Movies and TvShows featuring "hidden-agenda" theme.
The Penthouse (2020) follows the lives of wealthy families living in Hera Palace, a luxurious penthouse in Seoul. With a hidden agenda, a web of drama and mystery unfolds as these families navigate their tangled relationships, betrayals, revenge, and murder. Secrets are uncovered, and each character is pushed to their limits, leading to shocking and unexpected events.
Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, are sent to investigate the disappearance of a patient at a remote island asylum. As they delve deeper into the case, Teddy uncovers a shocking truth about the asylum and himself.
Russell Hatch, an Interpol operative, finds himself in the role of a father figure to Jayden, the son of an informant who was tragically killed during a routine raid. As their bond grows, Russell discovers a darkness within himself that threatens to consume them both.
In the 17th century, an Englishman named John Blackthorne arrives in Japan and finds himself caught up in the politics and power struggles of the time. As he navigates the treacherous world of feudal Japan, he must learn to adapt to the customs and traditions of the samurai and prove himself worthy of the trust of the warlord he serves.
In the year 2063, humanity has colonized other planets and encountered a hostile alien species known as the Chigs. The show follows a group of young United States Marine Corps recruits who become part of the elite 58th Squadron. Together, they pilot advanced spacecraft, engage in air combat, and face the challenges of war in space. The story explores themes of friendship, racism, and the hidden agenda behind the war. It also delves into the relationships between the soldiers and the in-vitro fertilization-created humans known as InVitros. Through their experiences, they discover the true nature of the enemy and the depths of their own courage.
Wu Xie and Wang Pangzi set off on an adventure to the snowy mountains to uncover the mystery behind Zhang Qiling's origins. Along the way, they face off against the clever Zhang siblings, Zhang Haixing and Zhang Haike, and get caught up in a conspiracy unlike anything they've ever encountered.
In a dystopian society where corruption runs rampant, a charismatic judge uses his power to punish wrongdoers and bring justice to the oppressed.
Mishima Kanji is a reporter for the Weekly Times, which mainly deals with gossip. He feels a sense of emptiness and discomfort as he spends his days chasing celebrity scandals, without a shred of the journalistic spirit he aspired to. One day, Mishima goes to Amagasaki to pick up a certain person under the direction of chief editor Nagasawa Asuka. Nagasawa sends him off as a chance to fulfill Mishima's former wish to "see a world you wouldn't see if you lived a normal life", but what awaits him is Keijiro Kihara, a man who is now a renowned figure in all areas of the underworld, politics, and entertainment, as well as an urban legend among informers, known as "Informer".
Iljimae is a historical drama set in ancient Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. The story follows a vigilante hero who fights for justice and seeks revenge for the murder of his father. Using his skills as a swordsman, he robs the corrupt noble families and redistributes the wealth to the poor. Along the way, he uncovers secrets, faces personal challenges, and finds love. Iljimae is based on a comic strip and combines action, adventure, romance, and drama.
In Traitors (2019), a young woman working for the civil service in post-war London is approached by the American CIA to work as a spy. As she becomes entangled in a web of espionage and hidden agendas, she must navigate the complex world of British politics and the remnants of a strained aristocratic family while trying to uncover the truth. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Traitors explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and personal sacrifices.
Starhunter is a sci-fi TV show set in the distant future. It follows a team of bounty hunters as they travel through outer space and encounter various threats. The plot revolves around their mission to capture criminals and uncover hidden agendas, while dealing with personal challenges and the search for a missing son. With a spaceship crew consisting of a team leader, spaceship engineer, and female security officer, they face dangers such as alien threats, genetic manipulation, and intergalactic missions.
Princess Liu Chang Sheng from the Fu Yu Kingdom has the label of "husband-killer" attached to her name. As she reaches the age of marriage, she worries about finding a suitable husband. The Emperor intends to send her to the Da Tang Kingdom to marry the ruthless and bloodthirsty Prince Qin Li Jing, who is known as the "Jade-Faced Demon". With the mission of "killing husbands to save the country", Chang Sheng and Li Jing embark on a comical and absurd journey. As they get to know each other, they overcome prejudices, ignore rumors, and bravely pursue love, ultimately discovering the true meaning of love.
A broker with a hidden agenda plots to steal a scientist's research, yet a mutual attraction develops between them.
When American Andy pulls into a tiny Australian outback town to visit his father, he’s alarmed to discover that Hugo has vanished. He soon finds himself in increasing danger in a town full of secrets, where everyone is a suspect.
Liang Weiwei, a track and field student with superhuman strength and an idolater, accidentally entered a historical drama starring the idol Jing Qing. She becomes the disgraced empress who is set to die in the third episode. In order to get rid of this "setup", Liang Weiwei uses her knowledge as a drama fan and skilfully uses the plot mechanism to escape fate and start a fantasy bitter-sweet love story with the emperor played by Jing Qing.
According to legend, there is a person in the rivers and lakes who makes the rich and scumbags turn their faces. She specializes in rectifying the scumbags and never fails. This girl is named Song Yao. All this depends on the fantasy system she has-attracting rich people. Any rich man worth hundreds of millions will fall in love with her irresistibly as long as he looks at her. However, no matter how powerful the system is, there will be a day when it encounters Waterloo: Song Yao's pair of magical electric eyes actually failed in the Chengtian Group's prince "Ji Chengchuan". But Song Yao didn't know, it was all because the prince in front of him was a counterfeit - the liar Qin Hao. In this way, two playwrights with their own minds met, destined to start a fight like Mr. and Mrs. Smith. When a trench-sucking girl bumps into a liar boy, who can outwit them. And behind Song Yao's life experience, what secrets are hidden?
Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) follows the story of astronauts who encounter an alien race known as the Xiliens. These aliens have an ulterior motive as they ask for Earth's help to fight against King Ghidorah, a three-headed creature terrorizing their planet. However, things take a turn as the humans discover the true intentions of the Xiliens and must find a way to save Earth from both the aliens and the monsters. Will they succeed in thwarting the invasion?
