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Netflix’s ‘The Next 365 Days’ is an erotic romance film. It is the third entry in the ‘365 Days’ movie series and is based on the namesake book by Polish cosmetologist and author Blanka Lipińska. Set a few months after the events of the second film, the story revolves around the increasingly complex love triangle between Laura Biel (Anna-Maria Sieklucka), Massimo Torricelli (Michele Morrone), and Nacho (Simone Susinna). Laura gradually realizes that the ordeal she endured has fundamentally changed her....

Netflix’s ‘Blonde’ follows the heavily fictionalized story of Marilyn Monroe and her rise to stardom. It charts the transformation of Norma Jeane, a girl from humble beginnings, into Marilyn Monroe, the Hollywood star who becomes one of the most famous people in the world. As her professional and personal life is explored, the audience discovers that behind the spotlight and the fame, the actress lives a troubled life. For all the stardom that she enjoys, she has to pay the price for it....

TLC’s ‘My 600-lb Life,’ which debuted in 2012, features the motivational testimonies of various excessively obese people who want to live healthier lives by undergoing a weight loss program. The individuals have sedentary lifestyles, depend heavily on food, and frequently weigh well over 600 pounds. They have the chance to start afresh under the supervision of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, AKA Dr. Now, and his carefully designed method. If this process is effective, they can qualify for the eagerly awaited weight reduction surgery....

Based on the 2016 novel titled ‘Sicak Kafa’ by Afşin Kum, Netflix’s ‘Hot Skull’ (originally titled ‘Sicak Kafa’) is a Turkish dystopian series created by Mert Baykal set during a time when the world is plagued by an epidemic that affects people through verbal communication. The narrative follows a former linguist named Murat Siyavus, who lives with his elderly mother and is the only person not feeling the wrath of this dangerous disease....

On TLC’s ‘My 600-lb Life,’ the stories of morbidly obese people are demonstrated as they set out on their quests for a healthier and happier life. They have the chance to start fresh under the supervision of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, AKA Dr. Now, and his carefully tailored approach. The process is challenging for those addicted to food because it involves diet regimens, a workout routine, and lifestyle adjustments. In the end, if they are successful in this process, they may be qualified for the much sought-after weight reduction surgery....

Netflix’s ‘Fugitive: The Curious Case of Carlos Ghosn’ explores the life of former automotive executive Carlos Ghosn, who was responsible for Renault and Nissan’s turnaround before accusations of financial misconduct brought about his downfall. The documentary also looks at Carlos’ ruthless practices at the helm of Renault. While they did lead to tremendous success, the company’s conduct was later linked to employees killing themselves. Sylvie Touzet, whose husband used to work for the French car manufacturer, shared what happened with him....

‘Friday Night Lights’ is a sports drama that is based on the real story of a football team from Odessa, Texas. Set in 1988, it follows the Permian High School Panthers football team. As they prepare to take part in the state championship, we get a peek into the lives of the players as well as their coach. It weaves in a strong emotional factor that pays off at the end, where the story meets an explosive finale....

If you are in the mood for a good mystery movie to occupy your mind, look no further. Hallmark’s ‘Matchmaker Mysteries’ series is back with a new television movie titled ‘A Fatal Romance.’ The premise follows a romance writer who is murdered. Matchmaker Angie Dove gets involved and crosses paths with Detective Kyle Carter. The two have to read between the lines to solve the murder. In the story, we meet Angie as she’s preparing to moderate a writer’s panel at a romance convention....

Crime drama is going to remain popular till there is no crime left in the world, a.k.a. forever. One of the many obsessions of crime dramas is serial killers. The 2019 series, ‘Prodigal Son’ is yet another crime drama that employs the serial killer premise to provide viewers with an intrigue-filled tale of investigation and suspense, set in New York City. The show has a rather inventive premise. It follows Malcolm Bright, the son of an infamous serial killer known as “the surgeon” who is serving a life sentence for having murdered 23 people....

