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REPTILE

Netflix Original

Netflix

What happens when the life that you thought that you knew isn't what it seems and in the end, you realize that you're in the midst of a coverup that makes it incredibly difficult to get out of? In Reptile, we're introduced to a real estate family that does a little more than selling houses. Will Grady (Justin Timberlake) is living the dream and seems to have a great life along with a woman that he loves.

We also get to know more about a police officer, Nichols (Benicio Del Toro) and his crew! The two worlds of these men as well as those associated come together in a thriller that leaves you constantly wondering how all of this is connected and where as well as what is the lie?

This is the perfect movie to watch on a weekend solo or with friends!

FBOY ISLAND

CW Original

CW App

We have been fans of FBOY Island for the past 2 seasons on Max as this social experiment is definitely next level when it comes to women finding their ideal man. Now that they have made the move to The CW, we're glad that Nikki Glaser is back navigating the relationships between the 3 women this season and those who are FBOYs and Nice Guys! Interestingly enough, of the 3 contestants that we will get to know more about, Katie Thurston from Season 17 of The Bachelorette is competing for love! It's an interesting crossover, but we know that the Executive Producer, Elan Gale, previously worked on The Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise. In addition to Katie, she is joined by model Hali Okeowo and social media influencer Daniella Grace.

We can't wait to see what will take place this season and to see how these women will go about the experience!

EVEN THE RICH - COURTNEY LOVE: NOBODY'S DAUGHTER

Wondery

Spotify

Even the Rich is a great series that has a number of episodes that focus on getting the inside scoop of a celeb or noted person that you know. You get to know about how they got to where they are, what they had to navigate in order to be who they are, and where they are now!

Previous series have included Jay-Z and Beyonce, The Royals, Selena and so much more! Currently, they are focusing on Courtney Love! In this series we'll get to know more about her, her career, and beyond. Hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams will take us on this journey as well as give a few insights along the way!

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DONYALE LUNA SUPERMODEL

HBO Original

Max

When we look back at the first Black Supermodel, many of us think of Beverly Johnson; however, in HBO's Donyale Luna Supermodel, we are introduced to the first, who covered Harper's Bazaar Magazine, was in a number of campaigns, shot by leading photographers, and jetsetted throughout Europe when she realized that making it here in the US as a Black woman from Detroit wouldn't be a reality for her.

She lives a life as a model and creative who simply wanted to find a place that she could call home, be accepted, and shine in her own skin. Throughout the documentary we learn about her life, her iconic poses, and luminaries in the industry talk about those who opened doors for her as well as those that kept it shut. The importance in reclaiming this history so that more can be aware of her story is one that we truly enjoyed in this documentary.

LOVE IS BLIND

Netflix Series

Netflix

We love a good social experiment and we're back in the pods for the 5th season of Netflix's Love is Blind, we see another round of those who are looking to find their match without seeing one another. They're able to date in pods, talk about their interests, and what a life would be like together, and then if they get engaged, they only see each other when they accept!

Afterwards, they go on a vacation where all the couples are able to begin their lives and then they go

home so that they can see whether they can continue to be with one another as well as to meet their families. In the end, they will see if love is blind if they end up getting married and avid viewers of the show always like seeing the after show as well as another episode that shows what happened with those involved! It kicks off on Sept 22nd with initial episodes and over the 3 week period, additional episodes will be available on Fri.

EXPOSED: COVER UP AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Wondery

Spotify

When you go to a trusted OB-GYN at Columbia University, you expect a higher level of care. But hundreds and possibly thousands of women were allegedly assaulted by Dr. Robert Hadden and although many tried to be heard, it seemed like he wouldn't be held accountable until the survivors engaged in a decade-long fight for justice.

In Wondery’s Exposed: Cover Up at Columbia University, medical journalist Laura Beil shares their stories, what they endured, the cover-up, and how the women got their power back.

