The last episode of ACP for 2025! With only a few days left of the year, Gino takes time to reflect on the amazing guests we've had the pleasure of hosting; where we are all over the world and how you managed to listen in. 

In a move that took many people by surprise, Netflix is planning to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, which, if successful, will make it possibly the largest media company on the planet. The downside for us is that we may lose several channels from DStv, as  well as some shows from Showmax. 

Now, here's Gino's top 25 for '25: 

1. Love and Wine - A rich guy working for his dad's company falls for a student. 
2. Man vs Baby - Rowan Atkinson is looking after another un-asked-for companion.
3. Monster: The Ed Gein Story - A series chronicling the stories of infamous killers.
4. Bad Influencer - A single mom partners with an influencer to sell counterfeit designer bags.
5. aka Charlie Sheen - The actor discusses his rise to fame and public downfall.
6. The Thursday Murder Club - Retirees spend their time solving cold case murders.
7. Building The Band - 50 contestants form bands without meeting.
8. A Minecraft Movie - 4 misfits are pulled through a mysterious portal.
9. Unseen (S2)  - Zenzi's new reality brings with it enemies and alliances.
10. Forever - Two high schoolers in L.A. navigate first love and intimacy.
11. The Diamond Heist - London criminals plan an audacious heist.
12. Black Mirror (S7) - Satirical tales explore techno-paranoia.
13. Ralph Barbosa - Cowabunga - Cheeky stand-up special.
14. Million Dollar Secret - A player starts with $1m, while 11 more try to capture them.
15. Con Mum - A chef's world turns chaotic when a socialite appears, claiming to be his mom. 
16. Andrew Schulz Life - Comedy special about starting a family and going through IVF treatments.
17. GO!  - A young sprinter has to overcome past trauma as he attends a prestigious school.
18. Adolescence - A 13-year-old is accused of the murder of a classmate.
19. School of Chocolate - Professionals test their skills under chocolatier, Amaury Guichon.
20. Apple Cider Vinegar - Wellness guru Belle Gibson, who pretended to have cancer.
21. The Kings of Tupelo - Small-town Mississippi's jaw-dropping scandal.
22. Shaka iLembe - The making of the iconic African king.
23. Inimba - A business woman gives birth, but chooses her career over her child.
24. The Chair Company - A man investigates a conspiracy.
25. Married At First Sight: Mzansi - Singles agree to marry partners chosen by experts. 

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