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Grantchester
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Grantchester (2024)

7.9
TV_14

Grantchester is a TV show set in the 1950s that follows the life of a vicar, who also happens to be an amateur detective, as he solves crimes in the fictional village of Grantchester in Cambridgeshire, England. With the help of a police detective, the vicar uncovers mysteries and investigates murder cases while navigating his duties in the Church of England. The show explores themes of faith, morality, and the complexities of village life.

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The Doctor Blake Mysteries
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The Doctor Blake Mysteries (2018)

8
TV_14

The Doctor Blake Mysteries follows the life of Lucien Blake, a skilled doctor and seasoned detective, as he solves murder mysteries in a contemporary-historical setting of the 1950s. With his sharp intellect and unique perspective, Dr. Blake unravels complex cases while navigating personal challenges.

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Project Blue Book
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Project Blue Book (2020)

7.6
TV_14

Project Blue Book is a drama, fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, and thriller TV show that follows the true story of the top-secret United States Air Force program called Project Blue Book. Set in the 1950s and 1960s during the Cold War, the show revolves around the investigations of Dr. J. Allen Hynek, a brilliant astrophysicist, and Captain Michael Quinn, a skeptical Air Force officer. Together, they delve into UFO sightings and encounters, trying to distinguish between truth and conspiracy while uncovering a web of government cover-ups, military conspiracies, and alien technology. As they dig deeper, they find themselves caught in a web of mystery, encountering mysterious men in black, unexplained phenomenon, and a secret agenda that goes beyond their wildest imaginations.

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A Place to Call Home
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A Place to Call Home (2018)

8.3

Set in the 1950s, 'A Place to Call Home' follows a nurse who becomes entangled in a forbidden love affair with a wealthy family. As she navigates the complexities of high society, she must confront deceit, murder, and anti-Semitism. The show explores personal and social dramas in a contemporary historical setting.

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The Ladies' Paradise
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The Ladies' Paradise (2015)

7.5
TV_PG

The Ladies' Paradise is a comedy drama TV show set in a department store in 1960s Milan, Italy. It portrays the personal dramas of the employees and customers, offering a contemporary historical setting with a mix of comedy, drama, and romance.

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Love Child
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Love Child (2017)

7.6

Love Child (2014) is a drama TV show set in Australia in the year 1969. It explores the generational conflict and societal changes of the era, including the sexual revolution and women's liberation. The story revolves around the lives of nurses and patients in a maternity ward, highlighting the challenges faced by single mothers and the use of psychedelic drugs for medical purposes.

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Massan
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Massan (2015)

7.9

Massan is based on the lives of Masataka Taketsuru and his wife Jessie Roberta "Rita" Cowan, a Scotswoman Taketsuru met while studying abroad.

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Half Blue Sky
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Half Blue Sky (2018)

6.8

Suzume is a girl born to a family running a small restaurant in Gifu Prefecture. She loses her hearing in one ear from a disease. Encouraged by her loving parents and childhood friend, she lives through an eventful life with a tenacious spirit.

Vyprávěj
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Vyprávěj (2013)

7.1

Vyprávěj je český televizní retroseriál vyráběný v koprodukci České televize a společnosti Dramedy Productions. Natáčení začalo v roce 2009 a první díl s názvem Od začátku byl uveden na programu ČT1 v pondělí 31. srpna 2009. Seriál je uváděn v týdenní periodicitě a stopáž každého dílu je cca 52 minut. Děj se odehrává v Československu a je zasazen do skutečných historických událostí, které ovlivňují příběhy jednotlivých postav. Dobovou atmosféru autoři navozují ukázkami z dobových Československých filmových týdeníků s původními komentáři, případně novým historizujícím komentářem, který namluvil Vladimír Fišer. Příběh je doprovázen hlasem vypravěče, který propůjčil herec Vojtěch Kotek a poté Matěj Hádek. Scénáře vznikají pod vedením scenáristy Rudolfa Merknera.

Velvet
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Velvet (2016)

8
TV_14

Velvet is a TV show set in Francoist Spain during the 1950s and 1960s. It revolves around the love story between a gallery owner and a seamstress and explores themes of love, fashion, and social divisions. The characters navigate the world of fashion and deal with class distinctions, historical events, and societal norms of the time. It explores an impossible love and the challenges faced by the protagonists.

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The Snitch Cartel: Origins
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The Snitch Cartel: Origins (2021)

5.9
TV_MA

In Cali during the '60s and '70s, two brothers juggle family, romance and the joint pursuit of a burning ambition: to rule Colombia's drug industry.

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Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries
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Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries (2021)

7.3
TV_G
From Today, It's My Turn!!
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From Today, It's My Turn!! (2018)

7.6

A high school student named Hiroshi Akutsu, who is known for his pessimistic outlook on life, suddenly finds himself with the power to time travel. With this ability, Hiroshi is determined to make the most out of every day and change his own destiny.

The Right Stuff
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The Right Stuff (2020)

6.8
TV_14

The Right Stuff is a drama series set in the 1950s and 1960s that follows the true story of America's early space program. It explores the lives of the first astronauts, their training, and the challenges they faced during the Cold War era and the intense space race with the Soviet Union.

Life on Mars
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Life on Mars (2018)

8.1

Life on Mars (2018) follows the story of a present-day police officer who is unexpectedly transported back in time to the 1980s. Struggling to adapt to the unfamiliar era, he finds himself investigating crimes and working alongside a team of detectives. As he navigates through this mysterious time-travel experience, he is determined to solve the cases and uncover the truth behind his predicament.

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A Touch of Green
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A Touch of Green (2016)

8.3

The drama tells the story of air force pilots and their families from 1945 to 1971. As the husbands embarked on patriotic missions to fight against the enemies, their families must content with horror of wars, mass emigration to distant land, and death of love ones. Their shared experience brought the military families together to support one another.

Good Girls Revolt
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Good Girls Revolt (2016)

8.1
TV_MA

Good Girls Revolt is a TV show set in the 1960s that follows a group of young female researchers at a news magazine as they challenge the gender norms and fight for equal rights in the workplace. The story explores the struggles and obstacles they face in an era of male-dominated journalism.

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