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‘Ozark‘ is a television series that “simmers with menace but brims with natural beauty,” according to The Guardian. That description could not be apter given how much the Netflix show keeps viewers on the edge of their seats despite being set in the scenic Ozarks. Often compared to ‘Breaking Bad,’ the series revolves around Marty Byrde, a man whose money-laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel goes wrong. He is forced to shift to Missouri with his family to make it up to the cartel....

‘Picture a Perfect Christmas’ is a romantic dramedy that follows Sophie, a travel photographer from California, who spends most of her time away from home, traveling and exploring exciting places around the globe. Sophie loves her work but feels a strong yearning for balance between her personal and professional life. And for the first time in a long time, Sophie is staying home for Christmas. But her boyfriend, Brent, who shares her profession, has to travel for work....

Portrayed by Kelli Giddish, Amanda Rollins is an important character in ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.’ Giddish originally joined the long-running network series in 2011 and has established herself as a prominent member of the cast since then. In 2022, news started circulating that Giddish was set to depart SVU in its 24th season. The actress took to social media to confirm the news before adding that it was not her decision to leave....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and Declan de Barra, ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’ is a fantasy drama series on Netflix. The narrative follows the lives of seven elves who have become pariahs in their world. After an otherworldly realm threatens to destroy their world, they band together as warriors to defeat evil. Furthermore, they simultaneously fight a mighty empire that has taken over their land. Set before the events of ‘The Witcher,’ the series explores how the two worlds of humans and creatures came to collide....

Netflix’s ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ is the story of German soldiers who fight in the First World War. The protagonist is a 17-year-old boy named Paul Baumer, but we also follow the arcs of his three other friends. The four of them join the army with hopes in their hearts. They dream of fighting for their country and winning the war for it. For them, fighting in the war is the most patriotic and heroic thing that they can do....

‘Awake Surgery’ is a unique limited reality TV series on TLC that features reality TV star, host, and surgeon Dr. Meegan Gruber. The show revolves around Dr. Gruber conducting awake cosmetic surgeries for patients who do not qualify for general anesthesia. The series shows how Gruber conducts life-changing surgeries on patients while they are fully awake. She uses different methods devised by her for numbing, soothing, and healing them. Dr. Gruber can do any surgery, from those who only want facelifts to seem a bit younger to those who require more extensive procedures to lead regular lives....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix’s ‘Descendant’ is a compelling documentary that explores the history of Africatown and Lewis Quarters, two communities near Mobile, Alabama. They consist of the descendants of African enslaved people brought to America in 1860 aboard the last known slave ship- Clotilda. While the vessel was merely a part of oral history and hearsay after it was reportedly burnt and sunk in the Alabama River, all this changed in 2019 when journalist Ben Raines and automotive company owner, Joe Turner, stumbled upon the remains of the fabled ship....

‘Cadaver,’ is a Norwegian horror drama set in a dystopian world following a nuclear disaster. ‘Cadaver’ refers to a human corpse that is to be dissected. The specific term is used in medical and legal spheres and is derived from the Latin word ‘cadere,’ which means ‘to fall.’ Originally titled ‘Kadaver,’ the film justifies the title as it takes us into a world of disaster and decay of humanity. In one way or another, all the characters in the movie are cadavers....

Set in Boston in the 1990s, ‘City on a Hill’ is a riveting tale of corruption and justice. It primarily revolves around two individuals. Jackie Rohr (Kevin Bacon) represents the old Boston, which is perfectly happy to live in the past, whereas Assistant District Attorney DeCourcy Ward (Aldis Hodge) is the Boston that aspires to be better as it prepares to step into a new millennium. In season 3 episode 6, titled ‘Tenderness,’ Jackie gets shot....

SPONSORED LINKS Do Carson and Greta End Up Together? Carson Shaw had been unhappy in her marriage before her husband, Charlie, went away to fight the war in Europe. While the thought of his return should have made her happy, it terrifies her so much that she runs away from her home. Fortunately, she has a very good excuse to do that. The baseball championship not only allows her a reprieve from the problems at home but also gives her a shot to live the dream of playing baseball professionally....

