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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan follows the journey of a brilliant CIA analyst, Jack Ryan, as he is thrust into the world of international espionage. Ryan, formerly a marine, finds himself in the middle of a dangerous covert operation that threatens the security of the United States. As he navigates through political corruption, drug cartels, and domestic terrorism, Ryan must use his skills and intelligence to uncover the truth and protect his country.

Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant and sociopathic detective, teams up with his loyal companion Dr. John Watson to solve complex murder cases in modern-day London. Together, they use deduction and their keen intellect to unravel mysteries and catch the culprits.

Justified follows the story of Raylan Givens, a U.S. Marshal with an unorthodox approach to law enforcement. He returns to his hometown in Kentucky and takes on the local criminal underworld, including the dangerous Crowder family. As the series progresses, Raylan faces personal and professional challenges while navigating the dark side of Harlan County.

Barry, an ex-military hitman, tries to leave his criminal life behind and pursue his dream of becoming an actor. However, he gets pulled back into the world of killing when he arrives in Los Angeles and gets involved with a theater group. Barry must navigate the challenges of leading a double life and confront his traumatic past.

After the events of Avengers: Endgame, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities and their patience.

Debris follows the story of two agents, one from the CIA and one from MI6, as they investigate the wreckage of an alien spaceship that has started appearing all over the world. As they uncover the truth behind the debris, they must navigate international politics, government coverups, and the potential for supernatural powers.

In 'Strike', a disabled Afghanistan war veteran turned private detective uses his military skills to solve murder cases in London while dealing with his own personal struggles.

When a war veteran suffering from PTSD is assigned to protect a powerful politician, their lives become entwined in a dangerous web of conspiracy and betrayal. As he investigates threats against the prime minister, he begins to uncover a shocking secret that could have devastating consequences for the nation. With the clock ticking, he must navigate through political intrigue, terrorism, and personal demons to uncover the truth and protect those he holds dear.

Mr. Church recruits the Expendables to retrieve a mysterious item from the former Soviet Union. When their mission goes wrong and one of their team members is murdered, they embark on a quest for vengeance that takes them deep into enemy territory.

War veteran Will Sharp desperately needs money for his wife's surgery, so he joins his adoptive brother Danny in a bank heist. Things go wrong when Officer Zach discovers the situation and is held hostage. A shootout occurs, and they escape with the money in an ambulance. Cam, a paramedic, is forced to help them, but she tries to escape multiple times. The police chase them, and tensions rise between the brothers. They create chaos on the road and hide under a bridge. Will refuses to leave Danny, and they team up to confront their enemies. In the end, Will is shot and Cam secretly gives money to Will's wife for her surgery.

With an unmanned, half-mile-long freight train barreling toward a city, a veteran engineer and a young conductor race against the clock to prevent a catastrophe. The train's odyssey becomes a media event, with various attempts made to stop it. Eventually, the engineer and conductor catch up with the runaway train and manage to slow it down, preventing a disaster.

Detective Bowden is called to investigate a suicide at a skyscraper. Meanwhile, five strangers step into an elevator in the same building and strange events start to occur. One by one, the strangers start to die, and Bowden becomes suspicious of Tony, the only undocumented occupant. Bowden discovers that the old woman in the elevator is the Devil in human form. In the end, Tony confesses to his sins and is spared by the Devil, while Bowden forgives him.

The leader of a drug cartel busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexican border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff and his inexperienced staff. Sheriff Ray Owens (Arnold Schwarzenegger), resigned to a life of fighting minor crimes, must rally his team to stop the drug lord from escaping. With the help of unconventional allies and their own determination, they engage in a dangerous showdown to protect their town and apprehend the criminal. Will they be able to overcome the odds and successfully capture the drug lord before he reaches Mexico?

In the Flesh is a TV show set in a post-apocalyptic world where zombies, called PDS (Partially Deceased Syndrome) sufferers, are rehabilitated and reintegrated into society. The story follows Kieren Walker, a PDS sufferer who returns to his small town and faces prejudice and discrimination while trying to find acceptance.

Jack Ryan, a young covert C.I.A. analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack. After the 9/11 attacks, Ryan joins the U.S. Marine Corps and is critically injured in Afghanistan. During rehab, he attracts the attention of the CIA and is sent to finish his PhD. Ten years later, working on Wall Street, Ryan notices suspect financial transactions by Russian organizations and discovers their plan for revenge against the United States. With the help of his wife and CIA backup, Ryan infiltrates Moscow to stop the plan and save the global economy.

A high school student goes on a road trip to Hollywood with her friends to audition for a movie. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and learn valuable life lessons.

When a young woman's family is murdered, she hires an assassin to help her seek revenge. As they embark on a dangerous journey, they discover betrayal and corruption at every turn.

A top-secret bio-attack conspiracy unfolds as an Englishman and an American spy join forces to stop a deadly outbreak caused by an Ebola-like virus.

When a politician's daughter is kidnapped and held in an abandoned prison, a group of female mercenaries is hired to rescue her. As they navigate through dangerous obstacles and face off against ruthless mercenaries and deadly traps, they must rely on their skills and teamwork to succeed. With explosions, intense showdowns, and unexpected twists, Mercenaries is a dark comedy action-adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

After an assassination attempt on a female police officer, a marine finds himself in a race against time to rescue his kidnapped sister from a group of mercenaries. With little resources and a limited time frame, he must use his military training and skills to navigate through dangerous situations and outsmart his enemies.