Movies and TvShows featuring "set-up" theme.

Quantico follows the story of a group of FBI recruits at the Quantico training academy, where they must navigate through personal and professional challenges while uncovering a conspiracy within the bureau. The show explores themes of deception, loyalty, and self-discovery.

Mr. Robot follows Elliot Alderson, a young cybersecurity expert by day and a vigilante hacker by night. Dealing with social anxiety disorder and drug addiction, Elliot's life takes a turn when he is recruited by an anarchist known as Mr. Robot to join a revolution against the largest conglomerate in the world. As Elliot dives deeper into the conspiracy, he begins to question his own sanity and reality.

Kamiwatari Kotone is a geisha in Kyoto. While she is sleeping after a night of drinking, her fellow geisha is killed. Kotone Kamiwatari is falsely accused of her murder and is sent to prison. There, she is bullied by other prisoners, but Kotone relies on her training from senior geishas to persevere. She also learns why she was framed for murder and sent to prison.

An elite hitman, Arthur Bishop, teaches his trade to an apprentice, Steve McKenna, who has a connection to one of his previous victims. When Bishop's employer sets him up to kill his mentor and friend, Harry McKenna, Bishop decides to train Steve as a skilled assassin. As the two embark on various contracts, they begin to uncover a conspiracy within their organization. However, when Steve discovers the truth about Bishop's involvement in his father's death, their alliance turns into a deadly game of betrayal and revenge.

In Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, a former boxing champion named George 'Iceman' Chambers is accused of drug possession and sent to a Russian prison. Inside the prison, he is forced to participate in underground fighting matches and must use his skills to survive.

In 1939, eight strangers are lured to a secluded island off the Devon coast in England. Upon arrival, they find themselves accused of various crimes by a mysterious voice. As the guests start to die one by one, they must uncover the identity of the killer before none of them are left alive. Based on Agatha Christie's novel, this miniseries is a thrilling whodunnit set in an isolated location.

Nitta Sayuri, a young Japanese girl, is sold into servitude by her parents. She enters the world of geisha and rises to become one of the most famous in Japan.

Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to help Taggart and Rosewood investigate Chief Bogomil's near-fatal shooting and the series of 'alphabet crimes' associated with it. Foley discovers a connection between the robberies and a man named Dent. With the help of Taggart and Rosewood, Foley unravels the case, foiling Dent's plans and bringing him to justice. Along the way, Foley faces danger, confronts an impostor, and deals with a new incompetent police chief. In the end, justice is served and Foley returns to Detroit.

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.

After being betrayed by his former boss, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against a Texas Senator. He must navigate through political corruption, immigration law, and his own personal loss to achieve his ultimate goal.

When a high school student named Light Yagami discovers a mysterious notebook known as the Death Note, he realizes that he has the power to kill anyone by simply writing their name in it. With this newfound power, Light sets out to rid the world of criminals and establish his own sense of justice. However, his actions attract the attention of a brilliant detective known as L who is determined to catch the person behind the sudden deaths.

Avengement is a movie about a man who is framed for a crime he didn't commit and is sent to prison. While in prison, he plans his revenge against those who wronged him. He escapes from prison and goes on a mission to seek justice and take revenge on his enemies.

About Last Night is a romantic comedy set in an urban setting. It follows the story of two best friends who fall in love and navigate their relationship problems while living in the same apartment building. The plot revolves around their attempts at seduction, cheating, and the challenges of moving in together. It explores themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of modern relationships.

Police Story 4: First Strike (1996) follows a Hong Kong police officer, Jackie Chan, who is assigned to track down a Russian crime lord and recover stolen nuclear warheads. As he investigates, he finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, fighting against various enemies and facing life-threatening situations. With his trademark martial arts skills and comedic charm, Jackie Chan delivers an action-packed and thrilling adventure.

Young and Dangerous is a movie set in Hong Kong's criminal underworld, where a group of young gang members face loyalty tests, revenge, and violence. As they navigate the dangerous streets of Hong Kong, they encounter ruthless bosses, prostitutes, and betrayal. The plot follows their journey as they try to establish their position in the criminal syndicate while facing constant threats and challenges. The movie is a thrilling action-packed story with twists and turns that keep the audience engaged.

When his teenage son is wrongfully accused of drug distribution and faces a mandatory minimum prison sentence, a father makes a deal with the DEA to work as an undercover informant and bring down a drug cartel. As he infiltrates the dangerous world of drugs, he risks everything to save his son.

The Driver specializes in driving getaway cars for robberies. His exceptional talent has prevented him from being caught yet. After another successful flight from the police a self-assured detective makes it his primary goal to catch the Driver. He promises pardons to a gang if they help to convict him in a set-up robbery. The Driver seeks help from The Player to mislead the detective.

Four friends get into trouble when a failed investment leads them to become involved with mobsters and the FBI.

Wrongfully Accused is a spoof comedy film about a violinist who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his benefactor. He must go on the run and evade capture while trying to uncover the truth and clear his name. Along the way, he encounters various absurd situations and hilarious misunderstandings.

Julia is haunted by memories of her abusive ex-husband. When he reappears in her life, she realizes that his intentions are far from innocent. Julia must fight for her sanity and protect her loved ones from the man who won't let her go.