‘Shark Tank‘ season 14 episode 4 witnessed entrepreneur Sofi Seck present her company, Expedition SubSahara, hoping for a life-changing investment from a Shark. Expedition SubSahara explores the Senegalese culture of weaving baskets as a community and sells authentic handmade products made from completely natural materials. The colorful and handmade products, some of which take over 40 hours to manufacture, garnered enough attention, so we found more about the company. Here’s everything you need to know about Expedition SubSahara and how it’s doing at present!...

When former Corporal Cesar Laurean and Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach started an extramarital affair, they had no idea it would end in a tragedy. Maria, who was almost eight months pregnant at the time of her murder, suddenly went missing, triggering a police investigation. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Deadly Affairs: Betrayed By Love: A Man in Uniform’ chronicles how the police found Maria’s partially burned body and follows the investigation that brought the perpetrator to justice....

In August 1989, the town of Villanow in Georgia was rocked by the discovery of the body of the 23-year-old mother, Nikia Gilbreath, who had been kidnapped from her home, murdered, and dumped in an illegal trash dump while she was five months pregnant. The case was slowly turning cold when a stroke of luck pushed the police to capture the perpetrator, who was also found to be linked with other crimes....

Martin McDonagh’s ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ is a break-up movie. It starts with Colm telling Pádraic, who, until now, was his best friend, that they shouldn’t be friends anymore. There is no explanation at first, and Pádraic, just like his sister and every other person on the island, just can’t understand how he had been dull all this while, and it is only starting to bother Colm now. Pádraic tries to mend their relationship, adopting different tricks and strategies to knock some sense into Colm....

The Norwegian action-adventure movie ‘Troll’ is brought to the big screen by famous director Roar Uthaug. Best known for films like ‘Tomb Raider‘ and ‘Cold Prey,’ he presents the story of a gigantic mythic creature who has been dormant for thousands of years. Featuring Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim Falck, and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, the movie follows Professor of Paleontology Nora Tidemann as she begins to decode the world of Trolls and the strange occurrences that follow....

BET’s ‘After Happily Ever After’ is a dating reality series that involves exes from a divorce or separation as their former partners’ wingmen/wingwomen to help them move on and find love again. Hosted by the famous rapper Bow Wow, it stands out from other shows that follow similar formats. In the BET show, the host throws a singles party with a group of prospects for the candidates. To add to the uniqueness and twist of the show, these parties are only attended by their ex-partners as they determine the best match for their former better halves....

From being named as the “top partier in the nation” and serving as an inspiration for the 2002 film ‘National Lampoon’s Van Wilder,’ to churning out several stand-up specials and touring across the country, Bert Kreischer has earned his spot among the top names in comedy. Also known as “The Machine,” The stand-up comedian, reality television host, and actor is famous for his signature delivery style, i.e., to elicit hearty guffaws from the audiences while performing shirtless on stage....

Corporate is a comedy television series that follows the wretchedly unhappy lives of two despondent junior-executives-in-training Matt and Jake, as they go about their lives while working in a bleak but multi-billion-dollar corporation called Hampton DeVille. It showcases the misadventures of Matt and Jake as they force themselves to perform the corporate hijinks like firing a colleague or attending birthday parties. The satirical dark comedy series has been lauded for its comical take on the monotony of corporate life, crisp writing, and also for the performances of the main leads, Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman, who also serve as the co-creators, along with Pat Bishop....

Homesteading is synonymous with self-sustainability, provided the people living off-the-grid have the proficient skill set needed to lead a life in the wilderness. Since the premiere of ‘Homestead Rescue’ in 2016, expert homesteader Marty Raney and two of his four kids – Misty and Matt Raney – have been lending a hand to various families who struggle to maintain an off-grid lifestyle, across the United States. Over the years, the show has garnered a strong fan-following among the audiences....

Written and directed by Charlotte Wells, ‘Aftersun’ is a drama movie that revolves around a father, Calum, and her daughter, Sophie, who clings to the memories of their time together at a vacation resort several years ago. While she deals with her adolescence, the latter has a tough time dealing with life and responsibilities outside of fatherhood. Fast forward to twenty years after the vacation, Sophie keeps the memories of their last holiday together alive as a heartwarming representation of their relationship....