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Miss Fisher is not a new name to those who enjoy mysteries. Based on an Australian television show, ‘Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears’ brings Phryne Fisher, the flapper detective, to the big screen. The premise follows our titular detective, as she gets involved in a mystery that is spread across countries. After rescuing a young Bedouin girl, who was unjustly imprisoned in Jerusalem, Fisher stumbles on to a mystery that is decades old and includes priceless emeralds, the mysterious disappearance of Shirin’s tribe, as well as ancient curses....

The weight-loss reality show, ‘The Biggest Loser’ might have attracted lots of controversy, but that hasn’t stopped it from being popular. The format has witnessed 30 adaptations all over the world. The show functions as a 30-week competition wherein each contestant’s starting weight is measured. The contestant who manages to lose the most weight at the end of each season is declared the winner. The series was rebooted for an eighteenth season after a four-year gap with several changes....

‘The Protector’ also known as ‘Hakan: Muhafız’ is fantasy action series that follows Hakan Demir, an antique storekeeper in Istanbul, as he embraces his family’s connection to a secret order by stepping into the role of The Protector, to take down the mysterious Immortals who are on a mission to ravage his city. Created by Binnur Karaevli, the show marks the first Turkish original series on the streaming giant. It first premiered on December 14, 2018, and has since spawned four successful seasons....

Countless movies, over a span of numerous decades, have attempted to retell the same narrative— the culture clash that ensues when you juxtapose two distinct generations, and how it is resolved. Well, this facet is one that many people can relate to, especially today. What seems normal to us today can sometimes be offbeat and peculiar for members of the older generations. Seth Rogen’s ‘An American Pickle’ is his attempt at narrating a somewhat cliched topic....

Directed by John Bradshaw, Hallmark’s ‘The Christmas Cure’ is a 2017 romantic movie that revolves around Vanessa, an emergency room doctor in Los Angeles who returns to her hometown for the holiday season. She learns that her father, also a doctor plans to retire and close the family’s medical practice before Christmas. Thus, Vanessa attempts to help out in the clinic with her mother, Martha, and her brother Kyle. While reconnecting with her family, her feelings for her high school ex-boyfriend Mitch grow stronger....

Lifetime’s ‘The Christmas Edition’ is a romantic drama that follows Jackie, an upcoming journalist who finds an unexpected opportunity to run a newspaper in a small town in Alaska. She has everything she ever dreamed of – a job she loves and the man of her dreams, Finn. When her old boss announces to take over the newspaper, she needs a Christmas miracle to keep her life together. Peter Sullivan has directed this Christmas-themed film, while Anna White has penned the script....

Directed by Stan Foster, Hallmark Mahogany’s ‘To Her, With Love’ is a romantic movie that is a female spin on James Clavell’s 1967 British movie ‘To Sir, With Love.’ It follows Kayla Scott, who moves back to her hometown, Stoneville, North Carolina, after losing her job as a substitute teacher at a prestigious private high school. Her mother, Maya, arranges an interview for her at the latter’s alma mater, yet she is reluctant to apply as she aspires to be in a competitive teaching program in London....

From its premiere episode, Detective Jay Halstead is one of the most significant characters of NBC’s police procedural series ‘Chicago P.D.’ Jay’s growth to become a mature detective, his relationships with Erin Lindsay and Hailey Upton, and his fight against PTSD are integral storylines of the show. Over the nine seasons of the show, Jay has played a major role in solving several crimes that affect the city of Chicago. After the conclusion of the ninth season, Jesse Lee Soffer, who plays Jay, announced that the tenth round of the action drama will be his last season in the show....

Humanity has often been subdued by the ruthless impulses of tyrants. People have been slaughtered, and freedom has been lost in many wars since the very beginning of time. But one of the most infamous and tragic moments of our past is the Holocaust. The mass genocide committed during World War II by Nazi forces and their allies resulted in the murder of close to six million Jews. Add to this the fact that it happened in recent history, and the war will have you questioning the very existence of humanity....

Netflix’s ‘18 Regali’ follows the story of a girl who finds herself back in time to meet her mother, who had died shortly after giving birth to her. Based on a true story, the film tackles the unique content with an element of fantasy. While it is undoubtedly emotional, there are also some things that interest us about the concept of time travel. By the end, we have enough pieces to put together a logical picture....

