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When Chandler Halderson initially reported his parents, Bart and Krista, missing, loved ones and authorities carried out an extensive search for them. But soon, a gruesome discovery meant that the search ended in tragedy, with several lives changed forever. CBS News’ ‘48 Hours: The Snapchat Clue’ chronicles the investigation into Bart and Krista Halderson’s murders and how the authorities zeroed in on Chandler as their culprit. So, let’s find out more then, shall we?...

‘My Truth’ tells the disturbing tale of Corey Feldman and Corey Haim growing up in Hollywood and tackling their newfound fame while suffering sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of the people they had worked closely with. In the documentary, Feldman has named every person that he knew of who had assaulted him and Haim. He recounts their time together and mentions the part where Haim had told him about the person who raped him....

ABC 20/20 episode “Down payment on death” sheds light on the case of Dalia Dippolito, which was quite a scandal at the time. Dalia, a former escort, married Michael Dippolito, after which she tried to hire a hitman to kill him. However, one of Dalia’s exes had informed the police about her plans to get her husband murdered. Thus, the Boynton police officers conducted a sting operation in which Dippolito was caught on camera, saying she was sure about wanting her husband killed for a sum of $ 7000....

SPONSORED LINKS Prime Video’s ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’ is a reimagining of the titular character based on the book series by Clancy. The show brings the story to the audience with a contemporary perspective, where every season is dedicated to a politically relevant situation in the world. Each season focuses on a different conflict and is self-contained, with no major plot details spilling into another season. The thing that keeps all seasons tied together is its characters and their personal journeys....

Netflix’s ‘28 Days Haunted‘ is a horror reality series that follows three teams of paranormal investigators as they try and crack the mysteries of their assigned residences within 28 days. During this time, they must stay within the property and cannot have any contact with the outside world. The show’s premise is based on a theory proposed by Ed and Lorraine Warren, celebrated paranormal investigators. According to the married couple, the ideal amount of time needed to fully crack open and solve the secrets of a haunted location is 28 days....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Below Deck‘ is an exciting reality TV show that follows the crew of a luxury charter yacht as they sail through tropical locations. Offering a window into life on the water, the series follows the crew around as they deal with interpersonal relationships and other personal commitments while serving demanding guests to the best of their abilities. Besides, the series peppers the narrative with copious amounts of steamy romance, high-octane drama, and astounding backdrops that makes for thrilling television....

HBO’s documentary series, ‘Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children’ (2020), explores the missing cases of black children during 1979 and 1981. The gripping tale showcases murder investigations, trauma, incapability to cope with grief, and the fear it induced among the people of Atlanta at that time. The murders targeted at the black community serve as another backlash to the already ‘stolen’ and abused community. Is ‘Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children’ Based on a Real-Life Incident?...

TLC’s ‘My 600-lb Life‘ chronicles the inspirational weight loss journeys and hardships of several morbidly obese people over one year. Every contestant joins the show to lose their excess weight, which averages over 600 pounds, by adopting difficult dietary and lifestyle modifications. They accept the challenging process of preparing for surgery with the assistance of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan AKA Dr. Now, who is available to support them and develop individualized weight loss plans for them....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Affairs: Betrayed By Love: Ambushed’ follows the brutal September 1984 murder of Maria Marshal in a picnic area in New Jersey. The episode unravels how an elaborate plot was concocted to kill the victim and how those responsible were eventually brought to justice. Now, if you want to know more about this shocking case, we’ve got your back. Let’s begin then, shall we? How Did Maria Marshall Die?...

If the advent of streaming services has led to anything, it has diversified our taste in entertainment. We have now learned to look beyond the titanic spectacles of American TV and the dry cynicism of British productions to enjoy content from places that we never would have otherwise. Belgian-Dutch crime-drama series ‘Undercover’ is one of Netflix’s best international shows. Since the first season was released on the streaming platform on May 3, 2019, the series has been receiving positive reviews from all corners of the world....

