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I Wish You Would Starring: Trevor Noah

Where: Netflix In his third standup special, the South African (soon to be ex-) ‘Daily Show’ host talks about learning German, speaking ill of the dead, ordering Indian food in Scotland, judging people in horror movies, and the blossoming of conspiracy theories during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Destan

Starring: Ebru Sahin, Edip Tepeli, Selim Bayraktar

Where: Starzplay Historical action drama series based on various Turkish epics

(as opposed to actual historical events). It tells the story of Akkiz — orpaned when Alpagu Khan kills her father — and her disabled son Batuga and their quest for revenge against the powerful leader.

Wednesday

Starring:

Jenna Ortega, Catherine ZetaJones

Where: Netflix Horror comedy based around the character of Wednesday Addams from “The Addams Family.” After getting expelled from high-school for trying to kill the people bullying her brother, Wednesday enlists at Nevermore Academy, the alma mater of her parents.

Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich

Directors: Maiken Bird,

Lisa Bryant

Where: Netflix Documentary series about the sex-trafficking trial of the socialite now best-known as Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice.

The filmmakers (the same pair who made “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich”) use archive footage and stories from survivors in the show.

The Noel Diary Starring: Justin Hartley, Barrett Doss

Where: Netflix Christmasthemed rom-com in which popular author Jake Turner returns to his hometown to settle his estranged mother’s estate. He finds a diary that reveals some secrets from his past, and that of Rachel, a young woman from the town. The pair investigate together.