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SPONSORED LINKS ‘Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths’ is the seventh feature film of the Mexican auteur Alejandro González Iñárritu (‘The Revenant’) and inarguably the most personal. The story follows Silverio Gama (Daniel Giménez Cacho), a celebrated Mexican journalist turned documentary filmmaker. In the weeks leading up to Silverio becoming the first Latin American recipient of the prestigious Alethea Award, Silverio visits his native country, for the first time in 15 years, to celebrate his most recent work and finds himself dealing with existential crisis and imposter syndrome, while his interactions with the world around him become increasingly surreal....

Based on certain sections of George R. R. Martin’s 2018 novel ‘Fire & Blood,’ ‘HBO’S ‘House of the Dragon’ tells the story of the bitter civil war between two factions of the ruling Targaryen dynasty. The series is a prequel to ‘Game of Thrones,’ just as its source material is a prequel to Martin’s ongoing magnum opus, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ book series. So they share lore, magic, and fantastical concepts....

Netflix’s crime film ‘The Good Nurse’ centers around Charles “Charlie” Cullen, a serial killer who kills several patients admitted to the hospitals he works in. As the film depicts, Cullen’s killing spree came to an end when his co-worker Amy Loughren suspected his involvement in the unnatural deaths that happened in their workplace, Somerset Medical Center. Amy teamed up with detectives Tim Braun and Danny Baldwin to bring the serial killer to justice....

Directed by Greg Mottola, ‘Confess, Fletch’ is a crime comedy film that revolves around Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher. While searching for his fiancée’s stolen art collection, his life turns chaotic as he becomes the prime suspect in a series of murders. Terrified of the fate that awaits him should he be proven guilty or fail to complete his task, Fletch must find the real criminal and prove his innocence in any way possible....

‘Dash & Lily’ is a Netflix romantic drama series about teenagers Dash and Lily, both with opposing views regarding Christmas and the holiday season. They fall in love even before meeting, by writing to each other in a notebook that they trade between them. The heart-warming series stars Austin Abrams and Midori Francis in the titular roles and is set in a festive New York City in the days leading up to Christmas....

The eighth season of NBC’s medical series ‘Chicago Med’ follows an intriguing phase of Maggie Lockwood’s professional and personal lives. Due to the shortage of necessary resources, Maggie struggles hard to keep her ED running. Her daughter Vanessa Taylor’s bond with her biological father Grant Young affects Maggie’s life. In the sixth episode of the show, Vanessa makes a startling decision concerning her future, which impacts Maggie as well. Meanwhile, certain developments in the personal life of Marlyne Barrett, who plays Maggie, have alarmed the viewers concerning the actress’ commitment to the show....

SPONSORED LINKS Co-written and directed by Petr Jákl, ‘Medieval’ is a Czech historical drama movie loosely inspired by the true story of Jan Žižka, a Bohemian military commander considered one of the greatest warriors in history. He defeats the armies of the Holy Roman Empire and the Teutonic Order. The period film features brilliant onscreen performances from a talented cast comprising Ben Foster, Michael Caine, Til Schweiger, William Moseley, and Matthew Goode....

HBO’s ‘Run’ follows the story of two ex-lovers who find themselves back with each other owing to a pact they had made a long time ago. Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson play the role of Ruby and Billy. Ruby is married, and Billy is a life guru. It has been a long time since they last saw each other. One day, Ruby receives a message from Billy that says “RUN”. She writes “RUN” back, and they soon find each other at the Grand Central Station....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble, ‘Running the Bases’ is a sports drama movie about Luke Brooks, a small-town baseball coach. When he gets the option of becoming the head coach at a prestigious 6A High School, he and his family move out of their home into a completely new city. However, Luke’s way of training may not be the best fit for his new employers, and as he continues on the job, he finds his faith and profession in conflict with each other....

SPONSORED LINKS Based on Ann Leary’s eponymous 2013 novel, ‘The Good House’ is a comedy drama movie that revolves around a sarcastic realtor named Hildy Good who gets involved with a lover from the past. Co-written and co-directed by Maya Forbes and Wally Wolodarsky, the film features stellar performances from some Hollywood heavyweights, including Sigourney Weaver, Kevin Kline, Morena Baccarin, and Rob Delaney. By breaking the fourth wall every once in a while, Hildy directly converses with the viewers and gives them an interactive viewing experience....

