Strong Medicine is a medical drama series that follows the lives of two women, a doctor and a nurse, working in a hospital. The show explores various medical cases as well as the personal and professional challenges faced by the main characters. It also delves into issues such as social class and interracial relationships.
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. Ki-woo Kim, a young man living in poverty, gets the opportunity to tutor the teenage daughter of a wealthy family. Along with his sister Ki-jung, they infiltrate the lives of the Parks by posing as skilled professionals. However, their schemes take a dark turn when they discover a secret bunker beneath the Park's house occupied by Moon-kwang and her husband Geun-sae. As tensions rise, a shocking series of events occurs leading to tragedy and the fractured unity of the Kim family. Ki-woo wakes up from a coma to learn about the devastating consequences of their actions. With his family torn apart, he resolves to someday reunite them by becoming wealthy enough to buy the former Park house where his father is secretly residing.
In a failed climate change experiment, all life on Earth is extinguished, except for the survivors aboard the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe. The survivors are divided into a new class system, with the elites residing in the front cars and the lower class living in squalid conditions at the tail. Curtis Everett leads a rebellion from the tail to the front of the train, fighting against the oppressive system and discovering the dark secrets of the train's creator. The rebellion culminates in an explosive battle that derails the train, allowing the survivors to see the existence of life outside.
This story takes place about one hundred years ago. Nadja is a bright, cheerful girl who was raised in an orphanage near London, England. Nadja was entrusted to the orphanage when she was a baby. So she thought her father and mother were dead. But before her thirteenth birthday, she found out that her mother might be alive... Nadja sets out on a journey to find her mother! With all of Europe as the stage, Nadja's exciting adventure begins!
East West 101 is a crime drama TV show set in Australia that follows the story of a detective dealing with racism and social class issues.
In Ruben Östlund's wickedly funny Palme d'Or winner, social hierarchy is turned upside down, revealing the tawdry relationship between power and beauty. Celebrity model couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean), are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged boat captain (Woody Harrelson). What first appeared instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island and fighting for survival.
The Oblongs is a darkly humorous animated sitcom that follows the lives of a poor and disfigured family who live in a toxic wasteland. The show explores themes of societal outcasts, family relationships, and the absurdity of everyday life.
Rich Mr. Dashwood dies, leaving his wife and three daughters poor. They move to a small cottage in Devonshire. Marianne falls in love with the dashing Willoughby, but he then abandons her. Elinor's hopes of romance with Edward are crushed when she learns of his engagement to Lucy. After a series of trials, Edward is released from his engagement and proposes to Elinor. Marianne marries Colonel Brandon, while Willoughby regrets his choices.
The story is set in Song Dynasty and follows Zhao Pan'er, a woman who faces challenges in a male-dominated society. After being abandoned by her fiance, she vows to seek justice in the Capital. Along the way, she rescues her sister and another woman, forming a bond. Despite Ouyang Xu's attempts to drive her out, Zhao, along with her companions, decides to stay and build a successful tea house, becoming advocates for women's rights. Through their struggles, Zhao gains wisdom and overcomes her resentment towards Ouyang Xu.
The Bastard Executioner is set in 14th century England, where a knight seeks redemption for his past sins and assumes the identity of a deceased executioner. As he carries out his grim duties, he becomes entangled in a web of political intrigue, rebellion, and forbidden love.
The Cook of Castamar is a period drama set in 18th century Spain, focusing on the story of a cook and an aristocrat who fall in love amidst class differences and societal challenges. It explores themes of romance, revenge, and social class against the backdrop of historical and political events.
Indian Summers is a TV show that takes place in the summer of 1932 during the final few months of British colonial rule in India. The series follows a group of people living in Simla, a picturesque hill station and the summer capital of British India. The show explores various themes like illicit affairs, abusive relationships, class differences, and the impact of the British Empire on Indian society. It also delves into the social and political tensions of the time, including the struggles for Indian independence. Indian Summers provides a captivating exploration of the complexities and conflicts of a society in transition.
Adèle, a young teenager, meets Emma, a woman with blue hair, and discovers desire as she navigates love and loss.
Su Yu’s simple high school life is turned upside down when his aloof stepbrother Wu Bi enters the scene—and a sudden accident unveils long-hidden secrets.
A platform to dissidents and rebels, both within the United States and abroad, who offer critiques of power not heard within mainstream society or permitted by the corporate press. Host Chris Hedges and his guests lay bare the mechanisms that uphold systems of power, including the role of the military and the internal security apparatus, as well as the elaborate forms of propaganda and corporate-controlled media.
Middlemarch, set in the 1870s, delves into the lives of the residents of a small town in Europe. The story follows various characters, their relationships, and the impact of political and societal changes on their lives. Amidst love affairs, dysfunctional marriages, and the struggle for power, Middlemarch offers a rich exploration of Victorian society.
Vanity Fair is a period drama TV show that follows the journey of a young woman named Becky Sharp as she strives to climb the social ladder in 19th century London. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Becky manipulates her way through high society, using her wit and charm to navigate the complexities of class difference, love, and ambition.
Emma is a matchmaker in the 19th century English countryside, who meddles in the lives of her friends and family. Her journey is filled with misunderstandings, social class distinctions, and romantic courtships.
In 'It Takes Two,' two identical girls from different backgrounds, Alyssa and Amanda, switch places to bring their mismatched parents together. Alyssa is a wealthy girl living in a luxurious hotel, while Amanda is an orphan living in a foster home. The girls meet at a summer camp and decide to switch places to sabotage Alyssa's father's engagement to a gold-digging socialite. Through a series of misadventures, the girls discover the importance of family and find a way to bring their parents together.
India. Smita is an untouchable. She dreams of seeing her daughter escape her miserable condition and enter school. Italy. Giulia works in her father’s workshop. When he has an accident, she discovers that the family business is ruined. Canada. Sarah, a successful lawyer, is about to be promoted to the head of her firm when she learns that she is ill. Three lives, three women, three continents. Three battles to fight. Although they don’t know each other, Smita, Giulia and Sarah are unknowingly linked by their most intimate and singular bond.