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Drop Dead Gorgeous

2006

Drop Dead Gorgeous

2006
5
Drop Dead Gorgeous is a British comedy-drama for BBC Three. Set in Runcorn, it tells the story of 15-year-old Ashley Webb, whose life is turned upside-down when she is approached by a spotter from a local modelling agency. Events move at lightning speed and the whole family, including Ashley's fraternal twin sister Jade, are affected. The first episode was shown on BBC Three on Sunday, 11 June 2006 at 10pm, with weekly episodes until the finale, which aired on 2 July 2006. The first series was shown for the first time on BBC One in August 2007, in the run up to the premiere of the second series on BBC Three. The second series began on 16 September 2007 at 9pm, again with weekly episodes until the finale on 22 October 2007. As yet, the BBC have not cleared the series for release on DVD.
Mexico: One Plate at a Time

2003

Mexico: One Plate at a Time

2003
Rick Bayless, the beloved chef and restaurateur, seamlessly weaves together techniques, recipes, cultural musings and off-the-wall surprises. Throughout the series, Rick translates his Mexican travel adventures into unforgettable parties from intimate fireside suppers and casual backyard cocktails with friends to big, boisterous bashes for 25.
Eve of Destruction

2013

Eve of Destruction

2013
4.7
When two scientists attempt to discover unlimited energy, their experiment is sabotaged by eco-terrorists. The result is a dark energy black hole that could destroy the planet.
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl

1976

Electra Woman and Dyna Girl

1976
6.1
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl is a Sid and Marty Krofft live action science fiction children's television series from 1976. The series aired 16 episodes in a single season as part of the umbrella series The Krofft Supershow. During the second season, it was dropped, along with Dr. Shrinker. When later syndicated in the package "Krofft Super Stars" and released on home video, the 16 segments, which were each about 12 minutes long, were combined into eight episodes.
Bandolera

2011

Bandolera

2011
3.8
The Minister

2020

The Minister

2020
5.4
A look into the life of the newly elected Prime Minister of Iceland, who starts losing his grip on reality and the effect that has on his family and the Icelandic nation.
Camilla Läckberg's The Fjällbacka Murders

2012

Camilla Läckberg's The Fjällbacka Murders

2012
6.1
Erica Falck, a successful crime writer and mother of three, moved with her husband and children from the city to her hometown of Fjällbacka, a fishing village on a picturesque island off the coast of Sweden. Her return seems idyllic, but simmering beneath the village's surface lie hidden secrets, twisted desires and deceit waiting to erupt into the ultimate sin - murder.
The Real War of Thrones

2017

The Real War of Thrones

2017
7.1
In the turbulent formative centuries of early Europe, power-hungry family dynasties fought for domination of the continent.
The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast

2022

The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast

2022
6.9
Docuseries about the Black Mafia Family, who built one of the largest American cocaine empires.
In the Name of Love

2025

In the Name of Love

2025
8
Set in conservative Norway from the 1970s through the 1990s, chart the rise and fall of a family empire built on adult entertainment - through the VHS boom, censorship crackdowns, and shifting cultural norms.
María Félix La Doña

2022

María Félix La Doña

2022
8.2
The life story of María Félix, from her humble beginnings as one of fifteen children to her rise to fame and infamy as one of the most storied Mexican actresses of the 1940s and beyond.
Mofy

2013

Mofy

2013
6
Mofy is a stunning stop-motion animation in full HD produced by the Misseri Studio in Florence, Italy, and the first in the world to be produced entirely out of cotton! The sets are created out of light, airy puffs of cotton, creating a warm and soft atmosphere that will make all preschoolers feel safe and cozy. The Mofy series is an exploration of friendships and differing moods such as joy, fear, and courage, all designed to help preschoolers manage their own complex emotions
Brewster Place

1990

Brewster Place

1990
1
Brewster Place is a short lived American drama series which aired on ABC in May 1990. The series was a spinoff of the 1989 miniseries The Women of Brewster Place, which was based upon Gloria Naylor's novel of the same name. The series starred talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who also served as co-executive producer.
Ancient Empires

2023

Ancient Empires

2023
7.3
This seven-hour miniseries explores the foundations of the greatest empires of all time and the incredible stories of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.
Story of Masters

2020

Story of Masters

2020
6
Embarking on an exploration, Dan encounters martial arts masters, delving into their lineage from ancient times to modern-day arenas.
Finding Magic Mike

2022

Finding Magic Mike

2022
6.1
Ten regular guys who have "lost their magic" are put through the paces of a Magic Mike Live bootcamp, baring their souls — and more — as they learn to perform sexy and daring dance routines with one being crowned the real Magic Mike. The winner will pocket a cash prize.
Blame It on Rousseau

2021

Blame It on Rousseau

2021
7.1
Benjamin Rousseau is a high school teacher who uses an atypical method to help his students: philosophy. In each episode he tries to help a student and explores a philosophical theme specific to each one in order to help him or her but the worst thing is that his personal life is a complete mess, divorced he tries to solve his problems too, but unfortunately does not get anywhere.
Abraham Lincoln

2022

Abraham Lincoln

2022
7.7
The true story of America's iconic 16th president as told by weaving together both scripted dramatizations of important moments in his life and commentary by authoritative historians and public figures.
Kendra on Top

2012

Kendra on Top

2012
3.1
Kendra on Top is an American reality television series on WE tv that debuted June 5, 2012. The series follows the day-to-day life of former Playboy model and The Girls Next Door reality television personality Kendra Wilkinson as she balances being a mother and her business ventures. Season 2 chronicles Kendra as she prepares and participates as a celebrity contestant on Splash and stars on Celebrity Wife Swap. Hank is working on his transition from working in the NFL into the business world. Kendra's car accident that occurred in April 2013 is also included.
Busytown Mysteries

2007

Busytown Mysteries

2007
6.6
Busytown Mysteries, also known as Hurray for Huckle!, is a Canadian animated television series created by Cookie Jar Entertainment.