The Lady and the Dale

"Behind Closed Doors" is a two-part documentary that sheds light on the double murder case of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj Banjade. The documentary takes a deep dive into the case and investigates the events leading up to the tragic incident.

Rachel Zoe is the real thing! She is a stylist who knows the fashion industry and this docudrama reality series goes behind the scenes with Rachel and her assistants of style, Brad Goreski and Taylor Jacobson as they dash about the globe finding fashionable new trends. This season Zoe is pregnant and even though that does not slow her down a bit she and her husband Rodger find they must make some alterations to their lives, particularly their living quarters. Rodger is out searching for a bigger house now that the family is growing. Undeterred by his quest, Rachel is on a search of her own and launches a new fashion line. Elle Magazine does a photo shoot on both Rachel and Rodger then take off searching for a additional stylist to replace one that left (last season). A new addition to the team Zoe is found in Ashley Avignone. Look for lots of guest appearances by the likes of Naomi Campbell, Liv Tyler, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Kate Hudson, and Anne Hathaway. It's a great opportunity to see how the fashion industry works in today's economy.

If your interests run to exciting battles among fierce samurai and shogun warriors or the calming exotic and beautiful geisha in a historic period of time the PBS program titled Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire will most definitely be appealing. Going back to the sixteenth century in which Japan is seen to be a warlike society that is ruled by daimyo warlords and the violence committed by samurai warriors is a daily occurrence. In 1543 Portuguese merchants, who were the first Europeans to arrive in Japan, found themselves to be welcome as they set about converting that nation to Christianity. At the same time a low ranked daimyo family member was born and became a samurai called Tokugawa Ieyasu. He is held as a hostage during much of his childhood and when finally released takes claim on his family domain. Empires come and go but this one lasts for almost 250 years before peace and prosperity take the place of violent rulers who claim control over the lives of many. Once the isolation of this great country is overthrown they begin to prosper and modernize their way of life.

"Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" is a travel and food documentary series that aired on CNN from 2013 to 2018. The show was hosted by chef and author Anthony Bourdain, who traveled to various locations around the world to explore local cultures, cuisines, and customs.

"15: A Quinceañera Story" is a four-part documentary series that premiered on HBO in 2017. It follows the lives of five Latina girls as they prepare for their quinceañera, a traditional coming-of-age celebration in Latin America. The series explores the rich cultural traditions of the Latino community and the challenges that these girls face as they navigate their teenage years.

Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen lead a darkly witty Netflix drama about the assassination of President James Garfield. Streaming on Netflix.