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THE FINAL CHAPTERS OF RICHARD BROWN WINTERS

Gimlet/Spotify Originals

Spotify

We came across The Final Chapters of Richard Brown Winters podcast which is 1 episode with 13 chapters that introduces us to the quest of an author who is known for creating a series of books; however, he is a recluse that hasn't been seen for awhile. His fans are wondering when he will release his next book since it has been years since his last night. His critics wonder why the consistency of his books aren't there.

A small group of curious people come together to find out more about the author, his process and to understand why he has lived the way he has for so long. In addition, they uncover a number of truths about the recluse and how they can maintain his legacy to ensure that his fans stay with him to hear about the jounrey of his characters.

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DR. DEATH

Peacock Original

Peacock

We enjoyed the first season of Wondery's Dr. Death podcast which talked about the destructive and murderous Dr. Christopher Duntsch who terrorized unsuspecting patients in Dallas, Texas with surgeries that left them more uncomfortbale then when they started, paralyzed and in some cases dead. This successful podcast has been turned into a series that's perfectly bingeable on Peacock.

In this series, we find out about how Duntch's past ultimately created an individual who would take his narcissistic behavior, risky surgeries and the ability to use his charm to advance in his career.

We also get insight into how he was ultimately taken down by the efforts of two doctors and a legal system that had to navigate how they approached doctors who work in such a negligent way as well as how they created checks and balances to better monitor the medical community as a means to advocate for patients rights.

For those who enjoyed the podcast, this series is a great way to learn more about portions of the story that were not covered.

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THE CONTROL GROUP

iHeartMedia

iHeartRadio

The second season of The Control Group is a fictional podcast about a nuclear event that takes place in a city. Throughout the episodes, we find out how an entire town either lives in their bunkers or go to an area shelter. With little information being shared, they all listen to a radio station to find out what is taking place and to prepare for their next steps.

As we learn more about the main characters which includes a family, a stranger that happens to be caught up in the events that have unfolded as well as the military, we learn that there is more going on then what is being shared. How much of the nuclear episode is real and how big is it? What's happening outside of the town that this is taking place and will life return to normal? The Control Group looks at how people operate under distress when it is initiated by forces that are meant to protect those that they serve.

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HISTORY OF SWEAR WORDS

Netflix Comedy

Netflix

Hosted by Nicolas Cage, Netflix Comedy presents a History of Swear Words. In each of its 6 episodes, a swear word is covered and provides its historical evolution from when it started, how it was adopted and how it has progressed over time. Nicolas provides anicdotes from the comfort of a stately library. In addition, a number of major comedians weigh in on the use of the word and how it gained popularity or whether it's as bad as it is perceived to be. They also have etymologists and others who study language that provide their insight as well.

In each episode, you hear a lot of facts that allows you to see the word in a new light in terms of its adoption through time and culturally. We wonder if they will continue to have a history of other kinds of words since the 6 big ones have already been covered!

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EVIL BY DESIGN

CBC Podcast

Apple Podcast

In the past few years the inexcusable acts by Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Cosby and more have been brought to light. Their well known exploits were whispered about in their respective and adjacent industries are in full display. Adding to this list is fast fashion mogul, Peter Nygard (known as Canada's Jeffrey Ep-stein) who is allegedly accused of rape, sexual assault and human trafficking that has spanned across 4 decades, 4 countries and more than 80 women that are said to have been involved. In Evil By Design, CBC Podcast's Timothy Sawa brings his investigative journalism of 20+ years to focus on the women and men who were victimized, the systems that failed them and how he was able to do this for so long.

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BUSINESS MOVERS

Wondery

Spotify

Fans of Business Wars and Business Wars Daily which focuses on 2 businesses that are competing with one another in a designated space, have a new show to add to their list. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator), Business Movers looks at successful businesses and the story that took place to get to their success. The stories look at their early beginnings and how they took leaps of faith to be where they are now! This includes epic moves filled with bold decisions, highs and lows and the unknown. In addition to having a greater understanding of the business and how it has grown beyond its vision, it's also a peek into the innovators as an individual.

