Recommendations TVs
The Return of Captain Nemo (en)
The Return of Captain Nemo was a 1978 science fiction TV movie directed by Alex March and Paul Stader, and loosely based on characters and settings from Jules Verne's novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. It was written by six writers including Robert Bloch. During naval exercises in 1978 Captain Nemo is found in suspended animation aboard his submarine Nautilus beneath the Pacific Ocean. Revived by members of a modern day US Government agency, Nemo is persuaded to rescue United States interests and in so doing battle Professor Cunningham, a typical mad scientist played by Burgess Meredith. The film was a co-production between Irwin Allen Productions and Warner Bros. Television. It was distributed by CBS Television but was also released theatrically as The Amazing Captain Nemo.
Cheaters (en)
A chance meeting after a cancelled flight leads to an unlikely night of drunken airport-hotel sex between two strangers in their late twenties, Fola and Josh. Both are already in relationships and unknowingly soon to be neighbours.
Na lovu (cs)
Na Lovu is a Czech game-show, based on the license of the popular global format The Chase. A heart-racing quiz show where four competitors must pit their wits and face off against Lovec (the Chaser), a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them from winning cash prizes.
Mam Ja (th)
The class system in Thailand today is not as serious as it once was, this story sees the funny side of this archaic idea.
Ex on the Beach: Double Dutch (nl)
Eight hot, sexy singles off to paradise for a summer of love ... Or so they think. They party, dating and flirting under sweltering temperatures in a tropical setting. The perfect conditions for budding romances, (a) one-night stand (s) or maybe finding true (holiday) love. When they least expect,there will be unexpected visit from their exes. Some want revenge, others hope to win back their ex. One thing is certain; hiding is pointless. Because nobody knows where and whenever a new ex will arrive.
Casa Street (ar)
Fate brings three street children together in an adventure of danger, fear, joy and emotion when they accidentally find a bag full of money.
Den 11. time (en)
Den 11. time was a Danish television talkshow on DR2. It aired at 23:00 on DR2 weekly on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The show was hosted by Mikael Bertelsen, and his editor, Mads Brügger would occasionally step in as host for a given programme. Den 11. time included guests such as the then-Danish Minister of Culture, Brian Mikkelsen, but also had foreign guests such as Phillip Blond or even Mikhail Gorbachev, who stated in a letter to the presenters that it was one of the most interesting interviews he ever did. Sometimes the programme would air live, but other times it would be pre-recorded, often to be able to get the subtitles on for non-Danish guests. Though, at times an interpreter in the studio provided the translations. It last broadcast on 21 May 2008, despite large popularity.
Sassy Beauty (zh)
Si Yan is a well-known beauty blogger who accidentally entered the VR system of an ancient Chinese-style beauty game. The proud rich girl becomes a low-level dressing maid in the game. With her superb make up skills, Si Yan quickly became a popular influencer online, dabbling in publicity and promotion, with her communication skills, she has won the favor of many young girls. With make up products and make up styles of different styles, behind the beautiful faces is the various funny or sad stories of women in the past, as well as in today's world. In the process of the strategizing her game plan, Si Yan, who wanted to focus on the task and was unwilling to open up the love line, accidentally encountered various gorgeous male characters such as the mischievous Qi Guanyi, the loyal AI butler Jack, the "pseudo-male protagonist" Qi Guanbao, the cold guard Yun Li and straight man Qi Guanda. From there, she opens up a long yet romantic love story.
Australia's Ocean Odyssey: A journey down the East Australian Current (en)
A landmark documentary series that takes a spectacular journey from the Great Barrier Reef down to Antarctica, revealing the ocean currents that create life on our planet, and what we can do to protect our planet's beating blue heart.
How to Look Good Naked (en)
How to Look Good Naked is a television program, first aired on British Channel 4 in 2006, in which fashion stylist Gok Wan encourages women and men who are insecure with their bodies to strip nude for the camera. The programme is unique among other similar makeover shows in that it never encourages participants to undergo cosmetic surgery or lose weight. The US format premiered on Lifetime Television in 2008 with Carson Kressley hosting, it was the #1 Unscripted Show on the network at the time.
Birds of Paradise: The Ultimate Quest (en)
Frank Gardner and Benedict Allen journey through Papua New Guinea. Gardner is pursuing a lifelong dream to see birds of paradise, while Allen is returning to the tribe he abandoned 30 years ago.
A Dog of Flanders (ja)
Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan in a little village nearby Antwerp. Nello has a talent for drawing pictures and has been fascinated by it since he saw one of Rubens (a famous artist) pictures as a little boy. Helping Jehan with the daily milk delivery to Antwerp, Nello one day discovers Patrash, a working dog who has been mistreated and abandoned by his former owner. He treats the exhausted animal and after a little while a close and dependable friendship develops. Alois Cojez, the daughter of the richest and hence most influential man in Blacken Village, is Nellos best friend. When Nello decides to become an artist he has to experience firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers. Especially Alois father thinks of him as a slacker who cannot earn his living by drawing pictures. Nontheless Nello perseveres and never gives up to achieve his dream and to win their appreciation and respect while strenuously struggling with his poverty.
A Bond of Love (th)
Pantagarn, hi-so godlike, has the label of tragically handsome. Everywhere he appears, tragedy ensues. His looks and personality are complete opposites, no one can handle him, except his father. Pantagarn doesn't care about anyone, anyway. His father pushes him out of his life so he can enjoy his new life, with new family. Pantagarn believes that his step mother and her children weren't enough to come and take his father fortune, but now they have included her niece in this money sucking. Who did they think they were? Pantagarn won't have it. The target is Prapai, the young girl who dares to defy him. Since this girl is defiant and knows no limits, he will punish her, or will punishment turn into something else?
Flatland (en)
This Sci-Fi adventure follows the struggle between good and evil forces in an alternate universe, and what happens when their 4,000-year-long conflict crosses over into modern-day Shanghai to endanger both worlds.
New Scotland Yard Files (en)
Current and former New Scotland Yard detectives open their case files to tell the inside story of how they caught some of London's most notorious killers. Presented by Peter Bleksley.
Tokyo Girl (ja)
The story follows Aya from the time she moves to Tokyo at age 23 up until she turns 40. Aya has to adjust to the different values and perceptions of the big city as she struggles with challenging situations. We get to follow Aya’s move from one neighborhood to another as she maneuvers her career and love life.