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Based on the eponymous Japanese light novel series illustrated by Llo and written by Yuu Tanaka, ‘Reincarnated as a Sword’ or ‘Tensei shitara Ken deshita’ is an isekai fantasy anime. The show revolves around a nameless man who dies in the modern world and gets reincarnated as a sword. Using his power of telekinesis, he explores the new world and unlocks many abilities. But his life changes forever when he comes across a Black Cat girl named Fran who eventually becomes his wielder....

Based on the 2017 namesake webtoon by Kim Kan-bi and Hwang Young-chan, ‘Sweet Home’ is a South Korean live-action TV series that tells the story of a world where humans suddenly start turning into monsters. In its inaugural season, the show focuses on the tenants of the Green Home apartment building, and their desperate attempts at survival as their world rapidly becomes feral around them. What is remarkable about ‘Sweet Home’ is that it doesn’t use the traditional human-monster conflict as the core issue....

When Mengqi Ji suddenly disappeared back in October 2019, it honestly didn’t take long for authorities to ascertain foul play was involved, especially since her toddler daughter was left behind. After all, as carefully explored in CBS’ ’48 Hours: The Tree That Helped Solve a Murder,’ the 28-year-old didn’t only adore her baby girl but was also still breastfeeding to ensure her well-being. The ensuing probes were thus desperate, just for the man she once trusted most — her husband, the father of her child, Joseph Elledge — to be found liable for much more than her vanishing....

History Channel’s ‘Secret Restoration’ is a reality TV series that follows a group of some of the most skillful and competent restorers and craftsmen in the nation who join forces to make people’s dreams come true. As the title suggests, these professionals work secretly in a secluded factory as they repair and restore some important family heirlooms and other valuable possessions. After doing their best, the craftsmen reveal the refurbished items to unsuspecting recipients....

TLC’s long-running series ‘My 600-lb Life’ follows the journey of various morbidly obese persons, who typically weigh approximately 600 pounds. They enroll in the show to start over and live healthier lives by attempting to shed their extra weight. Dr. Younan Nowzaradan AKA Dr.Now, a renowned bariatric surgeon, provides guidance by designing specific diet and exercise plans for each patient. He supports the process further by assisting them in becoming candidates for weight-loss surgery....

A movie that celebrates love, ‘One Winter Proposal’ is a sequel to the 2017 film, ‘One Winter Weekend.’ The film follows Ben, who is launching his new company, and Cara, who is excited to publish her new novel. Cara and Ben, who are very much in love, decide to play matchmakers to their friends Megan and Sean. Therefore, they ask Megan to accompany them for a weekend getaway to their old spot, ski resort, hiding from Megan, the very fact that Sean now works as the doctor at the resort....

Like in the first season of the HBO black comedy series ‘The white Lotus,’ the central mystery in season 2 also revolves around death. In the opening flashforward scene, set a week after the arrival of the guests at the Sicilian branch of the eponymous hotel, we see Daphne Babcock (Meghan Fahy), chatting with two new arrivals about how wonderful her stay at the hotel has been. She then goes into the ocean for one last swim and discovers a dead body....

Netflix’s ‘The School for Good and Evil’ is essentially a coming-of-age story against a fantasy background. The plot revolves around Sophie (Sophia Anne Caruso) and Agatha (Sofia Wylie), childhood friends who enroll at the titular institution, where heroes and villains of the fairytales are created. It has been a dream of Sophie to become a princess, but she ends up at the School for Evil, while Agatha, who had no intention of coming here, reluctantly joins the School for Good....

Paramount+’s ‘1923’ is a Western drama series that serves as a prequel to ‘Yellowstone’ and details the origin story of the Dutton family. In the series, Spencer Dutton charts a different course for himself by leaving his family’s ranch and joining the army. However, his experiences in the First World War left Spencer traumatized, and he works as a hunter for hire. During Spencer’s adventures in Africa, he meets Alexandra, who unwittingly becomes his companion....

Think ‘The Purge’, but the one that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and with lots of drugs instead of psychotic killers, and you will have ‘The Binge’. Directed by Jeremy Garelick, this Hulu comedy is set in the near future when drugs and alcohol have been completely banned. However, on a day known as the Binge day every year, the adults are allowed to consume them. The film stars Skyler Gisondo, Eduardo Franco, Dexter Darden, and Vince Vaughn....