This series kicked off with its initial episodes that involve Walt Disney. We learn about Walt, his upbringing, building his company which included his successful movies as well as his biggest gamble, the creation of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We also learn how he began to focus on his dream of living beyond him by setting up his brother Roy to take the reigns.

We can't wait for additional episodes which will also look at mishaps from successful companies such as the colossal failure of New Coke.

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MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM

Netflix Originals

Netflix

Netflix Originals brings the story of the Mother of the Blues, Ma Rainey, to showcase how she trailblazed in the industry. Based on the play written by August Wilson. The film where Viola Davis stars as Ma Rainey as well as Chad Boseman's final film as Levee Green, the band's trumpeter. The film tackles artistic control, commercial exploitation, and racism in various forms from systematic to violent.

Most of the scenes take place in a recording studio in Chicago in 1927 where the band shares stories that lets you know about their journey, the lies, truths and how their decisions led them to where they ended up.

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FROM NOW

QCode

Apple Podcast

We've been fans of QCode's podcast for awhile now so when we heard that Richard Madden (Bodyguard) and Brian Cox (HBO's Succession) would be starring in this scripted sci-fi podcast, we made sure to add this to our list. The first episode introduces us to the USS Hope a spaceship that vanished for 35 years and then came back to earth. The lone survivor leaves the carrier and is the same age as when he left! His brother, voiced by Cox and is his twin and has a one-on-one meeting with them.

The meeting allows them to reconcile and although it was a pleasant exchange, it turn a bit dark as they uncover information that can threaten their relationship from sibling rivalry, family loyalty, technological advances, the future of space exploration, climate change, human adaptation and how we process time individually.

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CATFISH

Wondery + MTV

Spotify

We enjoy seeing Catfish where Nev Schulman brings interested parties together to find out if they are who they say they are, if they are compatible to stay together or if they have other issues that they need to figure out. Nev has also shown us how we can go about protecting our digital spaces and interactions so that we can safeguard ourselves from those that may not have our best interests as heart. If you've enjoyed seeing the movie that started it all and the weekly TV show, you can now listen to some of the most shocking episodes on this podcast.

MTV partnered with Wondery to take some of the best episodes from the TV show and to make it an auditory experience as we navigate those being catfished. As this show just began, we love that Max is in these episodes. In listening to the first few episodes, you can hear the best of the actual show as well as voiceovers to connect portions of the episode in terms of describing the person that they are working with so that you have a full picture on what's taking place.

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MILLION DOLLAR BEACH HOUSE

Netflix Originals

Netflix

We can't get enough of reality shows in general and when it comes to those that are focused on real estate, sign us up! When you're finished bingeing watching Selling Sunset, make sure that you check out Netflix's newest show that focuses on Nest Seeker International's agents as they sell homes in the Hamptons. As is the case with this formula, we'll be introduced to an array of personalities of realtors and brokers that are taking on a hot destination, watching how they do their business, how they stay ahead of the competition and how they work together as an agency as well as individually! In addition, we can transfer our wanderlust through them and be transported to new locales. Of course, we're definitely waiting to see what kinds of drama they will get into as well!

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I MAY DESTROY YOU

HBO

HBO + HBO MAX

We meet Arabella Essiedu (Michaela Cole) and her friends in London living their best lives. Arabella is a Twitter star turned author working on writing her 2nd anticipated book while in the throws of procastination and serious writer's block, with her best friend Terry Pratchard (Weruche Opia) who is a struggling actor and her other best gay male friend Kwame (Paapa Essiedu). We follow Arabella as we focus on her finishing her book. She takes a trip to Italy and meets a man who calls her out on her vices, when she is back home, she opts to take another break to go out and is sexually assaulted; however, she spends the remainder of the season putting together the details, dealing with her stages of grief, what it means to be a victim and getting her power back.

