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Sally McNeil, a former Marine and an amateur bodybuilder, was sent to prison in 1996 for killing her second husband, Ray McNeil, a year prior. On Netflix’s ‘Killer Sally,’ viewers learn more about the case, everything that led to Sally making the decision to pull the trigger, as well as its aftermath. Therefore, we know she attained her freedom back in 2020, following which she began rebuilding her life and met Norfleet Stewart in the process....

Netflix’s ‘Sex Education’ starts out as just another teen drama, but with its different characters and storylines, it proves to be much more than that. The show is as entertaining as it is focused on teen issues, ranging from sexual health to sexual identity. The second season builds further on this and delivers another great season that opens up its characters to new possibilities while posing some familiar but cruel challenges in front of them....

A & E’s ‘Accused: Guilty or Innocent’ delves deep into the Iowa murder case that tore a family apart in front of the nation. While the verdict of both guilt and innocence has been served, there remain several questions that are still unanswered. The case still does not have an individual whose guilt has been proven and is serving time. While the case certainly saw familial foundations being shook, it also showcased infidelity in Jason Carter’s vows to his wife, Shelly Carter....

Netflix’s ‘Unsuspicious’ (‘Nada Suspeitos’) is a Portuguese-language dark comedy mystery series from Brazil. The story primarily revolves around three women — Bete, Patrícia, and Thyellen — and their families. They are conned out of their savings and properties by a single man, Jorginho Peixoto. When the man is mysteriously killed, these women and their relatives are guests at his home and predictably become the suspects in the ensuing police investigation. As the series progresses, it becomes apparent that almost everyone in that house has a dark secret that Jorginho knew about, which effectively gives them the motive to kill the notorious and wealthy swindler....

Netflix’s ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ is adapted from a novel of the same name by D. H. Lawrence. The film follows Constance “Connie” Reid, who marries an aristocratic man named Clifford. The next day Clifford goes to war and returns after 6 months when the war ends. But, due to his injury, the man is paralyzed below the waist and needs Connie’s help with everything. Soon, Connie starts feeling suffocated in the marriage and finds an escape when she meets Oliver, Clifford’s family estate’s gamekeeper....

‘The Plot Against America’ is an alternate history television series that feels extremely resonant with the contemporary political scenario despite being set in the 1940s. It posits a speculative world that incites extreme fear by depicting a fictional world that could very easily exist if certain kinds of views are allowed to become dominant. Coming to the point, ‘The Plot Against America’ is an adaptation of Philip Roth’s novel of the same name and imagines a world wherein Roosevelt gets defeated by Charles Lindbergh....

Written and directed by Jake Helgren, Lifetime’s ‘A Christmas to Treasure’ is a fun-filled romantic comedy movie that follows the heartwarming story of six estranged friends who reunite over the holiday season in their hometown. The friends engage in a classic holiday game of treasure hunting. As the search unfolds, feelings of love sparks between two friends, Austin and Everett as they relive their fond memories. Before the city gets an opportunity to transform the Marley home into a resort, the gang discovers the buried treasure, but Austin and Everett’s developing holiday romance may end up being the biggest Christmastime treasure of all....

Created by Darren Star, Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ is a romantic comedy series that revolves around the titular character as she lands her dream job and moves from Chicago to Paris to work at a marketing firm. In the season 2 finale, Sylvie quits Savoir to form a rival firm and invites Emily to join her in this new venture. We likely see the latter stay in Paris and decline her offer in the third season....

‘Promising Young Woman’ is a dark comedy thriller film that “jolts us awake.” It follows Cassie (Carey Mulligan), a former student of medicine who now works as a barista. Traumatized by a past event, she starts to lead a double life where she makes men pay for their wrongful actions. But when she gets a chance to right the wrongs from her past, things get interesting. The movie offers a range of visuals, from dark and suspenseful tones to bright settings, which raises the question: where was it filmed?...

The FX on Hulu drama series ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ has been developed by series creator Taffy Brodesser-Akner from her 2019 namesake novel. The non-linear narrative of the show follows three characters: 40-something hepatologist Toby Fleishman (Jesse Eisenberg), his estranged and missing wife Rachel (Claire Danes), and Toby’s friend Libby Epstein (Lizzy Caplan). Set predominantly in New York, the story begins in the present when Rachel drops off their two children at her husband’s apartment and disappears....

