The Virginian is a TV show set in a Wyoming ranch in the late 19th century. It follows the life of a ranch foreman and circuit judge as he navigates the challenges of the Western frontier, dealing with comanche Indians, the comanchero, and upholding justice in a lawless land.
Ein Heim für Tiere is a German television series.
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz. They embark on a quest with three new friends - a talking scarecrow, a rusty tin woodman, and a cowardly lion - to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill their wishes. Along the way, they must overcome the obstacles and threats posed by the Wicked Witch of the West. Will they succeed in their mission and find their way back home?
Miss Scarlet takes over her father's detective agency and teams up with the Duke to solve crimes in 19th century London.
Jo March reflects on her life, telling the story of the March sisters. Jo becomes a teacher and writer, while her sister Amy goes to Paris. In New York, Jo faces criticism from a professor and ends a friendship. She receives news of her sister Beth's illness and returns home. The story goes back seven years, where the sisters befriend Laurie, experience hardships, and find love. In the present, Jo's book, titled Little Women, is published and she opens a school.
Sanditon is a TV show that takes place in a 19th-century seaside resort in England. The story revolves around property development, romance, and the lives of the wealthy inhabitants of the town. It explores themes of marriage, entrepreneurship, and the social divisions of the time. The plot follows the life of a young black woman who becomes entangled in a love rivalry and finds herself in a guardian-ward relationship. As she navigates through the challenges of the village, she experiences horseback riding, matchmaking, and encounters an aspiring architect. The show also touches on family relationships, the role of the town doctor, and the class differences prevalent during the Georgian era.
The Knick is a drama TV show set in the gilded age of the 1900s. It follows the medical staff at the Knickerbocker Hospital in New York City, dealing with various challenges such as drug addiction, surgical advancements, social differences, and contagious diseases. The show explores themes of corruption, immigration, and the struggles of medical professionals during that time period.
In Victorian England, a group of women known as 'The Nevers' suddenly manifest supernatural powers. They must navigate a society that fears and exploits them while facing threats and mysteries that arise from their newfound abilities.
Set in the 1830s in Yorkshire, Gentleman Jack tells the story of Anne Lister, a land-owner who defies societal norms by openly leading a lesbian lifestyle. Based on a true story, the series explores Anne's relationships, her struggles with her own identity, and her determination to live life on her own terms.
Spice and Wolf follows the story of a merchant named Kraft Lawrence who encounters a wolf goddess named Holo. Together, they embark on a journey filled with medieval economics, romance, and supernatural elements.
In the aftermath of Napoleonic rule, Edmond Dantes is imprisoned by his friend Fernand, who also reads a letter containing treasonous information. After years in prison, Edmond befriends a fellow prisoner and learns of a hidden treasure. Escaping, he reinvents himself as the Count of Monte Cristo and plots his revenge against Fernand, Mercedes, Danglars, and Villefort. As he sets them up for failure, he discovers the true meaning of redemption and chooses a life of family and God.
Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. As a result of the Berlin Conference, the Congo is divided up between Belgium and the United Kingdom. The Belgian government is on the verge of bankruptcy, having gone into heavy debt to build a national railway and other infrastructure. King Leopold II of the Belgians decides to extract the Congo's mineral deposits, sending his envoy Léon Rom to secure the fabled diamonds of Opar. Rom's expedition is ambushed and massacred, with only Rom surviving. A tribal leader, Chief Mbonga, offers him the diamonds in exchange for Tarzan. In London, Tarzan, now known as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, is invited by King Leopold to visit the Congo and report on its development. An American envoy, George Washington Williams, reveals to him suspicions of the Congolese population being enslaved by the Belgians. Tarzan's wife Jane convinces him to accept the invitation, as she grew up in Africa. Tarzan, Jane, and Williams travel to the Congo and encounter a tribal village that recognizes them. Rom and his mercenaries attack the village, kidnapping Tarzan and Jane. Williams rescues Tarzan, and with the help of the tribe's warriors, they pursue Rom. Along the way, they intercept a Belgian military train carrying captured slaves and uncover King Leopold's plans to subdue the Congo and mine its wealth. Tarzan reconciles with the leader of his old tribe, battles Mbonga and his tribe, and saves Jane from Rom. They trigger a stampede of wildebeest to destroy a town and distract the soldiers, allowing Tarzan to rescue Jane and defeat Rom. Williams presents evidence exposing the slave trade in the Congo, and Tarzan and Jane settle in Africa.
As the American Civil War continues, President Abraham Lincoln fights with his cabinet over the decision to emancipate slaves. He must secure enough votes to pass the Thirteenth Amendment, which will ban slavery permanently. Lincoln faces opposition from those who fear the economic impact of freed slaves, but he believes that ending slavery is necessary for the country's future. Despite political challenges and personal hardships, Lincoln successfully navigates the divisive landscape of wartime politics and secures the passage of the amendment. His efforts contribute to the eventual end of the war and the abolition of slavery in America.
After becoming a successful country music singer, Liam returns to his hometown and rekindles his relationship with Josie, the woman he left at the altar years ago.
In 19th-century Southern USA, Harriet Tubman, an African-American woman, escapes from slavery and becomes a leader in the Underground Railroad, helping other slaves achieve freedom. Facing danger and pursuing justice, she fights against the institution of slavery during the American Civil War.
In 1849 Baltimore, a series of murders are committed based on Edgar Allan Poe's stories, and a detective must solve the case before becoming the next victim.
As his kingdom is being threatened by the Turks, young prince Vlad Tepes must become a monster feared by his own people in order to protect his own family and the families of his kingdom. With the help of a vampire's power, Vlad single-handedly takes on the Turkish army and saves his people.
Emma Woodhouse, a young woman in 19th-century England, meddles in the love lives of her friends and neighbors while attempting to find love herself.
In the Wild West, two special agents must save President Grant from a wheelchair-bound Confederate scientist seeking revenge for the Civil War. They embark on a mission to track down the kidnapped scientists and stop the villain's plans for world domination. As they infiltrate a costume ball and encounter deadly inventions, they race against time to stop the nefarious plot.
Little Women follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the challenges and joys of sisterhood, friendship, love, and personal growth in the aftermath of the American Civil War. Set in the 19th century, the story explores themes of family, coming of age, and female independence.