In the midst of her focus on herself, she also learns how her interactions as well as being present with her friends shift as well. Ultimately, she realizes that after a year since the incident, she has to get her life together and she can't do it alone. This powerful and emotional series just completed so it's worth doing a proper binge.

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EVEN THE RICH: THE HOUSE OF VERSACE

Wondery

Spotify + Wondery+

Even the Rich delves into some of the richest families, couples and systems and shows that although they have wealth, access and lives that are on another level, they also deal with the same issues of loss, betrayal and ambition. This season has included a number of stories that are covered within a few episodes from the Royal family, The Murdochs, Gettys, Beyoncé & Jay-Z and they are currently delving into The House of Versace. Within each story, there is a primary focus such as how Gianni's siblings Donatella and Santo's initial involvement within the the family business shifted over time - especially after his death.

This conversational pop culture podcast is hosted by Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore- Williams and is filled with anecdotes, stories from and behind the headlines as well as their own insight into what took place.

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LOVE IS BLIND

Netflix Originals

We loved The Circle, Netflix Originals stripped down the elements of living in an age of social media. Viewers enjoyed watching members in an apartment getting to know one another only through what they chose to share socially.

In Love is Blind, Netflix introduces a house of men and women that are separated by gender. Each group is able to go on multiple dates in pods; however, they don't get to meet one another in person until after they propose The show continues to allow them to have a getaway where they can spend time with one another in person as well as others who also got engaged. We follow their journey through them getting married as well as the reunion show. If you have yet to watch this series which took place over 3 weeks with hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey. You walk away with understanding the power of communication as well as a supreme social experiment in seeing if love is blind.

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LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE

HULU ORIGINALS

Little Fires Everywhere stars Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington who also serve as Executive Producers of this series. This miniseries drama is based on the 2017 best selling novel of the same name by Celeste Ng. Set in Shaker Heights, Ohio in the late 1990s, we find both of these stars as two mothers from very different socioeconomic and racial backgrounds. We find that the Richardson family is perceived as a picture-perfect household whose fates suddenly become merged due to an enigmatic mother and daughter who will forever change their lives.

The series explores what it means to have the weight of secrets that are kept within and outside of families as well as what it means to have an identity and the art of creating it. It also examines what motherhood means and the ferocious nature of what it means. It also looks at what happens when you believe that following the rules will ensure that you are keeping yourself away from danger.

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THE DATING GAME KILLER

Wondery

Spotify

We're always looking for our next True Crime show to binge and for the past few weeks, we have been enjoying this 6 episode series by the team at Wondery, The Dating Game Killer.

This series approaches one of the most dangerous serial criminals that killed on the East and the West coasts while keeping a few gifts for himself, presenting himself as a photographer and even taking time to be on The Dating Game in front of a national audience!

The hosts of the show have a conversational style in presenting all the crimes, arrests and victims that were involved. They also go into depth on what motivated him and how much of a collective effort had to take place to find him as well as to ensure that he stayed in jail to pay for his crime

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YOU

Netflix Original Series

Season 2 Premiers 12.26.19

Like many, we became fans of the stalker/ thriller YOU which began on Lifetime for its first season and starting on Dec 26th will continue as a Netflix Original Series. If you've yet to see the first season or need a quick refresh - we've got you. We meet Joe Goldberg (Gossip Girl's Penn Badgley), an owner of a bookstore in NYC who falls in love with a customer Guinevere Beck, (Elizabeth Lail) who becomes his girlfriend. We begin to see his increased stalking behavior as well as a number of things about his life to show that this is not his first time dancing with a deadly obsession. We also see how he interacts with her friends such as his relationship with Peach Salinger (Shay Mitchell).

We end the season realizing that his ex girlfriend Candace is alive and that he will be starting over in LA. We can't wait to do a proper binge of the second season during the holiday!

