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TLC’s ‘My 600-lb Life’ features the inspirational testimonies of various chronically obese people who seek assistance to lead healthier lifestyles. The people usually weigh around 600 pounds since they have sedentary lives and rely significantly on food. They seek supervision from Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, a.k.a. Dr. Now, who offers patients a customized diet and exercise routine to aid in weight loss. The patients can get weight-loss surgery after it gets approved by the doctor....

Based on the ‘Fletch’ novels by Gregory Mcdonald, ‘Confess, Fletch’ is a crime comedy movie directed by Greg Mottola that serves as a reboot of Michael Ritchie’s 1985 directorial ‘Fletch.’ It follows Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher as he gets pulled into a search for a stolen art collection. However, things get complicated for him when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder. To prove his innocence to the authorities, Fletch must find the real murderer from a long list of suspects, including an art dealer, a playboy, a neighbor, and his Italian girlfriend....

Veteran Irish actor Liam Neeson is truly a legend of cinema, boasting a distinguished career spanning well over four decades and era defining films such as Steven Spielberg’s legendary 1993 period drama film ‘Schindler’s List’ under his belt. It is, therefore, a bit surprising that Neeson has never yet won an Academy Award, having only been nominated once throughout his career. However, it seems like the ‘Taken‘ star might be getting another crack of the whip with ‘Ordinary Love’, a romantic drama film that truly tugs at your heart and soul....

Netflix’s ‘Puerta 7’ takes us deep into the world of football, specifically Argentine football. The series is extremely political in nature, without shining a light on Argentine politics directly. It tells us about the fan culture surrounding the clubs in Argentina. In case you are unfamiliar with soccer or football culture, there are several intense fan bases all over the world, often termed as ‘ultras’. In Latin America, they are known as barras bravas, and they provide fanatical support to their clubs, causing altercations with rivals, and oftentimes, law enforcement....

The fifth season of ‘Yellowstone‘ has no shortage of conflicts, and as usual, Beth Dutton finds herself at the center of some tumultuous moments. Beth is fighting side-by-side with her father, John Dutton, in their battle against Market Equities. However, the third episode pits Beth against a very personal problem as she is arrested for attacking a woman. Therefore, viewers must be curious about the motivations behind Beth’s actions and the identity of the woman Beth attacks....

The fifth episode of NBC’s police procedural series ‘Chicago P.D.’ season 10 follows Hailey Upton’s attempts to distract herself from the pain caused by her husband Jay Halstead’s absence. She accidentally encounters Abby, a teenage girl involved in a human-trafficking ring. When Abby kills herself fearing someone or something, Hailey grows suspicious of her guardian Sean O’Neal, the son of Patrick O’Neal, Chief at the Bureau of Organized Crime. In the seventh episode of the season, Hailey and Hank Voight bring the rest of the team to investigate Sean....

Shaunette Renée Wilson’s Mina Okafor is one of the brightest surgical residents to grace the OR of Chastain Park Memorial Hospital in FOX’s medical series ‘The Resident.’ Her fight against Dr. Randolph Bell and the eventual relationship with August Jeremiah “AJ/The Raptor” Austin are significant parts of the show’s narrative until its fourth season. In season 4, Mina leaves Chastain to go back to her home country Nigeria upon facing the possibility of deportation....

Netflix’s ‘1899’ is a fascinating tale about a group of passengers on a ship called Kerberos. Over the course of the season, it peels away many layers of the mysteries surrounding the ship as well as the passengers on it. With every episode, it builds up a wave of questions that come crashing down in the eighth episode. It reveals many secrets and sets up the stage for the next chapter of the story, leaving the audience with a feeling of acute uncertainty about the fate of the characters....

Created by Rachelle Mendez, David Collins, Rob Eric, and Michael Williams, HBO Max’s ‘The Hype’ is a fashion reality show that welcomes streetwear fashion designers from across the country. The series allows the participants to participate in various challenges and prove to the judges, the guests, and the viewers they deserve the title of the winner. At the end of each season, the champion is awarded a co-sign from the judges/mentors and a cash prize worth $150,000....

In the ninth episode of ‘Yofukashi no Uta’ or ‘Call of the Night,’ Kou meets Seri and decides to go karaoke with her after feeling that she probably needs some emotional support. Although she is initially reluctant to open up, Seri later tells Kou how her popularity often gets her into trouble and she has to kill people who stalk her. But behind her heartless exterior facade, she is actually struggling with the mundane lifestyle of a typical vampire and just needs a friend....

