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Based on the 2014 eponymous novel by Guido Maria Brera, The CW’s ‘Devils’ (originally titled ‘Diavoli’) is a financial drama series created by Alessandro Sermoneta, Mario Ruggeri, Elena Bucaccio, Guido Maria Brera, Daniele Cesarano, Barbara Petronio, and Ezio Abbate. The narrative revolves around a competent Italian trader named Massimo Ruggero, who works at the New York London Investment Bank (NYL) as the Head of Trading. Even though there is an ongoing financial crisis in all of Europe, he can still make hundreds of millions for his company....

Lifetime’s ‘A Crafty Christmas Romance’ is a holiday special made-for-TV movie that follows a craft store owner’s quest to bring Christmas joy to a 75-year-old woman. Mandy Page is an altruistic craft and hobby store owner who has given up on love. While organizing a donation drive for Christmas, Mandy discovers a very old copy of the classic book A Christmas Carol. Inside the book, she finds a rare and valuable coin along with a letter....

Small towns and the countryside have a charm that cities cannot match. Everyone knows everyone and there is nature all around. This really helps one be grounded and be true to oneself. Moreover, when the sun is out, the fun almost seems to double itself, bringing with it an impeccable sense of warmth. Hallmark movies have been known for their portrayal of small towns and they capture the spirit aptly. With ‘A Summer Romance,’ the network does not disappoint either....

Written and helmed by Robert Moresco, ‘Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend’ is a biographical sports drama movie that is based on the life of Ferruccio Lamborghini, the founder of the titular company. It is an adaptation of Tonino Lamborghini’s book titled ‘Ferruccio Lamborghini. La Storia Ufficiale.’ The film revolves around Ferruccio Lamborghini, encompassing his entire life — from the time he dealt with the manufacturing of tractors to ultimately designing the iconic Lamborghini cars....

Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ is a coming-of-age comedy-drama series loosely based on some of Kaling’s experiences during her childhood in Boston. The narrative follows a first-generation Indian American teenager named Devi Vishwakumar after the sudden death of her father, Mohan. When she finally comes to terms with the traumatic event, she focuses on improving her status at school, just like most students. However, when Devi’s family, friends, and feelings make life difficult for her, she hallucinates Mohan and lets him guide her out of trouble....

‘Reef Break’ is a French-American television series that you should watch just for the protagonist and the lead actress who essays the character, Poppy Montgomery. If you find a cooler surfer who can give ‘James Bond’ a run for his money, you may stop reading this article. Montgomery plays the role of Cat Chambers who used to perform several shady operations for a criminal organization before. Hence, her comparison to ‘James Bond’ is definitely unfair....

‘Tulsa King,’ created by Taylor Sheridan for Paramount+, is an intriguing blend of crime drama and Western elements. The series is set in the titular town and follows Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a former mafia capo from New York who is recently released from prison. Dwight arrives in Tulsa with the intention of forming his own criminal empire. The third episode of the series takes some time for world-building and introduces the notorious biker gang known as Black McAdam and their member, Roxy....

Ever wondered why we, as an audience, have a much higher affinity for plot twists than we do for those overtly romanticized happy endings? One could argue that there is a certain satisfaction in racking our brains to guess exactly what the twist will be. Or, we favor these movies simply because we love to be surprised. To drive the point home, while you may not always remember the hero getting the girl, you will always, always remember Keyser Soze correcting his limp and delivering that shudder-inducing monologue with which he began ‘The Usual Suspects....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on Roald Dahl’s 1988 book, the family musical movie ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical’ charts the titular character’s journey as she deals with negligent parents and a cruel headmistress. Matilda is a bright young girl who loves reading and is always curious to know more. Her parents wanted a son, so they were disappointed when a girl was born. After much struggle, Matilda is enrolled in a strict school named Crunchem Hall, where Miss Agatha Trunchbull is the headmistress....

Written and directed by Rusty Nixon and based on a story by Evan Tylor and James Clayton, ‘A.M.I.’ is a horror film that revolves around a 17-year-old girl who starts killing people after developing a mother-daughter relationship with her phone’s A.I. The film’s cast includes Debs Howard, Philip Granger, and Bonnie Hay. When the film originally came out, it garnered mixed reviews from the critics. However, after it became available on Netflix, it enjoyed a certain amount of resurgence in interest....