 
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BLOODTIES

Wondery

Spotify

We love when we listen to one show and we're given a heads up about another. As we transitioned from Thanksgiving to Christmas, we found out about Wondery's scripted show, Blood Ties a True Crime podcast where we meet Eleonore and Michael Richland (played by Gillian Jacobs and Josh Gad) as they find out that they have just lost their parents while they were on the way to seeing them for a visit.

The death of their parents is amplified when they realize that their world is forever changed and that the secrets of their successful father will not only come to light but ruin his legacy. As a renowned cardiologist and health care magnate whose sun is also a doctor, there is much at stake as they learn more about his life.

 
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BACHELOR HAPPY HOUR

Bachelor Nation | Wondery

Spotify

Readers know that each season we enjoy tweeting along with you and giving our theories of who is going to Hometowns and who will be the winner of the next Bachelor/Bachelorette. Starting Jan 6th, ABC's The Bachelor is back with Peter Weber. This month, they have released this season's contestants so we can hit the ground running on this successful franchise.

This year, we're making sure that we listen to Bachelor Happy Hour, a podcast with Bachelor Nation and Wondery. Each week The Bachelorette's Rachel Lindsay (who is also host of MTV's Ghosted) gives insight onto what's happening in the house.

If you have yet to listen to the show or missed the latest episode, Rachel sat down with Becca (The Bachelorette) to talk about their first thoughts on the contestants that are entering The Bachelor. They also shared who they thought would have a good run in the house, who may not be there too long, Hometown selections and who will win ultimately. They also wondered about whether last season's The Bachelorette Hannah Brown, will come back to the house as well!

This is a great show to enjoy while you wait for new episodes of The Bachelor and to see who Rachel will have on as a guest as the season continues!

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1865

Wondery

Spotify

This Wondery podcast takes its listeners to the moment that President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. We are immediately introduced to a cast of characters that are left to grapple with a coup that threatened to shake up the bureaucratic system of power. Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton takes the task of ensuring that those who are meant to run the country stay in play while also ensuring that the line of succession remains intact with Vice President Andrew Johnson becoming President. While maintaining order, he also has to make various concessions as a means to maintain order which includes putting some of his beliefs on the shelf while navigating the interests of the country.

Bending to Southern interests, attempting to greenlight initiatives that involve reconstruction for newly freed slaves, as well as finding John Wilkes Booth, and additional mysteries that surround this actor turned conspirator envelop every part of Stanton's decision making and progress of the US. With all of these issues, 1865 shows how Stanton will betray his friends, his integrity and the very constitution that he is trying to protect under the veil of maintaining justice for the country.

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CULPABLE

Tenderfoot TV + Black Mountain Media

Apple Podcast

For fans of To Live & Die in La and Up and Vanished comes a new True Crime story, Culpable. This podcast's focus is on those cases that have yet to be settled and what justice has not been served. We are taken to Mississippi to find out about what has been deemed a suicide by Christian Andreacchio on Feb. 26, 2014. He was found in his bathroom of his apartment with a single gunshot wound to the head. But there is evidence that shows that not only was this a homicide, but a premeditated murder. Host Dennis Cooper investigates this story and probes those who knew him and were with him in his last hours to find out what truly happened in order for his grieving family to finally put the issues revolving around his death to rest.

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DESIGNATED SURVIVOR

Netflix Originals

With 2 seasons on ABC, Designated Survivor was saved by coming to Netflix with episodes being released weekly!

The story of lower-level cabinet member, Tom Kirkman who through succession is elevated to President of the United States continues as he continues to ensure that the country stays together. As designated survivor, he continues to navigates threats that are made to the country by those outside of it and even those he works with on his staff. In each episode fans watch as he maintains the balance of continuing to grow within his position while supplying humanity to address the issues that he and the country face each day.

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CHERNOBYL

HBO

What is the cost of lies and the danger of directing a narrative. In HBO's 5 part series, we follow a number of characters who take us through the devastation of the explosion at Chernobyl, how it was handled by employees, how the government went about acknowledging the incident as well as coming to terms with the state of their actions.

