Rise of Empires: Ottoman
Rise of Empires: Ottoman
Ottoman
Year: 20202022 | 50 min | 1 Season
Country: Turkey
Network: Netflix
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Drama, Mystery, Suspense
2011 | 50 min | 3 Seasons
Explore the intrigue and power struggles of the Renaissance-era Borgia family in this historical drama. Discover the dark secrets of the Vatican as the Borgia dynasty navigates treacherous political waters.
7.7/10
5/5
Crime, Murder, Mystery
2018-2022 | 45 min | 4 Seasons
Set in 1929 Berlin, Babylon Berlin is a German crime drama series that follows Gereon Rath, a police inspector investigating a web of corruption and organized crime in the city. This ambitious series is packed with stylish visuals and intense action, ma
8.4/10
5/5
Crime, Murder, Mystery
2013-2017 | 40 min | 5 Seasons
Based on the iconic film Psycho, Bates Motel is an American drama series that follows Norman Bates, a troubled young man, and his mother, Norma, as they move to a small town to start a new life. With plenty of suspense and unexpected twists, Bates Motel
8.1/10
5/5
Thriller, Action, Adventure
2016-2019 | 42 min | 3 Seasons
After an attack on the US Capitol, a low-level Cabinet member is suddenly thrust into the role of President. With the nation on the brink of chaos, this gripping political thriller follows Tom Kirkman's journey as he attempts to uncover the truth behind t
7.5/10
5/5
Crime, Murder, Mystery
2015-2022 | 41 min | 6 Seasons
Saul Goodman, the shady lawyer from Breaking Bad, is back and better than ever in this award-winning spin-off series. Follow his journey as he transitions from small-time con artist to a powerful criminal lawyer. Join Saul on his adventures as he naviga
8.9/10
5/5
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Character Analysis
Actors deliver performances, but characters create lasting impact. The most memorable TV experiences are shaped by personalities that challenge norms, influence others, and grow under pressure.
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Ottoman
Year: 20202022 | 50 min | 1 Season
Country: Turkey
Network: Netflix
Follow the drug trade in 1980s Los Angeles, and the lives of those affected by it. Watch as Franklin Saint, a young street entrepreneur, and his crew navigate this violent and unpredictable world, ris...
Year: 2017-2022 | 41 min | 5 Seasons
Country: United States
Network: hulu
A gripping drama of self-discovery unfolds in a wellness retreat where personal transformation takes an unexpected turn.
Year: 2021 | 45 min | 1 Season
Country: United States
Network: hulu
Set in 1929 Berlin, Babylon Berlin is a German crime drama series that follows Gereon Rath, a police inspector investigating a web of corruption and organized crime in the city. This ambitious series ...
Year: 2018-2022 | 45 min | 4 Seasons
Country: Germany
Network: Netflix
London Kills is a British crime drama series which follows a team of detectives as they investigate some of London’s grittiest and most complex murder cases. The series combines intense and exciting...
Year: 2019-2022 | 45 min | 3 Seasons
Country: United Kingdom
Network: Acron TV
A thrilling espionage drama series based on a novel by John le Carré. The show follows a former British soldier as he is recruited by a secret intelligence agency to infiltrate the inner circle of an...
Year: 2016 | 60 min | 1 Season
Network: Amazon Prime
A courtroom drama filled with high-stakes suspense and unexpected twists. One judge must fight for justice whilst balancing his own sense of morality.
Year: 2022 | 59 min | 2 Seasons
Network: Paramount+
A psychological thriller series about a woman's dark past that comes to haunt her present. Andrea Oliver (played by Toni Collette) discovers her mother is not who she thought she was when her mother i...
Year: 2022-2022 | 42 min | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
For All Mankind" follows the story of NASA astronauts and engineers as they attempt to explore and achieve spaceflight goals in an alternate reality where the space race never ended. Strap in for an e...
Year: 2019 | 59 min | 3 Seasons
Network: Apple TV
Limetown is a mystery-thriller podcast series which follows the investigation into an abandoned town in Tennessee, where 300 people mysteriously vanished without a trace. Through interviews with survi...
Year: 2019-2019 | 30 min | 1 Season
Network: Peacock TV
This award-winning crime drama follows the story of Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who turns to a life of crime to secure his family’s financial future. As Walter and his partner, Jes...
Year: 2008-2013 | 44 min | 5 Seasons
Network: Netflix
Explore 'The Girlfriend Experience,' a provocative series. Enter the world of high-class escorts as they navigate love, power, and secrets.
Year: 2016 | 30 min | 3 Seasons
Network: Starz
Dive into the heart of counterterrorism in 'Caliphate,' a gripping series that explores the lives of ISIS recruits and intelligence agents racing against time to prevent terror.
