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1. Thief (2006)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
When it comes to pulling heists, Nick Atwater is a master. But when it comes to his family life he is not as successful. But there are far bigger problems ahead, will he and his team be able to make a clean getaway?
Stars: Andre Braugher, Mae Whitman, Yancey Arias, Clifton Collins Jr.
Votes: 1,243
2. Action (1999–2000)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A dark comedy about Peter Dragon, a sleazy Hollywood executive. His last, massively expensive, movie bombed and he needs a hit. Will "Beverley Hills Gun Club" be it and how far will he have to go to make it?
Stars: Jay Mohr, Illeana Douglas, Jarrad Paul, Jack Plotnick
Votes: 1,601
3. The Knights of Prosperity (2007– )
30 min | Comedy, Crime
A group of blue-collar guys scheme to rob a celebrity in New York City.
Stars: Donal Logue, Sofía Vergara, Lenny Venito, Maz Jobrani
Votes: 1,404
4. John Doe (2002–2003)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A man who seems to know everything but his own name helps police solve crimes as he searches for his identity.
Stars: Dominic Purcell, Jayne Brook, John Marshall Jones, William Forsythe
Votes: 8,320
5. Kojak (2005)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A bald fedora-wearing police lieutenant with a righteous attitude who enjoys lollipops battles crime and injustice in a big city with the help of his police squad.
Stars: Ving Rhames, Michael Kelly, Chuck Shamata, Sybil Darrow
Votes: 459
6. Stressed Eric (1998–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Eric Feeble is a man living in London who strives to survive his divorce, angry boss, rival family, almost alien children, drunken housekeeper and even his own "achievements".
Stars: Mark Heap, Alison Steadman, Morwenna Banks, Doon Mackichan
Votes: 504
7. Mongrels (2010–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Nelson 'the urbane fox' and his anthropomorphic animal friends navigate the urban jungle from their home in London's East End in a puppet sitcom for adults.
Stars: Dan Tetsell, Rufus Jones, Katy Brand, Lucy Montgomery
Votes: 1,443
8. Ctrl (2009– )
Comedy
An office loner discovers he can manipulate the reality of his office from a magical computer. At first he uses his powers to get revenge on his boss and get the girl of his dreams. However things soon spiral out of his control.
Stars: Tony Hale, Steve Howey, Emy Coligado, Richard Karn
Votes: 312
9. Century City (2004)
60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
In the near future, a law firm handles difficult cases that reflect the time.
Stars: Nestor Carbonell, Viola Davis, Ioan Gruffudd, Kristin Lehman
Votes: 277
10. The Tick (2001–2002)
TV-14 | 201 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The story of superhero The Tick, based on the popular comic book.
Stars: Patrick Warburton, David Burke, Liz Vassey, Nestor Carbonell
Votes: 5,773
11. American Gothic (1995–1998)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
A quiet, seemingly-quaint small town is ruled over by its charming yet evil sheriff who uses his demonic powers to remove anyone who dares to stand in his way. The only one he fears is a young boy he fathered through rape.
Stars: Gary Cole, Lucas Black, Paige Turco, Brenda Bakke
Votes: 4,865
12. Moses Jones (2009)
180 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Police investigate a mutilated body found in the Thames which appears to be the product of a witchcraft killing.
Stars: Eamonn Walker, Shaun Parkes, Wunmi Mosaku, Dave Fishley
Votes: 249
13. Profit (1996–1997)
90 min | Crime, Drama
Jim Profit works for a multinational company and isn't above using any means necessary to get ahead, which includes bribery, blackmail, intimidation, extortion, and even murder. Everyone at... See full summary »
Stars: Adrian Pasdar, Lisa Darr, Lisa Blount, Jack Gwaltney
Votes: 2,154
14. Brimstone (1998–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
A dead cop, sentenced to Hell, is returned to Earth by the Devil to recover 113 escaped evil spirits.
Stars: Peter Horton, John Glover, Lori Petty, Teri Polo
Votes: 1,978
15. Sorted (2006– )
Drama
A true party animal whose life is one long round of pleasure, pints and pulling women, Radge isn't exactly the role model his 12-year-old son Ryan needs. When things go wrong at Ryan's ... See full summary »
Stars: Hugo Speer, Neil Dudgeon, Cal MacAninch, Dean Lennox Kelly
Votes: 143
16. Strange (2002–2003)
60 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
John Strange is an ex-priest who had dedicated his life to hunting down demons and the darker side of the church, a task which some of his former bosses stand in the way of.
Stars: Richard Coyle, Samantha Womack, Ian Richardson, Samuel Barnett
Votes: 429
17. Eyes (2005–2007)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Judd Risk Management is a private investigative service which uses marginally legal means to investigate individuals and crimes where law enforcement would fall short.
Stars: Tim Daly, Garcelle Beauvais, A.J. Langer, Laura Leighton
Votes: 433
18. Star Cops (1987)
55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The adventures of the International Space Police Force, led by Nathan Spring, in 2027. The Star Cops are made up of officers from all over the world: the British Colin Devis, the Australian... See full summary »
Stars: David Calder, Erick Ray Evans, Trevor Cooper, Linda Newton
Votes: 227
19. The Doombolt Chase (1978)
30 min | Drama, Family, Sci-Fi
When Commander David Wheeler is arrested for a seemingly motiveless attack on a mysterious vessel, his son Richard, along with two friends, embarks on a search for the top-secret information that might clear his name.
Stars: Peter Vaughan, Frederick Jaeger, Donald Burton, Andrew Ashby
Votes: 34
20. Threat Matrix (2003–2004)
60 min | Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Special Agent John Kilmer leads an elite team on missions to eliminate terrorists and other threats as part of USA's Homeland Security force.
Stars: James Denton, Kelly Rutherford, Will Lyman, Anthony Azizi
Votes: 362
21. Almost Human (2013–2014)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In a not-so-distant future, a human cop and an android partner team up to serve and protect.
Stars: Karl Urban, Michael Ealy, Minka Kelly, Mackenzie Crook
Votes: 52,098
22. Hyperdrive (2006–2007)
357 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Hyperdrive is a British science fiction comedy film that follows the adventures of the crew of HMS Camden Lock, tasked with protecting Britain's interests in an ever-changing galaxy.
Stars: Nick Frost, Kevin Eldon, Miranda Hart, Dan Antopolski
Votes: 2,396
23. Go On (2012–2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Pressured by his boss to join a support group because he can't move forward after his wife's death, an irreverent sportscaster finds connection with the extremely varied members.
Stars: Matthew Perry, Laura Benanti, Julie White, Suzy Nakamura
Votes: 20,626
24. The Inside (2005–2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A rookie FBI agent is recruited as the new violent crimes task force profiler to solve murder cases.
Stars: Rachel Nichols, Adam Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Nelsan Ellis
Votes: 1,236
25. Funland (2005)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Carter Krantz arrives in Blackpool to investigate who killed his mother. He gets a job in the local strip club. He soon realizes that the town has many dark secrets and that the killer may even be his boss - the club's owner.
Stars: Daniel Mays, Ian Puleston-Davies, Sarah Smart, Kris Marshall
Votes: 642
26. Johnny and the Bomb (2006)
120 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Based on the book by Terry Pratchett, the adventure begins for thirteen-year-old Johnny Maxwell and his four friends when they come to the aid of eccentric homeless woman, Mrs Tachyon, and ... See full summary »
Stars: George MacKay, Lucien Laviscount, Jazmine Franks, Kyle Herbert
Votes: 362
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