At each moment, the viewer realizes that the risk of avoiding issues as they come up results in lost time and increasingly devastating costs. If you enjoy watching the series, you should also listen to their podcast as they explain how the creative team approached filming this miniseries and choices that were made in doing so. This podcast (of the same name) is available wherever you enjoy listening to your favorite shows.

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THE SHRINK NEXT DOOR

Wondery

Spotify

Imagine it's the 80s and you live in the Hamptons and everyday you see your neighbor. He's at home and throws parties that a number of people enjoy each year. You realize that the neighbor is a psychiatrist who loves being around celebrities. You also notice that he enjoys a well manicured house that includes greenery, koi fish and more, and the gardener seems very particular about ensuring that these tasks outdoors are completed.

But when a journalist found out through another neighbor that the psychiatrist did not own the Hamptons home and that the gardener was the owner an intricate story unfolds that shows the lengths that the psychiatrist went to in order to embed himself in this and other patients lives to their detriment. In this true story that is extremely binge worthy, you have to keep reminding yourself that this happened.

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ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE

Netflix Originals

Ali Wong stars in this Netflix Originals movie will debut on May 31st, we see her as a successful famous chef who is living a life that many would covet. When she finds herself going back to her hometown, she is reconnected with her friend who is a local musician. They have always had a connection that was more then friends, but they have a hard time living in one another's world. The blend of comedy, culture, society and more come together in this tale on love, taking a chance and seeing things for the first time that you may not have previously.

 

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SPORTS WARS

Wondery

Spotify

We have been a fan of Wondery's Business Wars, hosted by David D. Brown who shares the history and battle between businesses through serial episodes to dig into what made them great and in some cases who was unable to continue to compete.

With the success of this show, they recently dropped Sports Wars which is hosted by SB Nation's regular contributor, Dan Rubenstein. This looks at the rivalries that exist in sports and not just those by opposing teams! In its inaugural season that dropped this month, they started with the rivalry between Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre - quaterbacks on the Green Bay Packers. They highlight where this rivalry began, the backstory of both players as well as what was taking place as this feeling of contention continued to grow.

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YOU VS WILD

Netflix Originals

Growing up, the Athleisure Mag team enjoyed reading Choose Your Own Adventure books which allowed you to select an array of choices that led you through a journey that was either successful, perilous or somewhere in between. The beauty of it is that you could continue to read this and have a number of endings that had various levels of satisfaction.

This concept has been brought into a new interactive show with Netflix and Bear Grylls . We know Bear as an outdoorsman that is military trained who goes into a number of situations in the wild whether solo or with such celebs and personalities as former president Barack Obama, Ben Stiller and Vanessa Hudgens just to name a few.

In this new series, a series of episodes focus on a mission from getting medical supplies to a remote village, sustaining yourself in a survival mission and more. As Bear goes along his journey he gives you a choice between two different situations and outlines the pros and cons of each. You select what happens and go along for the ride. You can always go back to change the ending or see all possible outcomes.

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BOSCH

Season 5

Amazon Prime Originals

Season 5 of Bosch starts April 19th and this season he puts himself in the mix in order to uncover crimes of abuse and manipulation. With his need to bring those to justice, he also has to balance his purpose of his work with the fact that he is the sole surviving parent to his daughter Maddie.

As always, there are multiple story lines each season that take place as he continues to bring a bit of law and order in LA! If you have yet to catch up, you can binge the previous seasons in prep for the upcoming dynamic season.

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THE LAST KINGDOM

Netflix Originals

Season 3

If you have yet to watch The Last Kingdom, we highly suggest that you start at the beginning and start bingeing now over the Thanksgiving holiday!

We know that the main character, Uhtred saw that his father was killed and that the Saxon army was defeated by troops that invaded. He was captured by Danish warlord Earl Ragnar and raised in a Danish camp alongside a fellow captive, Brida - a sharp tongued girl.

