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#1 Happy Family USA

2025

#1 Happy Family USA

2025
7.1
An exploration of the experiences of a Muslim-American family that must learn how to code-switch as they navigate the early 2000s: a time of fear, war, and the rapid expansion of the boy-band industrial complex.
Dinner Mate

2020

Dinner Mate

2020
7.2
It tells a story that how two young women become close friends by having dinners together. They happened to be arranged seated at the same table one time they went to eat out alone. At that time, they were both bothered by relationships, and from the first accidental dinner together, multiple dinners then followed, over which they open up to each other their relationship troubles, get closer and develop an unusual friendship.
Monkey Life

2007

Monkey Life

2007
6.2
Monkey Life was created in 2006 and has continuously documented the work of Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE and her team at Monkey World; Ape Rescue Centre. Filmed at Monkey World in Dorset, Monkey Life follows the rescue and rehabilitation of abused and neglected primates. Many have mental as well as physical problems so the Primate Care Staff treat their individual needs until they can be reintegrated with primates of their own kind. The primates at the park range from apes, who were taken from the wild as babies and used as photographers props on Spanish beaches to monkeys, many of which were rescued from the UK pet trade. With unparalleled access Monkey World's dedicated team are filmed dealing with medical emergencies, primate moves, births and sometimes heart-breaking decisions. We follow Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE around the globe as she continues the park's mission to rescue abused primates. Monkey Life documents the daily life and drama of the world’s largest primate rescue centre.
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

2015

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

2015
6.6
Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a variety of cosmic topics and collide pop culture with science in a way that late-night television has never seen before. Weekly topics range from popular science fiction, space travel, extraterrestrial life, the Big Bang, to the future of Earth and the environment. Tyson is an astrophysicist with a gifted ability to connect with everyone, inspiring us all to to "keep looking up."
Rescue: Special Ops

2009

Rescue: Special Ops

2009
9
Rescue: Special Ops is an Australian television drama series that first screened on the Nine Network in 2009. Filmed in and around Sydney, the program is produced by Southern Star Group with the assistance of Screen Australia and the New South Wales Government. This drama series focuses on a team of experienced professional paramedics who specialise in rescue operations. It premiered on Sunday 2 August 2009, and the season finale of the first season aired on Sunday 25 October. A second season screened from 28 June 2010. The third and final season consisting of 22 episodes screened from 30 May 2011. The Nine Network has confirmed it will not be renewing Rescue Special Ops for a fourth season.
Crusoe

2008

Crusoe

2008
6.8
Crusoe is a television adventure drama based loosely on the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. The series' 13 episodes aired on NBC during the first half of the 2008–2009 television season. It follows the adventures of Robinson Crusoe: a man who has been shipwrecked on an island for six years and is desperate to return home to his wife and children. His lone companion is Friday, a native whom Crusoe rescued and taught English.
Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted

2022

Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted

2022
The Help My House Is Haunted team are called in to investigate paranormal activity at the homes of British celebrities in this spin-off programme.
Vanity Fair

2018

Vanity Fair

2018
7.3
In a world where everyone is striving for what is not worth having, no one is more determined to climb to the heights of English society than Becky Sharp.
Imitation

2021

Imitation

2021
7.6
Ma-Ha, a member of the struggling girl group Teaparty, faces anger and backlash after injuring popular idol Kwon Ryeok during a reality TV program, leading to tense encounters as their paths continue to cross.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

2004

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

2004
8
When the Hellmouth opens beneath Darkplace Hospital in downtown Romford, kiddy doctor, Vietnam veteran and ex-warlock Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. is the only man who can close it. Joined by best buddy Dr. Lucien Sanchez, fiery hospital boss Thornton Reed, and woman Liz Asher, Dagless must fight the forces of Darkness while dealing with the burden of day-to-day admin. From the chilling pen of best-selling horror writer Garth Marenghi comes this lost masterpiece of televisual terror. Dare you enter Garth's Darkplace?
Court Cam

2019

Court Cam

2019
8.5
An in-depth examination of some of the most stunning and emotional courtroom moments caught on camera, from frightening outbursts to furious judges.
America's Book of Secrets

2012

America's Book of Secrets

2012
7.6
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the most legendary monuments and powerful organizations in the United States? America’s Book of Secrets lifts the veil of mystery, giving you unparalleled access to historical narratives and insider information previously hidden from the public. Through in-depth research and exclusive channels, this series delves into a variety of familiar but enigmatic American institutions, from the FBI and the Pentagon to Fort Knox and Area 51. Go beyond the locked doors and security checkpoints of government agencies, famous landmarks and stealthy societies to glimpse the hidden worlds you were never intended to see.
M.I. High

2007

M.I. High

2007
6.1
A team of undercover teenage spies working for the fictional British secret intelligence agency MI9 who have to balance their school life with their jobs as secret agents.
Decoded

2016

Decoded

2016
7
A math genius gets recruited by Chinese spy agency to crack a complex coded message in the early republican era.
Ruby Gloom

2006

Ruby Gloom

2006
7.2
Ruby Gloom is a Canadian children's show that revolves around the titular character, Ruby, who has a unique perspective on the world. While some kids might be afraid of the dark, Ruby embraces it and finds joy in the company of strange and quirky characters like Doom Kitty, Skull Boy, Misery, Boo Boo, and Mr. Buns. Together, they navigate various adventures and challenges. The series is based on an apparel franchise of the same name. The show was produced by Nelvana and began airing on October 13, 2006 in Canada on the network YTV. It features the voices of Sarah Gadon, Emily Hampshire, Peter Keleghan, and Adrian Truss.
Sweetbitter

2018

Sweetbitter

2018
6.8
Shortly after arriving in New York City, 22-year-old Tess lands a job at a celebrated downtown restaurant. Swiftly introduced to the world of drugs, alcohol, love, lust, dive bars, and fine dining, she learns to navigate the chaotically alluring, yet punishing life she has stumbled upon.
SS-GB

2017

SS-GB

2017
6.3
Adapted from Len Deighton’s 1978 alternate history novel. A British detective investigates a murder in German-occupied Britain during World War II.
Making the Cut

2020

Making the Cut

2020
6.2
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn host designers who face challenges and assignments that will test their design skills and their abilities to run all aspects of a business.
The French Chef

1963

The French Chef

1963
7.1
One of the first cooking shows on American television, created and hosted by Julia Child on public television to introduce the French way of cooking. It emphasized fresh ingredients, many of which were unfamiliar to Americans. Based on the books she co-authored, entitled Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
Zombie House Flipping

2016

Zombie House Flipping

2016
6.5
Exploring the recent trend of house flippers scooping up foreclosed and often abandoned "zombie houses" and renovating them to return neighborhoods to their former glory.