Peacock’s ‘Vampire Academy’ follows the story of two best friends, Rose and Lissa. While Lissa is a vampire royalty, Rose is a half-vampire who is training to be Lissa’s guardian. They come from different strata of society and have different problems when it comes to personal and professional levels. Despite this, they share a close bond, which allows them to rely on each other, no matter what the situation. Developed by Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre, known for their work in ‘The Vampire Diaries’, the show focuses on their friendship in the background of political turmoil brewing in the vampire world, with the rising danger of the Strigoi....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘In Pursuit With John Walsh Captured: No Escape’ narrates how an anonymous tip to a hotline helped law enforcement officials catch serial child abuser Jeffrey Forrest in May 2020 from Jalisco, Mexico. Jeffrey had eluded the authorities for nearly four years after finally being accused of molesting several minors while working as a youth pastor in Abilene, Texas, during the 90s. So now, if you wish to find out more about him, we’ve got you covered....

Rita Politte’s brutal 1998 murder created ripples across the small town of Hopewell, Missouri. But what shocked everyone beyond measure was how her teenage son, Michael, was found guilty of killing her. ‘48 Hours: The Case Against Michael Politte’ details the harrowing case for the viewers and depicts how the police zeroed down on the boy, leading to him spending most of his life behind bars. In addition, it delves into the accused’s persistent efforts to prove his innocence for almost two decades....

Scot and Michelle Young came into the spotlight when the English media began focusing on their divorce proceedings between 2006 and 2013. The former, a Scottish property developer, had married Michelle back in 1995, and the two appeared to be quite happy initially. Yet, once they decided to go their separate ways, not only did the ensuing matter become the longest divorce in British history, but Scot also died under strange circumstances in 2014....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Obsession: Dark Desires: A Man and His Gun’ narrates the wrongdoings of convicted stalker Richard Petrick as he stalked and assaulted his ex, Michelle Fischer, in April 2010 after a year of continually harassing her. The episode underlines the trauma the survivor had gone through, helping viewers understand the thick line that separates love and obsession. So what did Richard Petrick do? Let’s find out. Who is Richard Petrick?...

Based on the eponymous novel by Gregory David Roberts, Apple TV+’s drama series ‘Shantaram’ revolves around Dale, an Australian prisoner who escapes his prison, only to eventually end up in the city of Bombay, India. Dale changes his identity to Lindsay Ford AKA Lin to avoid his capture and meet several foreigners in the city. Created by Eric Warren Singer and Steve Lightfoot, the series revolves around Lin’s experiences that change his personality and rewrite his fate....

Hosted by Jade Catta-Preta, Hulu’s ‘Hotties‘ is a cooking dating reality series that pits two couples on a blind date against each other. Each pair must cook a dish better than the other to secure the $2,500 cash prize. They can either use the amount on a second date or split it between themselves and never see their partner again. If you think it sounds easy, think twice- the contestants must prepare their meals in a cooking van in the middle of a desert....

‘Ghostwriter’ is a mystery series that revolves around a group of children who can communicate with a ghost who uses letters and available texts to get messages across. However, things take a strange turn when the ghost releases fictional characters from books into the real world. Following the messages that only they can see, these children must solve the mystery of the ghost’s unfinished business owing to which he haunts the local bookstore....

Based on the 1983 namesake novel by Walter Tevis, ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ tells the story of the orphan chess prodigy Beth Harmon by depicting her life from age 8 to 22. It shows how she deals with substance addictions and uses it to fuel her journey to obtain the Grandmaster rank in chess. Following its release, the Scott Frank and Allan Scott creation garnered considerable praise from critics and general audience alike....

Starring Bruce Willis, ‘Hard Kill’ is an action thriller that centers on a team of intrepid mercenaries. They are led by Derek Miller, a security expert who is known to be among the world’s best fighters. Realizing their potential, a billionaire tech CEO named Donovan Chalmers hires all of them to secure a new form of technology that could potentially destroy the world if it ends up in the wrong hands....