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Investigation Discovery’s ‘Betrayed: Blinded by Betrayal’ chronicles how the May 2006 brutal murder of Ukrainian-born Yelena Zakin, 42, was solved by the Madison police investigators in Alabama. The episode documents the bizarre case and the critical forensic evidence that eventually led the detectives to the perpetrator. If you’re interested in the case and the killer’s identity and current whereabouts, here’s what we know. How Did Yelena Zakin Die? Yelena N. Zakin was born in Ukraine on November 6, 1963, and migrated to America in August 1989....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on actual events documented in Gregory David Roberts’ eponymous bestselling novel, ‘Shantaram’ is a drama thriller series with the life of Lin Ford in the epicenter. Created by Justin Kurzel, Bharat Nalluri, and Iain B. MacDonald, the Apple TV+ show is set in 1980s India amid crime, rebellion, and an overall tumultuous situation. Lin Ford is a fugitive who has run from prison and finds it difficult to stay out of trouble....

In the eighth episode of ‘Blue Lock’ titled ‘The Formula of a Goal,’ Isagi and his teammates learn that their game against Team V is going to be a must-win because of the recent changes on the points table. With such a crucial match just a day away, Isagi cannot sleep and goes to train alone while other members of team Z are struggling to sleep as well. They come up with a strategy to contain team V but things on the field do not unfold as they had imagined....

Netflix’s ‘Buy My House‘ presents an interesting way for a person to sell their properties. The reality series welcomes potential homeowners to sell their houses to one of four real-estate tycoons effectively. The potential sellers must pitch the advantages the tycoons may enjoy if they were to buy said properties. Apart from the clever bargaining tactics one often sees in the series, the show is also known for its talented and hilarious host, Nina Parker....

Written and directed by John Patton Ford, ‘Emily the Criminal’ is a crime thriller movie that revolves around Emily, an artist looking for work to pay off her student loan. Emily is a college dropout with a minor criminal record which hinders her chances of getting a good job. So, she starts working with a catering business, but the income barely covers her interests. Through one of her co-workers, Javier, Emily reaches out to a person who runs a dummy shopping business....

SPONSORED LINKS The second film adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s 2012 Swedish novel ‘A Man Called Ove,’ ‘A Man Called Otto’ is a heartwarming tale of friendship and acceptance. Directed by Marc Forster, the comedy-drama movie follows Otto Anderson, a retired man who struggles with loneliness. Surprisingly, soon he finds an unlikely bunch of acquaintances who make him believe in the power of kindness. The movie has received favorable reviews from critics for its emotional narrative, featuring powerful performances by talented actors like Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Rachel Keller....

Directed by Olivia Kuan, Lifetime’s ‘Catfish Killer’ is a thriller movie about a girl named Hannah, who is in her senior year of high school. For the teenager, life could not be going better. Her best friends are always ready to have her back, and her mother is always ready to support her through her decisions. Additionally, she recently earned a prestigious scholarship for Stanford University. However, things take a sinister turn when the high schooler joins an online chatroom....

Paramount Network’s ‘Yellowstone‘ is set on the titular ranch belonging to the Duttons, a family devoted to protecting their ancestral land from external threats. The series is high on Western elements and features several cowboys and cowgirls in its ensemble cast. A recent addition to the cast in the fifth season is actress Lilli Kay as Clara Brewer, who quickly assimilates into the ranch’s environment. Therefore, viewers must wonder if the character and actress have cowgirl skills....

Netflix’s war movie ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ follows the story of a German soldier named Paul Baumer. Set during the World War 1, 17-year-old Paul joins the army with his friends, chasing the adventure and glory that comes with being a soldier. Soon, however, all of them are broken by the death and destruction of war, and they become completely disillusioned with it. Over the course of the film, we see Paul turn from an innocent, bright-eyed teenager to a war-weary man who knows that only killing the enemy can ensure his survival....

The single mother from Long Island, Sarah Goode saw her life turn for the worst in 2014, where she was raped and killed. Her family did everything in their power to find her when she went missing. However, when they did find her, she was dead. It has been a painful journey for the family who are still trying to make peace with the fact that she got abruptly taken away from them....

