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Countries might change but the disturbance that crime causes often remains the same. Similarly, in most places, there is a generally universal (although not same) idea of what justice should look like. This leads to some compelling foreign legal dramas that are as hard-hitting as domestic ones. One example of that is Netflix’s ‘The Twelve.’ The Flemish drama is originally titled ‘De Twaalf’ in Dutch. ‘The Twelve’ (De Twaalf) is a jury drama....

Ryan Murphy is one of the biggest names in the television industry today, having given us major shows like ‘American Horror Story‘, ‘Glee’, and ‘9-1-1‘. He is also the mind behind ‘9-1-1: Lone Star‘, a ‘9-1-1’ spin-off. Just like its predecessor, ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ is a procedural series which deals with the exploits of a firefighter at his work. A Fox original production, the main attraction of the series is surely the star power that it boasts of, with Rob Lowe leading the cast....

Based on the eponymous Marvel Comics character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is a superhero movie directed by Ryan Coogler that serves as the sequel to the 2018 ‘Black Panther.’ The 30th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) follows the events after the demise of King T’Challa as the leaders of Wakanda buckle up and arm themselves to protect their nation, which is in a state of vulnerability....

Oprah Winfrey Network released three Christmas films in 2020, ‘First Christmas’ being one of them. The film follows a writer Halle Downing, who was given up for adoption as a child. She is delighted when she is invited to spend Christmas with the Moores. They are Halle’s biological family that she was unaware of all the years. Creating a space for herself has its own challenges in a family that is so close-knit....

‘This is Us’ is a drama television series that has become exceedingly popular of late. The dramedy is notable for making viewers oscillate between wide smiles and tissue-exhausting tears. It tells an epic story about three generations of the Pearson family. The show follows the siblings Kevin, Kate and the adopted Randall who go through various personal conflicts. It persistently jumps back and forth in time, also concentrating on the childhood years of its characters and their parents’ relationship....

Like any typical dating show, Peacock’s ‘Love Island USA’ takes place in an opulent villa where a group of contestants, referred to as Islanders, live segregated from the external world. A group of single men and women mingle freely, and to stay on the show, each contestant must always be partnered with someone. The winning couple will receive $100,000, so it doesn’t matter if they pair up for love, friendship, or the cash prize....

In the third season of ‘City on a Hill,’ it becomes once more apparent that John “Jackie” Rohr (Kevin Bacon) does have moral and ethical lines he doesn’t cross; it’s just that he often has trouble finding them. In season 3 episode 3, titled ‘Speak When You’re Angry,’ Jackie realizes that Sinclair is guilty of everything Victoria is accusing him of, but he has become too accustomed to the money that working for Sinclair brings....

In the seventh episode of ‘Classroom of the Elite‘ season 2 titled ‘To Doubt Everything or to Believe Everything Are Two Equally Convenient Solutions; Both Dispense with the Necessity of Reflection,’ students of Class D learn about an upcoming quiz that will be critical for their year-end special exam. Horikita tells Ayanokouji the shocking truth about Kushida’s past. Meanwhile, she also comes up with a strategy for the upcoming quiz. Here’s everything you need to know about the ending of ‘Classroom of the Elite’ season 2 episode 7....

A steady build-up of suspense is probably the only thing that Netflix’s ‘Dark Forces’ (Fuego Negro) manages to accomplish in its runtime of an hour and a half. But other than that, the movie sporadically drops non-sensical plot points that seemingly have no significance in the overarching premise and even attempts to instill jumpscares that have no relevance at all. Although it’s hard to derive even little logic out of its mundane plot points, we have put together almost all the pieces of its puzzle together to explain its ending....

Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U: Basketball‘ is a documentary series that was inspired by the popular show ‘Last Chance U.’ It follows the basketball team of East Los Angeles College (ELAC), whose players give their best in order to better their chances within the field and hopefully become a part of well-reputed NBA teams in the future. Under the guidance of Head Coach John Mosley, the team plays games with different college teams across the state of California....

