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The Most Beautiful Goodbye

2017

The Most Beautiful Goodbye

2017
4.7
An ordinary middle-aged woman has devoted her life to her family. She is diagnosed with terminal cancer and must prepare her goodbye to her family.
Dancing on the Edge

2013

Dancing on the Edge

2013
6.7
An explosive 1930s drama following a jazz band in London at a time of huge change.
Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science

1997

Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science

1997
6
A compelling, innovative true crime series focused on the role of forensic science in solving some of the most perplexing crimes of our time. Looking at how examination of DNA, teeth, and insects, among other things, can be used to solve crimes.
The Doctors

2008

The Doctors

2008
5.8
The Doctors is an American syndicated talk show airing daily in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Ireland, Sweden and Finland. It debuted on September 8, 2008. The hour-long daytime program is produced by Phil McGraw and his son Jay McGraw and is distributed domestically and globally by CBS Television Distribution. The series is a spin-off of Dr. Phil and is the first talk show to be a third generation talk show spin-off, as Dr. Phil itself spun-off of The Oprah Winfrey Show. It was announced in December 2009, during its second season, that The Doctors was cleared through the 2011-2012 season. The third season premiered September 13, 2010, in high definition. In late August 2012, The Doctors was renewed through the 2015-2016 season. The fifth season started on September 10, 2012. The series' sixth season premiered on September 9, 2013. Dr. Lisa Masterson did not return for the sixth season. Urologist Dr. Jennifer Berman and family medicine physician and sexologist Dr. Rachael Ross joined the series.
Go! Mrs. Go!

2011

Go! Mrs. Go!

2011
2
Go Bong-sil is separated from her husband by death and almost comes to bankruptcy when she becomes a writer for the best seller.
Less Than Kind

2008

Less Than Kind

2008
7
Less Than Kind is a Canadian television comedy-drama series that stars Jesse Camacho as Sheldon Blecher, a teenager growing up in a loving but dysfunctional Jewish family in Winnipeg. The show's cast also includes Maury Chaykin and Wendel Meldrum as Sheldon's parents, Benjamin Arthur as his older brother Josh, and Nancy Sorel as his aunt, Clara. The Blechers struggle to operate a driving school out of their home in Winnipeg's fading North End. Less Than Kind made its debut October 13, 2008, on Citytv, and moved to HBO Canada in February 2010. The ensemble cast of the critically acclaimed series won Canadian Comedy Awards in 2009 and 2010.Less Than Kind received the 2010 Gemini Award for Best Comedy Program or Series and the inaugural award for Best Comedy Series at the 2013 Canadian Screen Awards. The title sequence and logo for Less Than Kind were inspired by an iconic highway sign at Winnipeg's Confusion Corner intersection, depicting arrows pointing in every direction. The name of the series is found in the f
Can't Cope, Won't Cope

2016

Can't Cope, Won't Cope

2016
7.1
A darkly comic drama about two young women, as one of them starts to spiral out of control. Aisling used to getting her own way and Danielle, never one to hog the spotlight, is only too happy to go along with it. But things are changing. Reality is about to hit them, and hit them hard
Rosario

2013

Rosario

2013
5.2
Vida the Vet

2023

Vida the Vet

2023
8
Ten-year-old Vida, is an animal doctor who nurtures the charming and silly woodland creatures who live outside her home. Is there a fox with a sprained paw? A turtle with an itchy toe? A tiger with an aching tooth? Vida is the vet for the job! With quick thinking, a doctor's intuition and the help of her closest friends, Vida helps adorable animals and makes sure they get the care they need.
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.
Emeril Live

1997

Emeril Live

1997
4.5
Kick it up to notches unknown with Emeril Live. In front of a live audience, Emeril Lagasse--a master chef and owner of New Orleans' most talked-about restaurants--demonstrates gourmet cooking, with a bam!
Please Sir!

1968

Please Sir!

1968
6.8
Please Sir! is a London Weekend Television produced situation comedy, created by writers John Esmonde and Bob Larbey and featured the actors John Alderton, Deryck Guyler, Joan Sanderson, Noel Howlett, Erik Chitty and Richard Davies. The series ran for 55 episodes between 1968 and 1972.
Enemy at the Door

1978

Enemy at the Door

1978
7.8
Enemy At The Door is a British television drama series made by London Weekend Television for ITV. The series was shown between 1978 and 1980 and dealt with the German occupation of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, during the Second World War. The programme generated a certain amount of criticism in Guernsey, particularly for being obviously filmed on Jersey despite being ostensibly set on Guernsey. The series also marked the TV debut of Anthony Head as a member of the island resistance. The theme music was by Wilfred Josephs.
Circle

2017

Circle

2017
7.1
After Aliens arrive, the story takes place in two time streams: 2017 and 2037. In twenty years, and by 2037, the world has been divided into a “Smart Earth” where artificial intelligence has created a utopian environment in which no diseases or crimes exist, and an “Ordinary Earth” where people still suffer from rampant plague and lawlessness.
You Want Me to Steal You

2023

You Want Me to Steal You

2023
7
Naoya Aizawa has been married for a few years to his colleague, Kana. The couple has a perfect life until a new employee named Noa Tachibana is assigned to Naoya’s branch office. Will Naoya be able to resist Noa’s temptation? What is the fate of this couple?
Everything's Rosie

2010

Everything's Rosie

2010
10
Rosie lives in a playhouse with her colourful group of friends. Together they embark on adventures as they learn the meaning of true friendship.
About Time

2018

About Time

2018
7.5
Our heroine will have the unfortunate ability to see the “life clocks” of everyone around her, including herself, and the hero will somehow be able to stop her “time” without lifting a finger. This story will follow time that is stopped, extended, and even erased through the love they have for each other.
Parenthood

1990

Parenthood

1990
5
Parenthood is an American comedy-drama series based on the 1989 film of the same name. Executive produced by Ron Howard, the series aired for one season on NBC. Parenthood was one of many failed movie-to-TV adaptations in the fall of 1990 which included Working Girl, Baby Talk, Ferris Bueller and Uncle Buck.
Niní

2009

Niní

2009
6.3
Legend of Earthsea

2004

Legend of Earthsea

2004
5.8
A reckless young man is destined to become the greatest sorcerer the mystical land of Earthsea has ever known.