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Delete

2013

Delete

2013
5.4
Delete imagines a disaster in our all-too-fragile digital world where all computers could become dangerously self-aware with one systematic purpose–to destroy mankind. Faced with possible extinction, there is only one way out–create a second artificial intelligence, just as alive, just as intelligent and just as dangerous.
Life Below Zero

2013

Life Below Zero

2013
7.5
Viewers go deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to make it through to spring. The closest neighbor to Sue Aikens is more than 300 miles away. Eric Salitan subsists solely on what he hunts and forages. Chip and Agnes Hailstone catch fish for currency in bartering for supplies, and Andy and Kate Bassich use their pack of sled dogs for transportation.
Upstairs Downstairs

2010

Upstairs Downstairs

2010
7.4
Set in 1936, the show takes viewers, old and new, back to the lavish world of Belgravia, London. A new set of occupants reside at 165 Eaton Place and viewers see how external and internal influences of the tumultuous pre-war period shape and mould the lives of this wealthy family and their servants.‬
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange

2012

The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange

2012
6.2
An American live-action/animated TV series based on the characters from the popular web series The Annoying Orange.
Mysterious Island

2005

Mysterious Island

2005
5.2
During the Civil War five survivors escape from a prison camp in Richmond, Virginia by hot air balloon and find themselves on an uncharted island in the Pacific. Far from any kind of known civilization, the island is inhabited with carnivorous monsters, bloodthirsty pirates, and mad genius Captain Nemo, who lives on the island for his own secretive ends.
Spy

2011

Spy

2011
7.6
When an underachieving single father inadvertently becomes an MI5 agent, he must keep his government job a secret while battling his ex-wife for custody of their precocious son.
Whites

2010

Whites

2010
7.1
Comedy series set in the kitchen of a country house hotel, following the trials and tribulations of head chef Roland White and his long suffering sous chef Bib.
Pointless

2009

Pointless

2009
6.6
Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no-one else can think of.
The Temptations

1998

The Temptations

1998
8
Biography of the singers who formed the hit Motown musical act, The Temptations.
Scarecrow and Mrs. King

1983

Scarecrow and Mrs. King

1983
6.3
Scarecrow and Mrs. King is an American television series that aired from October 3, 1983, to May 28, 1987 on CBS. The show stars Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner as divorced housewife Amanda King and top-level "Agency" operative Lee Stetson who begin a strange association, and eventual romance, after encountering one another in a train station.
Maury

1991

Maury

1991
5.4
Veteran TV journalist Maury Povich tackles volatile issues with his guests and studio audience on this daily, hourlong talk show.
As Time Goes By

1992

As Time Goes By

1992
7.6
Two lovers are reunited after decades apart following a mutual misunderstanding.
Consuelo

2024

Consuelo

2024
7.8
Summer Strike

2022

Summer Strike

2022
7.6
After getting dumped by her boyfriend and losing her mother in an accident, Yeo-reum decides to move to a small village to do nothing.
Swimming with Sharks

2022

Swimming with Sharks

2022
7
When Lou Simms starts her internship at Fountain Pictures she seems like a naïve Hollywood newcomer, awestruck by the studio’s notorious CEO, Joyce Holt. In truth, Lou has done extensive research on Joyce and landing this internship was no happy accident. As Lou’s obsession grows, she will do anything to get close to her idol.
The Fear Index

2022

The Fear Index

2022
6.3
Dr. Alex Hoffman, an American ex-pat physicist, creates an AI-driven system that exploits fear in the financial markets and operates at lightning speed to make big returns. But on the day of launch, Alex’s sanity is shaken after he is viciously attacked at his home by a man who knows all of his security codes. After more unexplained occurrences, Alex becomes convinced he’s being framed.
Kill It

2019

Kill It

2019
7.3
The story of a veterinarian killer who saves animals and a detective who saves people.
LoliRock

2014

LoliRock

2014
8.8
Iris’s earthling life is turned upside down when she learns that she’s actually an alien princess! When girl band LoliRock holds an audition for a third member, Iris tries out… and is suddenly surrounded by a dazzling light. Talia and Auriana have found their fellow princess, heir to the throne of Ephedia. Years ago, when this distant crystal planet fell under the spell of the evil Gramorr, the infant Iris was sent to earth for safekeeping. But now, the people of Ephedia need freeing. It’s a quest for which Iris is needed, and one that is done under the guise of being a pop band! It’s a battle against alien agents and crystal monsters… while appealing to crowds of adoring fans! In the powerful second series, they are joined by two new princesses, Carissa and Lyna in their mission.
Yowamushi Pedal

2013

Yowamushi Pedal

2013
7
Onoda Sakamichi is a rather timid, anime-loving first-year student at Sohoku High School. Upon entering high school, he tried to join the anime research club, but after meeting Imaizumi Shunsuke, a renowned cyclist since middle school, and Naruko Shoukichi, who swept the Kansai cycling championship, he ended up joining the competitive cycling club.
Frankenstein

2004

Frankenstein

2004
5.8
Adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel about a scientist who brings life to a creature fashioned from corpses and various body parts.