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Netflix’s show ‘Elite’ is a Spanish thriller and teen drama combined in one. The premise is that three working-class students enroll in the prestigious Las Encinas secondary school, and their constant clashes with the rich students lead to murder. At first glance, one may be inclined to think of it as just another show discussing teenage angst, but it explores so much more than that. This internationally acclaimed TV series hosts some much-needed discussion around topics like homosexuality and the wealth gap prevalent in society today....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Goodnight Mommy’ is a psychological thriller that explores themes such as trauma, grief, and abuse. If that has made you wonder whether it is based on real events, we got you covered. Is Goodnight Mommy a True Story? ‘Goodnight Mommy’ isn’t based on a true story, nor is it an adaptation of a book. It is actually an English remake of the 2014 Austrian film of the same name, written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fial....

Portrayed by Murray Bartlett, Armond is one of the main characters of the first season of ‘The White Lotus.’ Armond is the manager of the Hawaii branch of the eponymous hotel. He is a complex character who struggles with a drug problem but is overall a better person than most people that arrives at the hotel as guests. If you are wondering whether Armond is part of the second season of ‘The White Lotus,’ we got you covered....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Pennyworth’ is a crime drama series based on the eponymous character from DC Comics ‘Batman,’ delving into his early years before he became associated with the vigilante superhero. Created by Bruno Heller and Danny Cannon, the series chronicles follows a young Alfred Pennyworth and serves as a prequel to the TV series ‘Gotham’ and the novel ‘V for Vendetta.’ The show first debuted in July 2019, and after two successful iterations, it has returned with a thrilling season 3....

ABC’s medical series ‘The Good Doctor’ revolves around Dr. Shaun Murphy, who joins San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital as a surgical resident. Shaun has autism and savant syndrome, a rare double diagnosis. Although his colleagues initially express their doubts regarding the capabilities of an autistic surgeon, Shaun soon proves that he is an unparalleled asset to the hospital. His savant syndrome enables him to have a near-photographic memory, which also helps him treat his patients more effectively....

The Second World War is perhaps the most well-documented conflict in human history. Aside from scholarly productions, there have been countless books, TV shows, and films on the subject. And yet, numerous little-known accounts of incredible bravery and honor exist that remain unexplored. The prospect of ‘The Liberator’ being one such account is amazing in itself. The story of Felix Sparks (Bradley James) and his E Company, 157th Infantry Regiment, has all the ingredients to be a great fictional tale, and that’s precisely what makes the notion of it being a true story appealing....

Netflix’s ‘Drink Masters’ is an exciting reality show that brings together a group of the most talented cocktail artists, bartenders, and mixologists from around the United States and Canada before pitting them against each other in a series of challenges. With each episode, the challenges get more demanding, and the one who fails to meet the competition gets eliminated. Ultimately, the top three take each other on in the finale for a massive cash prize and the coveted title of Drink Master....

ABC News’ ‘20/20: The Wicked’ chronicles the story of a 12-year-old Payton Leutner who survived 19 stab wounds in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in May 2014. She was stabbed by her best friend, Morgan Geyser, and their mutual friend, Anissa Weier, to appease an internet legend known as the Slender Man. If you are interested to learn more about Payton and where she is today, we’ve you covered. So, who exactly is Payton Leutner?...

Season 14 episode 2 of ABC’s ‘Shark Tank‘ witnessed entrepreneur Braxton Fleming presenting his company, Stealth Bros & Co., in hopes of a life-changing investment from the Sharks. Keeping medical conditions and luxury in mind, Stealth Bros designs luxurious Dopp kits that can carry around medical equipment or needles and score fashion points simultaneously. While the product is interesting enough to turn heads, we decided to jump in and find out where the company is at present....

Ever since Netflix released ‘Buying Beverly Hills,’ fans of the real estate genre have been over the moon. After all, the luxurious properties featured in the production are nothing short of jaw-dropping, and it does provide us with an insight into the glamour of California. It’s thus no surprise that there have already been a lot of comparisons between this occu-soap and another Netflix realty-reality original, ‘Selling Sunset.’ While the former focuses on the employees of The Agency brokerage (headquartered in Beverly Hills), the latter revolves around the realtors at The Oppenheim Group (headquartered in Los Angeles)....

