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Out of the multiple sub-genre of reality television shows, one that has been extremely popular revolves around the routine lives of a particularly interesting family. There are shows focusing on celebrity families for instance. Of late, another kind of reality series that has gained popularity includes one focusing on an extra-large family with a higher number of members than most people’s extended families. TLC’s ‘Counting On‘ is one such show, but also a spin-off of a series of that kind....

‘Mrs. America’ on Hulu is a nine-episode long mini-series that holds a telescope into the lives and works of prominent figures like Phyllis Schlafly, and Gloria Steinem. Their dialogues and thoughts, though conflicting, played a huge role in shaping and sustaining women’s voices and opinions. The series is a fresh, humouristic, and yet insightful look into the unfolding of second-wave feminism and the mixed reception it received at a time when fundamental viewpoints regarding the lives of women were on the brink of change....

The addition of crime and suspense to a character’s otherwise mundane life and the presence of a few red herrings has always attracted audiences, which is why mystery drama is such an evergreen genre. With the kind of viewership that shows like ‘Riverdale’ and ‘Stranger Things’ has managed to garner, it is only natural for streaming services to try and come out with unique stories in the same genre to get audiences’ attention and appreciation....

Competition reality shows are extremely popular and have been for a long time. However, another kind of reality shows that has found some prominence is a subset of adventure reality series. These ones generally focus on a particular, uncommon (usually risk-filled) profession and follow a few people who belong to this profession. By documenting their routine, these shows highlight the peculiarities of the profession. ‘Wicked Tuna‘ is a show that engagingly combines the sub-genre with the competition format....

‘Earth and Blood‘ is a French thriller, helmed by the seasoned director Julien Leclercq. The movie follows a sawmill owner and his daughter who find themselves in a violent conflict. A drug dealer stashes his cocaine in the sawmill, leading to an action-packed feud between him and their sawmill owner. The movie is titled ‘La Terre et le Sang’ in French. Leclercq might not be too well-known to English speakers. However, for French cinema-lovers, he is renowned for his tense action flicks....

Lifetime has added yet another fantastic thriller to its already impressive roster by way of ‘Engaged to a Psycho.’ Notably, the project was initially filmed under the working title of ‘Murder at the Mansion,’ and appears as such in most news reports. A wedding goes wrong in the film as the bride-to-be begins to suspect her fiance’s family of harboring ill will, during wedding preparations at his remote countryside mansion....

One of the films that cemented Taika Waititi’s standing as a visionary director was the Kiwi classic ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople.’ The movie lays the groundwork for the esteemed director’s foray into the mainstream, big-budget Hollywood flicks like ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and ‘Jojo Rabbit.’ In ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople,’ a nationwide manhunt tries to pin down a son and his foster father who flee deep into the New Zealand bush. The Kiwi film stars Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rhys Darby, and Rima Te Wiata....

Paramount+’s ‘Tulsa King’ is a unique mixture of crime and Western genres that follows the story of Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone). His crime family exiles the New York mafia capo to the titular town. In Tulsa, Dwight faces the tough challenges of expanding the mob’s influence and building a new criminal empire. At the same time, Dwight must come to terms with his past and fix his relationship with his estranged daughter....

The nineteenth season of CBS’ thriller series ‘NCIS’ ends with the abduction of Vivian Kolchak, ex-wife of Supervisory Special Agent Alden Parker. Even though Vivian manages to escape, her abduction leads Parker to his nemesis, the “Raven.” In the twentieth season premiere, Alden and Vivian try to find the Raven and put an end to their miseries. Parker teams up with his NCIS colleagues to lure the Raven to come out of his hideout so that they can capture him....

