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The saga of a fictional, American global-media family that is rich, powerful and dysfunctional.- Photo:
- House of Cards
2House of Cards
Francis Urquhart will stop at nothing to become prime minister.- Photo:
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- Vice
3Gov. George W. Bush of Texas picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co., to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief of staff, House Minority Whip and defense secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world.- Photo:
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A new case and characters are followed each season in this anthology series set in the Midwest.- Photo:
- Chernobyl
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant suffers a nuclear accident on April 26, 1986.- 1Band of Brothers51 Votes
- 2Mindhunter49 Votes
- 3The Pacific25 Votes
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6A senator tries to make her mark as vice president of the United States.- Photo:
Top adman Don Draper seals the deal in the boardroom and bedroom but struggles with changing times.- 1Marten Holden Weiner (Glen Bishop)258 Votes
- 2Kiernan Shipka (Sally Draper )212 Votes
- 3Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell)231 Votes
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Married KGB spies pose as Americans in Washington, D.C., after Ronald Reagan is elected president.- Photo:
A woman takes even more responsibility for her family after her husband goes to prison.- Photo:
10A new battle, with new weapons, as Mike Prince and Chuck Rhoades clash.- 1City on a Hill10 Votes
- 2Barry11 Votes
- 3Succession54 Votes
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A young programmer who suffers from an antisocial disorder connects with people by hacking them.- Photo:
Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White, he is known as small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill.- Photo:
13An unassuming American family is drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation.- Photo:
- The West Wing
The White House staff addresses political and personal issues.- Photo:
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15A disbarred lawyer tries to atone for her past in the infamous world of Chicago politics.- Photo:
16A former media relations consultant to the president opens her own firm.- Photo:
After helping thwart a terrorist attack, a war veteran is assigned to protect a politician.- Photo:
18A contemporary spin on the novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring the peerless Sherlock Holmes.- Photo:
- The Plot Against America
Based on Philip Roth's novel of an alternate American history during World War II.- Photo:
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- The Crown
The life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the events that helped shape the 20th century.- Photo:
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A detective's search for a missing heiress in space coincides with the destruction of a freighter.- Photo:
- The Spy
22The Spy, a gripping espionage thriller, tells the true story of Eli Cohen (Sacha Baron Cohen), an Israeli intelligence agent who infiltrates the highest echelons of Syrian society in the early 1960s. This six-episode limited series masterfully delves into the complexities of patriotism and personal identity, while showcasing the exceptional acting prowess of its lead performer. Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, The Spy maintains a steady pace, weaving together elements of intrigue and human vulnerability. As viewers journey through the perilous world of covert operations, they gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by those operating in the shadows.- Photo:
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23Top CIA agent Carrie Mathison risks everything, including her sanity.- Photo:
Exclusive courtesans provide their wealthy clients with more than just physical relationships.- Photo:
A low-level cabinet member unexpectedly becomes president after an attack on Washington.- Photo:
- The Report
FBI agent Daniel Jones performs an exhaustive investigation into the CIA's use of torture on suspected terrorists.- Photo:
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A woman and her family struggle through the complicated world of politics.- Photo:
A self-loathing management consultant resorts to any means to get his way with and for his clients.- Photo:
Newly appointed Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord circumvents protocol as she negotiates issues.- Photo:
- The Looming Tower
A chronicle of events leading to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by tracing rising threats.- Photo:
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A financial scam forces Diane Lockhart and her goddaughter to join Lucca Quinn at a top law firm.- Photo:
The lives of a cable news anchor and his supporting staff.- Photo:
- 24
33Jack Bauer must try to divert a catastrophe.- 1Person of Interest84 Votes
- 2The Blacklist83 Votes
- 3Prison Break56 Votes
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As Ohio's Democratic primary nears, charming Gov. Mike Morris (George Clooney) seems a shoo-in for the nomination over his opponent, Sen. Pullman (Michael Mantell). Morris' idealistic press secretary, Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling), believes in his candidate's integrity and the democratic process. But Meyers' meeting with Pullman's campaign manager (Paul Giamatti) and a dalliance with a young intern (Evan Rachel Wood) set in motion events that threaten Morris' election chances.- Photo:
The life of gangster Nucky Thompson at the dawn of Prohibition.- 1The Sopranos60 Votes
- 2The Godfather20 Votes
- 3Breaking Bad33 Votes
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After he becomes pope, a man and his family gain power and influence.- Photo:
- The Politician
Before he can become president, Payton must navigate the most treacherous landscape, high school.- Photo:
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39A top corporate lawyer hires an unmotivated college dropout with street smarts.- 1Harvey Specter2,379 Votes
- 2Louis Litt2,485 Votes
- 3Donna Paulsen2,049 Votes
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- Recount
40In this dramatization of the 2000 presidential election, Al Gore concedes the presidency to George W. Bush, but recants when he learns of irregularities in the Florida vote count. Democratic strategists Ron Klain (Kevin Spacey) and Michael Whouley (Denis Leary) race to Florida to uncover the truth, as do Republicans under James Baker (Tom Wilkinson). Between faulty voting equipment and the vagaries of Florida's Secretary of State Katherine Harris (Laura Dern), a 36-day stalemate ensues.- Photo:
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