Brothers and Sisters follows the lives of the Walker family as they navigate the challenges of politics, relationships, and personal tragedies. Set in Pasadena, California, the show explores themes of family, love, and loss in the backdrop of post-9/11 America.
The Powers That Be is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired briefly on NBC from 1992 to 1993. Norman Lear served as executive producer for the show.
Viktor Navorski arrives at JFK International Airport, but finds that he is not allowed to enter the United States. Due to a civil war in his home nation of Krakozhia, the US no longer recognizes it as a sovereign nation. Viktor is forced to live in the terminal, carrying his luggage and a mysterious Planters peanut can. He befriends a catering car driver named Enrique and helps him marry a female Customs and Border Protection officer. Viktor also meets flight attendant Amelia Warren, tries to earn money, and gets an off-the-books job as a construction worker. Despite pressure from a CBP head named Frank Dixon to get Viktor out of the airport, Viktor earns the respect of the airport staff. Over time, Viktor reveals that he is in New York to collect an autograph from a famous tenor saxophonist. Eventually, the war in Krakozhia ends, but Dixon still refuses to let Viktor enter the US. Amelia helps Viktor obtain permission, but he is disappointed to learn that she has renewed her relationship with a married government official. Dixon blackmails Viktor to return to Krakozhia, but Gupta, an airport janitor, convinces Viktor to go anyway. As Viktor leaves the airport, Dixon decides not to pursue him. Viktor goes to the city, obtains the autograph, completes his late father's collection, and hails a taxi to go home.
Alpha House is a TV show about four senators who live together in a house in Washington, D.C. As they navigate the world of politics and work on legislation, their personal and professional lives become intertwined, leading to comedic and dramatic situations.
Former Police Sergeant Barnes becomes head of security for Senator Charlie Roan, a Presidential candidate targeted for death on Purge night due to her vow to eliminate the Purge. On Purge Night, while securing Charlie's home, Leo discovers a betrayal within their ranks. Leo guides Charlie to safety and they are rescued by Joe and Marcos. They are pursued by Purgers and must rely on the help of the Crips gang. They find refuge with the anti-Purge movement led by Dante Bishop. After a series of confrontations, Charlie wins the presidency and begins her plan to end Purge Night.
The Bold Ones: The Senator is an American political television drama series that aired on NBC from 1970 through 1971, lasting for nine episodes. The series stars Hal Holbrook as Senator Hays Stowe. The Senator was part of The Bold Ones, a rotating series of dramas that also included The New Doctors, The Lawyers, and The Protectors. As a group of dramas, The Bold Ones was nominated for nine Emmy Awards and won five awards. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe for best Drama TV Show. The series was based on an earlier television movie, A Clear and Present Danger.
Space is a television mini-series. It is based on a novel of the same name by James A. Michener published in 1982.
A determined woman seeks to break barriers in the male-dominated world of the U.S. Navy SEALs, facing sexism, harassment, and physical challenges along the way. She must prove herself as a strong female character and overcome obstacles to succeed in her mission.
Follow the remarkable journey of Barack Obama, from his early years in politics to becoming the first African-American President of the United States, and his enduring impact on American society and politics.
Mister Sterling is an American television serial drama created by Lawrence O'Donnell that ran from January to March in 2003. It starred Josh Brolin as an idealistic United States Senator, and featured Audra McDonald, William Russ, David Noroña, and James Whitmore as members of his staff. Despite mostly positive reviews, the show, which aired on NBC on Friday nights, was cancelled after 10 episodes after the show only ranked 58th in the yearly ratings Although it had numerous similarities to The West Wing in style and tone, it was not set in the same universe as O'Donnell's other political show. It is unknown if a cross-over would have ever occurred had Mister Sterling not been cancelled; however Steven Culp played presidential aspirant Sen. Ron Garland on Mister Sterling and House Speaker Jeff Haffley on The West Wing, and Democrats appeared to be in the majority in the US Senate on Mr Sterling, while in The West Wing consistent Republican control of both Houses of Congress was a key plot point. James Whitmore was nominated for a 2003 Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for playing former Governor Bill Sterling, the senator's father.
A con man named Irving Rosenfeld and his partner Sydney Prosser are coerced into working for an FBI agent named Richie DiMaso. Together, they navigate the dangerous world of Jersey powerbrokers and the Mafia.
After her sister is murdered in a car explosion, a tough female sheriff returns to her small southern town to investigate the murder. She uncovers a web of corruption, political conspiracy, and criminal activity as she seeks justice for her sister.
After the American Civil War, a man named Josey Wales seeks revenge on those who killed his family. Along the way, he rescues a native-American woman and becomes a target himself. Set in the 1860s, Josey Wales must navigate through a treacherous landscape filled with outlaws and bounty hunters as he seeks justice.
Detective Alex Cross partners with forensic psychologist Jezzie Flanagan to track down a kidnapper who is targeting young girls. As they uncover more clues, they find themselves tangled in a web of deception and the case becomes personal.
Congressman David Norris loses his lead in the United States Senate race after meeting a woman who encourages him to be more honest. He is later introduced to the Adjustment Bureau, a group that has a plan for his life. David and the woman, Elise, reconnect three years later, but the Bureau tries to stop their relationship. David fights against the Bureau's control and risks his future to be with Elise.
Miss Sloane, a successful and ruthless lobbyist in Washington, D.C., takes on the gun lobby when she is asked to lead the campaign for gun control. As she battles powerful opponents and personal demons, her determination and cunning are put to the test.
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.
In the midst of the Cold War, an American soldier is brainwashed and programmed to become an assassin. As he starts to have recurring nightmares, he must uncover a communist conspiracy and prevent a political assassination.
Rising Sun is a crime thriller set in Los Angeles, where a murder of a prostitute leads a detective, a journalist, and a police department to unravel a web of corruption and corporate intrigue in the Japanese business community. As they dig deeper into the case, they confront issues of race relations, misogyny, and the clash of cultures. The investigation takes them through a series of twists and turns, revealing the darker side of power and money.
In the 1940s, Preston Tucker, a car designer, faces numerous obstacles as he tries to bring his innovative and futuristic car to the market. Battling corporate giants and the system, he fights for his dream.