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11. Loch Henry (Season 6) “Loch Henry” is a lot like your typical murder mystery, except in this case, you already know who the killer is. And given how much people love murder mysteries, it should be no surprise as to why “Loch Henry” is one of the most popular episodes ofBlack Mirror. People love it! The panoramic views of this desolate Scottish town are home to a famous crime that two film students decide to turn into a movie—but there’s a price that comes with digging up the past for profit....

11. Nizou Okada (Gintama) Nizou Okadais a blind assassin and master of the quick-draw sword technique (iaijutsu). He first appears inGintamaduring the Infant Strife Arc, then again in the Benizakura Arc (at which point he was modified by a special sword, Benizakura). Like any blind anime character, Nizou compensates for his blindness with his other senses. But unlike most blind anime characters, who normally have heightened hearing, Nizou relies mostly on his sense of smell for direction and tracking of his targets....

11. The Defender (1994) Originally titledThe Bodyguard From Beijingbefore release in North America,The Defenderstars Jet Li as a professional bodyguard who’s tasked with protecting the last surviving witness of a murder case. John is an expert in martial arts and tactics, but his duty as a bodyguard is made tougher when one of the assassins wants revenge on him for the death of his brother (who was killed in a previous encounter)....

11. Crashing (2017) Not to be confused with the Phoebe Waller-Bridge series,Crashingfeatures comedian Pete Holmes as a fictional version of himself, who’s forced to make a new start after his wife cheats on him. He then seeks the advice of other comedians to break out in stand-ups. Holmes is known for his breezy presence and self-deprecating humor, often derived from his experiences as a former youth pastor. He gets to show that lighter side in the dark edges of the show, and that makes for a feel-good comedy show about finding your passion in hard times....

11. The Animatrix We’re cheating a little by includingThe Animatrix, which some might consider to be more of an anthology film. However, it’s really just a collection of 9 OVAs, which totally fits. If you’re a fan ofThe Matrix, then you have to seeThe Animatrix. This collection of cyberpunk anime shorts does a great job of expanding on the world and lore of the classic sci-fi film series. Is it required viewing to understand everything that happens in theMatrixmovies?...