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Disaster films have become an uncommon ware among recent Hollywood offerings. Gone are the days when at least a couple of epic disaster films used to release every year. This is why Ric Roman Waugh’s ‘Greenland’ is special. He and the main star Gerard Butler (also a co-producer) have previously worked together in ‘Angel Has Fallen,’ the 2019 third installment in the ‘Has Fallen’ film franchise. The comfort that Butler and Waugh feel while working with each other is quite evident in Butler’s performance....

‘Home Before Dark’ is a murder investigation drama that follows the journey of its young protagonist, Hilde Lisko (Brooklynn Prince), on her dynamic journey to unearth the long lost secrets buried in her father’s hometown. The series is inspired by Hilde Lysiak, the youngest journalist to be added to the Society of Professional Journalists. Though it borrows its source from Lysiak, ‘Home Before Dark’, is a fictional extension that intends to entertain through its suspenseful intrigue....

We have indeed come far from our animal-hunting, spear-carrying ancestors, but the innate instinct of survival still exists. That’s probably the reason why the survivor narrative is widely popular in almost every medium of entertainment. From the American West survival tale in ‘The Revenant‘ to the intergalactic survival adventure in ‘The Martian,’ movies have explored the sub-genre in almost every possible way. Brendan Walsh’s ‘Centrigrade’ sticks to the basic tropes of survival thrillers and depicts the story of a young American couple, who get trapped under layers of snow in the arctic mountain of Norway....

Netflix’s ‘Get Even’ is a dark and twisted drama that follows the story of four teenagers. Kitty, Margot, Olivia, and Bree study at the Bannerman school. They are fed up of the injustice and bullying that is prevalent inside the premises of the institution. When the authorities do nothing about it, the girls decide to take matters into their own hands. They form a secret group called Don’t Get Mad (DGM) and anonymously expose the wrongdoers around them....

HBO’s ‘Perry Mason’ follows the story of a criminal defense lawyer who gets a chance for a breakthrough in his career when the case of a child’s kidnapping is brought to his desk. Mason is the kind of person who doesn’t hesitate from bending some rules and making a lot of exceptions when it comes to doing what’s best for his clients. He is sharp and dedicated, which is what makes him such a likable character....

Developed by Jonathan Kasdan (‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’), ‘Willow’ is a Disney+ fantasy adventure series that revolves around the eponymous character, Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis), a Nelwyn (dwarf) sorcerer who embarks on a perilous adventure with Princess Kit (Ruby Cruz) and her party to rescue the princess’ twin brother, Airk (Dempsey Bryk). During their journey, they must survive their inner conflicts and learn to work together if they want to have any chance of saving the world....

The episode titled ‘The Id and the Ego’ of ‘Investigation Discovery’s ‘Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?’ features Jan Canty, a self-built woman who was forced to relocate and change her name following her husband’s death and scandalous affairs in Michigan in the 1980s. After being married to the late Alan Canty for more than a decade, Jan was shocked to learn about the secret double life he led for two years before his death in July 1985....

TLC’s original reality series ‘My 600-lb Life’ chronicles the journey of various morbidly obese persons, who typically weigh approximately 600 pounds. They sign up for the show to restart their lives by attempting to reduce weight in order to escape chronic illnesses and resume living healthier lives. In the show, they get help from Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, also known as Dr. Now, who assists them in losing as much weight as feasible with a personalized diet and activity regimen....

The usually peaceful village of Unity in Wisconsin witnessed a horrifying homicide when 58-year-old Ken Juedes was found murdered inside his own home back in 2006. One of the worst parts, though, was that the ensuing investigation saw a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal, that is, until the truth finally came to light more than 15 years later. ‘Dateline: The Trouble at Dill Creek Farm’ chronicles the same, along with how the officials ultimately apprehended and brought the accused to justice....

Finding a soulmate is indeed a daunting task, especially when you feel there’s no one for you in your country. Bravo TV’s ‘Love Without Borders’ is a dating reality series that gives finding true love a whole new definition. It features five singles who do not think their perfect partner might live just down the road. The show takes the participants to a different country, where they get to interact and hopefully fall in love with a stranger....

