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‘The Plot Against America’ explores the alternate history of our world in which fascism took over the country after Roosevelt’s loss of the presidency to Charles Lindbergh. The show, which seems eerily familiar in current times, focuses on the wave of hatred that takes over America and turns it into yet another hell for the Jewish community. While it chills one to think of such possibility, several questions also arise, the first of which is, who is this man that defeated FDR?...

The fifth episode of Paramount Network’s Western series ‘Yellowstone’ season 5 follows the departure of the Dutton and the ranch hands of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch to brand the cattle. In addition to the residents of the ranch, John Dutton also joins hands with Emmett Walsh, the chairman of the Stock Growers Association and a cowboy. When John asks Emmett whether he is up for the camp, Emmett makes it clear that he is ready for the same....

Written and directed by Owen Kline, ‘Funny Pages’ is a comedy-drama movie about Robert, a high school student who aspires to be a cartoonist. However, after realizing that his suburban lifestyle is holding him back, he drops out of college and pursues his own path in life. Soon, Robert finds a friend and reluctant mentor in Wallace, a low-level comic artist, who motivates him to follow his dream. The heartfelt coming-of-age story strikes all the emotional chords with the viewers and gives a nuanced look into the young minds through layered characters....

‘Hoarders’ is a popular series on A&E, which focuses on people with deep-seated problems. The way they cope with these troubles is by collecting things and refusing to let go. Soon, their houses are filled with junk from wall to wall, often threatening to bury them under it. Over the seasons, we have come across several cases where we end up feeling genuinely sorry for the hoarders. Of course, there is the shock of the filth, but then the sympathy comes when we understand why they do what they do....

Starring Bruce Willis and Christopher Meloni, the suspense thriller ‘Marauders’ has a complex plot that questions the concept of the greater good and how believing in that can be quite dangerous. Special Agent Jonathan Montgomery (Meloni) leads an investigation into a series of bank robberies. The robbers are only targeting the branches of Hubert National Bank, owned by Jeffrey Hubert (Willis). The authorities soon realize that they are chasing after a unique group of criminals....

Murray Bartlett is a famous Australian actor known for his appearances in ‘Tales of the City,’ The White Lotus,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Conviction,’ and others. Despite gracing the world of entertainment with his compelling performances for over three decades, it was his breakthrough performance as Hotel Manager Armand in ‘The White Lotus‘ that earned him several nominations. It also led the actor to bag his first-ever Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor....

‘The Nest’ is a psychological thriller set in the 1980s that revolves around the O’Hara family. Rory (Jude Law) is an ambitious man who sees a bright financial opportunity in England and convinces his family to move with him. His plans start to unravel as things do not pan out as he had hoped, gradually taking a toll on each of them. Sean Durkin has written, directed, and produced the film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2020....

Disney+’s ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ is a dancing reality series that combines the glamour of fame with the art of dance. It welcomes several well-known celebrities and pairs them with professional dancers for the competition. Each duo must showcase their skills and chemistry to impress the judges and the audience. Thanks to the show, the viewers not only get to see their favorite celebrities shake a leg but are also introduced to several talented dancers who try their best to help their partners along....

One evening in February 2019, a group of six friends from Hampton, South Carolina, were looking forward to a night out at a party. But during the early morning hours of February 24, everything changed because of a horrific boating accident. Morgan Doughty was one of the six that had to deal with injury and losing a friend. HBO Max’s ‘Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty’ focuses on the various controversies surrounding the Murdaugh Family and delves into the accident; Morgan’s then-boyfriend, Paul Murdaugh, was accused of driving the boat under the influence....

Anthony Templet’s case in Louisiana garnered national headlines because of everything the teenager went through. Netflix’s three-part docuseries titled ‘I Just Killed My Dad’ focuses on the events leading up to Anthony shooting his father, Burt Templet, to death in their home in June 2019. However, it was later alleged that Burt abused Anthony for several years before the latter shot his father in what he claimed was self-defense. As the case gained national relevance, Anthony’s long-lost family, including his mother, Teresa Thompson, and half-sister Netasha, finally learned where he was....

