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Truth Be Told
Starring: Octavia Spencer, Kate Hudson
Where: Apple TV+
This compelling crime drama returns for a second season. True-crime podcaster and investigative reporter Poppy Parnell is asked to help an old friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Hudson), whose husband has been murdered.
Sparking Joy
Starring: Marie Kondo
Where: Netflix The Japanese organizing guru is back with a new series in which she uses her popular ‘tidying-up’ methods to help three different businesses get their workplaces organized in a way that increases productivity and — of course — ‘sparks joy’ for all involved.
Al Helwi Wel Morra Starring: Dana Mardini, Nicolas Moawad, Pamela El-Kik Where: Shahid VIP
Five years ago, Farah was jilted at the altar by Rayan. Now, she’s working for a party-planning company. When her manager asks her to take charge of planning a wedding, Farah is horrified to discover that the groom is Rayan.
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Starring: Jason Momoa, Sylvia Hoeks, Hera Hilmar
Where: Apple TV+
Eyebrows were raised when Apple announced it had renewed this sci-fi drama for a second season. Critics were less than flattering about the first. It’s set in a world where only 2 million humans have survived a deadly virus. And all have lost their sense of sight.
Afterlife of the Party
Starring: Victoria Justics, Midori Francis Where: Netflix When popular socialite Cassie dies in a freak accident during her birthday week, she is presented with a second chance to return to Earth and make amends for her wrongdoings.