Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) follows the dedicated detectives of the Special Victims Unit as they investigate and solve heinous crimes, particularly those involving sexual violence, in New York City.
Midsomer Murders is a captivating British TV show that follows the investigations led by Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby and his team as they solve perplexing murder cases in the idyllic and seemingly picturesque county of Midsomer. With its captivating storylines, intriguing characters, and stunning English countryside backdrop, Midsomer Murders keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its intriguing whodunnit mysteries and exploration of the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of seemingly tranquil villages.
Inspector Montalbano is a police detective who investigates and solves crimes in the small fictional town of Vigata, located in Sicily, Italy. He is known for his sharp intuition, attention to detail, and unique investigative methods. Montalbano deals with a variety of cases ranging from murder to drug smuggling, all while navigating the complexities of his personal and professional life.
Barbed Wire Dolls is a controversial and intense film that takes place in a women's prison. It follows the story of a female protagonist who is wrongfully imprisoned and subjected to humiliation, torture, and sexual violence. As she navigates the sadistic and violent environment, she uncovers a conspiracy within the prison and seeks to escape. The film explores themes of power, domination, and female resilience.
The Steve Wilkos Show, which premiered in 2007, focuses on controversial and emotional topics. The host, Steve Wilkos, a former cop and a security guard on The Jerry Springer Show, deals with issues such as child molestation, prostitution, drug dealing, and dysfunctional families. With the help of lie detectors and DNA tests, he exposes the truth and seeks justice for the victims.
Girl in the Basement is a psychological thriller based on a true story. It follows the horrifying ordeal of a teenage girl who is held captive in her father's basement. She struggles to survive, facing abuse and manipulation from her controlling father. As the story unfolds, we witness her fight for freedom and the devastating impact it has on her life.
The story takes place five decades from now, when brain scanners have been perfected to the point that the government can retrieve up to five years' worth of memories from people's minds — even if they are dead. The investigators of the National Research Institute of Police Science's 9th Forensics Laboratory must weigh the ethical choices in the ultimate invasion of privacy as they delve into people's minds to solve crimes. Everyone has a secret in his mind. Following Maki, the leader of the group, and Aoki, a newcomer, the anime shows the agonies of the investigators who have to know these secrets unwillingly.
I Am the Night is a TV show set in the 1960s, following a teenage girl named Fauna Hodel who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her past. She discovers a dark web of corruption, racial injustice, and secrets involving her own family. Along the way, she encounters a journalist named Jay Singletary who aids her in her journey, as they navigate through the gritty and dangerous underbelly of Los Angeles.
In 1850s California, Sarah, sold into prostitution as a child, survives through hatred. When Michael is commanded by God to marry her, he faces a challenge. Sarah's past of rejection and abuse makes it difficult for her to trust him. As their relationship grows based on honesty and affection, she learns to overcome her fears and embrace love. Sarah eventually leaves to sacrifice for Michael but returns years later, realizing that he still loves her. They are blessed with children and live happily ever after.
In the distant future on the planet Earl, colonized by immigrants from Earth centuries ago. "Old technology" has survived in the form of nanomachines that allow female virgins wield Highly-advanced Materializing Equipment (HiME) and become Meister Otomes - bodyguards and warriors that serve the royalty of various kingdoms. Arika Yumemiya has come to Windbloom Kingdom in search of her mother, whom Arika knows was an Otome. On her arrival she meets the top Coral Otome student, Nina Wáng, and Windbloom's heir to the throne, Mashiro Blan de Windbloom. The series follows Arika's progress as a student at Garderobe Academy and the machinations of those desiring the destructive power of the old technology for themselves.
A young woman arrives at her Airbnb rental late at night for a job interview. However, she finds out that the house has been double-booked and a strange man is already there. Despite her doubts, she decides to stay, but soon realizes that the house holds horrifying secrets.
Oh Dae-Su is kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years without knowing why. Upon his release, he must track down his captor and uncover the truth behind his imprisonment.
Susanna Kaysen, a directionless teenager, is rushed to a mental institution after a suicide attempt. There, she befriends a group of troubled women, including a sardonic anorexic, a girl who burned herself as a child, a lesbian, and a compulsive liar. Susanna's life is turned upside down by the return of Lisa Rowe, a sociopath who befriends her. Together, they cause trouble and Susanna begins relying on Lisa. Through her diary and therapy sessions, Susanna navigates her recovery and eventually leaves the institution, determined to start anew.
Bouquet of Barbed Wire explores the consequences of a father’s obsessive love for his daughter and how secrets once buried in the past return to haunt their lives. Trevor Eve plays Peter Manson, whose apparently successful life is turned upside down when his beloved teenage daughter Prue reveals she’s pregnant by her teacher, Gavin Sorenson. The very heart of the family is threatened as Peter has an intuitive sense that Gavin’s on a personal quest for revenge.
Voyager (1991) follows the story of a woman who embarks on a road trip after surviving a crash landing. Along the way, she confronts her past and discovers a hidden truth about her family. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery.
Jessie and Gerald arrive at an isolated lake house for some time away. Gerald restrains Jessie with handcuffs as part of a stranger rape fantasy, but he dies of a heart attack, leaving Jessie handcuffed to the bed. She fights to survive and break free, encountering hallucinations and confronting traumatic childhood memories. Eventually, she escapes and overcomes her fears. Six months later, she starts a foundation for sexual abuse victims. In court, she confronts a serial killer who resembles the man she saw during her ordeal, reclaiming her power and triumphing over her past.
A long time ago in Sicilia, there was a common, unwritten law that linked the hereditary rights to unequivocal demonstrations of virility. Because of that traditional law, a middle-age widower whose wife died without begetting him a child, is about to lose an inheritance of a large sum of money. The man marries again, with Nadia, an attractive woman with a daughter from her first marriage, Daniela. But time passes, and Nadia is not getting pregnant, either. Eventually, his beautiful stepdaughter will help him solve his problem.
After being inexplicably kidnapped and imprisoned for 20 years, a man sets out to seek revenge on those who wronged him, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
Appassionata tells the story of a dentist who becomes entangled in a forbidden relationship with his seductive teenage daughter, leading to a destructive spiral of lust, betrayal, and family secrets. As their illicit affair becomes increasingly dangerous, the dentist must confront his own moral boundaries and the consequences of his actions.
After being raped by her preacher father, a mute young woman seeks revenge and finds herself hunted by a relentless villain.