Two rookie detectives chasing a silly case end up uncovering a chaotic kidnapping plot in a strange village filled with oddballs, secrets, and slapstick madness. A comedy-thriller with a desi twist.
Dusty archives are opened, and a sense of tension fills the air. When real-life mysteries from Hong Kong become the storyline, can these cold cases finally be solved? While pursuing clues, can the investigators break through the deadlock and bring the truth to light?
Jonathan Roberge dives into the world of Montréal crime during the 1957-1977 period, when the city saw a prolonged war between the police and bank robbers.
This series explores the history of drug trafficking from a political perspective and reveals the murky role played by many states which have used the drug trade as an instrument of power. Opium, heroin, cocaine, and designer drugs have sparked wars, financed militias, and brought down states.
Tony Robinson's Crime and Punishment is a British documentary for Channel 4.
In a four-part series, Tony Robinson goes on a fascinating and sometimes bizarre journey to discover the origins of our laws and what we do to people when they break them. From trials by boiling water, through the decapitation of a king, to the emergence of our modern democracy, it is a journey that starts two thousand years ago and remains unfinished today.
It aired on Australian screens in 2009 on ABC1.
Conditions is a 2003 Emirati television program that sheds light on real-life social and legal issues affecting citizens and residents in the UAE. Directed by Hani Al-Shaibani, the show blends dramatic reenactments with legal commentary, offering a unique format to raise awareness of rights and responsibilities in society. The program was created by Naji Al-Hai, with contributions from Hafsa Al-Mutawa, Talal Mahmoud, and Basma Abu Shaaban. It was presented by Lawyer Abdul Hameed Al-Kamiti, who provided insightful legal analysis and guidance in each episode. Executive direction was handled by Hatem Salah El-Din, with production by Saqr Al Sahraa Films for Sama Dubai TV.
Tasnim was 16 months old when her dad set her mum's home in Telford alight. Before he set the house on fire, he carried baby Tasnim to safety, placing her under an apple tree in the garden. Tasnim's mum, grandmother and aunt were all killed in the blaze. Lucy Lowe, Tasnim's mum, was just 16 years old. Azhar Ali Mehmood, Tasnim's dad, has served 18 years in jail for triple murder. He is now eligible for release and Tasnim has been asked to bring her opinion to the parole board. Tasnim, now 19 years old, wants answers about why her dad killed her mum. Her search takes her back to the late 90s as she investigates her parents' relationship, and it reveals a shocking truth that takes her deep into a secret that rocked a community.
Nine year old Therese disappears from Fjell in Drammen, Norway in July 1988. She has never been found. How could it happen? A family is still searching for answers, and two detectives never let the case go.
The series explores the psychological underpinnings of cult leaders, examining their personal histories, motivations, and transformation into charismatic figures with significant influence over their followers.
Last year, the UK's armed police officers out more than 16,000 operations in England and Wales, dealing with marauding fugitives, organised criminals, tense hostage situations and the ever-increasing threat of terrorism. This programme follows operations carried out by armed response teams, combining real footage from the missions with news coverage of the aftermath, and testimony from the officers themselves
From the moment a slaying is reported, authorities assemble a "Murder Book" to document details of the investigation, starting from the crime scene and ending with the arrest of the perpetrator. Murder Books and the stories within them have been confidential until now. Investigation Discovery's MURDER BOOK reopens recently solved cold cases to reveal the chilling details behind the crime.
Some of the world’s most notorious murders are the subject of “It Takes a Killer,” which investigates the crimes from the perspective of the killers, trying to get inside their minds and determine their motives. Leading homicide investigators and experts from such agencies as the FBI and Scotland Yard take a look at the evidence pulled from crime scenes and profile the killer’s behavior to try to piece together the details of each murder, explaining when, why and how each criminal committed the crime. For the wannabe detectives watching the show, the experts also reveal how the crime was solved — which often requires authorities to think like a killer.