The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation.
The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt a
Gene Starwind is a jack-of-all-trades responsible for odd jobs and bounty hunting with his partner, Jim Hawking. Stuck on a rundown planet, he’s going nowhere fast. But when a bodyguard job goes sideways, he finds himself the proud owner of the Outlaw Star and on an adventure to find the mysterious Galactic Leyline. Facing pirates and dangers galore, can he survive the journey through space?
Sirens focused on the work and lives of three rookie female Pittsburgh Police officers. Officer Sarah Berkezchuk is dealing with her failing marriage, Officer Lynn Stanton is a single mom, and second-generation cop Officer Molly Whelan has a bad attitude which starts to interfere with her job. Each rookie officer worked under a veteran cop, and each grows and becomes more focused as a result.
Adachi spends her school days skipping class until she meets fellow delinquent Shimamura and the two become fast friends. Cutting class together deepens their friendship but soon unexpected emotions blossom. As awkwardness and confusion settle in, the two girls travel this sea of emotions without a paddle as they learn about each other’s feelings.
Yeesa Cheung, born on a leap day, believes her birthday is squeezed between 28 February and 1 March in common years. When she celebrates her birthday in 2017, she unexpectedly travels to 29 February 2020 in Sapporo. There she is greeted by two strangers, Ryan Ma and Yu Ka-chung, and finds her future self killed in a traffic accident. After she returns to 2017, only one second has passed, but the three have now to work together to circumvent their common destiny.
Guo Ziming is a solid, cold outside and hot inside . Because his younger brother went astray, he regretted his whole life. Therefore, he determined to serve the society and take the rescue of unscrupulous young people as his own duty. After graduation, Guo Ziming joined a social youth center and became a social worker. Although he is full of enthusiasm, but there is always a distance between his ideal and reality. He often has to face the rejection and insults of unscrupulous teenagers and their families, as well as the intimidation of the underworld and the ignorance and misunderstanding of social work by the general public, which make him work at work. I often encounter a lot of setbacks.
A young boy with insurmountable potential starts on an adventure to become a great hero who fights on the side of good. Along the way, he forms lasting friendships and finds love.
Mu Chen was born in the Mu region. His father is the Mu Chief, but a series of tragic events forced his mother to abandon Mu Chen early in his life. Mu Chen swore to become strong, seek out his mother, and reunite with her. Mu Chen’s natural talents give him the chance to cultivate his skills for competition. During his training, he saves a young girl, Luo Li, and the two quickly fall in love. In order to find his birth mother, Mu Chen leaves his hometown and enters the earthly world to face dark forces and save his loved ones.
During the peaceful Daming Dynasty, Yuan Mo, a commoner from Changle City, encounters A Shu, a refugee from the Yanle Kingdom attempts to sneak in at the city gates. This conflict leads to Wang Kunwu being punished for failing to oversee his duties as a border general. As a consequence, Yuan Mo is inadvertently pulled into the Four Square Pavilion, where he forms a team with A Shu, Wang Kunwu, and Yuchi Hua. Together, they confront complex diplomatic challenges in their quest for justice and patriotism.
An Kazutaka is a young, bashful psychiatrist whose jazz piano skills are as good as a pro. Right after they have their first child, the Great Hanshin Earthquake strikes. Although his family is affected by the disaster, he begins to search for what he can do as a psychiatrist. As he listens to the stories of disaster victims, he realises that he can help not by treating them, but restoring their capacity to heal. Later on, he compiles his observations of the disaster-hit area as a psychiatrist into a book and wins a prize for social sciences.
The Prince is in dire straits. He endures multiple ordeals and turns the situation around. On his father's order, Pak Sing State Fourth Prince Kei Wai, goes to Ko Lin Sun State to marry Princess Nap-hak Won-yau. On the way, the couple plunge into a lake and become forgetful as they are ambushed. They are stranded in Sau Chun Town, which is in a state of anarchy. Dodgy types are everywhere in this town, and different gangs want to take over as the town leader. Kei Wai and Won-yau are kindly offered shelter by Yik Fung Escort First Master Kau Yung and Second Master Fok Ching-shan. The couple befriend escort guards Kau Chin-dou and Fok Siu-mui. By virtue of his intelligence and kindness, Kei Wai repeatedly helps the escort overcome hurdles internally and externally. King Kei Kwing flees to Sau Chun Town as he is overthrown. Troops converge on the town, and the townspeople vigorously put up resistance. Are Kei Wai and Won-yau able to defuse this dangerous situation?
The series follows the life of Hassan, an old chivalrous Arabesque workshop owner who lives in a poor neighborhood with his family. The series provides an insight into the day-to-day struggles of the family as Hassan gets involved in much of their neighbors' disputes and affairs.