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Based on George R.R. Martin’s 2018 descriptive novel ‘Fire & Blood,’ HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ tells the story of the brutal war of succession between two factions of the ruling Targaryen dynasty — the Greens and the Blacks. There are two women at the center of the conflict — Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower — former friends turned bitter enemies. After the death of Rhaenyra’s mother, her father, King Viserys I Targaryen, marries Alicent, inadvertently sowing the seeds of the future conflict....

For the lovers of fantasy dramas, Netflix’s ‘Cursed’ presents an interesting mix of historical fiction coupled with epic fantasy. Based on the novel of the same name, it follows the story of a young girl named Nimue, who finds herself burdened with the responsibility of a mysterious sword. As we dive deeper into her story, we realize that we have heard this story before but not seen it from such a different perspective....

‘Legends of Tomorrow’ is the TV equivalent of an Avengers-style ensemble superhero series. It revolves around several characters from the “Arrowverse” which includes ‘Arrow,’ ‘The Flash’ and ‘Supergirl.’ Where is Legends of Tomorrow Filmed? Many of you might be wondering where ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ is filmed. The show is set in the Arrowverse and other than the characters, several fictional places that have appeared on these shows also appear in ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ including Star City....

‘Real Housewives‘ is an extremely popular franchise, that has several city-specific installments. Among them, one of the most loved shows is ‘The Real Housewives of New York City‘ or ‘RHONY.’ The series focuses on the professional and personal lives of some women, living in New York City. Over the seasons, the show’s popularity has managed to give rise to spinoffs like ‘Bethenny Ever After’ and ‘Bethenny & Fredrik.’ There’s plenty of tea to be spilled in the show, as viewers get a glimpse at the drama that arises....

Directed by Peter Sullivan, Hallmark’s ‘A Cozy Christmas Inn’ is a romantic comedy film that follows a real estate executive named Erika who travels to the little town of Garland, where is all about Christmas, to acquire a bed and breakfast after her friend introduces the place to her. Things take a surprising turn when she reaches the town and discovers that the B&B is owned by her ex, Andy. What was intended to be a short stay strictly for business purposes turns out to be something more as Erika starts falling in love with the town and perhaps Andy as well....

Lifetime makes two kinds of movies: sunny, candy-coated ones that warm viewers’ hearts, and disturbingly mind-f***ing thrillers that make viewers unable to leave the edge of their seats. The fact that the network continuously presents a stream of such productions on television makes its offerings even more delightful as they can be enjoyed from the comfort of one’s couch. ‘Birthmother’s Betrayal’ is a Lifetime movie that definitely falls under the latter category....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on the British series of the same name, Prime Video’s ‘Utopia’ is an action mystery drama created by Gillian Flynn, the author of ‘Sharp Objects’ and ‘Gone Girl’. It revolves around a group of young comic book fans who discover a legendary graphic novel that eerily predicts multiple devasting pandemics of recent years and turns them into persons of interest for a dangerous deep-state organization. Starring John Cusack, Ashleigh LaThrop, Dan Byrd, Sasha Lane, Rainn Wilson, and Desmin Borges, the series offers an exhilarating ride filled with suspense, shock, and plenty of unexpected twists and turns....

SPONSORED LINKS 6. The Gift (2015) In ‘Loving Adults’, the continuing theme is that even when you are married to someone, there might be things about them that you don’t know. Everyone hides their dark secrets from their spouse and trouble arises only when these secrets are let out. Something similar happens in ‘The Gift’. Starring Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall and Joel Edgerton, it follows the story of Simon and Robyn, whose marriage goes through a rough patch, when their paths cross with Gordon, Simon’s high school classmate....

SPONSORED LINKS 1984 classic ‘The Karate Kid‘ and its 2010 remake with the same name follow very similar storylines. A teenaged kid moves someplace new with his single mom and gets bullied by some meanies who are into martial arts, just because he likes a girl! The teenager is saved from the bullies by an unassuming ordinary-looking man who, it turns out, is a martial arts master. After much cajoling, the man agrees to teach the kid the art of karate, training him using techniques that are not quite conventional fighting methods....

SPONSORED LINKS “All style no substance” is admitted only of the favorite lines of movie and television critics, for good reason. There are too many productions that attempt to adopt a seemingly suave style, only to fall flat just as flashily. However, there are enough productions where style, taken to the extreme (becoming borderline silly) actually works out. One such production is the Netflix original, ‘Warrior Nun.’ It does not take much IQ to figure out what it is about but the Netflix series proves to be rather engaging for that premise....