‘The Recruit’ is an action-comedy offering from Netflix created by Alexi Hawley (‘The Rookie’). The series revolves around Owen Hendricks, a rookie CIA lawyer who finds himself find dangerous situations due to his inexperience. Through Owen, the show challenges the tropes and conventions of a typical spy adventure. The show uses acronyms for episode titles to stay true to its espionage aesthetic. Therefore, viewers must be curious to learn the meaning behind them....

Netflix’s ‘The Stranger’ is a crime thriller film based on the real-life Daniel Morcombe murder case covered in Kate Kyriacou’s book ‘The Sting: The Undercover Operation That Caught Daniel Morcombe’s Killer.’ The film revolves around Mark Frame (Joel Edgerton), an undercover cop trying to catch Henry, the prime suspect in a child abduction case, facing several ethical dilemmas in the process. Given that the movie is inspired by true events, viewers must wonder if he is based on an actual person....

Although R. Kelly has been convicted on nine counts of racketeering and sexual misdeed as well as multiple charges of child pornography and enticing a child, the case against him is far from over. After all, as carefully explored in ‘Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter,’ not only is the disgraced singer awaiting two more trials, but 26-year-old Joycelyn Savage is also still romantically involved with him. Yet for now, if you just wish to learn more about the two individuals vehemently fighting to free her from his grasp — her parents Jonjelyn and Timothy “Tim” Savage — we’ve got you covered....

A part of the sprawling ‘Power’ franchise, ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ revolves around the early life of Kanan Stark, a major antagonist and later anti-villain in the original series. The story focuses on Kanan and his family and how his circumstances turn him into what he is destined to become. In season 2 episode 6, titled ‘It’s a Business, Man,’ Raq decides to negotiate with the Italians and discovers that she has to use Unique as a middleman....

A chilly October night in 1979 became a nightmare for the Douglass family when two armed strangers barged into their peaceful Oklahoma home and caused a murderous rampage that forever scarred their lives. The harrowing incident shocked citizens nationwide and left Richard and Marilyn Douglass’ two young kids bereft of their love and care forever. NBC’s ‘Dateline: The Haunting’ chronicles the terrible details of this case as well as how the cruel perpetrators were brought to justice....

Peacock’s ‘Dangerous Breed: Crime. Cons. Cats’ chronicles the life and times of controversial wrestler Teddy Hart and takes the viewer through the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend, Samantha Fiddler. When she disappeared in November 2016, he seemed utterly unconcerned about the incident and was quite eager to put out his innocence claim. The series includes interviews with several individuals involved in the case and tries to determine if Teddy is responsible for Samantha’s disappearance....

The tenth episode of Hulu’s dystopian series ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 5, titled ‘Safe,’ follows the aftermath of the firing that happens at the American soldiers’ memorial. Mark Tuello finds the shooter and warns June Osborne about the growing hostility against her. Her life gets threatened again, forcing Lucas “Luke” Bankole to step up to protect his wife regardless of the law of the land. Janine Lindo’s life changes when Aunt Lydia gets forced to post her in Commander Joseph Lawrence’s household....

Created by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, FX on Hulu’s thriller series ‘The Patient’ revolves around Alan Strauss (Steve Carell), a therapist who gets abducted by a serial killer named Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson). The first two episodes of the show, titled ‘Intake’ and ‘Alan Learns to Meditate,’ depicts Sam’s efforts to convince Alan to help him put an end to his homicidal urges. Since Alan is held captive, he lacks a safe environment to proceed with therapy....

Netflix’s ‘Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul’ is a documentary we can only describe as equal parts captivating as well as shocking owing to the simple fact it charts the 2007 NBA betting scandal. After all, it was then-distinguished referee Timothy “Tim” Donaghy who was gambling on his own games for at least a year to not just satisfy his addiction but also benefit his two co-conspirators. Amongst them was the man his former wife Kim Donaghy described as his forever “partner in crime” — Thomas “Tommy” Martino — so now let’s find out all there’s to know about him, shall we?...

Hulu’s ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ takes another step towards the bloody end of the strife between Steve Banerjee and Nick De Noia, which escalates as the potential of New York comes into focus in the fourth episode. The last episode saw Nick flying to the Big Apple, leaving a big question mark on his association with Chippendales. This week explores his time in the city and the impact that his return has on Steve....