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The documentary "Cowboy Cartel" tracks rookie FBI agent Scott Lawson as he probes a massive money laundering enterprise linked to the American horse racing sector. One of Mexico's most murderous gangs, Los Zetas oversees the operation. The documentary, which runs four parts, follows Lawson's astute instincts as he works to destroy the multimillion-dollar money laundering organization. After breaking inside the cartel and finding their activities in the American Quarter Horse racing business, he finally helped Los Zetas commanders, Treviño brothers, to be arrested. Using interviews with Lawson himself, IRS agent Steve Pennington, Irving police officer Steve Junker, Brian Schutt, and Kim Williams as well as other important players, the documentary offers an inside glimpse of the operation.
Action-comedy caper film "The Instigators" centers on Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck), two guys who try a robbery that goes hilariously disastrous. While Cobby, an ex-con, is seeking a fresh start, Rory, burdened with debt, seeks to make things right for his son. Their intentions rapidly fall apart, albeit their aim is the wealth of a corrupt politician. The police, resentful politicians, and furious crime chiefs hunt them. Desperate, they persuade Rory's therapist, Dr. Donna Rivera (Hong Chau), to assist them in leaving under false pretenses—that of a hostage. Their fighting gets more intense; they know they have to find common ground if they are to survive their situation and get out from captivity.
Apple TV+ is bringing back a children's musical television series called "Yo Gabba Gabbaland!" It's a rebirth of the cherished original show that ran on Nickelodeon from 2007 and 2015. Although it pays homage to the original, "Yo Gabba Gabbaland!" has Kammy Kam (Kamryn Smith), a fresh presenter covering the hosting responsibilities. Still, the fundamental components are un changed. Along with appealing music, dance moves, and life lessons, the concert will feature the well-known cast of dressed toys Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, and Plex. The new show seeks to delight younger kids holistically and educate them as well. Although Apple TV+ does not currently provide the original "Yo Gabba Gabba!", Roku allows one to stream it.
The drama series "Bad Monkey" is based on 2013 best-selling book by Carl Hiaasen. The show centers Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), a former investigator employed as a Florida Keys restaurant inspector. Once a competent investigator in Miami, he was compelled to leave the agency and now works a menial job. His life veers dramatically when he finds a human arm while fishing. Driven to crack the riddle and maybe land his former employment, Yancy sets out to identify the arm's owner. But he soon discovers he is in over his head and under danger, hence he must solve the riddle before it is too late. As the title implies, he negotiates the eccentric Florida Keys' residents and comes upon a literal "bad monkey." Among others, the cast includes Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rob Delaney. Apple TV+ will debut the first two episodes on August 14; the ten-episode season will wrap on October 9.
Based on Min Jin Lee's praised 2017 book, Season 2 of "Pachinko" carries on the narrative. From 1915 to 1989, the four-generation Korean family's life is followed in the series throughout several eras. Beginning in 2022, Season 1 centered on Sunja (Kim Min-ha/Youn Yuh-jung) fleeing her family in Japanese-ruled Korea to begin a new life in Osaka, Japan's Koreatown. She suffers great discrimination and difficulty, yet she is strong. Drawing further into Sunja's life and journey, including her experiences during World War II, Season 2 starts up where Season 1 left off. It also looks at the later years of the family, tracking her grandson, Solomon Baek (Jin Ha), a businessman operating in Japan. With several accolades including a Primetime Emmy nomination and American Film Institute Awards ranking among the Top 10 Programs of the Year, Season 1 was both a critical and financial success. Arriving on August 23, Season 2 promises to improve on the engaging narrative and emotional effect of the last one.
Six-episode documentary series "K-Pop Idols" transports viewers behind the scenes of the K-pop universe. It highlights the competitive nature, life, and hardships some of the most well-known K-pop performers have. The show provides a close-up view of the demanding training, preparation, and personal travels these musicians go through. It includes interviews with well-known K-pop bands including Jessi, CRAVITY, and BLACKSWAN as well as observations. Every episode centers on these three bands as they work to establish their brand, hone their performances and music, and ascend the very competitive K-pop ladder. Produced by the same team behind "Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry" and "Bling Empire," the series promises to offer an immersive and exposing look inside the realm of K-pop superstar. August 30 marks its Apple TV+ introduction.