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Scandal
Tv Show

Scandal (2018)

7.7
TV_14

Scandal is a thrilling drama that revolves around Olivia Pope, a professional 'fixer' who helps influential people in crisis. Set in Washington D.C., the show delves into the world of politics, power, and corruption, as Olivia navigates through complex cases while dealing with personal and professional challenges.

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Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain
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Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain (2019)

7.1
TV_14

A story that follows Wang Lu, a young genius, who enters the Spirit Blade Sect and embarks on an unconventional journey towards immortal cultivation. The Spirit Blade Sect was established in the year 4233. Through years of producing martial arts prodigies, it has been hailed as one of the five great sects. As the nine continents face a crisis, a genius by the name of Wang Lu joins the Spirit Blade Sect and comes under the tutelage Wang Wu. Despite Wang Wu's beauty, she is hundreds of years in age. Famous for having a sharp tongue and an erratic temper, she and her disciple Wang Lu engage in endless squabbles while trudging on a path to becoming the strongest sage in all the lands. Adapted from the manga "Spirit Blade Mountain" written by Xian Man Dong Man.

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1992
Tv Show

1992 (2015)

7.5
Leave the World Behind
Movie

Leave the World Behind(2023)

6.4
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R
142Minutes

A family's getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices, and two strangers appear at their door. They soon discover that the blackout is part of a government conspiracy, and as chaos ensues, they must navigate the collapse of civilization and find a way to survive. The story is filled with suspense, distrust, and the search for answers in a world on the brink of collapse.

Dopesick
Tv Show

Dopesick (2021)

8.6
TV_MA

Dopesick is a TV show that explores the tragic consequences of the opioid epidemic in the United States. It depicts the rise of prescription drug addiction, the role of pharmaceutical companies in fueling the crisis, and the devastating impact on individuals and communities. The show follows the stories of doctors, DEA agents, lawyers, and affected individuals as they navigate through the complexities of the crisis.

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The Happening
Movie

The Happening(2008)

5
tomato17%
R
90Minutes

A science teacher, his wife, and a young girl struggle to survive a plague that causes those infected to commit suicide. The film opens in New York, where people start to exhibit strange behavior and commit suicide. The protagonist, Elliot Moore, an environmental science teacher, along with his wife Alma and Julian, a math teacher, flee Philadelphia on a train. They learn that the suicides are not caused by a terrorist attack, but by a natural phenomenon. They embark on a journey to find safety, encountering infected individuals along the way. They eventually find refuge in a small rural town, but realize that the toxin is triggered by large groups of people. They split up into smaller groups and continue their journey. Elliot, Alma, and Jess, a young girl they meet, find shelter in an old house with an eccentric old lady. They survive the peak of the attacks and, three months later, return to their normal lives in Philadelphia. However, the film ends with a hint that the phenomenon may be happening in other places.

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The Barrier
Tv Show

The Barrier (2020)

6.8
TV_MA

In the year 2040, a walled city faces a crisis as a dictatorship enforces authoritarian rule. Amidst social injustice and political intrigue, the survival of its inhabitants stands at stake.

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Painkiller
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Painkiller (2023)

7.4
TV_MA

The causes and consequences of America's opioid epidemic unfold in this drama following its perpetrators, victims and an investigator seeking the truth. The story revolves around the powerful narcotic painkillers, or opioids, that were once used as drugs of last resort for pain sufferers. Purdue turned OxyContin into a billion-dollar blockbuster by launching an unprecedented marketing campaign claiming that the drug's long-acting formulation made it safer to use than traditional painkillers for many types of pain. However, that illusion was shattered when drug abusers discovered that crushing an Oxy could release its narcotic payload all at once. Even in its prescribed form, Oxy proved to be fiercely addictive. As OxyContin's use and abuse grew, Purdue concealed what it knew from regulators, doctors, and patients.

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CRISIS: Special Security Squad
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CRISIS: Special Security Squad (2017)

6.9
TV_MA

Inami and Tamaru work at the Public Security Mobile Investigation Unit Special Investigation Team, a team made up of specialists with different expertise. Inami tackles criminals with showy maneuvers, while Tamaru corners criminals with cool calculation. Together, the team tackles terrorists, new religious cults, military spies, secret narcotics organisations and complicit politicians.

El colapso
Tv Show

El colapso (2023)

7.2

An exploration of the societal consequences when a nation's financial, technological, political, and environmental systems collapse. Told in eight stand-alone episodes filmed in one continuous shot.

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Movie

M(1931)

8.3
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111Minutes

In a German city, the police are unable to catch a child-murderer. Concerned parents and criminals join in the manhunt. The police investigation leads them to Hans Beckert, the killer. Underworld bosses decide to monitor all children using beggars. A blind balloon peddler helps the beggars mark Beckert. The police find evidence in Beckert's apartment and lay in wait for him. Beckert is caught by gangsters and taken to a kangaroo court. It is decided to eliminate him. Beckert's real trial results in a guilty verdict, leaving the mothers of the slain children to reflect on the need for closer watch.

Find a curated selection of movies and TV shows that explore the theme of crisis. Discover captivating stories that delve into personal, societal, or global crises, offering thought-provoking narratives and emotional journeys. From intense thrillers to heart-wrenching dramas, explore the depths of human struggle and resilience through these compelling works of art.

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