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If you are intrigued by cross-border relationships, TLC’s ‘90 Day Fiance‘ would be right up your alley. The interesting reality series investigates how viable such a relationship can be by following US citizens engaged to foreign nationals. Interestingly, these foreign partners come to the United States on a K-1 visa which compels them to marry within 90 days or face deportation. Jovi Dufren and Yara Zaya were one such couple who initially appeared on ’90 Day Fiance’ season 8 before becoming a part of the spin-off show ’90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After....

Bravo TV’s ‘Below Deck‘ is an interesting TV show that offers an authentic window into the lives of the staff of a luxury yacht during charter season. The cameras follow them as they adjust to life on the water and balance their professional and personal commitments, all while dealing with demanding guests. Besides, apart from focusing on the hard work that goes into a successful charter season, the show adds a handsome helping of high-octane drama and steamy romances, which adds to the thrill....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘No One Can Hear You Scream: Fight Like a Mother’ chronicles the extreme determination and fight put up by survivor Christi Flynn as she managed to escape after being left to die by three men in Arkansas back in December 1991. She was raped, beaten, and stabbed, but she refused to give up and even helped the police in catching her perpetrators. So now, let’s find out more about her, shall we?...

The fifth episode of Hulu’s sports drama series ‘Mike’ revolves around Mike Tyson’s encounter with Desiree Washington, the reigning Miss Black Rhode Island, while the latter attends the Miss Black America pageant. Upon meeting Desiree during rehearsals, Mike calls her one night and takes her to his hotel room. A day later, Desiree reports that she was raped by Mike. The allegations leads to the boxer’s trial. Several admirers and supporters of Mike allege Desiree of being a gold-digger, but she stands up for herself courageously....

With ‘Capturing the Killer Nurse’ charting the tale of not just Charles Cullen but also the malfeasance of hospitals, we get a true insight into the way he managed to act out for as long as he did. After all, as the Netflix original title suggests, the serial killer was an intensive care medical personnel who murdered dozens — or possibly hundreds — of patients over his nearly 16-year career. It thus comes as no surprise that he served at several (10) different hospitals throughout this period and developed many diverse bonds, one of which was with fellow nurse Donna Hargreaves....

Although Faye Yager undeniably went to extremes to save thousands of spouses and children from a life of alleged abuse, her ambitious activism has often been referred to as pure vigilantism. That’s because she built an expansive yet covert network to hide them for good when a broken court system wouldn’t offer any help, as carefully explored in FX’s ‘Children of the Underground.’ So now, if you wish to learn more about this magnetic woman — with a specific focus on her work, her motivations, as well as her current whereabouts — we’ve got the essential details for you....

Netflix has steadily become one of the biggest global streaming platforms, bringing to us culturally inclusive content. The streaming giant continues to invest in talents across regions and break language barriers to make its content both diverse and accessible. With its latest German-language Austrian thriller, ‘Freud’, it may just have found its next big thing because of the mass appeal of its central subject. Directed by Marvin Kren, the eight-part series centers around a young Sigmund Freud in 19th century Vienna....

Netflix’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ is a heist thriller that takes an unusual path to tell a captivating story to the audience. It follows a man named Ray Vernon, who comes up with a daring plan to steal billions of dollars in bearer bonds from SLS, a place considered to be the safest in the world when it comes to storing your most prized possessions. It is owned by Roger Salas, who shares history with Ray, which is one of the reasons why the thief has targeted him....

Ah, spring break. That time of the year when college students just want to let their hair down and party like there’s no tomorrow. But what happens when such a group of girls goes to Florida only to wind up in the seedy underbelly of the city? Well, that’s exactly what ‘Spring Breakers’ showcases in an hour and a half. With an ensemble cast that includes James Franco, Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, and Rachel Korine, the crime film definitely looks at spring break from a new perspective....

SPONSORED LINKS Spearheaded by director Todd Field, ‘Tár‘ is a brilliant character study that revolves around the fictional musical maestro, Lydia Tár. The film depicts how she leads a seemingly perfect life and expects further success. However, fate has other plans, and Lydia finds solace in an unexpected place as her life starts to fall apart. Classifying itself as a psychological drama, ‘Tár’ stars Cate Blanchett in the lead role, while she is supported by an ensemble cast including talents like Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, and Sophie Kauer, among others....

