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Created by Nobu and Daigo from the comic duo Chidori, the reality genre mash-up ‘Last One Standing’ does not make much sense, but the underbelly of reality television gives it an enticing makeover. The comedy arises from self-deprecation, embarrassment, and losing oneself in the performance. A star-studded cast ensemble comprising comedians and idols like Daigo, Nobu, Eiko Kano, Yuki Iwai, Gekidan Hitori, Tsukaji Drunk Drago, Minami Minegishi, and many more bring the heartwarming experience to life....

The sudden death of Lloyd Allen under mysterious circumstances prompted the authorities to take a closer look at his family life. They eventually found that Lloyd’s wife, Shirley, had a questionable past and a string of failed marriages. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Evil Lives Here: Poisoned By Love’ focuses on how Shirley killed Lloyd and what eventually happened to her. So, if you’re wondering the same, we’ve got you covered. How Did Lloyd Allen Die?...

Netflix’s ‘Girl in the Picture’ is a documentary about a girl whose real identity remained a secret even decades after her death. She was first identified as Tonya Hughes in 1990 when she died following an alleged hit and run. Further investigation of her past revealed that she’d also been known by the name Sharon Marshall in some other state. Her case became more complicated when the nature of her relationship with her husband, Clarence Hughes aka Franklin Floyd, was revealed, who abducted their son Michael (as claimed by him) four years later....

When Larry Tyda reported his wife, Linda Tyda, missing on September 5, 2011, the police thought it would be a usual missing person case. However, developments soon pointed towards something far more sinister, and concrete proof of homicide led the police straight to Linda’s daughter-in-law, Misook Wang (Nowlin). Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Women: Broken Ties’ chronicles the heinous crime and shows how the ensuing investigation doubled down on Misook. If you are interested in this case and want to know where Misook is at present, we have you covered....

The legendary guilty-pleasure ‘Real Housewives’ franchise has landed in flashy Dubai — the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates — for its first-ever international venture. However, the crucial thing that hasn’t changed despite the introduction of a multicultural aspect is the promise of glamor, drama, extravagance, and pure entertainment in the form of juicy catfights. ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’ thus follows a group of affluent women residing in the City of Gold as they navigate both their personal as well as professional experiences on camera for our enjoyment....

‘The Girl from Plainville’ follows the tragic story of teenager Conrad Roy III’s death and the events surrounding it. The Hulu miniseries details the months leading up to the event, delving into Conrad’s relationship with Michelle Carter, while a parallel narrative follows the aftermath of his death by suicide. The show’s opening episode depicts heartbreaking moments of Conrad being discovered in his pickup truck in a parking lot, having passed away from asphyxiation from inhaling carbon monoxide....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘When Calls the Heart’ is a drama series based on the eponymous novel by Janette Oke and created for television by Michael Landon Jr. The narrative revolves around the life of a young teacher, Elizabeth Thatcher, who is from a sophisticated and high-class family. Soon, she has to give up her elite lifestyle as she gets sent to the small mining town of Coal Valley for a teaching assignment there....

Created by James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, Apple TV+’s ‘The Big Conn’ is a gripping true-crime documentary series that exposes the shocking actions of Eric C. Conn, a social security lawyer from Pikeville, Kentucky, who defrauded the federal government of more than $550 million in social security benefits. He was aided by four of his associates, including two SSA judges from Huntington as well as two doctors. Apart from the details of the fraud, the series also depicts the efforts of the two brave whistleblowers who helped nail the wrongdoers — Sarah Carver and Jennifer Griffith....

Directed by Olivia Newman, ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ is a mystery drama film based on Delia Owens’ best-selling novel of the same name. It follows Catherine “Kya” Clark, a young girl living in isolation from the rest of human civilization. However, her life turns upside down after she is accused of murdering local football star Chase Andrews. The movie is set against the backdrop of a North Carolina marsh and features the state’s lush green countryside....

While ‘The Pentaverate’ is about the eponymous secret society, the main protagonist is Ken Scarborough (Mike Myers), a local Canadian newscaster who has spent his entire career with one network in Toronto. On the verge of getting fired, he learns about the Pentaverate. Aware that he has nothing to lose, he travels to New York, where the headquarters of the Secret Society is supposed to be located, hoping that he will find the scoop of his life and get his job back....