When 90-year-old Earl Olander was found brutally murdered in his farmhouse in Carver County, Minnesota, in April 2015, friends and family were desperate for answers. The ensuing investigation eventually revealed he was a victim of a burglary gone wrong at the hands of two men, Reinol Vergara and Edson Benitez. ABC News’ ‘20/20: Divine Intervention’ delves into this very case and also features an interview with Bill and Maria Boecker, Earl’s longtime friends and neighbors....

As a documentary examining the Amerithrax case that shook the entire nation back in the early 2000s, ‘The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11’ can only be described as utterly captivating. That’s because this Netflix original utilizes not just first-hand accounts but also archival footage as well as re-creations to really get to the heart of the matter despite there being no clear answers. Among those to share their side of the story is thus none other than survivor Casey Chamberlain — so now, if you wish to learn more about her and her current standing, we’ve got you covered....

Dante Taylor was sentenced to prison for murdering Sarah Goode after violently raping her. The two allegedly met at a party, after which Goode is presumed to have rejected his sexual advances that made him lose his temper, resulting in her death. Though Taylor’s attorney argued that the sex between them was consensual, it wasn’t regarded the case when the autopsy report revealed that she had been raped brutally. Taylor’s semen was found in Goode’s body....

With the release of ‘House of the Dragon,’ HBO has brought us back to the world of ‘Game of Thrones,’ and it is filled with more dragons, backstabbing, and incest than ever before. Set 172 years before Daenerys Targaryen, the show is a prequel to ‘Game of Thrones’ and is based on certain sections of the 2018 book ‘Fire & Blood’ by George R. R. Martin, who is also the co-creator of ‘House of the Dragon....

In May 1995, wealthy businessman Frank Griga and his girlfriend, Krisztina Furton, had plans to travel to the Bahamas. But they went missing even before they could go on that trip. The authorities eventually found out about a gang that kidnapped and forced rich people to turn over their money and assets. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade: Roid Rage’ focuses on how the members of what became known as the Sun Gym Gang brutally murdered Frank and Krisztina....

Directed by Keegan Connor Tracy, ‘Engaged to be Murdered,’ AKA ‘Meet My Mother,’ is a Lifetime thriller movie. As a mother, Amanda Finley is worried that her son Jackson Finley may have made a huge mistake. Amanda believes that her son’s partner, Olivia, whom he hopes to marry, is up to no good and is only with her son for his money. In order to safeguard her son’s interests, the mother takes drastic actions, the result of which may be too dire to imagine....

Created by Hélier Cisterne, David Elkaïm, Vincent Poymiro, Katell Quillévéré, and Laurent Rigoulet, Netflix’s ‘Reign Supreme,’ AKA ‘Le Monde de Demain,’ is a French series. Set in the 1980s, the show follows the rise of NTM, a band that helped usher in the era of hip-hop in France. Viewers also get a glimpse into the life of DJ Dee Nasty and how he rose to fame. As the younger generation seeks recognition and progress, these artists become a medium to voice their demands....

SPONSORED LINKS Tatiana Maslany is a regular from shows like ‘Instant Star,’ ‘Orphan Black,’ and ‘She-Hulk: Attorney At Law.’ Since her foray into the world of entertainment with shows like ‘Incredible Story Studio’ in the late 90s and ‘2030 CE’ in 2002, she went on to win the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a TV series for ‘Orphan Black’ in 2016, becoming the first Canadian actor to win a Primetime Emmy Award for a Canadian show....

Starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine, ‘Unstoppable’ (2010) is an action thriller that follows the story of two men who take on a seemingly impossible task of catching a runaway train. An oversight by an engineer leads to a freight train running unmanned with loads of hazardous substance on board. With no efforts to stop the train working, the authorities are forced to make a difficult choice. Should they keep trying more tricks, or should they derail the train before it enters a populated area and jeopardises the lives of thousands of people?...

If you are interested in cocktails and want to learn more about the art of mixology, Netflix’s ‘Drink Masters’ is right up your alley. The show brings together the best mixologists and bartenders from around the United States and Canada before having them face each other in a fight for glory. While a single contestant is eliminated after each challenge, the tasks get progressively difficult until the final three remain. Eventually, the person who gets to impress the judges the most is awarded a significant cash prize along with the title of Drink Master....