SPONSORED LINKS 5. Six Feet Under (2001-2005) ‘Six Feet Under’ is a critically acclaimed HBO show which first premiered way back in the mid-aughts. Although it mostly deals with dark themes revolving around death, it brings its own quirky and immensely smart twists to it. It centers around the Fisher family who run their own funeral home. Nathaniel Fisher Sr., who previously owned the business, completely leaves it behind with his sons, Nathaniel Samuel Jr and David, before dying....

ABC News’ ‘20/20: The Darkest Night’ focuses on the tragic case of Brittanee Drexel. The teenager suddenly disappeared while on vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for spring break. Brittanee’s loved ones refused to stop searching for her for years, but the quest for her ended with the discovery of Brittanee’s remains in a wooded area. So, if you’re wondering how Brittanee’s family dealt with everything and where they might be today, here’s what we know....

Directed by David Leitch (‘Atomic Blonde’) ‘Bullet Train’ is an action comedy film based on the 2010 novel ‘Maria Beetle’ (renamed ‘Bullet Train’ in its UK and US editions) by Kōtarō Isaka. The story revolves around a self-proclaimed snatch-and-grab guy, codenamed Ladybug, who finds himself on board the titular bullet train with four international assassins and various other individuals with vested interests while trying to retrieve a briefcase from the said train....

The fourth episode of ‘Chucky‘ season 2 is the horror show’s most meta episode yet. The episode titled ‘Death on Denial’ puts a unique spin on the classic party murder mysteries and references the seminal Agatha Christie novel ‘Death on the Nile.’ It sees Jennifer throwing an impromptu themed party to cover up her murderous acts while her children and a host of guests visit her lavish estate. As a result, we are sure viewers must have plenty of questions about the episode’s events....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Affairs: Betrayed By Love: Jealous Bones’ covers two crimes, one of which is the gruesome murder of 37-year-old Dorothy Tyburski in Canton, Michigan, in September 1985. Her body was found more than three years later by their daughters in January 1989. The episode chronicles how the police nabbed the killer almost immediately and how they were brought to justice. So who killed Dorothy and why? Let’s find out....

SPONSORED LINKS Plot Summary After waking up alone on a rowboat in the middle of a lake, a woman retraces her steps to find out who she is and what happened to her. At first, she is identified as Jackie Calico, but later, she turns out to be a completely different person. It comes to light that her name is Alex, and she might be more of a bad guy than a victim....

SPONSORED LINKS Ranked among “The 100 Most Enjoyably Bad Movies Ever Made,” ‘Anaconda’ is an action-packed flick that boasts a solid cast including Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, Jonathan Hyde, and Owen Wilson. Although it works along the lines of most typical monster horror thrillers, its depiction of animatronic CGI-induced anacondas can often seem real. So in case, you’re wondering if the film’s depiction of colossal snakes has any realism or not, here’s everything you need to know....

Directed by Marla Sokoloff, Lifetime’s ‘Hall Pass Nightmare’ is a thriller movie that follows Carrie Palmer, who has been married to Justin Palmer for over a decade. One evening, when she and her girlfriends fill themselves with too much wine, they make her reveal who her hall pass would be. Upon much pressing, Carrie tells them that she has had a crush on the famous rocker Dante Jones for years but would never cheat on her husband....

Portrayed by Keren Dukes. Denise Bullock is a supporting character in ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime.’ She and Sergeant Ayanna Bell (Danielle Moné Truitt) of the Organized Crime unit of the NYPD used to be married and they now have a son together, Jack. Denise is Jack’s birth parent. In the first season, Denise, her sister Karen, and her nephew Damon file a lawsuit against the NYPD after the police viciously attacked Damon during an encounter....

Netflix’s romantic film ‘Royalteen’ revolves around Norwegian crown prince Karl Johan AKA Kalle and Lena, who encounter each other for the first on the latter’s first day at their school. Kalle and Lena gradually start to nurture feelings for each other, much to the displeasure of Margrethe, Kalle’s sister. The crown princess doesn’t want her brother to be with a middle-class girl and tries her best to separate the couple. The Norwegian film ends with the consequences of Margrethe’s actions to separate Kalle and Lena....