In the fourth season of HBO’s science-fiction series ‘Westworld,’ Maeve Millay and Caleb Nichols get hunted by the host version of William AKA the Man in Black. The duo teams up to find William and put an end to the threat they face. Their journey unexpectedly takes them to Delos’ new amusement park. In the third episode of season 4, Maeve and Caleb get into an administration building in the park to find William....

SPONSORED LINKS 10. Loudermilk (2017-) Created by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Mort, ‘Loudermilk’ is a comedy series that revolves around a character called Sam Loudermilk, who is trying to recover from his alcoholism. But leaving his addiction has naturally made Sam very irritable and he constantly behaves badly with others. Most importantly, his life has far more complicated problems than alcoholism. The show was praised by critics for its unique humor and interesting characters....

I remember the first time I had seen T-1000’s entrance in ‘Terminator 2′. The lightning, the blue atmosphere, the melted fences, the storm blowing ferociously and that behind the shoulder shot, followed by the first glimpse of the merciless robotic killer. I was blown away, and I later thought about how big an impact first impression really makes. Now, this may not necessarily hold true in all cases and would spoil the character development in many others but if perfectly applied where it fits, a great character entrance always seizes the viewers’ attention....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Lucie Jordan, ‘Our Father’ is a true-crime documentary film that boundlessly delves deep into a fraud people have only been able to describe as equal parts compelling, disturbing, and horrific. That’s because it explores the frankly vile actions of Dr. Donald Cline, a once-renowned fertility specialist who inseminated patients with his own sperm without their knowledge, let alone consent, for decades. 7. The Phantom (2021) If you want a tale as disturbing and enraging as the film in question, you honestly don’t have to look any further than Patrick Forbes’ corruption as well as lie-rooted ‘The Phantom....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Society’ is a mystery-drama series created by Christopher Keyser. It centers around a group of young adults who return to their town after a vacation to find that all the adults of the town have vanished and the town is blocked in such a way that none of them can escape. There are forests all around the town which keep them trapped in the area. The show does remind us of the famous book ‘Lord Of The Flies’ by William Golding where a group of young boys find themselves stranded on an island, or the surrealistic film ‘The Exterminating Angel’ (1962) by Luis Bunuel wherein a group of high-class people get trapped inside a dining hall for days, somehow being unable to escape....

If you think you recognize some of the cast members of Netflix’s ‘Byron Baes’ — a series all about the lives of influencers and entrepreneurs in a stunning coastal town — there’s a reason for that. Not only was Elias Chigros a part of the inaugural season of ‘Love Island Australia,’ but Nathan Favro also starred in their editions of ‘The Bachelorette‘ and ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (seasons 4 and 2, respectively)....

‘90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days’ features international couples who have been together a while and are thinking about getting married, all without having met each other. The reality series documents their experience of meeting in person for the first time. This phase in the relationship of the pairs is particularly important as they test the waters to see if they have a future together. If things work out, the foreign partner applies for a K-1 visa to be with their American counterpart....

‘Julia’ is a drama series on HBO Max that centers around the celebrated life of television chef and author Julia Child. After writing an influential cookbook with Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck, Julia appears on a book review show to promote her literary creation. The well-received television appearance motivates her to launch a cooking series titled ‘The French Chef.’ As Julia succeeds in materializing her aspiration, two WGBH-TV producers – Russ Morash and Alice Naman – play a pivotal part in the journey....

As someone who didn’t particularly have the greatest childhood, Trixie Mattel (a.k.a Brian Firkus) has managed to achieve wonders by taking on the name once used to insult her feminine side. After all, not only has she since evolved into a world-renowned drag queen, television personality, performer, and entrepreneur, but she has also found true happiness with producer David Silver. So now, if you wish to learn more about their romance, a few glimpses of which we’ve seen on the ‘Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts’ documentary as well as Discovery+’s ‘Trixie Motel,’ we’ve got you covered....

‘Beauty Inside’ is a Korean fantasy drama series that narrates the love story between two ill-fated characters. Han Se-gye, who is a phenomenal actress, has a sour reputation. However, in reality, her bad image is attributed to an unusual condition that no one knows of. Her path accidentally aligns with Seo Do-jae, a handsome man who is afflicted with a rare condition of face blindness. Together, they help each other heal....