Portrayed by Damaris Lewis, Komand’r or Blackfire is an important character in the HBO Max superhero series ‘Titans.’ Blackfire makes her first appearance in season 2 episode 9, titled ‘Atonement.’ Initially, it appears that she is set to be one of the antagonists of the show, especially with her hostile relationship with her sister Kory or Starfire. In season 3, Blackfire becomes a series regular. If the events depicted in the season 3 finale have made you wonder whether Blackfire left ‘Titans,’ we got you covered....

Netflix’s ‘Kaleidoscope‘ follows a non-linear format of storytelling to deliver a riveting story. It begins with Ray Vernon deciding to execute a heist that will yield billions of dollars. While he is motivated by revenge and has years of experience behind him, he still needs some help in sorting out a few matters. This is where Ava comes in. On the surface, she is Ray’s lawyer, but there is a whole different side to her job....

Netflix’s ‘The Curse of Bridge Hollow’ is a Halloween-themed film directed by Jeff Wadlow. The adventure comedy film follows Sydney, a teenager who moves to the quiet and sleepy town of Bridge Hollow. However, Sydney accidentally unleashes an unspeakable evil on the town and must team up with her science teacher father, Howard, to save the town. Bridge Hollow, its history, and its culture are essential to the film’s plot and aesthetic....

If you love shows like ‘The End of the F***ing World’ or ‘Stranger Things’, then Netflix has blended them together and served it in the form of ‘I Am Not Okay with This’. Starring ‘It’ actors, Sophia Lillis and Wyatt Oleff, in the lead, the show follows the story of a teenage girl who explores her budding superpowers in a time of emotional and mental turmoil. The show captures the aesthetic and dark comedy of ‘End of the World’, but also brings a King-esque supernatural texture to the story....

Hallmark Channel’s made-for-TV movie ‘My Best Friend’s Bouquet’ follows the story of a romantic woman who believes in the power of the bride’s bouquet. Josie Hughes is a hopeless romantic who dreams of finding true love as great as those shown in black and white films of old, where the heroine is swept off her feet by the handsome and charming hero. She goes about life looking for “signs” but ignores the real signs that would clue her into a love long-harbored by someone close to her....

Netflix’s ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ is set in Italy between the First and the Second World Wars. The film begins with a ten-year-old boy named Carlo, whose death breaks his father Geppetto’s spirit. Years later, the old man carves a wooden puppet out of the tree planted near the grave of his son. This puppet turns into a living boy and is named Pinocchio. At first, people are scared of the wooden boy, but soon, it is revealed that he is just as human as them....

Netflix’s ‘The Noel Diary’ follows the story of a successful author named Jake Turner, who embarks on a journey to resolve some of the most important struggles of his life. He is joined on this path by Rachel, a woman looking for her birth mother. Despite them coming from two different worlds, there is a string attaching both of their stories. Directed by Charles Shyer, the film is a heartwarming tale about family and love and creates a realistic portrait of relationships....

With Netflix’s ‘Sins of Our Mother’ delving deep into the undeniably bone-chilling case of Lori Vallow Daybell (previously Lori Cox Ryan), we get a complete insight into every aspect of her life. In other words, whether it be her personal relationships, her religious fanaticism, her end-of-times paranoia, or the way they combined could’ve driven her to murder, this docuseries explores it all. But for now, if you simply wish to learn more about her third husband (out of five in total) — Joseph “Joe” Anthony Ryan Jr....

For years, ABC’s ‘Shark Tank‘ has given entrepreneurs across the US an opportunity to share their business plans with the world. The reality show features a panel of investors (sharks) willing to put their money and effort into businesses that they feel might rock the world. Not all pitches successfully impress the sharks and the viewers, but some easily capture the audience’s attention and grab amazing deals for their businesses. Season 14 of the series was unique in many ways, mainly because its first-ever episode was aired live....

Netflix’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ is a one-of-a-kind show where you can watch the episodes non-linearly and they’d all still add up to the finale. Despite being a thriller, the story is written in a way that makes it possible for the audience not only to pick up the events from any point in the story but also to keep everything so wonderfully sorted that you never get confused about the backstory or intentions of any character....