When Amina and Belel Kandil were picked up by their father, Ahmed Kandil, it was supposed to be a short trip over the weekend. At least, that’s what the mother, Rebecca Downey, thought. However, a lack of contact in the following days worried her. Netflix’s ‘Unsolved Mysteries: Abducted by a Parent’ charts the events leading up to Amina and Belel’s disappearance and Rebecca’s quest to find them. So, if you’re curious to find out more, we’ve got you covered....

In ‘Shinobi no Ittoki’ episode 12 titled ‘Ittoki the ninja,’ the titular protagonist heads to the Koga chief’s headquarters along with Kousetsu and Tokisada. When they later fight the Asuras, Kirei and Ryouko join the trio. Ittoki eventually confronts Kidou Minobe hoping to find some semblance of humanity in him so that he can forgive him for his mother’s murder. Unfortunately, Minobe is inflexible and cruel despite all his efforts, and when Ittoki tries to walk away with Kousetsu, he picks up his weapon again in a last-ditch effort to kill the acting Iga chief....

With Disney+’s ‘Mija’ being a radical immigrant story that blends guilt, joy, vulnerability, as well as a sense of pride, we get a true insight into the way hope and hard work can change everything. After all, even though this documentary revolves around two creative American-born members of undocumented Mexican families, the exclusive focus is deliberately not on the trauma of their status. So now, if you wish to learn precisely what these women — forces of nature Doris Anahi Muñoz and Jacqueline “Jacks” Haupt — are up to these days, we’ve got the necessary details for you....

‘Doubling Down with the Derricos’ is a reality series that follows the daily lives of Deon and Karen Derrico as they try to navigate the rough waters of parenting 14 children. Yes, you read that right, they are parents to fourteen kids, including a set of quintuplets, two pairs of twins, and one set of triplets. The show puts the spotlight on the ups and downs that transpire in the lives of the Derricos while also highlighting the cute and naughty shenanigans of the young kids as they create chaos in their household....

Netflix’s ‘Family Secrets’ (originally titled ‘Gry Rodzinne’) is a Polish comedy-drama series that revolves around the wedding of a medical student with a well-established plastic surgeon. On the young couple’s big day, their families discover that the only things they have in common are lies and secrets they have kept concealed. As all these hidden facts come to light during the wedding ceremony, the occasion turns disastrous. The tumultuous wedding involves several comedic elements to prevent the narrative from going too dark and keep the viewers hooked on the series....

Tarek El Moussa and Christina Anstead have been successfully flipping houses for a decade now. The HGTV reality stars are an immensely talented pair of realtors. Their popular home rehab show ‘Flip or Flop’ follows the two as they buy dilapidated, distressed houses and turn them into chic new personal spaces that any home buyer will drool over. The show’s charm comes from Tarek and Christina’s ability to turn even the rattiest structures in the worst of conditions into beautiful and soothing havens....

Creedence Clearwater Revival might have popularized ‘Born on the Bayou’ and swamp rock in their 1969 song, but ‘Swamp People‘ give it a completely different meaning. The History Channel series shows the everyday lives of alligator hunters, who trawl the swamps, hunting alligators for a living. Naturally, the show gives you a glimpse of the wilder side of the USA, where nature prevails, and urbanization has not quite caught up yet....

From its premiere episode, the story arc of Chandra Wilson’s Miranda Bailey is one of the most significant parts of ABC’s medical series ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ Initially as a general surgery resident and then as the Chief of Surgery, Bailey makes Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital tick even in the face of severe adversities. Bailey’s resilience to face obstacles and courage to do the “right thing” makes the hospital one of the best health institutions in the country....

Paramount+’s ‘Tulsa King‘ resolves around Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a mafia capo from New York City who was recently released from prison. Dwight is tasked with forming a new criminal empire in the small town of Tulsa, Oklahoma. During Dwight’s time in the city, he meets several of the locals and becomes friends with the likes of Tyson, Bodhi, and Mitch. However, despite making the acquaintance of Margaret Devereaux, she remains an enigmatic presence in the town....

The CBS sitcom ‘Young Sheldon’ takes viewers into the past of Sheldon Cooper, one of the protagonists of ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ In the prequel, viewers meet Sheldon’s family and explore their personal challenges. The fifth season shows Georgie hooking up with Mandy leading to her pregnancy. The pregnancy has widespread ramifications on the Cooper family’s life, especially after Mandy refuses to marry Georgie. Therefore, as the show’s sixth season gains steam, viewers must be wondering whether Georgie and Mandy will end up together....