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Spike Lee does it again with his first Netflix feature, ‘Da 5 Bloods’. Through the story of four veterans who go back to Vietnam on a treasure hunt, he delivers a strong message that resonates even louder under the current circumstances. The film uses every opportunity to highlight the contribution of African-Americans in the building of America and how they have been repaid for it, over the years. Meanwhile, it also depends on a thrilling story with interesting characters that comes to a surprising but honorable end....

Portrayed by Curran Walters, Jason Todd, or Red Hood, is one of the important characters in HBO Max’s superhero series ‘Titans’ Originally introduced in season 1, Jason approaches Dick Grayson and reveals that he now has the mantle of Robin. Following a request from Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson takes him under his wing, which leads Jason to become a member of the Titans. However, as the series progresses, Jason grows disillusioned with what both the Titans and Batman represent....

Although Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Club’ has eight main characters, only one among them serves as the audience surrogate, Ilonka. The story begins with Ilonka being diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After the practitioners of conventional medicines give up, Ilonka takes to the internet in her desperate search for a cure. She learns about Brightcliffe Hospice and how one of its residents, Julia Jeyne, apparently made a full recovery. Hoping for the same results, Ilonka convinces her foster father to admit her....

The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, witnessed several rapes between 2003 to 2005. Surprisingly, the police investigation indicated that Jeffrey J. Marsalis was responsible for at least three of them. While Jeffrey used a fake profile on a dating site to lure his victims in, further investigation showed that his crimes were not confined to just the state of Pennsylvania. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Web of Lies: Playing Doctor’ chronicles Jeffrey’s criminal actions and how the police investigation finally got to the bottom of the matter....

Based on author Reeves Wiedeman’s 2018 report published in New York Magazine’s The Cut, Netflix’s ‘The Watcher’ tells the story of Dean (Bobby Cannavale) and Nora Brannock (Naomi Watts), who purchase their dream house in the upscale suburb of Westfield New Jersey. However, they start receiving a disturbing letter from a person identifying as the Watcher, claiming they have watched Dean and Nora’s new house, 657 Boulevard, for generations. Wiedeman’s piece predominantly draws from the accounts of Derek and Maria Broaddus, the real people on whom Dean and Nora are based....

Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U: Basketball‘ follows the senior basketball team of East Los Angeles Community College as they thrive under head Coach John Mosley and battle for ultimate glory. College-level basketball is quite competitive in the states, and Coach Mosley demands complete and utter dedication if one is to remain under him. Hence, it is pretty interesting to witness each player balance his personal and professional commitment while trying to make their coach and parents proud....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Evil Lives Here: Shadows Of Death: Devil in Disguise’ chronicles the story of survivor Lisa Reeves who narrowly escaped death in Lee County, Arkansas, in February 2007, when her husband went on to murder almost her entire family. The police nabbed the killer, Randy Gwathney, within hours of the shooting and Lisa testified in court in his trial that saw him getting locked up for life in prison. If you wish to find out more about Lisa, we’ve got you covered....

As a Hulu original that delves deep into the way Somen “Steve” Banerjee catastrophically fell from grace, ‘Welcome to Chippendales‘ can only be described as sordid as well as utterly haunting. After all, the founder-owner of this titular pioneering all-male exotic dance club legitimately crossed all bounds — including arson, violence, and murder — to attain what he deemed a “success.” So now, if you simply wish to learn more about one of the most significant individuals responsible for apprehending him for good, FBI Agent Scott Garriola, we’ve got the essential details for you....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Primal Instinct: Old Flames Die Hard’ follows the brutal murder of Sharmon Intili in her Corona home in Riverside County, California, in November 2016. The investigators were able to catch the perpetrator within months of the murder after receiving several helpful tips from friends and family regarding the homicide. If you’re interested in the case and the killer’s identity and current whereabouts, we’ve you covered. Let’s begin then, shall we?...

Developed from the ‘Slough House’ series of novels by Mick Herron, ‘Slow Horses’ revolves around the eponymous MI5 agents associated with a branch known as the Slough House. Agents sent to the Slough House virtually face a dead end in their careers. Most of them are fated to spend the rest of their tenures at the agency doing menial work. However, sometimes, these undesirables become the heroes that the UK needs....

