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Maid

After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses and fights to provide a better future for her child.

8.3/10

94%

30,815

Lessons In Chemistry

In the 1950s, Elizabeth Zott’s dream of being a scientist is challenged by a society that says women belong in the domestic sphere. She accepts a job on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives way more than recipes.

7.5/10

75%

56,683

Kitz

The series is about a couple of rich teenagers from Munich who travel to Kitzbühel for the party of the year. And there is indeed a lot going on in the alpine town, from forbidden love affairs to family dramas.

5.8/10

50%

1,889

Little America

An anthology series that goes beyond the headlines to look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring and surprising stories of immigrants in America at a time when they are more relevant than ever.

7.2/10

94%

Jitřní záře

TV Show | Czech Republic | 06/10/2022 | Drama | Social Issues

The Surrogacy

When a woman of humble origins is coerced into surrogacy, she becomes entangled with an affluent family who will protect their reputation at all costs.

5.9/10

8,779

Savage Beauty

In Savage Beauty, Rosemary Zimu plays Zinhle - a first young woman with a tragic past who is determined to take revenge on the Bhengus family, who destroyed a lot of lives with their infernal vision. Don and Grace Bhengu once used street children to test a toxic beauty product. Many of those children do not have children, but one of the survivors has developed and particular vengeance. But she knows she has to play it smart to play the powerful family.

5.7/10

1,544

Luna Park

In 1960s Rome, a meeting between a free-spirited young woman who grew up in her family's circus and a girl of wealthy descent leads to secrets, intrigue, and unexpected loves.

6.5/10

76%

Jungle

Follow the connected lives of several strangers, each facing their own struggle, viewed through the prism of UK rap and drill music. As the strangers’ worlds begin to unravel around them, they come to the realisation that every action, no matter how small, has a consequence.

4.8/10

493

Exit

TV Show | Norway | 09/27/2019 | Drama | Social Issues

Exit are based on the true stories of four men in their mid-30s who all made became multi millionaires before the age of thirty an. Attempting to escape from their obligations, expectations and families, they employ drugs, prostitutes, and their very own set of morals.

8.2/10

83%

386

Till Death

TV Show | Lebanon | 04/13/2021 | Drama | Social Issues

Fed up with his wife’s distancing from him, Hadi goes on a business trip to Turkey where he meets a special woman, an encounter that changes his life forever.

7.9/10

6,931

Poison Paper

TV Show | Jordan | 01/01/2022 | Drama | Social Issues

Siri

TV Show | Kenya | Drama | Social Issues

Newton's Cradle

TV Show | Egypt | 04/13/2021 | Drama | Social Issues

In a romantic drama, events revolve around a wife who has many quarrels between her and her husband, so she decides to end her marital life and travel abroad.

8.0/10

3,677

Vida privada

TV Show | Spain | 05/07/2018 | Drama | Social Issues

Surrounded by the profund social and political changes that took place in Barcelona between the end of Primo de Rivera’s dictatorship and the Second Republic, the eldest son of a bankrupt aristocratic family falls into a spyral of decadence. At the same time, his younger brother fights to return to the top at any price and without any scruples.

7.2/10

Scattered Barriers

TV Show | United Arab Emirates | 06/05/2022 | Drama | Social Issues

When his city goes into lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic, taxi driver Naser struggles to accept his new reality.

8.0/10

104

Grind

TV Show | New Zealand | 01/20/2023 | Drama | Social Issues

Tarela, a young lady who works at a local bar where she is constantly owed salary, struggles to make ends meet as the survival of her mother, Ebiere and her younger sister, Kome, rests squarely on her shoulders.

1,095

Tři cesty k domovu

TV Show | Czech Republic | 12/15/1983 | Drama | Social Issues

THE DAYS

Blamed by some, hailed as heroes by others, those involved with Fukushima Daiichi face a deadly, invisible threat — an unprecedented nuclear disaster.

7.2/10

3,655

Sanctuary

A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.

8.0/10

80%

883

The Naked Director

In 1980s Japan, one determined man turned every crushing setback into opportunity. His name was Toru Muranishi, and he revolutionized his industry.

7.7/10

622

Blade of the Immortal

Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine.

6.7/10

87%

273

Fishbowl Wives

Due to an accident, Sakura Hiraga gave up on her dream. She is now married and her husband runs a hair salon. They live in a luxurious penthouse apartment. Her life seems glamorous and she is envied by everyone. What everyone does not know is that Sakura Hiraga is abused physically and verbally by her husband. She is unable to leave her situation. Sakura Hiraga considers herself a goldfish in a fishbowl. One day, due to a goldfish, she meets a man.

6.2/10

1,298

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

An ambitious teenager is hired as a cook to prepare meals for geishas in Kyoto. However, she soon realises the intricacies involved in becoming an entertainer.

7.9/10

93%

296

Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light

A father and son rekindle their bond through the online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV in this live-action series based on a true story.

7.2/10

100%

Switched

High schooler Ayumi's perfect world evaporates when her envious classmate Zenko somehow steals her body, her boyfriend and her life.

7.1/10

85%

113

Modern Love Tokyo

This seven-episode anthology features a cast of leading actors and depicts various forms of love, such as love almost forgotten, love between sons and mothers, and love that transcends borders.

6.9/10

354

Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

In a restaurant opening from midnight to 7AM, there is no menu but the chef cooks anything the customer wants. Each episode is about a different customer.

8.4/10