SPONSORED LINKS Rated as one of the best films from the late 1970s, ‘Grease’ is a musical romantic drama, which stars John Travolta as Danny and Olivia Newton-John as Sandy. The movie narrates the story of two star-crossed lovers and their eventual union. Written as a 1950s teenage musical, the film has received praise for its elegance, performance, and fantastic musical numbers. Coupled with zesty choreography, excellent chemistry between the lead stars, and infused with bits of high-school humor, ‘Grease’ is a masterpiece and an evergreen classic....

Like its predecessor ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ is steeped in violence and ambition. Based on certain sections of ‘Fire & Blood,’ the 2018 descriptive novel by George R. R. Martin, ‘House of the Dragon’ tells the story of a brutal civil war between two factions of the ruling Targaryen dynasty — the Blacks and the Greens. In the widespread carnage, the realm suffered, the titular family was nearly wiped out, and the dragons went all but extinct....

AMC+’s ‘True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here’ covers the tragic and brutal murder of Bearnhardt and Cora Hartig in April 1990. Their neighbor’s son found the couple shot to death on their ranch in Portage County, Ohio. The police had to follow a lot of leads and gather relevant information before they could finally nail the perpetrator. The episode takes the viewers through the complex investigation process, laying down the facts concisely....

Directed by Yannick Bisson, Lifetime’s ‘Baking All the Way’ is a romantic comedy movie set in the jolly time of Christmas. Celebrated pastry chef Julia Wilson is determined to have the best recipes in her upcoming Christmas cookbook. To complete her task, she travels from Chicago, Illinois, to a small town in Wisconsin. A bakery in the area is well-known for its gingerbread recipe, and Julia hopes to share it in her book....

Considered to be one of the best heist movies of the decade, ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ boasts of a star cast that features George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy Garcia, Bernie Mac, and Julia Roberts. The plot is centered around Daniel Ocean, a charismatic conman who wants to rob one of the most secure vaults in all of Las Vegas. To do so, he teams up with his friend, Rusty Ryan, and a few other specialists....

Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai’ is a martial art comedy-drama series that serves as a spin-off and sequel to the iconic ‘Karate Kid.’ films. Set 34 years after Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) won against Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) in the 1984 All-Valley Karate Tournament, Cobra Kai’ revolves around Johnny’s attempt to bring back the titular karate dojo. Initially, the central conflict in the story stems from Daniel and Johnny’s teenage rivalry, but as the series progresses, several villains from the original series start to reappear, including Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith), who has previously served as the main antagonist in ‘The Karate Kid Part III’ (1989)....

With ‘Sins of Our Mother’ profiling the disturbing, ongoing case of the way Lori Vallow Daybell might’ve played a role in two of her young kids’ enigmatic deaths, we get a true insight into her life. After all, this Netflix original documentary series features not only dramatic archival footage spotlighting her apocalyptic faith but also emotional first-hand accounts from those once closest to her. Amongst them were none other than Lori’s parents — so now, if you wish to learn more about them, their beliefs, as well as their current standing, we’ve got the necessary details for you....

Episode by episode, ‘Raised by Wolves’ has built a thing of beauty: a mysterious, haunting expanse of a planet, vividly sketched out characters, and deep-seated allegories to tales of yore. Creator Aaron Guzikowski and intermittent director Ridley Scott have conjured up a series with abundant scope for world-building. Guzikowski has clearly derived ample influence from veteran director Scott, who has spawned science-fiction classics like ‘Alien’ and ‘Blade Runner’. The finale of the ten-episode season surpasses, in style, concept, and ambition, the rest of the nine episodes put together....

‘Someone Has To Die’ is a Spanish drama about a young boy who is asked to come back to his motherland, Spain, after spending ten years in Mexico. Although his family wants him to get married and settle down, he has other plans. Set in conservative 1950’s Spain, the show explores various themes such as love, sexuality, jealousy, and acceptance. Starring Carmen Maura, Cecilia Suárez, Ernesto Alterio, and Alejandro Speitzer, it is a limited series that packs a serious punch....

In the fourth episode of ‘Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!’ season 2 titled ‘Uzaki-chan Wants to Be Number One!’ Hana finally meets her friends after the campus festival and proudly tells them what has happened at the Occult Study Circle- unbeknownst to the fact that Ami has been involved in it all this time. However, Itsuhito doubts her conclusion that Shinichi likes her as he has never made any such confession in front of anyone....