Shudder’s ‘The Apology’ is a 2022 thriller film about Darlene, a mother whose daughter disappeared 20 years ago. When her ex-relative, Jack, her sister’s former husband comes to Darlene’s doorstep, Darlene wonders why Jack’s motive. The latter wants to surprise people for Christmas, but his car breaks down, and he doesn’t know where else to go due to a severe storm. Darlene and Jack seem to have a lot of history, and since the two reunite after 19 years, their conversation turns nostalgic....

Netflix’s ‘Trinkets’ returns with a second season which expands the story of three girls who meet each other at Shoplifters Anonymous. While the first season focused on developing their friendship and was more about having fun, this time around, the girls learn to face the consequences of their actions. By the end of the season, we see remarkable growth in their characters, and the story ends on a hopeful note for all of them....

‘Chicago Med’ is the third installment of the ‘Chicago’ franchise and follows the staff at the emergency ward of the Gaffney Chicago Medical Center as they tackle their everyday issues. Created by Dick Wolf and Matt Olmstead, the show premiered on November 17, 2015. It mostly received positive responses from the critics even though it has been called out for its placement in Wolf’s comfort zone. It hits hard enough to make an impact and pull together a larger fan base than ‘Chicago P....

When we think of the Vikings, we think of pillaging, murder, mayhem, and all things violent. Netflix’s ‘Norsemen’ tries to fiddle with this perception by giving us a look into the day-to-day of these people. What must they have been like in their mundane times, when they were not busy raiding yet another village? Apart from its unique premise, the show also keeps us invested with the beautiful locations that feature in it....

Based on the comic book series “Warrior Nun Areala” by Ben Dunn, ‘Warrior Nun’ is a fantasy action drama series starring Toya Turner, Alba Baptista, Lorena Andrea, Kristina Tonteri-Young, Thekla Reuten, Joaquim de Almeida, and Sylvia De Fanti. The series centers around a 19-year-old girl, who wakes up in a morgue one day and finds a divine artifact embedded to her back. As a result, she becomes the primal force that helms the responsibility of fighting evil on Earth....

S’all good, man. With the season five premiere of ‘Better Call Saul‘ just around the corner, it really does feel all good. The series, a prequel spin-off to ‘Breaking Bad‘, centers around Jimmy McGill as he gradually transforms into the shady Saul Goodman we know him to be. It takes place in six years prior to the events from ‘Breaking Bad’ but in the same universe. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that ‘Breaking Bad’ is amongst the best televisions shows ever made....

Directed by Gary Shore, ‘Dracula Untold’ is a fantasy horror film starring Luke Evans as Vlad the Impaler AKA Count Dracula who turns into a vampire to protect his family and kingdom against the Turkish monarch, Mehmed the Conqueror, played by Dominic Cooper. Set in 15th-century Transylvania, the story brings together Bram Stoker’s vampire mythology and the historical tale of Vlad the Impaler. Since its premiere in 2014, the dark action-horror film has stunned audiences with the surreal landscapes that serve as the backdrop....

Directed by Moon Hyun-sung, Netflix’s ‘Seoul Vibe’ (originally titled ‘Seoul Daejakjeon’) is a South Korean action comedy movie that follows the Sanggye-dong Supreme Team of drivers and mechanics. Set in the middle of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, this talented crew of baby drivers gets pulled into the slush fund investigation on the day of the grand tournament’s opening ceremony. Together, they decide to go undercover to get to the bottom of it all and dismantle the money laundering ring responsible for the corruption....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix’s international productions have often hit the mark when it comes to presenting stories from all across the world, in a bid to diversify storytelling. The Mexican television series, ‘Desenfrenadas’ presents a vibrant and quirky tale that will ignite wanderlust with its heart-warming road trip saga. Don’t worry, there is enough newness in the TV show’s setting to make it stand out from the conventional road trip premise....

SPONSORED LINKS No streaming platform can compete with Netflix when it comes to producing fresh and exciting original content. The streaming platform’s stronghold on the industry has been possible because of its original releases which attract worldwide attention, awards, and tons of praise from critics. ‘Ares’ is Netflix’s first original series from the Netherlands and has been created by the critically acclaimed Dutch filmmaker Pieter Kuijpers. The story of ‘Ares’ centers around the sibling duo, Rosa and Jacob, who join the eponymous secret Dutch cult....