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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

1995

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

1995
5.6
The hilarious, wacky investigator and his pal Spike attempt to solve a series of baffling cases involving missing or stolen animals.
Cute Bodyguard

2022

Cute Bodyguard

2022
9.5
Two people from seemingly two different worlds are brought together when an accident leads to Su Jingjing, a seemingly cute girl with supernatural ability getting hired as Gu Rong's bodyguard.
Da Vinci's Demons

2013

Da Vinci's Demons

2013
7.5
The series follows the "untold" story of Leonardo Da Vinci: the genius during his early years in Renaissance Florence. As a 25-year old artist, inventor, swordsman, lover, dreamer and idealist, he struggles to live within the confines of his own reality and time as he begins to not only see the future, but invent it.
Occupied

2015

Occupied

2015
7.2
In the near future, Norway is occupied by Russia on behalf of the European Union, due to the fact that the newly elected environmental friendly Norwegian government has stopped the all important oil- and gas-production in the North Sea.
Yosi, the Regretful Spy

2022

Yosi, the Regretful Spy

2022
6.9
An Argentinean intelligence agent infiltrates the Jewish community to gather information that is then allegedly used to perpetrate two of the worst terrorist attacks in Latin American history, leaving over 100 dead.
Beauty and the Geek Australia

2009

Beauty and the Geek Australia

2009
Beauty and the Geek Australia is an Australian reality television series on the Seven Network. It was originally hosted by Bernard Curry in the first four series and has been replaced by James Tobin as the new host. It is based on the United States programme Beauty and the Geek created by Ashton Kutcher. The premise of the show consists of a group of "Beauties" and a group of "Geeks" are paired up to compete as teams for a A$100,000 prize.
Secrets & Lies

2014

Secrets & Lies

2014
7.1
A man who finds the body of a young boy quickly becomes the prime murder suspect, putting his life and his family at risk.
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling

1997

The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling

1997
7
Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.
The Glory Boys

1984

The Glory Boys

1984
5.6
Set in London, this three-part British miniseries was adapted by Gerald Seymour from his own novel. A visiting Israeli scientist was targeted for assassination by two different terrorist organizations: one Irish, one Arab. After working at cross-purposes for an extended length of time, the hired killers from both factions decided to join forces to carry out their murderous assignment.
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity

2024

Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity

2024
3.7
Contestants play for the chance to win up to $100,000 by answering questions about things they learned in grade school. There's a classroom full of celebrities they can get help from – including Nikki Glaser, Nicole Byer, Lala Kent, Ryan Fitzpatrick and more! Can they ace grades 1 through 5 for a chance to play for the big money? Or will they flunk out along the way? It's time to find out!
The Stanley Dynamic

2015

The Stanley Dynamic

2015
7.2
Twin brothers Larry and Luke Stanley are like any other twins you might know, except one twist - Luke is an animated cartoon.
The Lake

2022

The Lake

2022
6.3
After returning from abroad after a break-up with his long-term partner, Justin plans to connect with his teenage daughter he gave up for adoption. His plans to make new memories with his daughter at the family cottage go awry when he discovers his parents left it to his picture-perfect step-sister, Maisy-May.
Love and Redemption

2020

Love and Redemption

2020
7.7
Legend has it that the god of battle saved heaven a 1000 years in the past in a deadly battle against the demon. Both fell from heaven and disappeared from the world. Chu Xuanji was born in the world without the six senses, making her quite clueless and inept. The Zanhua tournament is held within the Shaoyang sect, and leader Chu Lei has two daughters - his relied on eldest daughter Chu Linglong and youngest daughter Chu Xuanji, who is lazy and horrible in martial arts. When Yu Sifeng and Chu Xuanji happen to meet, they befriend each other. Yu Sifeng falls for Xuanji despite the harsh consequences he has to face, as students at Lize Palace are prohibited from falling in love. Four years later, Xuanji and Yu Sifeng meet again. Sifeng wears a mask because of a curse that can only be broken if he finds true love.
Tipping the Velvet

2002

Tipping the Velvet

2002
7
A tempestuous tale of love and life as a naïve girl discovers both romance and pain in the hidden, decadent world of bohemian London in the 1890s. Nan Astley embarks on a voyage of emotional and sexual discovery with Kitty Butler, a music hall male impersonator.
One Mississippi

2016

One Mississippi

2016
7
This semi-autobiographical dark comedy starring Tig Notaro follows her as she returns to her hometown after the sudden death of her mother. Still reeling from her own declining health problems, Tig struggles to find her footing with the loss of the one person in her life who understood her. All while dealing with her clingy girlfriend and her dysfunctional family.
Gakuen Heaven

2006

Gakuen Heaven

2006
6
Gakuen Heaven is a media franchise originating from the PC game Gakuen Heaven: Boy's Love Scramble, originally released by the company SPRAY. The franchise gradually expanded to include more games, drama CDs, manga, and anime.
The Bugaloos

1970

The Bugaloos

1970
6.2
The Bugaloos was an American children's television series, produced by brothers Sidney Krofft and Martin Krofft, that aired on NBC on Saturday mornings from 1970 to 1972. The show featured a musical group composed of four British-accented teenagers, who lived in fictional Tranquility Forest. They wore insect-themed outfits with antennae and wings which allowed them to fly, though on occasion, they were shown flying on surfboards. They were constantly beset by the evil machinations of Benita Bizarre, played by comedienne Martha Raye. Bizarre, being untalented and ugly herself, was covetous of the Bugaloos' musical prowess.
LOL: Last One Laughing Quebec

2023

LOL: Last One Laughing Quebec

2023
6.3
Patrick Huard invites 10 comedians to this unique experience that borders on torture. They will spend six hours together in an enclosed space where it is forbidden to laugh. The last one to laugh will win the contest, as well as $100,000 for the foundation of their choice.
Special A

2008

Special A

2008
5.9
When Hikari was little, she and her father liked to watch professional wrestling, and she became very good at it. She is the pride of her family until she is introduced to Kei, the son of her father's friend.
The Island with Bear Grylls

2014

The Island with Bear Grylls

2014
5.7
Generations have wondered if they could survive being stranded on a desert island. But how would people cope if they had to do it, for real, and with only themselves to rely on? It's a role reversal for Bear Grylls in this adventure series. Instead of himself attempting to survive harsh conditions in a remote location, Grylls abandons groups of British men and women on remote, uninhabited Pacific islands for a month and more. They will be completely alone, filming themselves, and with only the clothes they're wearing and some basic tools. The island may look like paradise but behind the beaches it can be hell on earth. When stripped of all the luxuries and conveniences of 21st-century living, does modern British man still have the spirit and resources to survive?