SPONSORED LINKS A typical shark movie features a group of people stranded somewhere on an island with no real help and are left to fight the giant creatures on their own. There are very few good shark movies and most of them just follow the same trite plots, stereotypical characters but the one thing that this genre, if at all it even exists, manages to achieve well is the entertainment. Most shark movies are often listed under the so-bad-that-it’s-good category and they all come across as wildly entertaining despite how stupid and terribly crafted they may be on various other technical aspects....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Fran Torres, Netflix’s ‘Under Her Control’ or ‘La jefa’ (The Boss) is a Spanish thriller film that follows Beatriz (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón) and Sofía (Cumelén Sanz), two women belonging to vastly different social circles. The former is a self-made millionaire entrepreneur who runs a successful fashion label, whereas the latter is an Argentine immigrant who joins Beatriz’s company as an intern. After Sofía becomes pregnant, her boss, who has always wanted to become a mother, offers the other woman that she will take the baby once they are born....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Luxe Listings Sydney (2021- ) Starting off with a series set in the capital of New South Wales, Australia, we have ‘Luxe Listings Sydney.’ This production primarily follows D’Leanne Lewis, Gavin Rubenstein, and Simon Cohen, some of the best-known names within the real estate industry of the beautiful city. Apart from this trio, it often features a few other skillful agents as well, making the entire atmosphere pretty competitive and thus similar to ‘Buying Beverly Hills....

The reality TV series ‘Southern Charm,’ developed by Bryan Kestner and Whitney Sudler-Smith, is based on the lives of a group of elites belonging to Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to learning about the city’s heritage, southern culture, and local politics, viewers get an insight into the professional and private affairs of the cast members. This includes the reality stars’ daily activities and drama, particularly in their love lives, making the show quite a hit among the fans....

Netflix’s ‘Blockbuster’ follows the story of a man named Timmy who is the owner of the last Blockbuster on the planet. As the protective net of the corporate is removed, Timmy finds himself in charge of every single thing when it comes to managing the business. It is a huge challenge to sustain in the face of Internet and streaming services, but Timmy, along with his loyal employees, is not ready to give up....

In February 2005, a couple spending a fun night out in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seemingly vanished without a trace. Danielle (Ottobre) Imbo and Richard Petrone Jr.’s whereabouts have been a mystery for years despite the authorities having followed every possible lead they came across. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Disappeared: A Bridge Too Far’ chronicles loved ones’ search for answers in this tragic story. So, let’s find out more about this case then, shall we?...

911 operators in Fayetteville received a frantic call at 3:30 am on the morning of July 23, 2002. In a panic, the caller kept requesting an ambulance and claimed that her husband was shot while sleeping in his bed. This call would be the beginning of a chilling murder investigation that revealed a sinister plot entangled in a web of lies, jealously, and manipulation. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Married With Secrets: She Loves Me Not’ details the horrifying murder of David Shannon and helps the viewer navigate through the ensuing investigation....

‘Big Brother‘ is perhaps the reality show gamechanger that altered the entire landscape of the genre and led to its own franchise, which still continues strong globally. Based on George Orwell’s concept of Big Brother, the series documents the participants, called “housemates” or “HouseGuests,” who live in a specially constructed place, isolated from the outside world. Due to its immense popularity, there has always been the lingering question of whether ‘Big Brother’ is real or scripted....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the book ‘The Three of Us: Growing Up with Tammy and George’ by Georgette Jones, ‘George & Tammy’ is a biographical drama series that follows the complicated relationship and musical careers of a country music power couple — Tammy Wynette and George Jones. Created by Abe Sylvia, the period drama show features brilliant onscreen performances from talented actors, including Jessica Chastain, Michael Shannon, Steve Zahn, Tim Blake Nelson, and Kelly McCormack....

Directed by John L’Ecuyer, Lifetime’s ‘Merry Swissmas’ is a romantic drama movie that revolves around a professional architect named Alex who has fond memories of Christmas with her best friend, Beth. However, things change when the latter starts dating her ex, Jesse. Due to her work commitments, Alex missed the last few Christmases with her family. But this time around, she is looking forward to spending quality time with her mother and attending the opening of her inn in Switzerland....

‘The Bridges of Madison County’ is a 1995 romantic drama film directed by Clint Eastwood. It tells the story of a whirlwind love affair between an Italian war bride and a National Geographic photojournalist. Francesca Johnson (Meryl Streep) meets Robert Kincaid (Eastwood) after he arrives in Madison County to photograph its historic covered bridges, but their romance is short-lived. The heartfelt and sentimental movie is grounded in reality yet is visually enticing, making viewers wonder if the story is based on actual incidents....