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As a documentary that delves deep into the tale of a once-renowned online payments giant, ‘Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard’ can only be described as equal parts gripping as well as thrilling. That’s because this Netflix original examines not just the way it rose ranks within the industry through alleged extensive accounting malpractices but also its executives’ other complex interests. So now, if you wish to learn more about Chief Operating Officer turned international fugitive Jan Marsalek — with a specific focus on his possible current standing — we’ve got the details for you....

Titled ‘Web of Lies,’ season 2 episode 2 of Investigation Discovery’s ‘Motives and Murders: Cracking the Case’ chronicles the shocking murder of West Virginia businessman Tod McQuaid in 1990. When the bizarre details of his killing came in front of the police, it puzzled them as to why someone would have targeted an ordinary person like Tod. What resulted was a long and winding investigation that pointed them towards his employee — Tammy Wilson....

The fourth season finale of HBO’s science-fiction series ‘Westworld’ follows William AKA the Man in Black’s attempts to annihilate the world by following the principle of the survival of the fittest. Charlotte Hale gets rebuilt and watches a video Bernard Lowe had made for her. Caleb Nichols, Frankie Nichols, and Ashley Stubbs continue their efforts to escape from the chaos of the city. Christina, with the help of Teddy Flood, attains consciousness, which paves the way for astounding consequences....

Until 2009, Coss Marte lived the high life in New York, making an exorbitant amount of money as a drug kingpin. However, his arrest and time in federal prison turned his life around. When inside, the prison doctor told him he was overweight and wouldn’t live long if he continued the same lifestyle. So, Coss turned his life around, and once out of prison, he put his skills to good use, accomplishing great things....

If you want to spend your weekend with a good dose of horror, then Netflix’s ‘Curon’ should do the trick. Coming from the Italian slate of the streaming service, the show follows the story of a pair of twins, Mauro and Daria, who return to the hometown of their mother, only to lose her within a few days of their arrival. As they try to figure out what happened to their mother, they have to delve deep into the history of the town....

Peter Segal’s ‘My Spy‘ offers a fun twist to spy fiction, and subverts it to create an action-packed quirky family comedy. The film manages to spoof the genre while also adhering to all its tropes, bringing to us something oddly familiar, yet bizarre. But for all the good reasons, mostly. Segal is best known for his work in comedies, particularly for his collaborations with Adam Sandler, including ’50 First Dates’. But he has previously directed another spy parody, Get Smart’, that turned out to be absolute laugh riot....

‘Possession’ is a psychological horror film directed by Andrzej Żuławski, and it is his only English-language movie to date. Sam Neill plays Mark, an international spy who notices his wife, Anna, acting strangely and exhibiting destructive behavior after she asks him for a divorce. This disintegration of a marriage through the lens of horror has cemented the movie’s legacy, and ‘Possession’ has gained a rather massive cult following in the years after its release....

The eighth episode of CBS’ thriller series ‘NCIS’ season 20 opens a window to the personal life of Jessica Knight. In the episode, the NCIS team tries to find the man who nearly kills a Navy Admiral. Alden Parker, Timothy McGee, Nick Torres, and Jimmy Palmer try to find out more about the person postponing their thanksgiving plans. Jessica continues to work with them to capture the criminal behind the murder attempt, only to receive a call from Robin....

‘Crime Junkie’ is a true-crime podcast, which takes us into the details of horrific murders, or foul play, that befalls ordinary people. The Indianapolis based podcast turns its attention to two cases, that of Najah Ferrell and Angie Barlow. As we go deeper into the lives of these Indianapolis women, we realize how the law enforcement officials are also baffled by what happened to them. Curious to know more about the women, and if there are any new leads?...

SPONSORED LINKS Prime Video’s ‘The English’ follows the story of a woman named Cornelia, who arrives in America with revenge on her mind. The events take place after the death of her son, whom she wants to avenge. The man responsible for it is somewhere in Wyoming, and despite knowing nothing about the new country and the ways of its people, Cornelia doesn’t think twice before jumping into a dangerous situation....

