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The Valour and the Horror

1992

The Valour and the Horror

1992
Mini-series investigating three significant Canadian battles in World War II.
A Woman of Independent Means

1995

A Woman of Independent Means

1995
10
Bess Steed marries her childhood sweetheart in the early part of the 20th century and begins a life in the high society of Dallas, Texas. As time goes by, things do not work out as she expects. Her husband dies of influenza, and she finds that she must pick up and carry along with her life. She proves to be a strong, committed, and loving individual who attracts new loves into her life and finds that she can take good care of the old ones. Despite further tragedy in losing her oldest son, and a second marriage that is not all that she expects it to be she continues to survive as independently as she has discovered the courage to do so.
Fast Track

1997

Fast Track

1997
Dr. Richard Beckett, a former racecar driver and now a prominent doctor, wants to put his obsession with the cut-throat world of racing behind him. When his arch-rival, Christian Chandler, lures him back to the pits with a speedway medic position, he finds a deadly mystery waiting.
Finally Caught

2023

Finally Caught

2023
Each story begins with a murder and an unsuccessful investigation. But with passing time new evidence comes to light, science evolves allowing law enforcement to piece together what happened, with the killer being Finally Caught.
Discovering Fashion

2016

Discovering Fashion

2016
The stories and looks behind iconic and influential fashion designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Christian Dior, Ralph Lauren, and many more.
Pinkfong Wonderstar

2020

Pinkfong Wonderstar

2020
A pink, extraterrestrial fox named Pinkfong and his friend, Hogi (a green and beige hedgehog) are a duo called "Wonderstar". They help the people of Wonderville in each episode. At the end, the duo get a friendship badge. Wonderstar has cool abilities. Pinkfong has a star shaped necklace with magical powers while Hogi is very intelligent.
Los artistas: Primeros trazos

2023

Los artistas: Primeros trazos

2023
6.9
Cata, an art expert originally from Mexico, is in a personal and professional rut. By chance he meets Iago, who sells trinkets to inexperienced collectors.
Los Secretos de Lucía

2014

Los Secretos de Lucía

2014
2
Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce

2013

Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce

2013
7
This show follows Big Freedia (born Frederick Ross) on her journey toward superstardom in the mainstream media. As the undisputed ambassador of the energetic, New Orleans-based Bounce movement, Big Freedia is never afraid to twerk, wiggle, and shake her way to self-confidence, and is encouraging her fans to do the same.
Catherine the Great

2015

Catherine the Great

2015
6.1
The history of the formation of the personality of the Catherine the Great from the moment of her arrival in Russia as the bride of Grand Duke Peter Fyodorovich to her ascension to the Russian throne. Almost 20 years of palace intrigues, conspiracies, power struggles and personal dramas.
WATCHER

2019

WATCHER

2019
7.8
A psychological thriller that delves into the reality of power. It follows the story of three men and women whose lives are destroyed by a tragic accident as they become a team that uncovers corruption and fights against people with power.
Booba: The Food Show

2020

Booba: The Food Show

2020
8
Curious Booba is now a chef! With friends Loola and Spike, he creates tasty treats with delightful designs using fruits, vegetables and other food.
El Árbol de Gabriel

2011

El Árbol de Gabriel

2011
4
Gabriel León (Jorge Reyes) is a famous TV host, owner of his own production company and husband of one of the most beautiful women in the country, model Angie Sorelli (Myriam Abreu); But all her happiness is overshadowed when she learns that she has kidney failure and having neither children nor siblings, her only option is dialysis. However Gabriel finds another option in a secret from his past; since in his youth due to financial needs he was a semen donor. Cast: Daniela Bascopé, Roxana Díaz, Cristóbal Lander, Jorge Reyes.
The Bugaloos

1970

The Bugaloos

1970
6
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.
Cinderella

2011

Cinderella

2011
9
Once upon a time in post-war Rome: 13-year old Aurora, a gifted pianist, is the daughter of Valerio, a brilliant conductor. After Aurora's mother died, Valerio hired Irene, a single mother of two girls, to run the household. To Aurora's regret he decides to marry Irene. One day, Aurora happens to meet the boys next door, Freddy and Sebastian, the sons of a wealthy Italo-Austrian family. Freddy is an easy-going chap, though sometimes a little bit arrogant. His brother Sebastian is kind and shy, with a great ability to listen to and understand people, which makes him win Aurora's heart.
They Were Ten

2021

They Were Ten

2021
5.7
Ten people, five women, five men, are invited to a luxury hotel on a deserted tropical island. They soon realize they are completely isolated, cut off from the rest of the word and all means of communication, which rapidly becomes their worst nightmare.
The Ghost Squad

2005

The Ghost Squad

2005
6.4
The Ghost Squad was a 2005 British crime drama series produced by Company Pictures, for Channel 4. The show was created by Tom Grieves. Inspired by the real life "Ghost Squad" that existed between 1994 and 1998, secretly investigating police corruption, the premise of the series is that the squad continued to operate in secret after officially being shut down. It starred Elaine Cassidy as a police constable recruited into the squad and Jonas Armstrong as her handler. The show was cancelled after a single seven episode series.
Hollywood Weapons

2017

Hollywood Weapons

2017
6.8
Some of the most thrilling weapons action sequences from movies and TV are put to the test. Join U.S. Special Forces veteran Terry Schappert and weapons master Larry Zanoff as they utilize the expertise of Hollywood's premier prop house and weapons builder — and break down some of the most explosive action in Hollywood history.
Press

2018

Press

2018
7
The lives of the editors and journalists working at a left-leaning broadsheet and a populist tabloid.
La familia Mata

2007

La familia Mata

2007
3.8