When Tracie Joy McBride decided to join the United States Army, she had no idea of the terrible fate that awaited her. She went missing from the Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas, on February 18, 1995, and was later found raped and beaten to death under a bridge. Investigation Discovery’s ‘The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade: Soldier of Misfortune’ chronicles the horrifying murder and shows how the ensuing investigation pointed to someone inside the army....

‘Only Murders in the Building‘ returns for a second season with another intriguing murder mystery at the center of its narrative. The season sees Charles, Mabel, and Oliver being framed for the murder of Bunny Folger. As a result, the trio must work together and find the real killer to save themselves from being wrongfully punished for a crime they did not commit. The enthralling season concludes with the revelation of the killer, and the phrase “14 Savage” proves crucial in uncovering the culprit’s identity....

AppleTV+’s war film ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ revolves around John “Chickie” Donohue, a 26-year-old US Marine Corps veteran who goes to Vietnam to meet his friends stationed in the country during the Vietnam War. Chickie aspires to give them beer tins as a token of his NYC neighborhood Inwood’s gratitude and support. Based on a true story, the Peter Farrelly directorial opens a window to the real life of Chickie, who succeeded in meeting four of his friends risking his own life in the war zones in Vietnam....

Magic acts mainly rely on deception and trickery (obviously not on actual magic, duh!). Magicians who are able to trick the viewers succeed at making them wonder how a seemingly impossible task was performed. Often, acts of deception are taken to epic levels with highly nuanced props and meditatively practiced techniques. At other times, magicians take the streets to deceive pedestrians with quick, yet effective tricks. There are television shows that capture both of these “kinds” of magic tricks....

‘The Flight Attendant’ is a dark comedy-thriller that follows Cassandra “Cassie” Bowden (Kaley Cuoco), who is a flight attendant. Her life seems like a dream- it is glamorous, and it involves traveling and partying. In Dubai, she has a fun drunken night with one of the attractive passengers on her flight, Alex (Michiel Huisman). She wakes up the next day, with not just a terrible hangover but also next to Alex’s bloody corpse....

Nothing ever good comes out of adulterous relationships, and movies keep reminding us that. For the most part, movies revolving around adulterous relationships are either erotic thrillers that depict characters who dare to suffer the dire consequences of going astray. Or, there are others like Netflix’s ‘The Players’ that use absurdist comedy to highlight all the snags of a cheating partner. Either way, these films allow us to live vicariously through their characters....

Based on the eponymous manga series by Shin Sawada and Renji Asai, Netflix’s ‘The Violence Action’ is a Japanese action drama movie directed by Tôichirô Rutô. It revolves around a young, innocent-looking girl named Kei Kikuno, an ordinary college student by day but an assassin for hire by night. Being a skilled and experienced assassin, she asks for the highest appointment rate as she can kill her target, no questions asked....

Netflix’s ‘Forever Queens,’ AKA ‘Siempre Reinas,’ is a Mexican reality series that follows icons like Lucía Méndez, Sylvia Pasquel, Laura Zapata, and Lorena Herrera. The four women are well established within the Mexican entertainment industry for their variety of skills. The show follows the quartet as they get to know each other better and start on a new journey. Apart from their time together, the viewers also get a glimpse into the individual lives of the cast members, including their personal and professional struggles....

When a hooded gunman barged into an apartment in Houston, Texas, in 2005, it ended with a teenager being shot to death. In the following inquiry, the police looked into potential gang issues leading to the murder and eventually zeroed in on a suspect. In the end, Juan Balderas went to prison for Eduardo Hernandez’s death. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Injustice: The Case of Juan Balderas’ focuses on the legal proceedings in the case and how Juan’s loved ones believe he was innocent....

Written by Fumiaki Maruto, ‘Engage Kiss’ is a romantic-comedy anime that follows Shuu Ogata, the owner of a private military business who lives in Bayron City- a metropolis known for providing a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle to its inhabitants, thanks to a newly discovered energy source. But despite having a lucrative private business, the young demon exterminator struggles to make ends meet and has to take the help of his demon partner Kisara to help with finances....