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Directed by Mark Steven Johnson, Netflix’s romantic film ‘Love in the Villa’ revolves around Julie Hutton and Charlie Fletcher, who get forced to share a villa upon arriving in the Italian city of Verona. Before Julie arrives in the city, her boyfriend Brandon tells her that he needs a break from their relationship, which leads her to consider him no less than an ex-partner. Likewise, Charlie and his partner Cassie have been taking a break from their relationship while the former is in Verona....

Portrayed by Ayaka Miyoshi, Ann Rizuna is an important character in ‘Alice in Borderland,’ a Netflix series based on a manga of the same name by Haro Aso. Introduced in the fifth episode of the first season, Ann is calm, collected, and incredibly intelligent. Although not much is depicted about her past, we know that she used to be a forensic scientist working for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in the old world....

Netflix’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ follows Ray Vernon, an aging thief who plans to rob the most secure vault in the world to take down his nemesis. The action thriller series created by Eric Garcia is presented in a unique format where the order of the episodes does not matter. Therefore, the interlinking stories of several characters leave plenty of unanswered questions. One of these lingering questions concerns Bob Goodwin, who struggles to speak and sports several injuries as the narrative progresses....

Portrayed by Nijirō Murakami, Shuntarō Chishiya is one of the main characters in the Netflix survival action thriller series ‘Alice in Borderland,’ developed from the manga series of the same name by Haro Aso. Chishiya is introduced in the second episode of the first season and goes on to become an important contributor to the overall victory of the players in the game in the Borderlands. Chishiya is exceptionally intelligent and manipulative, making him a great player in the diamonds and hearts games....

In August 2009, a five-year-old kid’s sudden disappearance had the authorities looking far and wide but with little success. Hassani Campbell seemingly vanished into thin air while at a parking lot in Oakland, California, leading to many questions regarding what happened. This is one of the two cases explored on Crime Junkie podcast’s ‘WANTED: Justice for Hassani Campbell and Tianna Kirchner.’ So, let’s find out more about this story then, shall we?...

SPONSORED LINKS Based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ books and his 2018 novel ‘Fire & Blood,’ ‘House of Dragon’ is a fantasy drama series created by him and Ryan J. Condal. It serves as a prequel to the beloved series ‘Game of Thrones,’ detailing the events that lead to the mighty end of the House Targaryen. Featuring a stellar cast including Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, and Matt Smith, the series amazes viewers with its visual scale and intricately detailed narrative....

Directed by Jeff Wadlow, Netflix’s ‘The Curse of Bridge Hollow’ is an adventure comedy film with a Halloween theme and horror elements. It takes viewers to the titular town where Howard and Emily Gordon move with their teenage daughter, Sydney. However, shortly after arriving in the town, Sydney learns about Madam Hawthorne and the legend of Stingy Jack. The two are essential in Bridge Hollow’s history and obsession with Halloween. Therefore, viewers must be wondering if Madam Hawthorne is based on a real person....

In April 2013, the whole state of Michigan was left scrambling after the disappearance of Jessica Heeringa, a glass station worker. The clues discovered near her last known location painted a grim picture of her fate that left many wondering just what happened to her. Even today, parts of her last moments remain a mystery, though the details that have been discovered have provided some closure to the woman’s loved ones....

‘The Call’ works as a horror film because director Timothy Woodward Jr.’s (‘Studio City’) vision is brought to life by a group of extremely talented actors. Horror legends Lin Shaye and Tobin Bell play Edith and Edward Cranston, an elderly couple who have been turned into social pariahs by their community because of an incident that happened a few years back. When the local teenagers vandalize their home for what seems like the umpteenth time, Edith commits suicide, but not before setting up a game that she will play with them from beyond the grave....

In April 2004, a seemingly happy household in DeLand, Florida, was shattered when the patriarch was found dead. Phillip Rodgers was killed in his bedroom, and what came to light was a shocking plot to have him killed, all planned by the people he thought he could trust. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Blood Relatives: Sex, Lies and Videotape’ delves into the reasons behind Phillip’s death and how the authorities got to the bottom of the mystery....

