Ten thousand years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen establish the fabled sect and female order that would become known as the Bene Gesserit to control the future of humankind.
Chernobyl is a TV mini-series based on the true events of the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Pripyat, Ukraine in April 1986. The series portrays the events leading up to the explosion, the aftermath, and the subsequent government cover-up. It highlights the devastating impact of the accident, including the radiation poisoning of thousands of people and the long-lasting effects on the environment. Through an ensemble cast, Chernobyl explores the political, social, and human consequences of the disaster.
The Third Day follows the story of a man who becomes trapped on a secluded island while searching for his kidnapped child. As he delves deeper into the island's eerie rituals and superstitions, he uncovers a town with a dark secret and must confront his own trauma.
Set in Massachusetts during the American Civil War, Little Women follows the lives of the March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Each sister has her own unique personality and struggles, but together they navigate through love, loss, and the challenges of growing up in a time of upheaval.
Apple Tree Yard is a TV show about a married scientist who begins a secret affair, leading to a brutal murder that takes a toll on her life. Manipulation, deception, and vigilante justice unfold as she navigates the consequences of her actions.
Appropriate Adult is a miniseries based on the true story of the investigation into the serial murders of young girls. It follows the relationship between Janet Leach, a trained counselor hired to assist the police in questioning a suspect, and Fred West, the suspected serial killer. As the investigation unfolds, Janet finds herself drawn into a disturbing and manipulative game of cat and mouse. She must navigate through the dynamics of power and control while trying to uncover the truth behind the brutal murders. The story explores themes of loss, family, and the dark corners of the human psyche.
After mistakenly marrying a deceased young woman, a shy groom must traverse the realms of the living and the dead to reunite with his true love and rectify his error. Along the way, he must confront betrayal, deceit, and the consequences of his actions.
Too Close (2021) is a psychological thriller TV show set in London, England. It follows the story of a forensic psychiatrist who is assigned to evaluate a psychiatric patient accused of a heinous crime. As the psychiatrist delves deeper into the patient's mind, she unravels dark secrets and confronts her own past trauma. The show explores themes of grief, loss, and the complexities of human psychology.
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe is a biographical drama TV show that delves into the private life and struggles of Marilyn Monroe, a famous celebrity. Through a gripping miniseries format, it explores her mental disorders and sheds light on the complexities of her character.
The Politician's Husband is a TV show that revolves around the story of a politician's husband and his struggles as he navigates the world of politics, betrayal, and power play within his marriage and career. Set in England, the show explores the complexities of relationships, personal ambitions, and the impact of politics on family dynamics.
In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.
The movie tells the story of Stephen Hawking, a Cambridge student who meets Jane and they fall in love. Stephen is diagnosed with a degenerative disease and decides to cut Jane off. Despite this, Jane insists on staying with him. They get married, have children, and Stephen's work gains recognition. However, Jane starts to lose her spirit and meets Jonathan, who she becomes attracted to. Jane and Stephen's relationship deteriorates, and they ultimately get a divorce. Stephen calls for Jane to accompany him in receiving a title from the Queen.
On May 10, 1996, mountain guides Rob Hall and Scott Fischer combine their expedition teams for a final ascent to the summit of Mount Everest. With little warning, a storm strikes the mountain and the climbers must now battle to survive. Set in the year 1996, Rob Hall gathered his team, Adventure Consultants, to go ahead and climb Everest themselves. Rob meets with his team, including experienced climber Beck Weathers, Doug Hansen, Yasuko Namba, and co-guide Andy 'Harold' Harris. Together, they plan to embark on what they hope will be a successful and adventurous expedition. The teams encounter problems on their summit, such as several climbers beginning to fall ill, Beck having trouble seeing, and no fixed ropes over the south summit. Facing a huge blizzard on their descent, the climbers face tragedy as some die and others battle hypothermia and frostbite. Despite the loss, Beck manages to survive and return to camp with the help of a rescue team.
In a dystopian future, after a devastating Third World War, Libria is governed by the Tetragrammaton Council which bans emotions and enforces conformity. Grammaton Cleric First Class John Preston, the highest-ranking cleric, becomes an unlikely hero as he discovers emotions and joins the resistance to bring down the totalitarian government.
An edited film version of Dune: Prophecy comprised of the first two episodes of, aired at the HBO original premiere in New York City.
Barry Egan, a socially frustrated man, calls a phone-sex line to combat loneliness. However, his actions result in trouble that threatens his budding romance with Lena.
In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy farm girl named Yuri is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when Yuri discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home.
Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on. In 1912, a teenage boy named Albert Narracott witnesses the birth of a Bay Thoroughbred foal and subsequently watches with admiration the growth of the young horse, galloping through the fields at his mother's side. Albert's father Ted buys the colt at auction, despite a friend pointing out a more suitable plow horse for his farm. Ted promises to pay rent to Mr Lyons by plowing and planting a stony hillside field with turnips. Albert names the horse Joey and devotes much time to training him. However, a rainstorm destroys the turnip crop, so Ted sells Joey to the young cavalry officer Captain James Nicholls as the First World War starts. Albert tries to enlist in the army but is too young. Joey is trained for military operations and becomes attached to Topthorn, a black horse. The two horses are deployed to France with a flying column, but the Cavalry charges are hopelessly obsolete, and Nicholls and most of his fellow cavalrymen are killed. On the German side, two young brothers capture Joey and Topthorn and use them to pull an ambulance wagon. Joey and Topthorn are then put to pulling German heavy artillery, an exhausting task that kills horses quickly. By 1918, Albert has enlisted and is fighting in the Second Battle of the Somme. Joey escapes and gets entangled in barbed wire in no-man's land, where he is freed by a British and a German soldier. Albert, temporarily blinded, hears about the horse and reunites with Joey. Albert regains his eyesight as the war ends and plans to buy Joey, but Emilie's grandfather outbids him. However, Joey chooses to return to Albert, convincing the grandfather to give him back. Albert returns with Joey to his family's farm.
During World War II in Nazi Germany, Liesel Meminger finds solace in stealing books and sharing them with others. She befriends a Jewish refugee hidden in her adoptive parents' basement.
Angela's Ashes follows the life of Frank McCourt as he grows up in Limerick, Ireland, during the Great Depression. Despite facing extreme poverty, dead-end jobs, and the constant rain, Frank's indomitable spirit and love for his family keep him going.