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Supernatural Academy

2022

Supernatural Academy

2022
7.7
After discovering they are dragon-marked and cursed to serve the evil Dragon King, adversarial werewolf twins must trust each other to save themselves, their Supernatural Academy and the world.
The Smoking Room

2004

The Smoking Room

2004
8.1
The Smoking Room is a British television sitcom written by Brian Dooley, who won a BAFTA for the series in 2005. The first series, consisting of eight episodes, was originally transmitted on BBC Three between 29 June and 17 August 2004. The Christmas Special was first transmitted on 20 December 2004. A second series of eight episodes began airing on 26 July 2005. The first series, including the Christmas Special, was released on DVD by the BBC on 6 February 2006 and on CD in a four-disc set on 4 April 2005. The second series was released on 16 October 2006; a boxed set containing both series was released on the same date. There will not be a third series; in an interview for the BBC News website on 30 November 2006, the actor Robert Webb who plays Robin, said in passing, "...there is no more Smoking Room". England's smoking ban, which prohibits indoor smoking in workplaces, came into force on 1 July 2007, as a result of which internal smoking rooms, like the one in which the series is set, became illegal.
The Undeclared War

2022

The Undeclared War

2022
6.5
In the post-pandemic world of 2024 during an upcoming British general election involving the UK’s first Black Conservative prime minister, a leading team of analysts at the heart of the UK’s NSA-style spy agency GCHQ attempt to ward off a cyber-attack on the country’s electoral system.
Elias: The Little Rescue Boat

2005

Elias: The Little Rescue Boat

2005
4.5
This animated series follows the adventures of Elias the rescue boat and his friends as they work together to keep their home of Cozy Cove safe.
WCW Monday Nitro

1995

WCW Monday Nitro

1995
8.4
WCW Monday Nitro was a weekly professional wrestling telecast produced by World Championship Wrestling, created by Ted Turner and Eric Bischoff. The show aired Monday nights on TNT, going head-to-head with the World Wrestling Federation's Monday Night Raw from September 4, 1995 to March 26, 2001. Production ceased shortly after WCW was purchased by the WWF. The debut of Nitro began the Monday Night Wars, a ratings battle between the WWF and WCW that lasted for almost six years and saw each company resort to cutthroat tactics to try to compete with the competition. In mid-1996, Nitro began to draw better ratings than Raw based on the strength of the nWo storyline, an anarchist wrestling stable that wanted to take over WCW. Nitro continued to beat Raw for 84 consecutive weeks, forcing WWE owner Vince McMahon to change the way he did business. As the nWo storyline grew stagnant, fan interest in the storyline waned, and Raw began to edge out Nitro in the ratings. The turning point for the organizations came during th
Killing It

2022

Killing It

2022
6.8
Craig Foster, a Miami bank security guard, enters a state-sponsored snake-hunting contest to achieve his American dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Gadget Man

2012

Gadget Man

2012
7
Gadget Man shows the world's collection of handy gadgets throughout the ages, from today's smart devices to decades old electronics to even older mechanical devices.
WWE This Is Awesome

2022

WWE This Is Awesome

2022
10
Celebrating WWE's awesome history; reliving the moments that made fans go, "This is awesome!"
Party Legends

2016

Party Legends

2016
7.5
Notable and notorious personalities share their most candid party stories with help from emerging artists and animators.
Archibald's Next Big Thing

2019

Archibald's Next Big Thing

2019
6.1
Happy-go-lucky chicken Archibald may not remember to do his chores, but he never forgets to have fun. After all, life's an adventure!
The Temptations

1998

The Temptations

1998
8
Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown musical act, The Temptations.
Extended Family

2023

Extended Family

2023
6.3
Jim and Julia are happily divorced, co-raising their kids while staying best friends and close confidants. But the situation gets hilariously more complicated when the owner of Jim's favorite sports team enters the picture... and wins Julia's heart.
Lost in Austen

2008

Lost in Austen

2008
7.1
Modern Amanda enters through a portal in her bathroom, to join the Bennet family and affect events disastrously.
Meteor

2009

Meteor

2009
6.3
Following an unparalleled series of meteor fireballs plummeting toward Earth, a renowned scientist, his assistant, and an on-target conspiracy theorist race against time to expose a government cover-up, reveal the truth, and prevent a massive meteor from destroying the planet.
The Real Housewives of Potomac

2016

The Real Housewives of Potomac

2016
5.8
Just up the river from our nation’s capital lies a hidden gem—Potomac, Maryland. Its rolling hills, gated mansions, sophisticated prep schools, and exclusive country clubs all serve to keep the area invitation-only. Sprinkled throughout this community are a handful of old-line, wealthy African-American families who have historically broken racial barriers to provide a life of privilege for their children. In a town where entry is granted only through class, pedigree, and lineage, how far will the ladies go to secure their spot at the top of this prestigious circle?
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.
Frankenstein

2004

Frankenstein

2004
5.9
Adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel about a scientist who brings life to a creature fashioned from corpses and various body parts.
Laid

2024

Laid

2024
5.2
A woman finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward.
Una Maid en Manhattan

2011

Una Maid en Manhattan

2011
5.5
Marisa, a brave and hard-working young mother, moves to New York City, following her young son’s dream. While there, she lives out situations typical of all immigrants, but a twist of fate and confusion lead her to true love with Cristobal. When everything seems to start coming together for this love story to take place, the jealousy and envy of others strives to separate them.
White Famous

2017

White Famous

2017
4.6
Floyd Mooney is a young African-American comedian whose star is on the rise. But the path to stardom is a minefield that Floyd must navigate to maintain his credibility while attempting to become “white famous.”