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Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid is a popular psychological thriller, gaining widespread attention thanks to BookTok, much like It Ends With Us and Verity. These books are part of a trend of emotionally intense, trauma-focused fiction. The Housemaid features a shocking plot twist that reveals how men can manipulate a woman’s weaknesses, even portraying them as mental illness, to control her life, money, and well-being.

Think back to the summer of 2016. Britain had just voted to leave the European Union, and the world was reeling. Barack Obama was still president, and Donald Trump hadn’t yet been elected. Most experts predicted a Hillary Clinton win, even with a tense election filled with heated arguments and constant news about her emails – a win that was expected to maintain the usual standards of democracy. Twitter was still known as Twitter, and the idea that people could be radicalized through platforms like Facebook and YouTube seemed unlikely. Tragically, on July 14th, a terrorist attack during a Bastille Day celebration in Nice left 86 people dead.

The 70-year-old matriarch showcased a festive decoration at her house, featuring the names of her children and all of her grandchildren on the roof.

Interestingly, Henry Cavill first wore the Superman suit during auditions for the movie Man of Steel. Even though his time playing Superman ended unexpectedly, many fans still fondly remember his performance as the character.

In his new HGTV show, “Junk or Jackpot?” premiering Friday at 9:30 p.m. Pacific, host Burke often has authentic reactions when visiting Los Angeles collectors. He finds their homes filled with everything from action figures and pinball machines to puppets and more—and sometimes, valuable treasures are hidden in plain sight. In one episode, a collector reveals a trading card valued at around $100,000. “I definitely said something like ‘What the f—?’ but it was probably censored since it’s on HGTV,” Berk explains from his Los Angeles home. “I’m used to having more freedom with my language on Netflix, but this was just unbelievable.”

While many celebrities have received significant support to launch their careers, others strive to achieve success independently.

These shows really set the standard for crime dramas, and surprisingly, many of them still feel fresh and engaging even compared to today’s shows. The 2000s offered a wide variety of options, from gritty and intense mysteries to more playful and charming stories. Despite the constant release of new crime shows, there’s a unique quality to this era’s programs that hasn’t been replicated.

This TV movie is adapted from Michelle Magorian’s 1981 novel and takes place during World War II. It tells the story of young William, nicknamed Willie Beech, who is sent away from London as part of the evacuation effort.