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Directed by Peter Berg (‘Hancock’), ‘Mile 22’ is a bold and suspenseful spy flick that tells the story of James Silva (Mark Wahlberg), a child prodigy turned high-ranking CIA field officer, and his strike team code-named Overwatch, which gets activated when all diplomatic and military options fail. The action thriller is predominantly set in the fictional country of Indocarr, based on Indonesia. The central plot of the film follows Silva’s team as they try to get a high-value target from the US embassy to an airstrip 22 miles away from where he can be safely extracted....

Peacock’s ‘The Independent‘ is a political thriller film revolving around the US presidential elections. When Nate Sterling enters the race for the next US President, he does so independently. Meanwhile, reporters Eli James and Nicholas Booker get a whiff of a potential conspiracy surrounding the elections and the electoral candidates. The two reporters embark upon a quest for answers, and as they collect pieces of evidence, they unravel a conspiracy that can change the fate of the elections....

Netflix’s ‘The Lørenskog Disappearance’ is a true-crime drama that focuses on the investigation into the disappearance of a billionaire’s wife. Told from the perspective of different people trying to solve the crime, with each trying to get to the bottom of the truth in their own way, we see how different perspectives approach a case and what it means for the victim as well as the accused. While navigating the audience through all the details that make this such an interesting case, the show underlines the human aspect of the story, giving more fleshed-out backstories to the investigators....

The eighth episode of FX on Hulu’s thriller series ‘The Patient,’ titled ‘Ezra,’ follows Alan Strauss’ attempts to make sense of his intricate relationship with his son Ezra. He continues his imaginary therapy sessions with Charlie, which helps him understand the mistakes he had committed as a father. Sam Fortner’s homicidal urges make his life difficult despite his wish to change as a human being. His murderous impulses conquer him as he kills another person without any wait after murdering Elias....

‘Biggest Little Christmas Showdown’ is a four-part mini-series that premiered on November 27, 2020, on HGTV. The holiday-themed reality show sees teams of miniaturists competing against each other to create the “merriest” mini-holiday homes. The team that creates the most extravagant mini home wins a grand prize of $50,000, and their miniature model is replicated into a full-sized holiday home decorated for Christmas. James Monroe Iglehart is the host of this unique show....

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue’ is a six-episode documentary that looks at ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!’ The new VH1 offering is based on the American residency series which brings back previous competitors from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race.’ We see six of the drag queens embark on their personal and professional journeys to perform on the show. The contestants include Yvie Oddly, Asia O’Hara, Derrick Barry, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls, and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo....

‘People Presents: Once Upon a Main Street’ or simply ‘Once Upon a Main Street’ is a Christmas rom-com that is sure to brighten up your holiday with its cute storyline and a great cast. The Lifetime movie revolves around Amelia Lewis – who wants to buy a coveted storefront to open a year-round Christmas store – and Vic Manning, who also has his eye on the property. The storefront owner, Elder Dubois, is low in spirits because it is his first Christmas without his wife....

‘Poseidon’ is a 2006 disaster movie that’s directed by ace director Wolfgang Peterson. The film centers around the plight of the passengers aboard the RMS Poseidon, a luxury cruise liner, as it capsizes on New Year’s Eve after a rogue 150-feet tsunami wave hits it hard. A struggle for survival ensues as the passengers try to escape the steadily sinking ship. ‘Poseidon’ is the third film adaptation to be made on Paul Gallico’s 1969 novel ‘The Poseidon Adventure,’ although the story and characters have been modified to fit the modern world....

Set in the affluent neighborhoods of the Hamptons, Netflix’s newest reality series ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ revolves around five high-end realtors from Nest Seekers International as they deal in properties that are worth somewhere between tens of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars. Since the show came out, it has developed a considerable following. If you love the series and are curious about similar content, read on! Most of these tv series are available for viewing on Netflix, Prime Video, and other streaming services....

Reality Shows have a bad reputation for being negative. Well, that perception is not based out of thin air. Some reality shows can truly make viewers overtly wishful or unfairly argumentative. However, there are a few reality shows that manage to be extremely uplifting, positive, and smile–bringing. While such shows are few in number, their effect cannot be understated and should be celebrated. Netflix’s ‘Say I Do’ falls comfortably in that bracket and starkly contrasts with some of the other, more commercially-oriented reality fixtures....