Have you ever gone cycling or snowboarding at night, wishing for lights on your sporting equipment for added safety and aesthetics? If yes, you might be interested to know that entrepreneurs and brothers Dakota and Garret Porter hit upon the same idea in 2012 and ended up establishing the ActionGlow line of products. The brothers presented ActionGlow on ABC’s ‘Shark Tank‘ season 14 episode 7 and demonstrated how they designed neon lights for specific sporting equipment to make it appear cool and clearly visible at the same time....

Netflix’s ‘Sins of Our Mother’ is a documentary series we can only describe as equal parts gripping as well as haunting owing to the simple fact it charts the infamous case of Lori Vallow Daybell. After all, the once devoted mother spiraled into such religious fanaticism and paranoia that it allegedly drove her to kill two of her own children alongside self-proclaimed prophet Chad Daybell. So now, if you wish to learn more about the woman who truly suspected something amiss early on — the wife of Lori’s sole surviving child Colby Jordan Ryan, Kelsee — we’ve got you covered....

Netflix’s ‘Wild Croc Territory’ is an Australian wildlife reality series set in the Northern Territory of Australia. The show features Matt Wright and his team of wildlife experts who work hard to keep the natural world intact. They specialize in wrangling and relocating dangerous crocodiles in a manner that would result in the least harm for both the animal and humans involved. One of the show’s most prominent cast members was Chris “Willow” Wilson, whose skills and personality certainly endeared him to the viewers....

Directed by Charlotte Wells, ‘Aftersun’ is a drama movie that follows Sophie, a young girl who lives with her mother in Scotland while her father, Callum, resides in London. She goes on a summer holiday with him to Turkey in the late 90s, which ends up being the last experience they share. Years later, a grown-up Sophie visits Callum’s house and tries to fill in the gaps in her memories and to bridge the little she understands of him to the person he really is....

Netflix’s ‘Diorama’ is a Swedish romantic drama movie that follows the story of Frida and Björn. Directed by Tuva Novotny, the film deals with the couple’s romance, marriage, and difficult years that lead to a sense of dissatisfaction in their relationship. Eventually, the couple is forced to confront their feelings and decide on their happiness. The film creates a realistic portrayal of the different stages of love and carefully highlights the frailties in Frida and Björn’s marriage....

James Cameron’s ‘The Titanic‘ remains an iconic film in the history of Hollywood and world cinema. The tragedy of the RMS Titanic, which sank upon hitting an iceberg, is captured in the doomed love story between the fiercely independent Rose DeWitt Bukater and the charmingly subversive Jack Dawson. Now, the Titanic is a real-life ship that suffered the fate of sinking. It might make you wonder whether Rose is a real-life person as well....

Wolfgang Peterson’s biographical disaster drama, ‘The Perfect Storm’ (2000), is a visually dazzling depiction of man’s courage versus nature’s wrath. The movie stars George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, John Hawkes, William Fichtner, Michael Ironside, John C. Reilly, Diane Lane, Karen Allen, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. The film follows the story of Captain Billy Tyne and his crew aboard their fishing vessel “Andrea Gail”. Set in 1991, ‘The Perfect Storm’ starts off by showing audiences the everyday lives of fishermen and their families....

As a Skye Borgman documentary series that explores the case of Lori Vallow Daybell from every conceivable angle, ‘Sins of Our Mother’ can only be described as gripping as well as haunting. That’s because this Netflix original charts not just her personal experiences, her romance with Chad Daybell, and their shared beliefs but also the way all this melded allegedly led her to murder. However, for now, if you simply wish to learn more about a largely like-minded yet drastically different individual — Chad’s former friend Julie Rowe — we have got the necessary details for you....

CBS News’ ‘48 Hours: The Shooting of Lauren Kanarek’ delves into the legal proceedings that followed a shooting at a horse farm in Washington Township, New Jersey. Michael Barisone, a celebrated dressage coach, was at the center of it. In August 2019, he shot Lauren Kanarek, one of his students, and was later arrested for attempted murder. So, if you’re curious about what happened to him in the aftermath and where he might be today, we’ve got you covered....

Set in a not-so-distant future, ‘My Holo Love’ explores the lives and experiences of several characters who are enshrouded and infused by technology. In its long runtime of 12 episodes, the series covers a lot of themes that work along the lines of finding one’s identity, self-acceptance, the impact of technology and also the value of human relationships. Along with this, the series also brings in several backstories and plot points that eventually merge towards its conclusive moments....