A Wanted Man is a groundbreaking three‐part British miniseries first shown on BBC2 in September 1989. Directed by Nicholas Renton and written by Malcolm McKay, it evolved from his earlier one‐off play “The Interrogation of John” into a daring trilogy. The series follows the capture, trial, and psychological unravelling of a serial killer, offering an in‐depth exploration of criminal behavior and the ethical dilemmas faced by the justice system. With deliberate pacing, stark realism, and an unflinching look at human darkness, it challenges conventional crime dramas and compels viewers to confront unsettling questions about responsibility, morality, and the nature of evil. Critically acclaimed and award‐winning, A Wanted Man remains essential viewing for anyone seeking a thought‐provoking, intense, and unforgettable drama experience that not only entertains but also forces a deep reflection on the fragility of human nature and the complexities of justice.
Major Stepan Krucha heads the criminal investigation department of the Bitovsky Department of Internal Affairs. He is the master of his "land". The bandits call him Wolfman, fearing for good reason: you can "get away" from justice, but not from an ardent defender of the law. Shoulder to shoulder with Krucha, his "cubs" - Fedot Komov and Roma Lozovoy - are standing guard over law and order. And let the bandits think that they are cooler than Cool, our heroes are not the ones who can be kept on a leash. They will take any enemy by the throat themselves...
1895, St. Petersburg. Anastasia Ardashnikova, one of the first women to receive a diploma from the Sorbonne Faculty of Law, returns from France to her homeland. Anastasia has extensive knowledge of advanced investigative techniques that are practically unknown in Russia and is full of hopes to become a criminologist. Not everyone understands her professional fervor. Anastasia's entourage is confident that she is engaged in an unusual business for a woman, and the first experience of a collision with the Russian detective police in the person of bailiff Taras Smolokurov reveals how far Anastasia is from domestic realities.
Based on the memoirs of Eugène-François Vidocq, this series follows the adventures of this former convict turned policeman in the early 19th century. In these new adventures, Vidocq comes up against a ravishing “baronne”, a formidable gang leader. The cases entrusted to Vidocq are not only police affairs, but also delicate, political and even diplomatic affairs.
The Philippine series adaptation of a global hit movie. A top scholar uncovers how the school profits from students and fights back—turning cheat sheets into a money-making scheme.
This short-lived French TV series from 1950 features police investigations tinged with astrology. In nine episodes of about ten minutes each, in a humorous style, a duo of private detectives investigates a series of murders involving a marriage agency.
HOUSE OF HORRORS: KIDNAPPED tells the gripping stories of people who were kidnapped and lived to tell. Each episode reveals one survivor’s terrifying experience from the moment of abduction to the hours, days, or months of captivity to the escape and recovery, as told through their eyes.
Officer Gabriel Saint-Barthélémy isn’t your average detective. Growing up in a resort on a Caribbean island, he knows both the bright and the dark side of paradise. Saint Barts is a chameleon-like inspector, very good at putting himself in his victims’ shoes. And when it comes to solving cases on this paradisiacal Caribbean Island frequented by VIPs, being a Very Intrusive Policeman proves to be particularly effective.
The story recounts the life of a mafia family in the countryside. Sofronis Kapetanios, a mafia boss and anti-drug activist, decides to retire from active duty and pass the baton to his daughter Veta. She is a housewife by profession who takes care of him. This angers his son Loizos Kapetanios and, like a fallen angel, together with his authoritarian wife Markella, they antagonize their family, making their lives difficult. Veta keeps this a secret from her father so that he does not die prematurely from grief. Veta's three sons, petty crooks who set up games and own a ball pit, try to help their mother keep the business alive. Meanwhile, the other clan leaders find a way to exploit the family conflict by expanding their activities.