Horror has put on its socially aware pants, and Blumhouse seems to lead the way with this recent horror renaissance. The studio has consistently been producing low-budget genre films that serve as important social and political commentaries. It already has films like ‘Get Out‘ and ‘The Purge‘ to its credit. And with the recent ‘The Invisible Man‘, it has left its mark in horror in 2020. But the studio’s latest endeavor might either leave you feeling either triggered or fascinated....

NBC’s ‘Quantum Leap’ reinvents the original series by adding more complicated plot lines and introducing new characters and events over the course of the story. In its fifth episode, it drops a huge surprise on Ben Song and his team as it turns out that he might not be the only time traveler around. There is another leaper, someone whose identity and motives are just as much a secret as Ben’s....

SPONSORED LINKS 7. Murder Mystery (2018) Starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in leading roles, ‘Murder Mystery‘ is a comedy thriller film that centers around the adventures of a middle-aged couple as they go on a trip to Europe to re-ignite the romance in their marriage. When they befriend the nephew of a billionaire and end up on their family yacht, the couple think they are having the time of their lives....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, the 2003 drama movie ‘Thirteen’ explores the life of young Tracy. Under the bad influence of Evie, she gets involved in drugs and petty thefts that alter her social behavior. Eventually, the teenager’s mother has to step in and save her daughter from a spiral that can destroy her future. This strains the mother-daughter relationship and dissects the impact of peer pressure and drugs. The movie stars Evan Rachel Wood, Holly Hunter, and Nikki Reed in lead roles....

SPONSORED LINKS Created by Taffy Brodesser-Akner from her 2019 namesake novel, ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ is an FX on Hulu drama series that revolves around the estranged relationship between Toby Fleishman (Jesse Eisenberg) and his former wife, Rachel (Claire Danes). As their story is narrated by Toby’s friend Libby (Lizzy Caplan), the plot heavily leans toward him, at least initially. The series begins with Rachel’s sudden disappearance and moves forward with a non-linear narrative going back and forth between the past and present to depict Toby and Rachel’s life together before everything fell apart....

‘Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez’ serves as a compelling watch as it makes use of a non-linear narrative structure and provides us with several perspectives to the horrifying acts Hernandez commited. It takes us back and forth to the different moments of his life and the various relationships he shared with those around him. Piece by piece, we get a picture of the dual life Hernandez led as ‘Killer Inside’ hits us with many twists....

The train of murders in ‘Chucky‘ season 2 comes to a halt in the second season finale of the horror series. The eighth episode, titled ‘Chucky Actually,’ sets out to be a cozy Christmas-themed affair. However, the titular serial killer doll is still at large despite the best efforts of Andy Barclay. As Jake, Lexy, and Devon attempt to bring some normalcy to their lives, Chucky once again starts setting up a plan to torment the teenagers....

Netflix’s ‘Delhi Crime’ is a crime drama that follows the investigation into the cases that are based on the real crimes that happened in Delhi. The second season opens with a new case where DCP Vartika Chaturvedi and her team have to go up against a gang of criminals who go on a killing spree, the aftermath of which leaves everyone dumbfounded. There are lots of twists and turns this season, with a special focus on the moral code followed by the cops....

Using the first season as its foundation, the second season of ‘Hanna’ plunges further into the dark secrets of Utrax. Along with that, it also reveals what the sinister organization does to manipulate all of its teenage prisoners and turn them into lethal weapons. Season 2 is replete with several revelations and a little bit foreshadowing for the next potential chapter. So it goes without saying—let’s break down all the plot points and the ending of the series below....

‘I Am Legend’ opens on a very positive note—the cure for cancer is discovered. The world rejoices in the work of a doctor who, in a nutshell, has “reprogramed nature to make it work for the body, rather than against it.” But, as viewers, we can already guess where this is going and in the next scene itself, set three years after, we see an abutting shot of New York City with not a single soul in sight....

Netflix’s ‘1899‘ is a sci-fi mystery series that follows a group of migrants sailing from London to New York on Kerberos. When Kerberos encounters Prometheus, a ship that’s been missing for four months, things take a dark turn for the passengers. Captain Eyk, a small crew, and a passenger named Maura take a small boat to Prometheus to understand what exactly happened on the vessel. While they are gone, a mysterious man called Daniel Solace climbs aboard Kerberos....