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Netflix’s ‘1899’ revolves around a passenger ship, Kerberos, traveling from London to New York in the titular year. On its way, Captain Eyk receives signals from another steamship. Four months ago, Prometheus, built by the same company as Kerberos, went missing. When the captain zeroes in on the location based on the coordinates, he sees that Prometheus went missing around the same area. As a dutiful man, he decides to take a detour and check out the other ship....

While some may argue that literary classics are better off left alone, others may see NBC Peacock’s ‘Brave New World’ as a pretty entertaining adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s sci-fi novel of the same name. Replete with sex scenes and violence, the series boasts excellent production design, music, and an impressive cast. Even when it comes to its overarching premise, the show keeps you engaged with its intriguing world-building and high-concept sci-fi elements....

In April 2008, James “Buffalo Jim” Barrier was found dead in a motel room. The colorful character was a fixture in Las Vegas, Nevada, and loved ones were shocked by the circumstances surrounding his death. Netflix’s ‘Unsolved Mysteries: Death in a Vegas Motel’ focuses on this very case. While the authorities didn’t believe there was foul play, the family thought otherwise. So, if you’re wondering what really happened, here’s what we know....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Real Time Crime: Watch Your Back’ follows the gruesome demise of Clint Seymour in April 2014 in Charleston, South Carolina. The investigators reviewed the surveillance footage, which captured the roadside brawl that led to the unfortunate death. We’ve your back if you’re interested in knowing more about the case and the killer’s identity and current whereabouts. Let’s dive in then, shall we? How Did Clint Seymour Die? Clinton “Clint” Thomas Seymour was born to Donald E....

A sequel to ‘1883’ and prequel to ‘Yellowstone,’ Paramount+’s Western series ‘1923’ follows the lives of Jacob and Cara Dutton, the patriarch and matriarch of the Dutton family in the 1920s. Jacob and Cara look after the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, established by James Dutton, with their family members. When Prohibition and the Great Depression affect Montana earlier than the rest of the states, Jacob confronts several conflicts that arise due to the same....

The fifth episode of Apple TV+’s medical drama ‘Five Days at Memorial’ follows the Memorial Medical Center doctors’ efforts to cope with the lack of resources at the hospital. The hospital’s incident commander Susan Mulderick realizes that the most humane thing she can do to the animals in the hospital building is to euthanize them. She seeks the help of Dr. Ewing Cook, who euthanizes several pets in the building believing that they will not be evacuated with human beings....

When 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas suddenly disappeared in March 2017, it honestly didn’t take long for it to come to light that her former health teacher, 50-year-old Tad Cummins, was involved. After all, as profiled in ABC’s ’20/20: A Captive Student,’ the married father and grandfather had been suspended from the local high school just shortly before for kissing the teen in his classroom. It was initially believed the Tennessee natives actually ran off together to build a new life, but Elizabeth admitted he’d essentially kidnapped her once they were located in California 38 days later....

SPONSORED LINKS Written and directed by Owen Kline, ‘Funny Pages’ is a comedy-drama film that tells the story of Robert, a high school student and aspiring cartoonist. Unimpressed by the comforts of his suburban lifestyle, he ventures on a journey of self-discovery. The movie takes viewers through the struggles of comic book artists as it puts a fresh spin on the coming-of-age story genre. If you wish to enjoy Robert’s journey from the comforts of your home, you must be looking for ways to stream the movie online....

Paramount+’s Western series ‘1923’ follows the captivating saga of Jacob Dutton and Cara Dutton, the patriarch and matriarch of the Dutton family during the 1920s. The brother of James Dutton, who established the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in Montana, Jacob tries his best to protect the ranch when several threats arise that challenge the ranch and the family’s survival due to Prohibition and the Great Depression. James’ son John Dutton Sr. and his son Jack Dutton join Jacob to deal with the threats as well....

SPONSORED LINKS A live-action retelling of a beloved childhood story has always been a point of joy for movie fans, and ‘Pinocchio’ is no different. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the musical fantasy movie follows the titular character who started his life as a wooden puppet. His maker, Geppetto, is a kind-hearted man, but his life was gifted to him by the Blue Fairy, who vows that she will turn Pinocchio into a human boy if he proves himself worthy using the life he has been given....