Georgia resident Robert Head was devastated when his fiancée Nikki Whitehead was found murdered in her Conyers home in January 2010. To add to his agony, he soon became a suspect in her killing and had to undergo a grueling investigation to prove his innocence. NBC’s ‘Dateline: Bad Blood’ explores the gruesome details of Nikki’s death and how the killers were finally brought to justice. Now, more than a decade after her death, let’s find out how Robert has been coping, shall we?...

Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ follows the story of a man who is appointed the head of a new military division of the United States. His job requires him to work with scientists to open new frontiers for space exploration. However, the pressure of besting other countries and finding the balance between scientific pursuits and military intervention keep him on his toes. By the end of the season, we find him making some tough choices, which put him and his team at great risk....

‘The Great British Bake Off,’ AKA ‘The Great British Baking Show,’ is a British baking series that provides several amateur participants the opportunity to showcase their skills. In each episode, they must go through three different tasks, which are based on the week’s theme, to cement their position within the competition. However, a bad week might also lead to a participant’s elimination. In the end, the baker who beats all the odds and defeats his two opponents in the finale is proclaimed the winner....

While Netflix’s ‘Dubai Bling‘ follows a group of millionaires navigating top-tier social lives in Dubai, the series showcases the luxury, wealth, and comfort the rich and famous get to experience on a daily basis. Still, in the midst of all the cast members, Ebraheem Al Samadi made an impact on the audience, be it for his humble and down-to-earth nature, his respect for his mother, or his incredible professional history. Moreover, since he was involved in a severe altercation with Zeina Khoury for most of the season, fans are doubly curious to know more about his life....

When Michaella McCollum left Ireland for Ibiza, Spain, she never imagined she would end up in a Peruvian prison. But that was precisely what happened in August 2013. Netflix’s four-part docuseries’ High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule’ focuses on Michaella and Melissa Reid’s story of how they tried to smuggle 11 kilos of cocaine from Peru into Europe, leading to their arrest. The show also explores how it affected Michaella’s family....

TLC’s ‘My 600-lb Life’ features various motivational stories about the struggles of morbidly obese persons, often weighing 600 pounds or more, trying to lose weight. It chronicles the participants’ adventures through several stages as they adhere to stringent and challenging reforms to attain their goal weight. Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, AKA Dr. Now, provides instructions and specific diet and exercise regimens needed to lose additional weight to get a chance to undergo weight-loss surgery....

Created by Juan Carlos Aparicio and Mateo Stivelberg, Netflix’s ‘Blood Ties’ (originally titled ‘Las Villamizar’) is a Colombian period drama series set in the 19th century during the Spanish Reconquest. The narrative follows three sisters — Carolina, Leonor, and Isabela — who join the Liberator Army in order to get back at Captain José María Montenegro, the one responsible for the death of their mother, Beatriz de Villamizar. The sisters are trained by their father, Gerardo Villamizar, thanks to his military past....

Lifetime’s collection of thrillers has grown a lot over the recent years, and the movie ‘Cheer Squad Secrets’ only continues this trend forward. It is the story of Amelie, who wants to become the captain of her cheer squad. Her mother, Kelly, helps her in this endeavor. But soon, she finds that her daughter is taking mysterious supplements seemingly given to her by Coach Nina. Kelly investigates the matter, but she soon realizes the conspirator will stop at nothing, not even murder, to cover their tracks up....

‘Cranberry Christmas’ is about a married couple, Gabe Hughes (Benjamin Ayres) and Dawn Hughes (Nikki DeLoach), who are co-founders of a lifestyle brand Cranberry Lane. They want different things from life and their marriage, so they decide to spend some time in separation. But fate has different plans for them as a famous TV personality wants to cover their life, their business, and the Christmas Festival they host every year....

Created by Mohammed Amer and Ramy Youssef, Netflix’s ‘Mo’ is a comedy series that revolves around Mo Najjar, who finds himself between two different cultures, three languages, and a pending asylum request. He receives a significant amount of unfairness for being a Palestinian refugee trying to get US citizenship. Mo’s entire family, including his spiritual mother, elder brother, and sister, flee to the States while he must hustle to support them somehow....