Netflix’s ‘Lou’ is an action thriller film directed by Anna Foerster (‘Westworld‘). It stars Allison Janney (‘Mom’) as Lou, a mysterious, lonely woman living in the woods who is forced into action after her neighbor, Hannah’s daughter, is kidnapped. The two women join forces to search for the missing young girl. However, in the process, dark secrets about Lou and Hannah’s past come to the fore, tying them together in an unexpected fashion....

Dating can be an exhausting experience leaving people even to wonder if anyone in the whole country is a good fit for them. BravoTV’s ‘Love Without Borders’ expands on this notion in a familiar yet unique way. The reality show revolves around several young men and women who have tried to find love in their hometown but failed. As a part of a social experiment, the participants are whisked to a foreign nation, where they meet a stranger....

Netflix’s ‘Entrapped’ is a crime thriller that takes place in a small town in Iceland. A young man belonging to a cult, called the Family, is found dead, which triggers the investigation into the case of his girlfriend, Lina, who’d gone missing seven years ago. In the hopes that Ivar’s death might shed light on the disappearance of his girlfriend, police detective Andri Ólafsson becomes a part of the investigation, which goes through a lot of twists and turns, mainly focusing on the rivalry between the cult and a biker gang which is much more dangerous than what it looks like on the surface....

One of the most successful musicals of the 21st century so far is certainly ‘Hamilton.‘ The play was nominated for a record 16 Tony Awards and won 11 of them. Then, Disney bought the exclusive rights to a live stage recording for a whopping $75 million. If that does not tell you about the influence and popularity of ‘Hamilton,’ nothing else will. There are several reasons for its success. Firstly, it is a masterfully crafted musical, with every word intensely mulled over....

Born on January 25, 2000, as the second youngest of four to Julia Haart and Yosef Hendler, Miriam Haart is honestly the epitome of Gen Z’s resolve, boldness, determination, and persistence. After all, although many believe the youngster’s professional success comes solely owing to her fashion magnate mother, she proves them absolutely wrong time and time again by rising higher. That’s not to say being Julia’s daughter has not opened a lot of doors for her over time; it’s just she has always been in tech — so if you wish to learn more about it, we’ve got the details for you....

Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, Netflix’s ‘Elephant Whisperers’ is a touching Indian documentary that chronicles the loving bond between two elephants caregivers Bomman and Bellie, and the two calves they have raised, Raghu and Ammu. It gives a sneak peek into their daily lives and captures the wholesome relationship they share, almost mirroring a parent-child dynamic. The beautifully shot documentary is a treat for animal lovers, and Bomman and Bellie’s story tugs at everyone’s heartstrings....

‘12 Dates of Christmas’ is a holiday-inspired reality dating show that revolves around Christian Faith Fernandez, Garrett Marcantel, and Chad Savage. Each of them is on the look-out for the perfect date that they can bring home for the holidays. The series requires them to stay at a dreamy castle in Austria, along with the participants who compete for their affection. The romantic and adventurous dates bring Faith, Garrett, and Chad, closer to finding the right person out of all the participants....

Meet Mina, a successful young woman who has everything going great for her. Her boyfriend is highly ambitious and has planned out their lives while working with the prestigious International Corporate Brands. However, Mina’s life falls apart when her job asks her to go to her hometown in Tennessee. Here, she needs to convince an arrogant, stubborn restaurant owner to sell his property. But there is just one problem. Clay happens to be her old flame and the current owner of the restaurant....

Movies about drugs or drug-induced trips often prove to be extremely exciting to watch. Apart from the serious topic of drug addiction that many of these movies tackle, it is the hallucinations that, if filmed well, prove to be visually appealing to watch. These hallucinatory trips often showcase some of the most artistic forms of filmmaking with examples like ‘Trainspotting.’ Similarly, the 2017 movie, ‘Woodshock’ presents some compelling visuals that match a deeply introspective story with themes of guilt and grief....

Co-written and directed by Nicholas Stoller, ‘Bros’ is the first romantic comedy movie from a major studio that mainly revolves around two gay men, possibly inclined toward falling in love. One of them is a proud yet self-doubting museum curator named Bobby Lieber, tasked with coming up with a romantic comedy about a gay couple. While writing, Aaron, a handsome and macho lawyer, enters and turns his life upside down with his comfortable aura....