Netflix’s ‘Dubai Bling‘ brings the glamor of Dubai, UAE, to the screens of the international audience. The reality series follows some of the wealthiest residents of the city, who know each other quite well. With such a long and complicated history between the group members, it is hard to escape the drama that inevitably takes place. The show even provides a glimpse into the lives of various couples featured in the series and the troubles between them....

With Hulu’s eight-part original ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ living up to its title, we get a true insight into the twisted history of the titular all-male exotic dance ensemble from every conceivable angle. In other words, whether it be the way an Indian immigrant became the unlikely founder of this entertainment revue or the ensuing role of sex, greed, drugs, and murder, this miniseries covers it all. Yet, for now, if you only wish to learn more about Denise Coughlin (‘Yellowjackets’ star Juliette Lewis) — in particular, the origin of her character — we’ve got the details for you....

Netflix’s thriller series ‘Echoes’ revolves around the intricate lives of Leni and Gina McCleary (Michelle Monaghan), two twin sisters who swap their lives every year to share their personal and professional lives. Their lives change unexpectedly when one of them disappears, leaving the other one alone to deal with the consequences of the disappearance. The incident also exposes how much Leni and Gina have drifted apart, which paves the way for life-threatening repercussions....

HBO Max’s ‘Doom Patrol’ follows the misadventures of a group of superheroes who face even more difficult challenges in the fourth season. Following the change in leadership in the first two episodes, the third episode introduces new characters into the mix, giving the Doom Patrol a new set of villains for the season. By the end of the episode, the group finds themselves in another mess, when they just thought they’d gotten out of one....

ABC’s ‘Big Sky’ is a 10-part procedural thriller drama that sees the return of creator and executive producer David E. Kelley to the broadcast network, twelve years after ‘The Practice’/’Boston Legal’ franchise ended. Following two private detectives, Cassie Dewell and Cody Hoyt, who join forces with Cody’s estranged wife, Jenny Hoyt (a former cop), it showcases their journey to look for two kidnapped teenage sisters who vanished from a remote highway in Montana....

Directed by Jan Holoubek and Bartłomiej Ignaciuk, Netflix’s ‘High Water’ (originally titled ‘Wielka woda’) is a drama series set in 1997, Poland. Hydrologist Jaśmina Tremer arrives in Wrocław, a city atop the Oder River, to study the alarming rise in water levels which indicates a potential flood. She works alongside the local government to assess the situation and soon cautions everyone that the incoming damage might be more dangerous than expected....

With luxuriously beautiful homes, incredibly feisty realtors, endless catty drama, and undeniably alluring settings, Netflix’s ‘Selling the OC’ lives up to its franchise name in every way imaginable. That’s because it follows The Oppenheim Group’s elite agents as they navigate not just their professional but also their personal affairs — the only difference is they’re from the Orange County office. So since we’ve now seen the over-the-top yet intricate way things play out within this gripping production, let’s dig deep to uncover precisely how much of it is natural — if at all — shall we?...

‘The Hardy Boys’ is a mystery show that is centered around two brothers, Frank and Joe, who relocate to the small town of Bridgeport with their father, Fenton, after losing their mother, Laura, in an unfortunate car accident. However, as more information sees the light of day, the brothers start suspecting foul play. So they launch their own investigation to find the answers they need. The plot is intriguing, but is it inspired by real events?...

‘The Others’ is a horror-thriller that stars Nicole Kidman in the lead role. It follows the story of a woman whose children suffer from an extreme case of photosensitivity. This requires all of them to stay inside their house at all times. However, when unexplained things start happening around the house, they are forced to accept that it might be haunted. The film expertly uses the camera and the lighting to induce horror and fear in the story, but it also relies a lot on the paranoia and psychology of its characters....

‘1923’ on Paramount+ is a Western drama series that is a spin-off prequel to ‘Yellowstone.’ The series is set after the events of the first prequel series ‘1883.’ The latter show reveals the backstory of the Dutton family and the foundation of the Yellowstone Ranch. James and Margaret Dutton are central characters in that story, and their fates are left unresolved at the end of the prequel. Therefore, viewers must be wondering whether the characters appear in ‘1923,’ which is set forty years after the events of its predecessor....