable relationship with Taylor in FOX’s action series ‘9-1-1.’ The relationship changes Buck as a person, making him more responsible and adequately controlled. The compatibility Buck and Taylor share enhances their connection and strengthens their bond. However, the spring premiere of the fifth season depicts a stunning development in Buck’s romantic life as he gets attracted to Lucy. Since Lucy earns a permanent posting in Station 118, it intensifies tensions between her and Buck....

Set in the Regency era, ITV’s ‘Sanditon’ is a British historical drama television series that follows Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams), who travels to a newly constructed seaside resort called Sanditon. There Charlotte meets the Parkers and ends up in a heated encounter with Sidney Parker (Theo James). However, when Georgiana Lambe’s (Crystal Clarke) secret lover arrives at Sanditon, Charlotte is forced to reevaluate her feelings for Sidney. Meanwhile, Tom Parker (Kris Marshall) tries to build the Sanditon a better place but is forced with several roadblocks....

‘The Dropout,’ created by Elizabeth Meriwether, is a drama series about the life of Elizabeth Holmes. After dropping out of Stanford, Holmes starts her own company, Theranos, intending to revolutionize the blood-testing industry. However, Holmes finds herself swarmed with challenges and becomes the focal point of a large scandal. The series is based on the ABC Audio podcast of the same name by Rebecca Jarvis. In the series, Holmes acquires funding and decides to hire the best in the business to take her company to the top....

‘Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer’ is an interesting reality show that has a group of women vying for the attention of two eligible bachelors who appear to be millionaires. However, in actuality, one of the bachelors is an average person, masquerading as a millionaire, the identity of whom is kept secret from the female contestants. Finally, with the show revealing the charade at the very end, it is interesting to see if the women choose money or the emotional connection they have built up through the season....

As a crime drama limited series that centers around the real-life experiences of James “Jimmy” Keene in the mid to late 1990s, Apple TV+’s ‘Black Bird’ is as gripping as it is powerful. That’s because it’s essentially the tale of a convicted drug dealer as he goes above and beyond to not just fight for his freedom but also nail down a suspected serial killer along the way. This supposedly prolific offender is none other than Larry Dewayne Hall — so now, if you wish to learn more about his past as well as his current standing, we’ve got all the necessary details for you....

A triple homicide at a secluded house in Grayson County, Virginia, stunned the local community. The victims were Ronald Hudler and his son, Frederick, along with an employee of theirs, John Miller. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Stranger Among Us: Horror on the Homestead’ chronicles how the authorities solved the botched robbery and eventually arrested the killer. So, if you’re curious about the events surrounding this triple murder, we’ve got you covered. How Did Ronald and Frederick Hudler Die?...