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HBO’s ‘His Dark Materials’ comes closer to the end with the conclusion of its sixth episode where Lyra and Will take an important step in their journey. With only two more episodes left in the story, the show uses its every moment to infuse gravity in its every character. This perfectly sets the stage for the ending which will leave most of the characters, if not all, tattered. For now, however, war knocks at the door of Lord Asriel, who has been waiting impatiently to get started on it....

Netflix’s ‘The Kissing Booth’ is the streaming service’s one of the most-watched movies. The teen drama took the world by storm when a young girl named Elle fell in love with the elder brother of her best friend. The ups and downs in her story drew the audience and her love story stole their hearts. Despite the dreaminess of Elle and Noah’s romance, the film has something that makes it somewhat realistic....

‘Naked and Afraid‘ is a popular survival show on the Discovery Channel. The premise is simple. A man and a woman meet for the first time and are allowed to bring one essential item. They meet at the assigned locale and are tasked with surviving the wilderness for 21 days. Initially, they’re naked but must scourge for resources as they attempt to build a shelter, find water and food. Naturally, all survival shows draw a fair bit of skepticism, and ‘Naked and Afraid’ is no exception....

Netflix’s war movie, ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ follows the stories of young soldiers who join the war in the hopes of doing something great for their country. As they enter the frontlines during World War 1 and spend time in the trenches, they come face to face with the brutal nature of war. The protagonist of the story is a 17-year-old boy named Paul Baumer. Over the course of the film, he loses his friends, and with them, the will to make it out alive....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Undeclared War’ is a British science fiction thriller series set in the near future that follows a team of analysts dealing with an unexpected cyber-attack on the country’s electoral system. Created by Peter Kosminsky, the dystopian series features impressive performances from a talented ensemble cast, comprising Simon Pegg, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Edward Holcroft, Adrian Lester, and Hannah Khalique-Brown. The intriguing and futuristic premise is bound to spark an interest in you, especially if you are into the specific genre....

The fourth season of Netflix’s supernatural series ‘Manifest’ follows the Stones’ efforts to overcome the Death Date with the help of Saanvi Bahl and Robert Vance. Olive and Cal Stone’s efforts to find a way to save the Lifeboat lead them to the discovery of “divine consciousness,” the origin of the callings. As the group of Flight 828 passengers tries their best to avoid a calamity, Michaela Stone’s husband Zeke Landon offers his help to the group, ignoring his own concerns....

Created by George Kay and François Uzan, ‘Lupin’ is a French crime drama series about Assane Diop (Omar Sy), a Senegalese immigrant in France, who is on a quest to avenge his father’s death. Inspired by the fictional character of Arsene Lupin created by Maurice Leblanc, ‘Lupin’ takes us into its literary world set in modern-day France. Diop is heavily inspired by Lupin’s ways and adopts his methods to navigate through his quest....

Directed by Sean Anders, Apple TV+’s ‘Spirited‘ is the modern retelling of the famous Charles Dickens story ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Narrated from the ghost’s perspective, it follows the Ghosts of Christmas as they pick a tormented soul to reform and spread joy. Brimming with foot-tapping tunes and a heartwarming story, ‘Spirited’ is a musical comedy that makes for the perfect Christmas watch for anyone looking for a holiday treat. The songs add to the emotional quotient of the plot and make the turning points feel more prominent....

If you are craving some ‘Gossip Girl’ style drama and some serious Jane Austen vibes, ‘Bridgerton’ is based on the bestselling novel series by Julia Quinn. It brings to the screen the competitive world of Regency-era England. Lust, wealth, and betrayal become all the more dramatic when filmed at lavish locations that do justice to the old-world glamour. Want to know where it is filmed? Let us find out! Bridgerton Filming Locations ‘Bridgerton’ is filmed in England, primarily in London and Bath....

Netflix’s ‘Lost Girls’ is a hard-hitting crime drama that recounts one of the most horrifying American tragedies in the recent years. Based on a book of the same name by Robert Kolker, it follows the unsolved Long Island serial murders. The film makes Shannan Gilbert’s grieving family the spine of the narrative as her mother and sisters fight tirelessly to bring her justice. It serves as a crucial reminder that no justice or closure has been provided to the victims and their grieving families....

