Twilight of a Nation

The story of New York farmer, Abe Woodhull, who bands together with a group of childhood friends to form The Culper Ring, an unlikely group of spies who turn the tide in America’s fight for independence.

An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.

A series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.

The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name.

In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.

The spirited and impulsive Charlotte Heywood moves from her rural home to Sanditon, a fishing village attempting to reinvent itself as a seaside resort.

An intoxicating love story set in England's first department store in the 1870s. The Paradise revolves around the lives of the people who live and work in the store, each bound in their own way by the power of the world they live in, and the pasts that follow them there. A love story, mystery, and social comedy all in one.

Brothel owner, Margaret Wells, struggles to raise her daughters in London during the 18th century.

Amy Dorrit spends her days earning money for the family and looking after her proud father who is a long term inmate of Marshalsea debtors' prison in London. Amy and her family's world is transformed when her employer's son, Arthur Clennam, returns from overseas to solve his family's mysterious legacy and discovers that their lives are interlinked.

The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.

The Legend of the Condor Heroes is a Hong Kong television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in 1983. The 59 episodes long series is divided into three parts. This 1983 version is considered by many to be a classic television adaptation of the novel and features the breakthrough role of Barbara Yung, who played Huang Rong.

Belgravia, 1871. When Lord Frederick Trenchard meets Clara Dunn, their courtship is full of passion. But after they marry, the scandalous world of high society and a long-buried family secret threaten to unravel their happiness.

A Step into the Past is a 2001 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB and based on Huang Yi's novel of the same Chinese title. The series tells the story of a 21st-century Hong Kong VIPPU officer who travels back in time to the Warring States period of ancient China. He is involved in a number of important historical events that leads to the first unification of China under the Qin Dynasty. The series' first original broadcast ran from 15 October to 7 December 2001 on the TVB Jade network in Hong Kong.

A chronicle of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era—with great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.

A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

The lives, loves and highs and lows of four members of the Women's Land Army working at the Hoxley Estate during World War II.

The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.

A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.

Dublin, 1868. The Guinness family patriarch is dead, and his four children — each with dark secrets to hide — hold the brewery's fate in their hands.

Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, the series is the story of the women caught up in the protracted conflict for the throne of England.

Fan Li, an advisor to the state of Yue, searches for a swordsmith and swordsman to forge weapons and train soldiers to restore his homeland. In the process, he faces many obstacles, but he eventually finds Qing'er to train the soldiers. Despite Qing'er's growing affection for Fan Li, he only loves Xi Shi. The state of Yue eventually conquers Wu, and Fan Li reunites with Xi Shi, while Qing'er sacrifices her love to let them be together. The soldiers commemorate the name of the Yue Maiden Sword in honor of Qing'er.

During the reign of Long Hua, court power struggles intertwine with a forbidden romance. Xiao Duo, a formidable eunuch conspiring with Prince Fu to seize the throne, rescues Bu Yinlou, a tribute lady meant to die for the late emperor. Forced into each other’s lives, they slowly fall in love despite their unequal status. Their bond deepens on a journey to Jiangnan, but threats from rival factions, the palace, and Xiao Duo’s hidden identity place them in constant danger. Caught between love and ambition, they must navigate betrayal and sacrifice as fate pushes them toward a perilous future.

Despite being enemies from different realms, Feng Ruoyao, the powerful demon queen falls in love with Mo Chenyuan, an immortal lord, and forcibly marries him. Mo Chenyuan, secretly in love with her, uses his injury as a reason to be captured and taken to the demon realm. Despite initial struggles, their mutual love and devotion help them overcome all obstacles, uniting the two realms and solidifying their bond.

An intoxicating love story set in England's first department store in the 1870s. The Paradise revolves around the lives of the people who live and work in the store, each bound in their own way by the power of the world they live in, and the pasts that follow them there. A love story, mystery, and social comedy all in one.

A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.

Murong Cang, a powerful official, initially sees his enemy’s daughter, Yun Jiao, as a mere tool for revenge. But as they grow closer, he unexpectedly falls in love with her, torn between his desire for vengeance and his growing feelings.

Gu Jinyu, the clever young lord of Bailong City, has disguised herself as a man since childhood. While undercover at Black Tiger Stronghold searching for a treasure map, she is kidnapped by Bai Yunxi, the sweet but clumsy heiress, and forced into a fake marriage. The two form an unexpected partnership to save the failing stronghold, facing rival plots, enemies, and challenges.

Mei Zhuyu, a calm and reserved nobleman from a lesser branch of the Mei family, arrives in Chang'an as an official at the Bureau of Mystic Investigations. During a banquet, he meets Wu Zhen, the bold and unruly younger sister of the Empress and secret Guardian of the Demon Underworld. Both hide their true identities. Wu, a half-demon striving to keep peace, and Mei, a skilled demon slayer, seek the truth behind the fire 18 years ago. As bone demons rise and unrest grows, they fight side by side, forming a bond that deepens into love until the Changxi Palace launches a purge, forcing them to face each other's secrets and the past they share.

Originally a celestial being guarding the myriad demons of Wangchuan, Chun Yao was mistakenly demoted and became the King of All Demons at Bailing Lake. He is reluctantly joined by the unfortunate Princess Hansheng of the Northern Kingdom, as they embark on a mythical journey to search for the "Destiny Book" and evade a "millennial catastrophe."

This historical mini-series documents the reign of Elizabeth I with each episode focusing on one dramatic period in the lengthy reign of the Virgin Queen, including her ascension to the throne, her various marital intrigues, her problems with her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, and the threatened invasion of the Spanish Armada.

Using a fake imperial decree, the second prince lures Yun Tianchen into a trap, where he is nearly killed. Luo Mingyue, the sole survivor, joins forces with the disguised Yun Tianchen to expose the conspirators and finds their relationship growing amid revenge and political intrigue.

Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth.

Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries.

Bai Xinyue, a young woman whose family faces tragic execution, crosses paths with Helian Su, a steadfast ally. Together, they embark on a journey to recover her lost memories and uncover the secrets behind the General's Tomb and the mysterious Xuanli Pearl.

The unique, and rarely told true stories of Australian and New Zealand nurses serving at Gallipoli and the Western Front during the First World War.

Female author Hua Qingge unexpectedly enters the world of her novel, taking on the role of a supporting character destined for failure. Armed with the script, she anticipates turning the tide, but instead, her journey takes a series of unexpected turns as she becomes entangled in a tale of love and hate with Ji Chu.

In ancient times, the Human Emperor, Zhao Ming, petitioned on behalf of the people and sacrificed himself to resist the divine realm. After Zhao Ming's fall, his beloved, Hun Dunzhu, risked her life to save a wisp of his soul, setting up the cycle of reincarnation for eternity. In the distant future, Zhao Ming reincarnated as Xie Xuechen, the leader of the Immortal Alliance, while Hun Dunzhu became the Holy Maiden Mu Xuanling in the Dark Domain. The two finally reunited in the mortal realm but had forgotten their past, becoming adversaries in a "righteous versus evil" struggle. Mu Xuanling saved the heavily injured Xie Xuechen in the Dark Domain and coerced him to travel together in gratitude for saving his life.

Tang Miaoxin enters a mystery game and becomes the wife of King Ning Guzhou through an arranged marriage. As she navigates palace intrigue and excels at Dayan Academy, she uncovers Ning Guzhou’s hidden pain and helps her friends defy injustice, all while facing the growing threat of powerful adversaries.