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A brutal double murder in an apartment in Marietta, Georgia, in September 1986, left the residents in fear of their life. But it wasn’t until decades later that the killer was confirmed to have been living in the same building. Investigation Discovery’s ‘On the Case With Paula Zahn: Never The Same’ shines a light on the horrific double murder of Sharon Brady and her daughter, Samantha. The case remained unsolved for years before technological advancements led the police to the culprit....

Antoine Fuqua’s sports film ‘Southpaw’ revolves around Billy “The Great” Hope, the Light Heavyweight champion whose life takes a drastic turn when his wife Maureen Hope dies. Billy seeks comfort in alcohol and drugs, only to lose the custody of his daughter Leila. Upon losing the only family member he has, Billy realizes he has to regain his life. He gets trained by Titus “Tick” Wills, who helps the boxer to get back into the ring....

At first glance, it may seem as though ‘The Midnight Sky’ is simply another apocalyptic drama that explores the plight of the human race. However, it actively tugs at our heartstrings by interweaving various personal struggles into the narrative. With an ensemble cast that includes George Clooney and Felicity Jones, the film is as emotional as it is thought-provoking. So, without further ado, let’s discuss its many nuances, shall we? SPOILERS AHEAD!...

Created by Mike White, HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ is a satirical anthology series. If it addresses the wealth and class disparities in its first season, it targets sexual politics in season 2. In episode 4 of the sophomoric season, titled ’In the Sandbox,’ the narrative really picks up as things get astronomically wilder. After returning from Nardò, Harper (Aubrey Plaza) finds a condom wrapper and begins to think that Ethan (Will Sharpe) has cheated on her....

‘Waco’ is a six-episode long mini-series created by John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Julia Garner, Michael Shannon, and John Leguizamo, the plot delves deep into the horrors of a 51-day standoff between a religious group and the FBI. In the mix of false prophets and false legacies, the series highlights the problematics of brainwashed religious cults through one specific example. The plot divides its screen time between the happenings in the cult and the leading investigation regarding it as it unfolds in the FBI....

Netflix’s thriller series ‘Kleo’ revolves around an assassin named Kleo Straub, who fulfills a high-profile mission by killing an influential army officer. Even though Kleo completes the mission as per the instructions of her superiors, she gets wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. After getting released from prison, Kleo sets out on a killing spree, murdering officers who are involved with her arrest. The historical show succeeds in transporting the viewers to its stylish and engrossing setting along with Kleo’s astounding attempts to find the truth about her imprisonment....

Created by Per-Olav Sørensen, Netflix’s ‘A Storm for Christmas’ (originally titled ‘Julstormen’) is a Norwegian comedy-drama series set on Christmas Eve that revolves around a group of people who come to the airport with their motives for the holiday season. However, all their plans are put on hold as they are left stranded alongside the workers at the airport due to an intense snowstorm outside. Now, strangers turn into acquaintances and, eventually, friends as they spend the final hours under one roof just before Christmas....

‘The Good Doctor’ follows Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), a young savant surgical resident at the prestigious San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. As Shaun is on the spectrum, it is challenging for him to build connections with people, although he is exceptionally good at what he does. His focus and consistent results hit hard at the skepticism of those who doubt his abilities, but it does not come without the perils of walking a tightrope between ethics and saving lives....

The fifth season of Paramount Network’s Western series ‘Yellowstone’ sees the introduction of Sarah Atwood, Market Equities’ key fighter in the war they fight against John Dutton to fulfill their Paradise Valley Project. Upon arriving in Montana, Sarah watches John assuming the Governor’s office and Jamie Dutton’s disappointment concerning the same. In the third episode of the fifth season, Sarah meets Jamie concerning the lawsuit she has filed against the State....

In ABC’s police procedural show ‘The Rookie: Feds,’ Special Agent Carter Hope is one of the integral parts of Supervisory Special Agent Matthew “Matt” Garza’s Special Investigative Unit. Even while dealing with several concerns in his personal life, he helps Garza to set up the unit efficiently. When Garza’s unit starts to achieve praise and success, his immediate superior Tracy Chiles starts to plan to bring him down so that she can be the head of the unit....

Produced by the criminally underrated Cartoon Saloon Studio, ‘Wolfwalkers’ is not just an animated film. It’s a work of art that echoes its creators’ (codirectors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart) deep passion for animation and storytelling and pays homage to all things that may have inspired them, from Irish folklore to Monet paintings to old Disney cartoons. The film is unapologetically pagan, embracing pre-Christian themes and then using them to weave an intricate tapestry of tales that is relevant even today....