Hallmark is the romance destination of television. The network continues to cement that position with a regular stream of hearty television movies and shows. The period tale, ‘When Calls the Heart’ is yet another offering by Hallmark that serves to bolster this portfolio. The series is an adaptation of a novel of the same name by the Canadian author, Janette Oke. The costume drama is set in early 20th Century in the Canadian frontier, advancing Hallmark’s love affair with the country and small-town stories....

Netflix’s ‘Buying Beverly Hills‘ is an entertaining combination of real estate and reality television that is sure to keep viewers captivated. It revolves around the employees of The Agency, a global brokerage headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. While the cast members give their all to become the best in the industry, their personal lives are far from simple. One of the faces featured in the show who effortlessly captured the attention of the viewers was Allie Lutz Rosenberger owing to her charming personality and drive for success....

Netflix’s ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ is set 1200 years before the events of ‘The Witcher’. The prequel series gives context to many mysteries in the original series, especially the ones surrounding Ciri. It follows the story of the seven who fought against the mighty power of Xin’trea and its army in the quest for revenge and justice. The series explores all the backstories of all these characters, while also dropping information about the past that further reaches back, expanding the timeline of ‘The Witcher’ universe....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. It (2017) ‘It Chapter One’ or simply ‘It’ is a horror film directed by Andy Muschietti. It stars Bill Skarsgård, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Nicholas Hamilton in the lead role. The film tells the story of The Losers’ Club, a group of seven outcast children who are terrorized by the eponymous clown-like creature. After the creature emerges from the sewer and forces the group to face their demons, the Losers decide to end the evil creature’s charade once and for all....

SPONSORED LINKS The perils of immigrants aren’t just limited to one country. For instance, Australia’s immigration detention program mandates a rather draconian detention punishment for all immigrants who arrive in the country without a visa, or those whose visa has expired. People, including children, are often detained for months or years at detention centers. ‘Stateless‘ is an Australian show which provides viewers an insider peek at life within these detention centers....

The film, ‘All Day and a Night’ is a serious drama that offers various insights. Raised in an abusive household, Jahkor (Ashton Sanders), wants to move away from the shadows of his father. Years later, as an adult, he ends up exactly there, right next to his father in prison. The film, however, is not about re-tracing his mistakes but about understanding the larger mechanism involved in keeping him bound to certain social shackles....

The popularity of TLC’s ‘90 Day Fiance‘ led to several exciting spinoffs, including ’90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After.’ As the name suggests, the latter revolves around cross-border couples who have managed to iron out their issues and tie the knot. However, married life brings new problems, and while cameras document their everyday lives, we witness how each pair tries hard to make their marriage work. Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi have been navigating a rough road since they met....

Paramount+’s ’11 Minutes’ recounts how concertgoers were enjoying the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1, 2017, when a lone gunman opened fire on the crowd from a nearby hotel room window. As he pumped one magazine after the other into the sea of people, concertgoers tried their best to escape the massacre, which resulted in a massive scramble and even a stampede. ’11 Minutes’ helps the viewer understand those harrowing moments through interviews with survivors, authorities, and even people who lost their loved ones on that fateful day....

The sudden 2013 disappearance of teenager Daniel Morcombe sent shockwaves across Queensland, Australia. As the police and his worried parents believed he was alive and worked on bringing him back home, they were heartbroken when the boy’s remains were found in a nearby hilly area after almost eight years. While Netflix’s ‘The Stranger’ presents a dramatized account of this harrowing case, let’s delve into the details and find out how the killer was finally brought to justice, shall we?...

As a (then) renowned NBA referee who gambled on the games he officiated, Timothy “Tim” Donaghy made headlines back in 2007 for breaking all bounds of sports regulations and scandals. That’s because he not only denied the “fixing” allegations against him but also claimed the Association often indicated the officials should manipulate outcomes to ensure an extended season. The NBA has denied this, of course — but now, if you simply wish to learn more about Tim’s earnings throughout this period as well as his overall current net worth, we’ve got the details for you....