Showing how the in vitro fertilization process came about is at the center of the Netflix series Happiness and from this it becomes evident how the babies that were born were never conceived in test tubes, yet that was the name that stuck. Throughout the biographical drama, Bob and Jean are frequently mesmerized by the progress made during the fertilization of the egg outside the uterus, especially seeing the cells form. The development of the in vitro fertilization process is the focus of Happinessand the drama has a factual approach that clashes strongly with the sensationalist attitude of the press,…
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Notice! SPOILERS for Fire Country, season 3, episode 6 ahead. Audrey’s training with Sharon in Land of Fire Season 3 Episode 6 highlighted an issue that the firefighting drama already hinted at could impact Bode’s relationship with his parents. The episode saw both cadets progressing through training, although Camden Casey’s approach put Bode in a difficult situation as he had to choose between following his captain or doing what he believed was the right thing, as the Station 42 crew thought. Audrey’s time with Sharon was equally stressful, with Sharon leaving Audrey in charge of a call that led to…
Netflix Happiness focused on the painstaking work involved in developing IVF and how fundamental Jean Purdy’s contribution was, but little was shared about Purdy’s future after the birth of Louise Joy Brown. By adopting Jean’s perspective, Happiness was clear in her intention to give credit back to Jean Purdy for the development of in vitro fertilization along with Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards. It did so by simultaneously showing Jean’s deep-rooted involvement in the project and focusing on her personal life, especially how the continuation of her research effectively led to her being ostracized by her community because her work…
Peacock Based on a true story The first season ended with some shocking plot twists and a cliffhanger that put Nathan and Ava’s ability to separate from Matt at risk, leaving many knots to be unraveled. Based on a true story season 2. With Nathan and Ava increasingly involved in the West Side Ripper’s desires and requests, they’ve lost the upper hand, barely able to keep Matt abiding by the one rule they set from the beginning. However, Based on a true story The first season’s most eventful developments also highlighted the similarities between Matt and Nathan and Ava’s ethics…
Notice! SPOILERS for Fire Country, season 3, episode 6 ahead. The arrival of Jared Padalecki’s Camden Casey in Edgewater stirred up some drama, but Land of Fire Season 3 Episode 6 also introduced the perfect plot to set up the Land of Fire spinoff centered on Casey. Rumors about another spinoff informally known as Land of Fire: Surfside It’s been around for a while, but CBS has yet to confirm whether or not it will happen. Padalecki’s Casey appearing in Edgewater could make this possibility more or less likely based on how the public reacts to Camden’s interactions with the…
Notice! SPOILERS for Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Episode 8 ahead. Mika Yasuda’s arc was stirred in Grey’s Anatomy season 21, and its midseason finale, finally wrapped up her storyline, doing so in a bittersweet way considering what her departure from Gray Sloan Memorial might mean for some characters. Midori Francis’ departure from Grey’s Anatomy was announced when season 20 was still airing, making it possible for the medical drama to create an impactful exit storyline that would do justice to Mika Yasuda. Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 Episode 8 seemingly did this, letting Francis show off his range in his farewell…
Notice! SPOILERS for Joy ahead. Netflix Happiness delivered a satisfying ending because it revealed how the first IVF baby was born, but also because of the themes that were an integral part of the biographical drama and were celebrated at the end. Based on the true story of how three British scientists made IVF a reality, Happiness focuses as much on the research and scientific obstacles as it does on the human cost suffered by Jean and Bob, especially in the form of ruined relationships, death threats, and attacks on their privacy and that of their patients. In fact, Jean…
Netflix Happiness recounts the events that led to the development of the first IVF baby, painting a challenging picture due to the obstacles encountered during the scientific process, but also the objection of society in general. Coming to Netflix on November 22, 2024, following a limited run in select theaters, the biographical drama stars Bill Nighy as gynecologist Patrick Steptoe, James Norton as physiologist Robert “Bob” Edwards and Thomasin McKenzie as Jean Purdy, the world’s first embryologist. Happiness is extremely accurate in detailing the true story that culminated in the birth of the first IVF baby in 1978Luisa Brown. With…
Notice! SPOILERS for Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Episode 7 ahead. Levi’s farewell episode in Grey’s Anatomy season 21 sneakily referenced his potential future return. Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 Episode 7 was an important episode for both characters whose actors are set to exit the medical drama this season. However, if Midori Francis’ Mika Yasuda took a turn for the worse with her and her sister’s lives at risk after the car accident, Jake Borelli’s Levi Schmitt spent his last day at Gray Sloan Memorial before moving to Texas . A moment in Grey’s Anatomy Season 21, Episode 7, however, hinted…
Celebrities are often remembered for their most famous roles in equally renowned films, but their careers include many films, some of which can often be forgotten because of the time they were released or the genre they most closely resembled. However, Despite being easily forgotten, these films can still be extremely satisfying to watch and revisit years after their release. From period dramas to romantic comedies and dramas, this list spans multiple genres and decades. While some films may only include a few A-list actors, others have so many that it’s easy to question why they’ve been overlooked, especially considering…