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Círculo rojo

2007

Círculo rojo

2007
5
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.
The Bay

2010

The Bay

2010
3
The Bay follows the affluent, yet dysfunctional Bay City residents living in a town cursed by the spirit of Senator Red Garrett, the grandfather of socialite Sara Garrett. Their lives are riddled with sex, lies, & never-ending scandals.
Mom P.I.

1990

Mom P.I.

1990
7
Mom P.I. is a 1990-92 Canadian television comedy-drama series starring Rosemary Dunsmore, Stuart Margolin, Emily Perkins, and Shane Meier. Dunsmore plays eternal optimist Sally Sullivan, a recently widowed mother of two supporting her family as a waitress in a working-class diner, who talks her way into a job as assistant to grumpy, cynical private eye Bernie Fox, played by The Rockford Files' Margolin. Head writer for the show was Chris Haddock, who later created the much grittier Da Vinci's Inquest and Intelligence, also for the CBC.
Race to Mars

2007

Race to Mars

2007
5.5
Race to Mars is a 2007 Canadian television mini-series about a fictitious mission to Mars that is based on contemporary international research. The first part aired on Discovery Channel Canada and its High Definition channel on September 23, 2007 and the second part on September 30. It was produced in association with Galafilm Inc. William Shatner narrates the miniseries. A companion book of the same title, written by Dana Berry, was also published in September 2007. It was offered as a selection of the Science Fiction Book Club. Mars Rising, a companion 6-episode documentary mini-series, aired from October 7 to October 21, 2007, using sequences shot for Race to Mars.
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.
Sacrificio de Mujer

2011

Sacrificio de Mujer

2011
3
Sacrificio de Mujer is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by Venevisión International. Marjorie de Sousa and Juan A. Baptista star as the main protagonists with Mariana Torres and Pablo Azar as co-protagonists. Luis Jose Santander,Flor Núñez, Géraldine Bazán, Arnaldo Pipke and Ximena Duque star as the main villains. Filming took place in Miami, Florida in 2010. From April 18, 2011 to June 17, 2011, Univision aired double episodes weekday afternoons at 12pm/11am central. From June 20, 2011 to July 7, 2011, the remaining episodes aired for one hour weekday afternoons. As of September 21, 2011, Venevisión is currently airing Sacrificio de Mujer at 10pm.
O. Henry Playhouse

1957

O. Henry Playhouse

1957
6.5
The O. Henry Playhouse was an early American anthology television series which featured television adaptations of short stories written by 19th-century author O. Henry and primarily set in New York City. The series was both hosted and narrated by Thomas Mitchell, who portrayed the title character, and featured several television and film stars during its run such as DeForest Kelley, Lisa Montell, Otto Kruger, Max Showalter and Ernest Borgnine. The series was syndicated and initially ran from January 23 to May 25, 1957, and its final episode aired on November 19 of that year.
Torrente

2008

Torrente

2008
3
Torrente:¡un torbellino de pasiones! is a 2008 Venezuelan telenovela produced by Venevisión and distributed internationally by Venevisión International. Maritza Bustamante and Luciano D'Alessandro star as the protagonists while Anabell Rivero and Felix Loreto star as the antagonists.
Fanny by Gaslight

1981

Fanny by Gaslight

1981
6.5
Fanny by Gaslight is a four-part British television miniseries adapted by Anthony Steven from Michael Sadler's 1940 novel of the same mame, directed by Peter Jefferies, and produced by Joe Waters. It initially broadcast from 24 September to 15 October 1981 on BBC One. Victorian orphan Fanny Hooper navigates hardship and scandal, eventually discovering her true parentage and finding love amidst the city's demi-monde.
Jackson's Wharf

1999

Jackson's Wharf

1999
8
Jackson's Wharf was a New Zealand television series created by Gavin Strawhan and Rachel Lang. Set in a fictional coastal town, the series told the story of a sibling rivalry between brothers Frank, the town cop, and Ben Jackson, a big-town lawyer. After inheriting the local pub from his recently deceased father, Ben returns to the small town with his family, with his arrival bringing its fair sheer of drama and conflict to the small township.
Secreto de Amor

2001

Secreto de Amor

2001
7
Secreto de Amor is an American telenovela produced by Venevisión International in 2001. The telenovela was filmed in Miami, Florida and it starred Scarlet Ortiz and Jorge Aravena as the main protagonists while Colombian actress Aura Cristina Geithner and Venezuelan actress Astrid Gruber starred as the main antagonists.
Pit Pony

1999

Pit Pony

1999
8.5
In 1904, on the Nova Scotia island of Cape Breton, 12-year-old Willie McLean, following the death of his father, joins the coal mines, where he bonds with the working horses underground. His family's mining legacy shapes their lives.
False Witness

2009

False Witness

2009
4.5
A British diplomat is arrested on charges of working with Russian mafia. After death threats to his wife, they are taken into protective custody. Then the MI6 shows up with a new piece of the puzzle.
Cuando Hay Pasion

1999

Cuando Hay Pasion

1999
8
Cuando Hay Pasion is a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. This telenovela lasted 145 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International. Fedra López and Jorge Reyes star as the main protagonists.
Mambo y canela

2002

Mambo y canela

2002
6.5
Go Girls

2009

Go Girls

2009
5.5
Amy, Britta and Cody are three young women suffering their quarter century crisis: 25 and what have they achieved? They make a vow that in one year they’ll each fulfill their ambition. Their mate-since-childhood Kevin, admires their pluck but, to be honest, since Amy, Britta and Cody are currently Tragically Poor; Tragically Unknown; and Tragically Single, he reckons it’s going to be a bit of an ask.
La Revancha

2000

La Revancha

2000
5.5
La Revancha is a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. This telenovela lasted 247 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International.
El País de las mujeres

1998

El País de las mujeres

1998
7.5
El País de las mujeres is a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. It was written by Leonardo Padrón and directed by Carlos Izquierdo. This telenovela lasted 188 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International. Ana Karina Manco and Víctor Cámara starred as the main protagonists.
Wild Roses

2009

Wild Roses

2009
7
The series focuses on the conflict between the McGregors, a family of wealthy oil developers residing on Montrose Ranch, and the Henrys, a widow and her three daughters living in the neighbouring Rivercross Ranch.