Steeltown Murders (2023) is a mini-series about identifying a real-life serial killer. That murderer had killed three young kids in the area of Port Talbot in 1973, but he was never caught. Since then, these true murder incidents in Port Talbot (in Wales, the United Kingdom) have haunted the community as well as the police.
Drama
Movies/Series have “drama” as their key genre, major theme, and important content.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (S4): Is It Great?
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (Season 4/2023) show came out with its intriguing fourth and final season recently. Not only did it end on a high note for Jack Ryan, but it also showed us glimpses into Ryan’s future. If you have not seen this show earlier, then you can read our FM Series Review article that we shared earlier.
Tarla: Is It A Good Hindi Biopic?
Tarla is a thoughtful and gracious biopic movie about the famous home chef of India. Her autobiographic movie takes a peek into Tarla Dalal’s life as a real-life trailblazer in cooking and the cookbook. Notably, she was recognised by the Government of India for her pioneering work in the world of cooking.
Shrinking (S1): Is A Great Comedy-Drama?
The Shrinking (Season 1/USA/2023) series focuses on the chaotic lives of 3 therapists. The series title name is taken from the word Shrink; as this word also means the Therapist.
Kohrra: Is It A Good Murder Mystery?
Kohrra (Season 1/2023) series depicts when worlds of Love and Crime collide, and usually, the tragedies take place. This Indian series delves into the foggy realm of passionate and scandalous tales. Notably, the series title Kohrra (कोहरा in Hindi) means fog and/or mist.
A Man Called Otto: Is It A Good Drama?
A Man Called Otto is a soothing and uplifting film that tugs at the heart. Tom Hanks plays the lead role of Otto in this movie, and that adds depth to this soul-touching story. Its story is based on the novel titled ‘A Man Called Ove‘ penned by the writer Fredrik Backman.
Tetris: Is It A Good Biography Film?
Tetris (2023/USA) is a fun-filled and enjoyable film, just like the iconic video game of the same name. A Soviet software engineer, Alexey Pajitnov, created the puzzle video game Tetris in 1985. It is based on the real-life story of Alexey Leonidovich Pajitnov and Henk Rogers.
The Diplomat: Is It A Good Thriller?
The Diplomat (Season 1/UK) is a contemporary diplomatic tale about two British diplomats. These two envoys, Laura Simmonds and Alba Ortiz, are posted in a Catalan city in Spain. These two British Consul Employees assist Britishers who find themselves in challenging situations while visiting Spain.
The Hunt For Raoul Moat: Horrific Crimes!
The Hunt for Raoul Moat (2023) is a horrific true crime tale. We were uncomfortable with the screen adaptation of this kind of distressing real-crime incident that happened. This limited mini-series is heart-wrenching to watch. But why? Well, because this real-life crime incident happened in 2010 in the United Kingdom.
SisterS: Is It A Good Comedy Drama?
SisterS (2023) mini-series is a comedy-drama about the family issues in modern times. In this series, Sare (Canadian) and Suze (Irish) are two half-sisters, and both sisters go on a road trip to fulfil a family mission. They undertake this journey to locate and meet their alcoholic birth father in Ireland.
School of Lies: Is It A Good Drama?
School of Lies (2023) Hindi Series depicts dark tales from a boarding school in India. Inspired by real-life incidents, its story is set in an elite school located in one of the hill stations. As the story involves young kids, it is sad and painful. Perhaps words of caution, the themes explored in it might make you uncomfortable.