Larry David is the brains behind ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm‘, which airs on HBO. Larry is shown to be a semi-retired television writer and producer. While the plots and subplots of the episodes are structured beforehand, a lot of the dialogue is improvised on spot, through a process known as retro-scripting. Much like ‘Seinfeld’, in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ too, the subject matter deals with the minute and mundane details of American life....

‘The Blacklist’ is a crime thriller that revolves around Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader), one of the most wanted criminals on the FBI’s list. The former U.S. Navy officer turns himself in after many years of eluding capture. He maintains a list of “blacklisted” global criminals that he has come in contact with over the years and is willing to share the information with the FBI on two conditions – one is for immunity against prosecution, and the second one being that he gets to work exclusively with Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone)....

‘Johnny English’ stars Rowan Atkinson as the eponymous character, who is a spoof of the ultra-popular and beloved spy James Bond. His skill set, however, is contrary to that of 007, and while he is a well-intentioned man, it seems that his motto in life is to always perform a comedy of errors. After an unfortunate incident in which all the spies are killed, the country calls upon Johnny English to recover the precious crown jewels and thwart the enemy’s plan....

Directed by Kasi Lemmons, ‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ is a biographical musical movie that chronicles the personal life and showbiz career of the legendary musician and actress Whitney Houston. The narrative follows the titular character as her singing talent catches the ears of record executive Clive Davis who sees the potential in her powerful voice. Soon, Whitney’s musical career skyrockets as she takes off from obscurity to being one of the greatest vocalists of her generation....

‘The Windermere Children’ is a biographical film that tells the remarkable true story of young Jewish refugees, who fled the horrors of World War II and the holocaust, to end up on English shores. Almost 300 children showed up, orphaned and with no possessions. They were taken to the Calgarth Estate by Lake Windermere. There, child psychologist, Oscar Friedmann cared for them along with other counselors. Eventually, the kids began to heal and move past their trauma....

The premiere episode of Paramount Network’s Western series ‘Yellowstone’ follows John Dutton’s election as the new Governor of the State of Montana. Although John doesn’t want to spend four years as a public representative, he recognizes the need for assuming the Governor’s office for the sake of protecting his Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. After John’s election victory, Rip Wheeler sets up the Governor’s Ball on the ranch to celebrate the occasion. Amid the celebrations, Bethany “Beth” Dutton encounters Abby and talks about dating cowboys with her....

The fourth episode of NBC’s medical series ‘New Amsterdam’ season 5 follows Dr. Max Goodwin’s attempts to make his doctors take care of themselves by giving them a complete day off to do the same. Lauren Bloom, Floyd Reynolds, and Ignatius “Iggy” Frome learn something new about their declining health while Elizabeth Wilder undergoes significant surgery on her hand. The viewers also got to know that Max had a cancer scare due to a lump that forms on his neck....

The fifth season premiere of Paramount Network’s Western series ‘Yellowstone’ sees the introduction of Abby, a traveling musician who arrives in the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch to perform during the Governor’s Ball. It doesn’t take long for Ryan to gain Abby’s attention as the cowboy asks the singer to a dance. Although she hesitates at first, Abby says yes, not only to the dance but also to form a relationship with the ranch hand....

NBC’s ‘Quantum Leap’ follows the story of a young scientist, named Ben Song, who travels back in time. His leaps send him into the past where he temporarily occupies the body of someone else. After he helps them change things about their life, mainly stopping something bad from happening, he leaps into another time into someone else’s body. The show shares its premise with the 1989 series of the same name which stars Scott Bakula in the lead role of Sam Beckett....

Netflix’s ‘Mind Your Manners‘ is a reality series that takes the beloved concept of makeovers and showcases its effects in the real world. The show follows Sara Jane Ho, an international etiquette teacher, as she helps her clients better their lifestyles. Each cast member approaches her hoping to achieve a specific goal through the process, and the trainer gives her best to help them fulfill their dreams. She also imparts certain tips and tricks to the viewers that they can use in their everyday lives....