Recommendations TVs
Satomi Hakkenden (ja)
"Satomi Hakkenden" tells the tale of eight samurai brothers and their adventures, with themes of loyalty and family honor, as well as Confucianism, bushido and Buddhist philosophy. "Satomi Hakkenden" is based off a 19th century 106 volume epic novel written by Kyokutei Bakin. The novel was written over a period of 30 years. Kyokutei Bakin had gone blind before finishing the tale, consequently, dictating the final portions to his daughter-in-law Michi.
Tao Hua xiao mei (zh)
In a family of six children, Tao-Hua (Cyndi Wang) is both the youngest and only girl! Her four eldest brothers, Chen Chi (Ken Zhu), Chen Cheng (Chun-Tian Lan), Chen Chuan (Sphinx Ting) and Chen He (Godfrey Gao), attempt to smother any chance she has at a love life by setting impossible rules with respect to suitable men. One rainy day, Tao-Hua encounters Shih Lang (Jiro Wang) and immediately falls for him. Despite Shih Lang's above-average academic standards and high-quality character, Tao-Hua's brothers only tighten their grip. To add to her woes, she must also compete with Kung Hui-Chi (Chia-ying Lee) for Shih Lang's affection. Will Tao-Hua win her independence and the heart of Shih Lang?
Strange Report (en)
Strange Report is a British television Adam Strange, a retired Home Office criminologist, solves bizarre cases – which had been marked "Open File" by various government departments – with the help of Hamlyn Gynt, Evelyn and Professor Marks. He employed the latest techniques in forensic investigation, which he undertook in his own laboratory in his flat in Warwick Crescent in the Maida Vale/Little Venice area of Paddington.
Kingdom of Dreams (en)
'Kingdom of Dreams' is a stunning four-part series chronicling three critical decades of the fashion world, from the early 1990s through to the 2010s. Described as a Golden Age, this period of time was an era of disruption and innovation as the traditional fashion business bumped heads against the young and exciting international visionaries who were shaking up the industry. Using rare library material, never-before-seen personal archives and story-driven interviews, explore a pivotal time in fashion history up close.
The Bear Family and Me (en)
Join wildlife cameraman, Gordon Buchanan, as he tries to gain the trust of a wild bear family in a spectacular American wilderness.
The Tribe (en)
The Tribe is a story of the young and unafraid who are chasing an epic dream. It revolves around the lives of a group of Indian influencers, who have been set up to crack global fame in Los Angeles and it is for the audience to find out whether they are brave or foolish.
Alone in the Wilderness (da)
A Danish reality show where eight competitors are trying to survive on their own own in Norway's most deserted areas.
Sumopedia (en)
Sumopedia offers short videos to enrich your sumo experience. Learn about techniques, traditions, and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple, but the more you know, the more you see.
Superquark musica (it)
Piero Angela talks about music through instruments and their virtuosos. Each episode brings together a family of instruments: piano and its surroundings; arches ; brass; reeds and stringed instruments.
Naked Fashion (en)
You’ve never seen a red carpet takedown like this before! Join the opinionated and outspoken panelists of Naked Fashion as they literally strip the worst dressed celebrities of their fashion crimes… And then re-dress them to look fantastic! Just how do they do it? Thanks to a giant CGI-driven video wall, these arbiters of style scrutinize larger-than-life celebrity footage and outrageous paparazzi pics to reveal the worst car-crash couture… And then, after a thorough dish (complete with all the attitude you’d expect from a glossy gossip magazine), completely makeover their subjects with a little more finesse… And a touch of class.
Tempted (ko)
Love is just a game for a chaebol heir who agrees to a petty bet with his friends to seduce a college student — until he starts to fall for her.
Samurai Sensei (ja)
Takechi Hanpeita, a samurai from Bakumatsu period time-travels 150 years to modern day Japan.
The Hills: New Beginnings (en)
Follows the professional and personal lives of the cast of MTV's 'The Hills' and their their friends and kids, years after the final episode aired.
X Factor (it)
X Factor is the Italian version of the British musical talent show The X Factor. The first four seasons aired on Rai 2, but since 2011 it has been broadcast on Sky Uno, with reruns on TV8, after Rai dropped the show due to high costs. Sky Italia acquired the format, extending its broadcast until 2024. Starting from the eleventh season, RTL 102.5 became the official radio station, replacing Radio Deejay and Radio 105. The show was hosted by Francesco Facchinetti (2008-2010), Alessandro Cattelan (2011-2020), Ludovico Tersigni (2021), and Francesca Michielin (2022-2023). From 2024 onwards, Giorgia will take over as host. Since the seventh season, the show has been produced by Fremantle Italia without the collaboration of Magnolia, which had produced the selection episodes in the early seasons.
Medical Emergency (en)
Medical Emergency is an Australian reality television series screened on the Seven Network. Medical Emergency is narrated by actor Chris Gabardi who also appeared in drama series All Saints. It was previously hosted and narrated by actress Georgie Parker, who also appeared in All Saints. Medical Emergency is filmed under strict protocol at Melbourne's Alfred Hospital's trauma unit. Medical Emergency is a ratings hit in Australia and has screened alongside other popular reality series such as Border Security, Police Files: Unlocked and The Real Seachange. A second series started airing Tuesday nights at 8:00pm from 17 July 2007. A third series started airing Tuesday nights at 9:30pm from 8 April 2008. Then three weeks later it was moved to Wednesdays at 8:00pm. It will return in 2010 with a lot of episodes that have not aired since early as 2008; as it aired only 3 episodes in 2009 after on hiatus for most of the year. It will return in late 2010.
Businessmen vs. Aliens (ja)
Out of the blue, six people are drafted to defend planet Earth. Lacking any form of team spirit or sense of responsibility, will they succeed? Tasked with preventing alien invasions in a space pit on the moon, their method of prevention is "persuasion."