Carnivàle is an American television series set in the United States during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. In tracing the lives of two disparate groups of people, its overarching story depicts the battle between good and evil and the struggle between free will and destiny; the storyline mixes Christian theology with gnosticism and Masonic lore, particularly that of the Knights Templar.
The story follows the life of Empress Dowager Xiao Zhuang.
A disillusioned leader of assassins sets out for the martial arts world, where he encounters a bosom friend and becomes entangled in a conspiracy.
After a mysterious accident, Xiao Ning finds himself transported into another world as the live-in son-in-law of the powerful Su family. Using ancient techniques to revolutionize tea and wine, he uses his sharp wit and strategies to quickly rise to prominence.
Li Jingnian and Lin Xiaoran travel to Chang’an, unraveling a string of mysterious and unsettling cases along the way. With each investigation, they come closer to exposing the true culprit behind the chaos plaguing the empire. Through relentless pursuit of justice and intense confrontations, they fight to restore order and bring peace back to Chang’an.
Li Ling, a famed pearl appraiser, is framed and killed during a rigged pearl gambling scheme. Reborn before his downfall and gifted with the power to sense the true value of pearls, he uses his new abilities and past-life knowledge to seek revenge, reclaim his honor, and embark on a legendary journey to restore lost treasures.
After being betrayed and killed by her best friend and powerful elites, Jiang Leyao is reborn with memories of her tragic past. Determined to take revenge, she discovers her friend has also been reborn and taken her place in a wealthy marriage. As Jiang Leyao begins her counterattack, she realizes her enemy is backed by an even greater force, complicating her path to justice.
A once-comatose divine general, Chu Beichi, hides his true identity and returns as a low-born son in his household. As he rises through the ranks with his wisdom and strength, he uncovers political conspiracies and quells rebellions across nations to unite the world under his command.
Chi Yu, a cold-hearted phoenix divine beast, unexpectedly forms a twin soul pact with Mu Lingxue, a mortal girl whose family was destroyed by treachery. Bound together on a fateful full moon night, the two grow through shared hardships, forging trust and strength as they face powerful enemies.
After being betrayed in her past life, Xu Wannian is reborn, determined to protect her biological child and exact revenge on those who wronged her. As she confronts dark secrets and crosses paths with Pei Heng, an investigator linked to her past, they uncover a deep connection that spans lifetimes.
After being betrayed by her family, Lu Xinnian rises from a delicate noblewoman to a formidable warrior. Entangled in a battle of love and power, she joins her Fanghua Sisters on a fiery, empowering journey that reshapes their destinies.
GBH was a seven-part British television drama written by Alan Bleasdale shown in the summer of 1991 on Channel 4. The protagonists were Michael Murray, the Militant tendency-supporting Labour leader of a city council in the North of England and Jim Nelson, the headmaster of a school for disturbed children. The series was controversial partly because Murray appeared to be based on Derek Hatton, former Deputy Leader of Liverpool City Council — in an interview in the G.B.H. DVD Bleasdale recounts an accidental meeting with Hatton before the series, who indicates that he has caught wind of Bleasdale's intentions but does not mind as long as the actor playing him is "handsome". In normal parlance, the initials "GBH" refer to the criminal charge of grievous bodily harm - however, the actual intent of the letters is that it is supposed to stand for Great British Holiday.
Sugar Rush is an Emmy Award–winning British television comedy drama series developed by Shine Limited and broadcast by Channel 4, based on the Julie Burchill novel of the same name. It follows the trials and tribulations of teenager Kim Daniels, who is dealing with all the usual adolescent issues, plus one - she thinks she might be gay. Her family has recently moved to Brighton from London, and she finds herself with a huge crush on her new best friend, Maria `Sugar' Sweet. Sugar has a bit of a wild side, and frequently gets Kim into trouble, though Kim can find trouble on her own as well. Despite attractions to other girls, and a few attempts at being interested in guys, Kim continues to long for Sugar.
Li Lian Hua is a countryside doctor who travels dragging around a lotus tower. He accidentally becomes "famous" and gets pulled into the pugilistic world that he no longer wants to have any connections with.
Set in late 1800s Thailand during King Chulalongkorn’s reign, Kaew, a hereditary slave, battles against his master’s refusal to release him even as new laws promise freedom. His struggle for liberty is fueled by his forbidden love for Namtip, his master’s daughter.
Amid the fall of the Qing dynasty, Yu Chuhao, a retired imperial education commissioner, returns to his hometown of Liuli Fortress, where he and the fortress’s residents struggle to protect their home and survive a turbulent age.
Yun Feifei, the headhunter of the Six Sects, and Gu Linyuan, a high-ranking member of the Qiankun Gang, are rivals unaware of each other's true identities. When the truth is revealed, it turns out they are lovers who have been separated for many years. Unable to resist their feelings, they find themselves drawn together once more, supporting each other through difficult situations. As they reunite, the long-buried mysteries from their past gradually unravel.
Wang Heng, a disillusioned modern man, is transported to the Western Han dynasty, where he meets De Jiu, a warrior woman who resembles his ex-girlfriend, and befriends the carefree Prince Liu He. Together, they attempt to change fate, but personal struggles and painful choices lead them on a journey of growth, redemption, and unexpected healing.
The son of a fallen official teams up with a talented princess to investigate strange occurrences linked to witchcraft and celestial phenomena. As they delve deeper, they uncover a prophecy from an ancient celestial text that warns of a looming disaster threatening the realm.
After a tragic mistake leads to the downfall of her benefactors, orphaned Su Jinyuan returns seeking redemption. Her fate becomes entwined with Xie Yunyuan, the adopted son of the fallen family. Together, they defy betrayal, fight to survive, and ignite a passionate, fate-defying love as they seek justice and reclaim their destiny.