SPONSORED LINKS Netflix’s ‘The Curse of Bridge Hollow’ is a family-themed adventure comedy about Sydney and her father, Howard, who find themselves battling a great evil in the titular town. The movie is directed by Jeff Wadlow and explores the Irish legend of Stingy Jack which is connected to Halloween. The narrative sees Sydney unleashing the spirit of Stingy Jack on Bridge Hollow and working with Howard to recapture it....

Netflix’s new Taiwanese drama film, ‘A Sun,’ meticulously explores the depths of all of its characters and unravels their relationships as they delve into the choppy waters of events that send them scrambling. Instead of presenting a typical black and white storyline where lines between good or bad are quite profound, the film perfectly captures the real emotional entanglements that all of its characters get captured in. So further down in this article, we’ll be exploring all the consequential decisions of the characters of the film that eventually lead to its powerful ending....

SPONSORED LINKS It is recommendable that cat owners know everything about their cats. That includes their allergies, health issues, and specific genetic traits. While such information can easily be gathered through a DNA test, most tests for pets are either cumbersome — includes a whole lot of running around, or too costly. This is where Basepaws comes in, as the company offers reliable yet economical DNA testing kits for cats that owners can use from the comfort of their homes....

’20/20 On ID Investigates: My Father BTK’ brought to us the story of a notorious serial killer. The BTK killer haunted the community around the Wichita, Kansas metro area for more than 30 years, mainly in the 1970s and 1980s. He tortured and murdered ten people, including two children. Known for taunting the local media and police with letters that detailed his horrific crimes, the BTK killer was one of the most wicked serial killers of the time....

When Private Leroy Dulaney went missing from Camp Lejeune Military Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, his mother, Carol Dulaney, went against all odds to investigate the strange occurrence. She braved military officials, dangerous drug dens, and even satanic cults to get him the justice he deserved. Hulu’s ‘What Happened to Private Dulaney?’ takes the viewer through the strange disappearance and shows how authorities finally brought the perpetrator to justice. If you want to know more about the case and find out where Carol is at present, we have you covered....

Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ tells the story of the titular character as she comes to attend a very special school in a town called Jericho. After changing eight schools in five years, Wednesday’s parents decide to send her to Nevermore Academy, the boarding school they themselves attended. Wednesday is initially aloof and maintains a distance from the rest of the student body, but the more time she spends at Nevermore, the more she assimilates into the student body....

With detective fiction, a plain police inspector often proves to be too generic, thanks to the large number of stories belonging to the extremely popular genre. ‘Grantchester‘ is an ITV detective drama that finds its uniqueness in the investigators’ other profession and the period nature of the show. The show revolves around the First Anglican Priest and former Scots Guard, Sidney Chambers. Chambers is depicted to be working with the overworked detective inspector, Geordie Keating....

Lifetime network is no stranger to making spine chilling television movies based on true crime stories. The channel’s latest offering, ‘Secrets in the Woods,’ is about a young woman who gets stuck in a cabin with her boyfriend after falling into the trap of a devious man with sinister intentions. The woods can indeed be a dangerous place, and given Lifetime’s track record, many are wondering whether ‘Secrets in the Woods’ is based on a true story....

A Steven Soderbergh directorial venture, ‘Side Effects’ (2013) begins with much promise. It tells the story of Emily Taylor (Rooney Mara), a young woman seemingly suffering from depression. After what looks like a failed suicide attempt, Emily meets Dr. Jonathan Banks (Jude Law), a psychiatrist, who recognizes her symptoms and begins treating her. When other drugs don’t work, Jonathan prescribes Emily an anti-depressant called Ablixa (alipazone). Thing initially gets better for Emily, but soon, side effects start to show....

Polish drama ‘The Plagues of Breslau’ follows a series of horrific murders. It adds to Netflix’s already vast collection of films, TV shows, documentaries, and docuseries about serial killers. However, it stands out from all the other projects due to its uniquely gruesome murders and a distinct atmosphere of the story. The murders take place at 6 in the evening. The serial killer is always two steps ahead of the cops....