Losing a child is probably a parent’s biggest nightmare, but it becomes all the more tragic when a young life is abruptly cut short due to someone’s cruel actions. Charley and Oscar Johnson went through this traumatic ordeal when their young son, Jason Oscar Johnson, was fatally attacked in October 1998, leading to his untimely death. Netflix’s ‘I Am A Killer: The Bogeyman’ chronicles his shocking murder and its impact on his loved ones....

Netflix’s ‘Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi’ follows the case of the 15-year-old girl and its complex ties with the Vatican. There are many factors in the story that make it a complicated case to crack, especially with the involvement of the Vatican, which remained fully uncooperative throughout the investigation. This, coupled with the fact that no matter what direction the investigation took it always came back to the Vatican, created a tangled mess, one that remains so even now....

Netflix’s ‘Capturing the Killer Nurse’ explores the reality behind Charles Cullen’s horrific actions, bizarre motives, as well as ultimate apprehension following 16 long years as an active serial killer. In other words, this original Tim Travers Hawkins-directed documentary film completely lives up to its title while also giving us an insight into the complexities of the overall human experience. Amongst those to thus feature here and share their side of the story to help move the narrative along is Patricia “Pat” Medellin — so now, if you wish to learn more about her, we’ve got you covered....

NBC’s ‘Quantum Leap’ follows the story of a scientist named Ben Song, who leaps into the past without telling his team about it. The journey costs him his memories and he doesn’t remember who he is and why he chose to secretly travel back in time. While he tries to survive every leap, his team, back home, tries to find out the real purpose behind his actions. There is a lot to unpack when it comes to the secrets that Ben had been keeping from them, especially his fiancee, Addison, who now acts as his guide....

Netflix’s ‘Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1’ is an interesting documentary that follows the sportswear company AND1 right from its inception to its sudden downfall. Interestingly, in order to increase its popularity and reach, the company also started a street basketball competition and exhibition under the name of AND1 Mixtape Tour. Shane Woney, aka The Dribbling Machine, joined the tour in its first year. As his nickname suggests, he was widely lauded for his insane dribbling skills....

Netflix’s crime film ‘The Good Nurse’ follows the frightening true story of Charles “Charlie” Cullen, a nurse who has been killing several patients using the drugs he obtains from the dispensing systems of the hospitals he works in. In reality, Cullen’s actions were brought to the world with the help of Amy Loughren, who was his co-worker and friend at the time. Amy worked with the serial killer at Somerset Medical Center, located in Somerville, New Jersey....

Netflix’s ‘1899’ is a sci-fi mystery series created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese. The duo is known for creating the time-travel show, ‘Dark’, which features convoluted timelines and complicated relationships between characters. While both shows are very different from each other, there are some fundamental similarities between them, including certain trademarks of their creators. Both of them rely heavily on symbolism and a deeper meaning to certain lines and dialogues, which repeatedly appear throughout the story....

Directed by John Lee Hancock, Netflix’s horror film ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ revolves around Mr. John Harrigan, a businessman who hires Craig to be his book reader. Gradually, Craig and Harrigan form an endearing bond. The businessman, who leads a lonely life in Harlow, starts to feel responsible for Craig’s future, especially after knowing that the latter wishes to become a screenwriter in Hollywood. Although Harrigan includes Craig in his will and allots enough money to fund his education and the early steps of his career, he lets him know that he doesn’t approve of his wish to be a screenwriter....

The ideal amalgamation of music and mystery – Fox’s ‘I Can See Your Voice’ is a reality TV competition, with Ken Jeong as the host. Based on the eponymous Korean music contest, Fox’s rendition follows a similar format. Each week, a contestant is guided by a “tone-deaf detective team” as they attempt to evaluate if the featured mystery singer is good or bad. Although the player cannot hear a single note, s/he is helped via lip sync challenges, hidden clues, and true-or-false evidence....

Characters from Archie comics have found a new home on the television screen after the success of ‘Riverdale.’ The young-adult adaptation proved to be extremely successful and led to another series based on a character from Archie Comics: ‘Katy Keene.’ While both the shows share a similar source material, their tone, themes and genre are quite different. While ‘Riverdale’ adopted small-town mystery, ‘Katy Keene,’ according to Entertainment Weekly sports the style of a “rom-com-on-steroids....