Created by César Rodrigues and Leandro Soares, ‘Unsuspicious’ or ‘Nada Suspeitos’ is a Portuguese-language dark comedy mystery series. After realizing that someone is after him, notorious swindler Jorginho Peixoto invites his former wife Bete, current wife Patrícia, and prospective future mistress Thyellen to dinner. All three of them show up with their respective families. Jorginho reveals that he has conned his guests out of their properties and asks them to hold his assets as he goes on the run....

Hulu’s ‘The Great’ takes us to 18th century Russia where a young Catherine is married to Emperor Peter. She has a lot of expectations from her husband and for herself as the Empress of a great empire. Soon enough, she discovers that she had highly romantic notions regarding her situation. She also realizes that her husband is not at all fit to rule Russia and decides to take power from him....

‘American Ninja Warriors’ is a sports entertainment series that tests the physical endurance, speed, and agility of hundreds of American citizens belonging to different walks of life. Referred to as ninjas, the contestants give their best shot at completing a series of larger-than-life obstacle courses to finally press the buzzer and proceed to the next round. To qualify for the national finals, the contestants have to pass through six obstacles in the qualifiers and an additional four in the city finals....

TLC’s ‘My 600-lb Life’ chronicles the motivational journeys of morbidly obese individuals, usually weighing at least 600 pounds, seeking to transform their lives. Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, AKA Dr. Now, is a well-known bariatric surgeon who helps with the process by developing unique treatment plans for each individual and assisting them in becoming candidates for weight-loss surgery. Since its debut in 2012, numerous patients have sought the doctor’s assistance and have exhibited incredible dedication and restraint to achieving healthy body weight....

Reality television has seen an unprecedented boom in the last few decades, with new and interesting varieties of shows coming up within the genre. Undoubtedly one of the most popular formats of reality TV shows is the one where we get to follow the personal lives of some big celebrities. Shows like ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians‘, ‘Very Cavallari‘, and others are some of the most popular in this subgenre....

Apple TV+’s historical film ‘Emancipation’ follows the true story of Peter, a slave who ends up in a Confederate slave camp while the Civil War progresses. When Peter comes to know about the abolition of slavery, he runs away from the camp to the Union Army camp in Baton Rouge. Upon arriving at the camp, two photographers capture Peter’s back, which makes it clear that he had been tortured in the past....

A big part of space fiction are the stories which are primarily set in a spaceship. ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica’ are just some of the examples that one can think of. HBO’s ‘Avenue 5’ takes this premise to a new frontier by presenting a satirical tale that is on its way to make one laugh their guts out while pondering over some Earthly concerns at the same time. The first thing that amazes one about ‘Avenue 5’ is the sheer talent that is involved in its production....

Directed by Clare Niederpruem, ‘Christmas with the Campbells’ is a romantic comedy film that follows Jesse, who gets dumped by her boyfriend, Shawn, right before the holiday season. Following the breakup, a heartbroken Jesse gets a call from Shawn’s parents, the Campbells, who invite her to spend Christmas with them since Shawn would be out of town at that time. After leaving her sprawling city for the little town, she meets David, Shawn’s handsome cousin, and instantly feels attracted to him....

Sometimes, a simple romance is exactly what one needs to take one’s mind off the complexities of reality. While the rom-com genre has been criticized for being overly aloof, some movies prove to be just cheesy enough to reverse a rainy day. Up TV’s ‘Mechanics of Love’ is a television movie that manages to do exactly that. The movie uses a familiar narrative premise to tell a heartwarming story that can be enjoyed from the comfort of one’s couch....

Netflix’s sci-fi psychological mystery series, ‘1899’ follows the story of a group of passengers who find themselves in the middle of the ocean on a ship that has lost sight of its destination. Originally, it was supposed to take them to New York, but the sudden appearance of Prometheus, the ship that went missing four months ago, changes the course of their journey. By the end of it, things become too chaotic to be contained by anyone, and the fates of all passengers hang in the balance....