Netflix’s ‘All the Bright Places’ is the story of a boy and a girl who meet each other in a time when both of them need help, but none calls out for it. Based on the book of the same name by Jennifer Niven, the story focuses on the issues that teenagers have to deal with on their own, mostly because they don’t know whom to turn to for support. They also feel hesitant to open up to someone for the fear of being misunderstood, and when things get worse for them, they have no one to rely on....

In the fourth season of NBC’s medical series ‘New Amsterdam,’ Dr. Veronica Fuentes replaces Dr. Max Goodwin as the medical director of New Amsterdam. While the doctors of the hospital find it hard to accept a replacement for Max, Veronica further increases the distance between her and her department chiefs by appointing Dr. Mia Castries, who joins New Amsterdam as the head of the holistic medicine department. Although other doctors fail to accept and welcome her right away, Mia eventually wins them over with her dedication to the betterment of her patients....

The twelfth episode of Apple TV+’s drama series ‘Shantaram’ follows Lindsay “Linbaba” Ford, who sets out to rescue Karla Saaranen and Lisa Carter from the custody of Madame Zhou. After rescuing the love of his life, Lin asks Karla to join him to leave Bombay as a gang war startles the Indian city. Lin, who wants to escape from the Australian detective Wally Nightingale, persuades Karla to escape from the region....

Portrayed by Alexandra Daddario, Rachel Patton is one of the main characters of the first season of ‘The White Lotus.’ She comes to the Hawaii branch of the White Lotus with her new husband, Shane, a narcissistic and entitled realtor. Rachel aspires to be a journalist but is stuck with the job of writing clickbait articles for a small website. As Shane starts feuding with the hotel’s manager for not providing them with the room his mother booked for them, Rachel realizes that she might have made the biggest mistake of her life by marrying Shane....

Created by Clay Glen and Vanessa Shapiro, Netflix’s ‘Gymnastics Academy: A Second Chance!’ is an Australian teen sports series that centers upon a 14-year-old gymnast named Kyra Berry. Hailing from the US, Kyra travels to Australia in hopes of winning a scholarship at a prestigious institution called Coreega Gymnastics Academy. This is the second chance for the teenager to prove her worth and fulfill her dreams. However, it might also be the last time that Kyra can try and compete for the honor, given her knee injury....

With Apple TV+’s ‘Shantaram’ following a convicted robber as his whole world turns upside down upon landing in Bombay, there’s no denying thrill is at the front and center of this production. After all, although fugitive Lin Ford manages to reinvent himself as a medic in the local slums, he soon ends up getting involved with the underworld amid secrets no one could’ve seen coming. So if you wish to learn more about one of the most outrightly enigmatic figures in his orbit, Karla Saaranen — with a particular focus on her actual reality — we’ve got the necessary details for you....

Netflix’s ‘The Last Dolphin King’ is a Spanish documentary that delves into the life of José Luis Barbero. The well-known dolphin trainer spent 35 years working with marine mammals. However, just before a life-changing opportunity, a public video raised accusations of dolphin abuse. The movie documents how José and those close to him dealt with the situation and the tragic consequences of the whole situation. Among the people featured in the documentary, Javier Gutiérrez, José’s student and friend, gives the viewers an insight into how the trainer worked with dolphins....

As a Netflix original that charts the way a hoax caller managed to convince the supervisors of fast food businesses to strip-search their employees, ‘Don’t Pick Up the Phone’ is simply haunting. After all, not only were these incidents multiple as well as multifold, but they reportedly also spanned more than 30 states across the US over a period of at least 12 years, starting around 1992. There were thus several unfortunate, randomly targeted victims, including Louise Ogborn — so now, if you wish to learn more about her, her ordeal, and its aftermath, we’ve got the details for you....

Thanks to ‘Call Me Miss Cleo,’ the viewers get a deep insight into the story of Youree Dell Cleomili Harris, who became famous in the late 1990s as Miss Cleo. Her work in different Psychic Readers Network (PRN) infomercials provided helped her gain much popularity. However, legal troubles soon put an end to her lucrative career. In the HBO Max documentary, many of Cleo’s friends and acquaintances make an appearance to shed light on her life behind the scenes....