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In a world where he survived the events of Spartacus, Ashur clawed his way to power, owning the same ludus that once owned him. Allying with a fierce gladiatrix, Ashur ignites a new kind of spectacle that offends the elite.
A historical exploration about the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and the preserved Roman city it left behind.
Count Alexander Rostov finds himself going from riches to rags following the Russian revolution. A Soviet tribunal banishes him to the attic room of an opulent hotel, where, oblivious to the world outside, he discovers the true value of friendship, family and love.
Protected and pampered as a child, Kashibai rises to the challenge and proves to be an able administrator when her husband Peshwa Bajirao sets out to expand the Maratha empire.
The series narrates fascinating adventures and a combination of ancient Iranian stories such as "One Thousand and One Nights," "Kashkoul," "Golestan" and "Shahnameh", which took place in a city called "Mastooran" 500 years ago in Iran.
Qi Hua, Wang Qi and Ke Long are childhood friends, although fast approaching their mid-fifties, they still kept the promise of cycling together to catch the sunrise on each other's birthday. Qi Hua is a doting husband and father who handles everything from household chores to bills. But that causes his wife and two children to be overly dependent on him. He becomes despondent with his family's neglect when he falls ill. What will he do to make them learn? Wang Qi is estranged from his son who blames the former for causing the death of his mother. Wang Qi may look unaffected but he has been secretly helping his son out whenever he can. Will his efforts win back his family? Ke Long is proud of his athletic body even at his age, but an injury makes him realizes that he cannot stay young forever, and his world starts to crumble. Does fifty really spells the end of a productive life? Or can these three friends press the restart button and turn their fifties into the new twenties?
A tale of the rise of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, from a childhood as a slave to becoming a powerful king. He realized his dream of unifying the warring states into one nation.
The Doctor and his companion travel across time and space encountering incredible friends and foes.
The Conqueror's Story is a Hong Kong television series based on the events in the Chu–Han Contention period of Chinese history. It was first broadcast in 2004 in Hong Kong on TVB Jade.
During the tumultuous period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, three determined youths—Qian Hongshu, Zhao Kuangyin, and Guo Rong—navigate the chaos of political upheaval and war as they strive to overcome the suffering caused by endless conflict.
Twilight of a Nation is a Hong Kong television series based on the events of the Taiping Rebellion and the rise and fall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom during the late Qing Dynasty. The 45 episodes long series was produced by Siu Sang and was first aired on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1988. It was broadcast again on TVB in 1996. The theme songs and insert songs in the series were performed by Roman Tam.
This classic story tells the life of the people, the sugar mills and the cane fields in the Valle del Cauca, showing the tradition and culture of this Colombian region.
Teenager Henry Griffin acquired many skills through years of travelling the world with his anthropologist parents. Sent to live with his uncle and cousin in Washington DC, and with the help of his cousin Jasper and friend Maggie, he must now use those skills to solve the modern mysteries of high school.
Original drama series from Russell T Davies exploring the passions and pitfalls of 21st century gay life, beginning with the most disastrous date night in history.
Female author Hua Qingge unexpectedly enters the world of her novel, taking on the role of a supporting character destined for failure. Armed with the script, she anticipates turning the tide, but instead, her journey takes a series of unexpected turns as she becomes entangled in a tale of love and hate with Ji Chu.
A multigenerational family saga centered around one woman who, having recently relocated and intent on revitalizing her marriage, finds herself going head to head with some of the most powerful and deceitful players in the city.
A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.
A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.
Through Julia Child’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women's movement, the nature of celebrity and America's cultural evolution.
The mysterious disappearance of a Scottish fishing trawler and a death on-board the submarine HMS Vigil bring the police into conflict with the Navy and British security services. DCI Amy Silva and DS Kirsten Longacre lead an investigation on land and at sea into a conspiracy that goes to the very heart of Britain’s national security.
Two hundred years after the construction of the great cathedral, the medieval town of Kingsbridge is taken under siege by Queen Isabella. Caris, a visionary young woman, inspires her people to stand up for their rights and revolt against to the most powerful forces of her time, the Church and the Crown.
An anthology series centered around people who believe themselves to be the modern-day descendants of the Romanov family.
The adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During her many visits to friends and relatives in other villages, Miss Marple often stumbles upon mysterious murders which she helps solve. Although the police are sometimes reluctant to accept Miss Marple's help, her reputation and unparalleled powers of observation eventually win them over.
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.
An exuberant drama set in Melbourne's Fitzroy, centering on Nina Proudman and her struggle to deal with her fabulously messy family, her hunt for a decent love life and her tendency to overthink and fly off into fantasy.
A resilient girl with a tragic past and a heart of gold falls in love with a bad boy race car driver.
Heidi Bergman is a caseworker at Homecoming, a Geist Group facility helping soldiers transition to civilian life. Years later she has started a new life, living with her mother and working as a waitress, when a Department of Defense auditor questions why she left the Homecoming facility. Heidi quickly realizes that there's a whole other story behind the story she's been telling herself.
A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.
An artist finds romance with a chef in Italy and embarks on a life-changing journey of love, loss, resilience and hope across cultures and continents.
The extraordinary rise of Livia Drusilla, who overcame adversity to become the most powerful woman in the world. Follow Livia’s journey from a naïve young girl whose world crumbles in the wake of Julius Caesar’s assassination, to Rome’s most powerful and influential Empress.
A Nairobi event planner returns to her village after 10 years, where she confronts her past — and a mining company that threatens to destroy her home.
A divorced mom deals with an old romance and complicated family issues when she returns to her hometown with her twin daughters.
The journey of a book smart teen whose life is forever transformed when he moves from the streets of west Philadelphia to live with his relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.
England in the 1520s is a heartbeat from disaster. If the King dies without a male heir, the country could be destroyed by civil war. Henry VIII wants to annul his marriage of twenty years and marry Anne Boleyn. The Pope and most of Europe oppose him. Into this impasse steps Thomas Cromwell: a wholly original man, a charmer, and a bully, both idealist and opportunist, astute in reading people, and implacable in his ambition. But Henry is volatile: one day tender, one day murderous. Cromwell helps him break the opposition, but what will be the price of his triumph?
A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.
