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Thursday, March 5, 2026
TopicTV shows

Topic: TV shows

‘Bridgerton’ sex scenes don’t hesitate with body positivity—and the fans love it

In the world of ‘revenge bodies’ and ‘weight loss journeys’, it is wonderful to be unabashedly worshipped for one’s curves, as Colin does for Penelope in the famous ‘mirror scene’.

Why ‘spoilers’ can’t ruin your favourite books, TV shows

In a series of psychological experiments published in 2011, US researchers found that knowing the end of a story did not diminish readers’ enjoyment.

Netflix’s Recruit looks critically at CIA, isn’t about ‘good guys’ against faceless terrorists

The Recruit isn’t quite a perfect indictment of the bureaucratic bloat, privacy violations and wanton human rights abuses. But it serves up a funny, insightful ride.

Tripling Season 3 gives millennials a reality check on lives of parents who ‘get all the blame’

The Viral Fever’s show for Zee5 returns in a post-Covid world with its sibling-trio who have matured enough to cope with the loss of the ‘traditional’ concept of family.

Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman is Doctor Who for adults. What hurts it is Netflix’s release strategy

Netflix's TV series based on the fantasy novelist’s comic book The Sandman isn't afraid to take you through multiple time jumps without making it confusing.

Hotstar’s Shoorveer has the best aerial dogfight scenes on Indian TV. Rest is half-baked

Samar Khan's Shoorveer could have been 'the' Air Force show. It lands the aerial dogfight scenes perfectly, but the rest is a parachute-less jump.

Late-night TV shows still matter. They must do what national pastime doesn’t—adapt, evolve

For many viewers, late-night shows are patronising and show hosts point out stark generational discomfort. Ratings may be down, but there's some hope.

Grim, scary, warped — the world of Ozark beyond psychological trauma and physical violence

The medley of several eccentric characters, backed by a superlative script and direction, makes Ozark one of the best thriller-drama web series of the last decade.

Thank god for Netflix and Vir Das. India’s craving comedy and satire, but TVs are a no-go

Clearly, producers and channels know something we don’t — that Indians don’t watch TV to be amused or elevated.

Teen pregnancy, eating disorders, bullying — ‘Remix’ was India’s high school ‘telenovela’

Star One show 'Remix' — that centred around 4 high school students grappling with their teenage years — was relatable, fun and had something for everyone.

On Camera

This oil shock hits differently for the US

While the 1970s and 2022 shocks supercharged US inflation, a sustained conflict with Iran would primarily hit the American economy through slower growth.

India has options beyond choked Strait of Hormuz. But conditions apply

Nearly 50% of India’s crude imports are exposed to the chokepoint. So far this year, India has imported an average of 2.6 million barrels per day (mbpd) from Gulf countries.

Indian Navy says it deployed P-8I, diverted ships to boost efforts to rescue sunk Iran warship’s crew

Two Indian naval ships involved in the search and rescue operations in connection with IRIS Dena, which was operating 20 NM West of Galle in SAR region under Sri Lankan responsibility.

Pakistan is fighting a two-front war. I saw it coming 15 yrs ago

The Pakistani political leadership is weak and devoid of any intellect. Its diplomacy is entirely India-China-US focused and suffers from a presumptive view of Afghanistan as a vassal.