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The long wait for the second season of Kings of Jo'burg is finally over as Netflix releases the show’s official trailer and release date. Kings of Jo'burg is a South African crime-drama and fantasy thriller that premiered on Netflix in December 2020. Netflix renewed Kings of Jo'burg for the second season in December 2021 after the show attracted a 5.2 out of 10-star rating on IMDb and a 69% rating on JustWatch. The second season will, unfortunately, miss the action of the leading actor and chief producer, Shona Ferguson, who succumbed to COVID-19-related complications in 2021.

Paramount+ recently ordered another season of its thriller and procedural crime drama, Criminal Minds: Evolution. The renewal news comes nearly two months after the streaming platform launched the show's first season with ten great episodes.

Emily in Paris has quickly become a fan favorite thanks to its storyline and charming cast. The series follows the adventures of Emily, an American woman starting a new job in Paris, as she navigates her new job, friendships, and love life. If you're looking for a similar show to watch while you wait for the next season of Emily in Paris, you're in luck! We've compiled a list of series that offer a similar blend of romance, comedy, and drama to keep you entertained. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic comedy, a drama with a side of romance, or a show that explores the ups and downs of working in a foreign city, you're sure to find something that piques your interest.

2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for TV series, with a number of highly anticipated shows set to premiere. Fans of the Marvel universe and Batman franchise can look forward to new spin-off series that delve deeper into the stories of their favorite characters. Additionally, there are a variety of other shows across different genres that are sure to capture audiences' attention. Join us as we take a look at some of the most talked-about series set to debut in 2023 and what we can expect from their cast and plots.

It goes without saying that Netflix's recent slate of attention-grabbing shows kept us entertained during the year of lockdowns. Outer Banks, a brand-new smash blockbuster teen drama series, has to rank among the highlights. John B. is based in North Carolina. Chase Stokes is certain that his father's disappearance is not a coincidence. He and his companions, the 'Pogues,' discover that they aren't the only ones searching for the Royal Merchant's treasures as they continue to probe the depths of the ocean for the source of everything.

The anticipation for Netflix's impending year of original content is growing as 2023 gets under way. Welcome to a sneak preview of every new Netflix release that will be available during the shortest month of the year. We'll discuss every US addition scheduled for the month, including new Netflix Originals and titles with Netflix partner licenses. This list will continue to be updated in the months leading up to February 2023 because Netflix will add a few additional movies at the end of January.

Jenna Ortega made a brief portrayal in season two of 'You' with Penn Badgley before going on to become one of the most well-known actresses this year on Netflix. The Jenna Ortega persona, who crossed the psychopath's path less frequently than other ladies, had made it out alive!Keep in mind that 'Ellie' was the title character of the recently approved second season of Wednesday. Delilah's younger sister, who had the tragedy to cross Joe's path as he was just settling in Los Angeles. Thus, over the course of a few episodes, Joe and Ellie, with whom he had forged a brotherly connection, grew pretty close.

Anne Rice's Immortal Universe was the culmination of nearly fifty years of bad business deals, scandals, and squandered opportunities. The author desperately wanted to see her work onscreen. On her website, she claimed that her agent was constantly making contacts in Hollywood, hoping to find a deal worth their time. There were some well-known adaptations, as we're all aware, but what we saw was just the tip of the iceberg. The author imagined lengthy television series, multiple seasons, and theaters packed to the brim with fans. She loved the cinema, and she was always quick to point that out. She was constantly talking about her favorite films--Rebecca and The Red Shoes. She loved the glitz and glam of old Hollywood, and she believed that her work could fit in with those fabled titles. But nobody could agree as to how it should be done, and Hollywood didn't think that fans were ready for homoeroticism and questionable morals. When she signed away the rights to her work--a little over a year before her death--she must've felt like she had completed her bucket list. We can also safely assume that she was a bit concerned. Creative control was a source of contention for her. Interview with the Vampire was an allegory for the death of her young child. Lestat was her one great love. She spent decades pouring everything she had into those books, only to hand them over to a group of shameless profiteers. It must've been terrifying.

After Kaleidoscope, Ginny & Georgia 2, Pressure Cooker, Lady Vouyer, and The Lying Life of Adults, Netflix has added another January 2023 release, the British TV series, Lockwood & Co. The show is a detective thriller and supernatural adventure based on Jonathan Stroud’s book series of the same title. In September 2017, it was announced that Big Talk Productions had plans to adapt Stroud’s Lockwood & Co. into a TV series, although the project was revealed to be moving to Netflix in December 2020. It started filming in July 2021 at the Kensal Green Cemetery, concluding in March 2022.

This Valentine’s A24 and Apple TV+ will drop an enigmatic film that showcases the dark side of love and family, Sharper, starring A-listers John Lithgow, Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan and breakout stars Justice Smith and Briana Middleton.

Tony and Olivier Award winner Alan Cumming graces Peacock's new reality TV series The Traitors, which debuted on Thursday, January 12.

Anne Rice's feuds with Hollywood are the stuff of legends. She spent more than 20 years negotiating with various directors and production companies, writing scripts, and contacting leads, all so she could create the perfect adaptation of Interview with the Vampire. Contrary to popular opinion, she was determined to make the project work. She was a huge fan of film, and she wanted to see her books come to life. Many changes were made, most of which she claimed to be her own idea. She thought of diluting the film, cutting out the homoeroticism, and toning down the gore factor. This was a concern for some. The audiences were bound to catch on to the not-so-subtle chemistry between Louis and Lestat, and they were living in a deeply homophobic time. There was also the problem of moral relativism. Lestat is the star of the Vampire Chronicles, not Louis, and he thoroughly enjoyed every second of the hunt. The man was pure evil.This did come up when the film was made. Oprah famously walked out of a Los Angeles screening, saying that it was simply too dark for her. She was one of 30 others present who decided to leave. This was just one of countless issues surrounding the production. The biggest problem, of course, was Anne Rice's infamous campaign against Tom Cruise who had been chosen to play Lestat.

If there’s an effortless way you can keep your body warm during the chilly winter season is by watching chuckle-inducing comedy shows on Apple TV+. The streamer just added another accomplishment, Shrinking, an American comedy series, to its catalogue. Apple TV+ ordered ten episodes for the first season of Shrinking in October 2021. James Ponsoldt joined the show as a director and chief producer in April 2022 as its production was ongoing.

Are you a fan of digging deeper into mysterious murders with a touch of comedy and drama? Peacock got your heart desires sorted this January with the first season of Poker Face, an American murder-mystery and comedy-drama series created by Rian Johnson. The streaming platform announced the show in March 2021 with Natasha Lyonne and Rian Johnson as the directors. Poker Face started filming from April to October 2022 in Newburgh, New York, and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Without a doubt, Netflix comes to mind when you're looking for a true-crime documentary, criminal reality series like Love Is Blind or The Circle, or one of the most popular shows worldwide, Stranger Things. With everything going on, it's simple to forget about the countless romantic Netflix shows. However, there are a ton of swoon-worthy films on the streaming service to pick from when the mood knocks and you're looking for something to stream over your at-home romantic date.