SPONSORED LINKS Over the years ‘Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!’ has emerged as a well-known romantic comedy series with a huge global fanbase. The show recounts the story of Hana Uzaki, a freshman in college who comes across her once active upperclassman Shinichi Sakurai to realize that he has turned out to be a loner who prefers to stay at his apartment by himself playing video games. So, Hana takes it upon herself to ensure that her senpai is never alone....

As a documentary series we can only describe as equal parts enlightening, fascinating, and simply gripping, Discovery+’s ‘Viagra: The Little Blue Pill That Changed the World’ is unlike any other. That’s because it truly explores the untold story of the way this accidentally discovered drug affected not only big pharma but also sex from every conceivable angle through first-hand accounts. Among those to thus feature in this original is Viagra user Aaron Canada — so now, if you wish to learn more about his experiences as well as his current standing, we’ve got the details for you....

In the eleventh episode of ‘Classroom of the Elite‘ season 2 titled ‘A Man Who Cannot Command Himself Will Always Be a Slave,’ Ryuuen and his men visit Class D looking for the mastermind and follow Kouenji as soon as he leaves the room. When they confront him, Kouenji claims that they have got the wrong man as he has no interest in petty rivalries between the different classes and is therefore not the mastermind....

Inspired by the famous 1988 novel by Roald Dahl and the 2011 Stage musical, Matthew Warchus has directed a movie adaptation of ‘Matilda.’ The movie ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’ narrates the precocious tale of Matilda Wormwood, a brilliant, young kid, who lives with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood. They don’t care for her and neglect her to the extent that they forget to send her to school. Later, Matilda is enrolled in a strict school called Crunchem Hall with Miss Agatha Trunchbull as the headmistress....

‘Freaks: You’re One of Us’, a German superhero movie, follows the journey of Wendy, a modest fast-food worker, as she discovers that she actually possesses superpowers. She then goes on to find out about more people like her and uncovers a conspiracy that has concealed the existence of such people in the process. SPOILERS AHEAD! Plot Summary Wendy is a married woman and a mother who loves her family very much....

On its release, ‘Bad Teacher’ (2011) made waves as a raunchy comedy with a lovable antagonist at the helm. Directed by Jake Kasdan (of ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ fame), the movie released in 2011 to raving public opinion and overflowing box office collections; so much so that the movie spawned a television adaptation, albeit a short-lived one, on CBS. Set in John Adams Middle School, ‘Bad Teacher’ narrates the escapades of pot-smoking, money-grabbing, promiscuous teacher, Elizabeth Halsey....

‘Teen Mom,’ as the title suggests, follows women who became mothers early in their lives. We see them trying to adjust with the massive responsibility, finishing school, finding a job, trying to move out, enrolling for college – all the while managing their children. The individuals juggle many balls at the same time, and as a result, they are bound to fail or lose their tempers occasionally. While many viewers are drawn to the series due to its premise, some flock to it for the drama....

SPONSORED LINKS Moreover, with one contestant getting eliminated after each challenge, the final one standing is declared the winner and offered a significant cash prize. ‘Making The Cut’ season 2 introduced us to several prominent designers and brought a lot of drama, tension, and incredible creations. Nevertheless, with the cameras now turned away, let’s find out where the contestants are at present, shall we? Where Is Lendrell Martin Now? The first person to get eliminated from ‘Making The Cut’ season 2, Lendrell Martin, is a New Jersey native who has worked with several top brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch and JCPenney....

Hollywood is known to be a dreamy place where stars are made. But what is also true about Hollywood is that it is a place that can get extremely cruel to newcomers. Netflix’s Hollywood tries to reimagine the era of the 40s and show the struggles of several artists during the time. While most of the actors in the show are imaginary, there are also a few who also existed in real life....

Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Sicario’ grabbed eyeballs with its brutal, raw depiction of undue state-sponsored violence. The film’s definitive ending was considered the final chapter in a horrific story, but the makers of the political thriller weren’t done yet. ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ revisits another day’s mission in the lives of CIA operatives, Alejandro Gillick (Benicio del Toro) and Matt Graver (Josh Brolin). In ‘Soldado’, an act of terrorism allegedly committed by terrorists from Mexico sparks off a series of unfortunate events....