Years later, Uhtred is a respected warrior that has another tragedy that takes place when his home is purposely set on fire and kills his surrogate family, including Ragnar. He is now alone with Brida by his side to avenge the death of this man as well as to reclaim his homeland.

The conflict resides in whether he will choose between his country of birth or the people who raised him. He will have to learn how to navigate both as he is set on building a nation. For those that are caught up on season 1 and 2, there are great things ahead with the current season and plenty of speculation on what the 4th season could be.

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IMAGINED LIFE

Wondery

In a culture where celebrities are constantly shared in our social feeds on what they are up to, this podcast by Wondery takes a different approach. What if your favorite celeb or mover and shaker had a life that you didn't know and you had to guess to figure it out?

Imagined Life presents the backstory of celebs and is presented in a way where you are the celeb and you are provided clues; how ever, you are not told who you are until the very end. The episodes are engaging as you learn their backstory and ultimately, to gain a new perspective on who these notables are.

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LINE OF DUTY

Acorn TV

Season 4

Line of Duty is a British BBC police procedural show whose 4th season (which has Thandie Newton in the cast) has now come to Acorn TV. This show focuses on a fictional police anticorruption squad unit AC-12. This cat-and-mouse thriller that focuses on modern policing and corruption has a stellar cast within this show which has already begun filming season 5 and has been greenlit for a 6th season as well.

Each episode puts a different member of the squad as the lead in an episode as they are assigned cases where police corruption could be taking place on a case that is being worked on. Fans enjoy the well written show that is filled with plot twists and unexpected thrills without focusing on gore and scenes of gratuitous sex.

With characters weaved into each show, it may be tempting to catch your favorite star, but it is worth the wait to watch it without distraction and to see how their stories evolve within and across the seasons.

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THE BRIGHT SESSIONS
Spotify

There is nothing better than listening to one podcast and finding out about another one! The Bright Sessions is a science fiction podcast that follows a group of therapy patients. But these are not your typical patients - each has a unique supernatural
ability. The show documents their struggles and discoveries as well as the motivations of their mysterious therapist, Dr. Bright.

This series started back in 2016 and actually
concluded its main storyline this summer; however, there are plans to create spinoff shows through the podcast, books as well as TV shows - so it's worth listening to this show as well as to stay tuned for bonus episodes, updates and more.

DR.DEATH

Wondery

Apple Podcasts

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We were hooked on Wondery when we got hoked on Dirty John (which will now be a TV series on BRAVO). Dr. Death introduces us to a surgeon and 33 of his patients who trusted him to do spinal surgeries.

This kind of surgery leaves us at our most vulnerable when we go to our doctors. We feel that there is a level of trust to the person that will be at the other end of the scalpel. We trust the hospital. In the end, we trust the system. Dr. Christopher Duntsch was a neurosurgeon who radiated confidence, charm and comfort. He always told his patients in Dallas that he was the best and would challenge others to look him up to verify his claims.

If you had back pain, and had tried everything else, Dr. Duntsch could give you the spine surgery that would take your pain away. But soon his patients started to experience complications. And all they had to protect them was a system ill equipped to stop the madness. This podcast focuses on the medical system that failed to protect these patients who were operated on by him.

The series focuses on Dr. Christopher Duntsch, his approach to being the best from his athletic career to going to medical school. The host takes the listen er through conversations with patients, those who worked with him in his practice and the aftermath.

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MANIAC

Netflix

Annie Landsberg (Emma Stone) and Owen Milgrim (Jonah Hill) are two struggling strangers who are drawn to the late stages of a mysterious mind-bending pharmaceutical trial.

Their reasons for participating differ as Annie is disaffected and aimless, fixated on broken relationships with her mother and sister. Owen lives his life with a disputed diagnosis of schizophrenia.

The radical treatment, using pills that the inventor (a doctor with mother issues and an emotionally complex computer) claims can repair anything about the mind, draws Annie, Owen and 10 other subjects into a three-day drug trial that they're told will permanently
solve all of their problems, with no complications or side effects. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned.

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