Murdoch Mysteries is a TV show set in Victorian-era Toronto, where Detective William Murdoch solves crimes using innovative scientific techniques.
Adolf Hitler, born in Braunau, one man who will change the history of the world forever. It follows his childhood to the death of his mother and his broken ambition to become an artist, then further to his entry into politics. His service in the army, accolades, his writing Mein Kampf, politics and most importantly Germany's revival are well explained followed by WW2. It also covers the effect on Germany's after the WW2 defeat up until the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Anne with an E is a TV show based on the novel 'Anne of Green Gables.' It follows the story of Anne Shirley, a young orphan girl who is sent to live with a family on Prince Edward Island in the late 19th century. Despite facing challenges and prejudices, Anne finds solace and a sense of belonging in her new home. The show explores themes of friendship, feminism, and personal growth.
The Virginian is a TV show set in a Wyoming ranch in the late 19th century. It follows the life of a ranch foreman and circuit judge as he navigates the challenges of the Western frontier, dealing with comanche Indians, the comanchero, and upholding justice in a lawless land.
Ripper Street is a gripping TV show that takes place in 19th century London and follows a group of detectives as they investigate crimes in the aftermath of the Jack the Ripper murders. The show delves into the dark and gritty underbelly of Victorian England, portraying the struggles and challenges faced by the police force in the East End of London. With suspenseful mysteries, intense investigations, and intriguing characters, Ripper Street keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Nadia, an orphan, joins a crew on a submarine called the Nautilus in search of the Blue Water, a secret jewel with unknown powers. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and face dangers, including sea monsters, rival forces, and a royal conspiracy. Nadia also discovers her own mysterious past and must confront her inner struggles and self-doubt.
In 1898, Daniel Plainview, a prospector in New Mexico, mines a potentially precious ore vein from a pit mine. In 1902, he discovers oil near Los Angeles and establishes a drilling company. He adopts an orphaned boy and presents him as his business partner. In 1911, Daniel attempts to buy a farm with oil deposits, but faces resistance from the pastor who demands a large sum of money. Daniel's oil production begins, but disasters occur, leading to conflicts with the pastor. Over the years, Daniel's greed and violence escalate, leading to the downfall of those around him, including his adopted son. In 1927, Daniel is a recluse, wealthy but suffering from alcoholism. When his adopted son wants to dissolve their partnership, Daniel reacts brutally and reveals his son's true origins. Daniel's final act of violence is against the pastor who betrayed him. Daniel is left with a sense of despair and emptiness.
Parker Schnabel, a young and ambitious gold miner, leads an expedition in the rugged terrains of the 1890s. With determination and passion, he braves the challenges of the wilderness in his pursuit of striking it rich.
Detective Anna is a TV show set in 1890s Russia. Anna, a female detective, possesses supernatural powers and uses them to solve crimes. With the help of her paranormal abilities and her sharp intellect, she uncovers the truth behind mysterious cases in a Russian historical setting.
The Alienist is a gripping crime drama set in 1890s New York City. It follows a psychologist, a newspaper reporter, and a police detective as they investigate a string of gruesome murders committed by a serial killer. The team delves into the city's criminal underworld and uses forensic science and psychological profiling to catch the killer. As they unravel the mystery, they uncover corruption, political patronage, and the darker side of high society.
The Alaskans is a 1959-1960 ABC/Warner Brothers western television series set during the late 1890s in the port of Skagway, Alaska. The show features Roger Moore as "Silky Harris" and Jeff York as "Reno McKee", a pair of adventurers intent on swindling travelers bound for the Yukon Territories during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. Their plans are inevitably complicated by the presence of singer "Rocky Shaw", "an entertainer with a taste for the finer things in life". The show was the first regular work on American television for the British actor Roger Moore.
In Victorian England, a group of women known as 'The Nevers' suddenly manifest supernatural powers. They must navigate a society that fears and exploits them while facing threats and mysteries that arise from their newfound abilities.
In the late 1800s, retired timber-man Ephraim Winslow is sent to serve as a lighthouse keeper on an isolated island. Over the weeks, he becomes curious about his fellow keeper's obsession with the light. As their isolation and paranoia grow, Winslow's sanity begins to unravel. When a storm prevents their departure and strange occurrences intensify, the two men's relationship turns dark and violent, leading to a climactic battle for survival.
Four detectives in four different time periods of London find themselves investigating the same murder.
Dracula, a supernatural being, terrorizes Victorian England by drinking blood and turning others into vampires. As the story unfolds, it delves into the origins of Dracula and his encounters with various characters, including a lawyer and a nun.
Fievel's American Tails is an American/Canadian animated television series, produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblimation animation studio, Nelvana, and Universal Cartoon Studios. It aired for one season in 1992, and continued Fievel's adventures from the film An American Tail: Fievel Goes West. In 1993 and 1994, MCA/Universal Home Video released twelve episodes on six VHS video-cassettes, two Laserdisc volumes. These have been the only home video releases of the cartoon, at least in the United States. In the United Kingdom, 12 episodes were released on six video-cassettes in 1995, but were in a different episode order to the United States and Vol.4 features the only episode that hasn't been released in the United States. Episodes have been released on DVD in France, Germany, and Italy. Universal currently has no plans to release the show on DVD in the United States, as of November 19, 2009.
In 1890s Paris, a Bohemian poet named Christian falls in love with a courtesan named Satine who is desired by a jealous duke. Despite the complications, their love for each other grows as they navigate the world of show business and the dangers of Satine's tuberculosis.
Henry Sugar, a gambler and bachelor, steals a book that allows him to see through objects and predict the future. He uses his abilities to win money at a casino but realizes he doesn't want the wealth. Instead, he throws the money into the streets of London and decides to use his powers for good. He travels the world, winning money and establishing hospitals and orphanages. Eventually, he dies, leaving behind a legacy of charity. His story is chronicled by Roald Dahl.
Set in 1897 Paris, 'The Bonfire of Destiny' follows the lives of three women whose paths cross in the aftermath of a catastrophic fire. As they navigate love, justice, and survival, their destinies become intertwined.
While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight. Gil, a successful but distracted Hollywood screenwriter, and his fiancée, Inez, are in Paris vacationing with Inez's conservative parents. As Gil struggles to finish his first novel, he becomes enchanted by the allure of the 1920s. Each night at midnight, he is transported back in time and encounters famous figures from the era. However, as he becomes more infatuated with the past, he begins to question his present and future.