‘The Endless Trench’ revolves around the life of a newly-married couple, Higinio and Rosa, who, because of Higinio’s involvement in it, face some serious threats when the Spanish Civil War breaks out. With the fear of reprisal looming all around him, Higinio decides to stay hidden inside a trench dug up in his home and throughout this, his wife supports him. But soon, this provisional place of seeking refuge turns into his permanent home and even after the dangers of the war are over, he struggles to get over his fears....

Londoners were shocked when teenager Jay Sewell met an untimely and brutal death in December 2018. As police delved into the matter, they soon discovered that it was a deliberate ambush and that his killer had mercilessly conspired to murder him out of sheer jealousy. Episode 10 of Lifetime’s ‘Sleeping With a Killer’ explores the details of this tragic case and chronicles how the perpetrator was brought to justice. Now, if you wish to find out more, we’ve got your back....

CBS News’ ’48 Hours: The Snapchat Clue’ shines a light on the investigation into the murders of Bart and Krista Halderson. What started as a missing persons case soon turned into a murder inquiry when the police found Bart and Krista’s remains. As they dug deeper, it became apparent that their younger son, Chandler Halderson, was responsible. Mitchell Halderson, the older son, testified at Chandler’s trial and talked about what went through his mind after initially learning his parents were missing....

Netflix’s ‘Narcos: Mexico’ follows the story of the rise and fall of Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo. An ex-cop from Sinaloa, he rises up the ranks to become the leader of the biggest cartel in Mexico. The first season focuses on his rise and how he expands his empire. It ends with the death of a DEA agent, Kiki Camarena, who had been onto Gallardo’s operations. After some deals and betrayals, Felix gets the matter settled, but that’s not the end of it....

In October 2018, a hail of gunfire at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, left 11 people dead and multiple others injured. While the authorities had the suspected gunman under custody, the survivors were left to pick up the pieces. HBO’s ‘A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting’ delves into that fateful day and what happened in the aftermath. Luckily, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers and Daniel Leger were two people inside the synagogue who survived....

The city of London, England, witnessed a terrible tragedy on June 18, 1982, when Roberto Calvi was found hanging from the scaffolding beneath Blackfriars Bridge. Calvi, who was popularly known as God’s Banker because of his closeness with the Pope, went missing eight days before his death. Strangely, authorities found five bricks in his pockets after they got his body down. Netflix’s ‘Vatican Girl: The Disappearance Of Emanuela Orlandi’ mentions Calvi’s death and chronicles how it was linked with teenager Emanuela Orlandi’s disappearance on June 22, 1983....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Reasonable Doubt Aunts and Artifacts’ explores the story of a beloved educator’s sudden and bloody demise in June 2015. The residents of Perry, Florida, were shocked when Shelly Strickland’s life jarringly ended in what seemed like a robbery gone wrong. In a cruel twist of fate, the authorities zeroed in on her nephew as the one responsible the days after the murder. Now, if you’re wondering what really happened in this case, here’s what we know....

Netflix’s ‘The Assistant’ is an action thriller film directed by Adrian Teh. It follows Zafik, a commoner wrongly convicted and imprisoned. However, after his release, Zafik seeks revenge for his family’s death. In the process, he meets the unhinged Feroz, who shares a special connection with Zafik’s family. However, the film’s ending turns Zafik’s quest for revenge on his head. Naturally, viewers must be seeking an explanation for the movie’s twist ending....

Netflix’s ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is an animated musical movie set during the 1930s in Italy. The story chronicles Pinocchio’s journey from carnivals to fascist training camps until he realizes what he truly wants. Throughout the movie, Pinocchio interacts with several characters and learns about the world. Candlewick is one such character who plays a significant part in Pinocchio’s arc. Candlewick, the local podesta’s son, initially comes off as a bully....

CBS’ popular supernatural procedural ‘Evil’ follows the paranormal investigations of Kristen – a forensic psychologist, David – a priest-in-training, and Ben – a contractor who serves as the equipment handler for the team. These three have teamed up to clear the backlog of cases registered with the Catholic Church, to determine whether or not an incident is a legitimate supernatural occurrence or can be explained by science. The series focuses on the age-old question – to believe in the secure logic of science or to rule in favor of religion that will have us believe in the forces of the supernatural....