Year: 2020 | 45 min | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Saul Goodman, the shady lawyer from Breaking Bad, is back and better than ever in this award-winning spin-off series. Follow his journey as he transitions from small-time con artist to a powerful crim...
Year: 2015-2022 | 41 min | 6 Seasons
Network: Netflix
Follow the lives of the Dutton family and their massive ranch, Yellowstone. Led by patriarch John Dutton and his four children, the family must protect their land from those who would do them harm, wh...
Year: 2018 | 55 min | 5 Seasons
Network: Peacock TV
Delve into a web of lies and betrayal in "Liar." Follow the complex relationship between Laura Nielson and Andrew Earlham as their secrets unfold.
Year: 2017 | 45 min | 2 Seasons
Network: AMC Series
Enjoy a thrilling summer adventure as four friends from the Outer Banks of North Carolina go on an unexpected quest for answers. .
Year: 2020 | 45 min. | 4 Seasons
Network: Netflix
House of Cards is an American political drama, starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright. It follows the ruthless politician, Frank Underwood, as he schemes and maneuvers his way to the top of the politi...
Year: 2013-2018 | 42 min | 6 Seasons
Network: Netflix
Step into the gritty underworld of 1920s Birmingham in 'Peaky Blinders,' a British crime drama following the Shelby family's criminal empire and their relentless pursuit of power.
Year: 2013 | 60 min | 6 seasons
Network: Netflix
A thrilling crime drama series about a notorious serial killer who terrorizes Europe in the 1970s. With its gripping story-telling and intense action, the show is an exciting and thrilling watch.
Year: 2020-2021 | 59 min | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Follow the gripping story of Mare Sheehan, a small-town detective, as she investigates a murder in her hometown of Easttown. With an incredible cast and a compelling mystery, Mare of Easttown is a mus...
Year: 2021 | 57 min | 1 Seasons
Network: MAX
Medici is an Italian historical drama series that follows the rise of the Medici family, one of the most powerful families in Italy during the Renaissance period. It stars Dustin Hoffman, Richard Madd...
Year: 2016-2020 | 52 min | 3 Seasons
Network: Netflix
Imposters is an American comedy-drama series starring Inbar Lavi as a con artist who assumes identities to scam people out of their money. The series follows her journey as she goes to extraordinary l...
Year: 2017-2018 | 40 min | 2 Seasons
Network: Netflix
Follow the thrilling journey of FBI agent Emily Byrne as she returns to active duty after a mysterious disappearance. Emily must unravel the truth behind her abduction and confront a dangerous conspir...
Year: 2017-2020 | 44 min | 3 Seasons
Network: Amazon Prime
Follow the thrilling story of Marco Polo, the famous explorer, as he travels through the unknown world of the Mongol Empire. With stunning visuals and a captivating story, Marco Polo is a must watch f...
Year: 2014-2016 | 46 min | 2 Seasons
Network: Netflix
A devoted mother’s life is shattered when her daughter is accused of murder. She begins her own investigation as doubts about her child arise.
Year: 2021 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
When a Norwegian girl is kidnapped by ISIS, her mother travels to the Middle East, relying on old friends to help free her daughter.
Year: 2021 | 35m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A mother’s search for the truth about her son’s death leads her into a dark underworld where she must choose between justice and vengeance.
Year: 2017 | 80m | Movie
Network: Netflix
When a Manchester DJ is found dead 20 years after disappearing, his sister heads to Ibiza to find the truth in a world of clubs and lies.
Year: 2020 | 55m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
When a prodigal son returns to Antwerps diamond district, he must save his familys business from the clutches of organized crime.
Year: 2023 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Eddie Redmayne stars as an unrivaled assassin who meets his match in a persistent intelligence officer in this sleek, modern thriller.
Year: 2024 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A field trip to Petra turns deadly when a group of teenagers accidentally unleashes a supernatural force that threatens the world.
Year: 2019 | 25m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
An anthology series that tracks the journey from first love to last love, and how the people we are with along the way make us who we are.
Year: 2020 | 30m | 2 Seasons
Network: Netflix
Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker faces sudden bankruptcy and defends his empire against those attempting to capitalize on his fall.
Year: 2024 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
When a string of murders haunts a rural town, a detective must confront her own past to stop a killer who preys on the innocent.
Year: 2024 | 45m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Level-headed Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. A legendary comedy about a wealthy, dysfunctional family.
Year: 2003 | 22m | 5 Seasons
Network: Netflix
A group of detectives find themselves embroiled in a pharmaceutical conspiracy after a doctor is murdered in a public playground.
Year: 2016 | 45m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Ted Danson stars as a retired man who gets a new lease on life when he goes undercover in a nursing home to solve a theft for a private eye.
Year: 2024 | 30m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A prisoner on death row in the US and a woman trapped in a cellar under an English vicarage cross paths in unexpected ways in this twisty thriller.
Year: 2022 | 60m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A CIA operative on the verge of retirement discovers a family secret and is forced back into the field for one last job with his daughter.
Year: 2023 | 45m | 2 Seasons
Network: Netflix
After a plane crashes in the Canadian wild, a lone survivor must battle both the elements and her past personal demons to stay alive.
Year: 2022 | 35m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A high-concept thriller following a woman who can see the future, but her attempts to prevent tragedies lead to unforeseen consequences.
Year: 2025 | 45m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A teacher accuses a renowned surgeon of rape, while he claims it was consensual. A tense drama where the truth is hidden behind layers of deceit.
Year: 2020 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
When Eddie inherits the family estate, he discovers its home to an enormous weed empire. To protect his home, he must play the gangsters
Year: 2024 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
This gritty crime series follows the true story of the rise, capture, and escape of the notorious Mexican drug lord, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
Year: 2017 | 45m | 3 Seasons
Network: Netflix
Sofia Vergara stars as Griselda Blanco, the savvy and ambitious businesswoman who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.
Year: 2024 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A raw and immersive look at the lives of those who choose to live off the grid in the unforgiving beauty of the Alaskan wilderness.
Year: 2025 | 45m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
From the creators of Dark, passengers on an immigrant ship traveling to New York encounter a riddle that defies logic and reality.
Year: 2022 | 60m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Following her father’s murder, a woman joins a crime syndicate and goes undercover in the police force to find the killer in this gritty noir series.
Year: 2021 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A woman rebuilding her life after WWII kidnaps her neighbor, believing he committed heinous war crimes against her. A story of revenge and doubt.
Year: 2020 | 95m | Movie
Network: Netflix
Sacha Baron Cohen stars as the legendary Israeli secret agent who successfully went undercover in Syria during the 1960s to change history.
Year: 2019 | 52m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Claire Danes stars as a grieving mother who becomes obsessed with the mysterious neighbor she suspects of a crime. A deep dive into trauma.
Year: 2025 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A powerful friendship blooms between a tightly wound widow and a free spirit with a shocking secret in this dark comedy about grief and loss.
Year: 2019 | 30m | 3 Seasons
Network: Netflix
Toni Collette stars in this psychological thriller exploring the insidious nature of fear and the secrets buried within a tight-knit community.
Year: 2025 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Across continents and decades, five brilliant friends make earth-shattering discoveries as the laws of science unravel and an existential threat emerges.
Year: 2024 | 60m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A widow sees her murdered husband on a nanny cam, sparking a dangerous search for the truth that reveals dark family secrets.
Year: 2024 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Keira Knightley stars as a spy whose secret life and family are threatened by a deadly conspiracy during Christmas in London.
Year: 2024 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A nurse practitioner moves to a remote California town to start fresh, only to discover that small-town life is more complicated than she thought.
Year: 2019 | 45m | 6 Seasons
Network: Netflix
When a commercial plane lands years after taking off, the passengers must navigate a world that moved on and solve the mystery of their return.
Year: 2018 | 43m | 4 Seasons
Network: Netflix
Follow the professional and chaotic personal lives of three paramedics in Chicago in this fast-paced medical drama series.
Year: 2024 | 45m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Three people joined by a tragic incident form an internal affairs team to root out corruption within the police force and find the truth.
Year: 2022 | 45m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Robert De Niro stars as a former president pulled back into the fray to stop a devastating global cyberattack in this political conspiracy drama.
Year: 2025 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
When a teen is accused of lying about being raped, two detectives follow a trail of evidence that leads to a serial predator. Based on true events.
Year: 2019 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A raw look at the survival, sacrifice, and collision of cultures in the American frontier as settlers and natives fight for a piece of the new world.
Year: 2025 | 60m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
As a volcanic eruption threatens the island of La Palma, a holiday turns into a desperate fight for survival. A tense disaster drama series.
Year: 2024 | 50m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
When a family man is abducted, a chilling viral video reveals his life is at stake. A twisty mystery exploring the dark side of social media.
Year: 2021 | 45m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A respected surgeon’s life spirals out of control when he starts an intense, clandestine affair with his son’s fiancée in this psychological thriller.
Year: 2023 | 40m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
A horrific murder upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. Based on the Scott Turow novel.
Year: 2024 | 45m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix
Explore power, privilege, and consent in this gripping courtroom drama as a high-profile politician’s affair leads to a scandalous trial.
Year: 2022 | 45m | 1 Season
Network: Netflix