Shows tagged: STORYBASED-DRAMA

Take My Word For It

30 Episode s . The story follows the lead characters through their experiences as members of the Police Negotiation Cadre (PNC). The PNC is a volunteer unit of the Hong Kong police force specializing in negotiations with terrorist members, partakers of local violence, and individuals contemplating suicide. The whole series is dotted with both large and small cases handled by the story's heroes and heroines.

Take My Word For It

30 Episode s . The story follows the lead characters through their experiences as members of the Police Negotiation Cadre (PNC). The PNC is a volunteer unit of the Hong Kong police force specializing in negotiations with terrorist members, partakers of local violence, and individuals contemplating suicide. The whole series is dotted with both large and small cases handled by the story's heroes and heroines.

Light of My Lion

11 Episode s . The appearance of a mysterious little boy interrupts the quiet, predictable life shared by an artist with autism and his caring older brother.

Light of My Lion

11 Episode s . The appearance of a mysterious little boy interrupts the quiet, predictable life shared by an artist with autism and his caring older brother.

Kidnapped

13 Episode s . David McCallum stars as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart, and this ambitious serial (a co-production between HTV and Germany's Tele-Munchen) also features a host of British character actors, including Bill Simpson, Patrick Allen, Andrew Keir, Patrick Magee and Frank Windsor. When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance, his relative tries to murder him then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies. Luckily for the lad, he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck Stewart, who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden. When a ship's captain tries to kill Breck for his money, the two manage to get to land and set out for Edinburgh, dodging the ruthless Redcoats along the way.

Kidnapped

13 Episode s . David McCallum stars as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart, and this ambitious serial (a co-production between HTV and Germany's Tele-Munchen) also features a host of British character actors, including Bill Simpson, Patrick Allen, Andrew Keir, Patrick Magee and Frank Windsor. When young David Balfour arrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance, his relative tries to murder him then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies. Luckily for the lad, he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck Stewart, who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden. When a ship's captain tries to kill Breck for his money, the two manage to get to land and set out for Edinburgh, dodging the ruthless Redcoats along the way.

Sword and Fairy 1

40 Episode s . Li Xiaoyao, a young inn attendant who dreams of becoming a great hero, accidentally meets Zhao Ling'er, a descendant of the goddess Nuwa. Together, they embark on a quest to find the Water Spiritual Bead, which can end the drought plaguing the land. Along the way, they befriend the bickering partner Lin Yueru and the scholarly Liu Jinyuan, among other like-minded companions. They face numerous dangers in their search for the spiritual bead and ultimately thwart the cataclysmic scheme of the Moon Worship Sect's leader, who aims to destroy the world.

Sword and Fairy 1

40 Episode s . Li Xiaoyao, a young inn attendant who dreams of becoming a great hero, accidentally meets Zhao Ling'er, a descendant of the goddess Nuwa. Together, they embark on a quest to find the Water Spiritual Bead, which can end the drought plaguing the land. Along the way, they befriend the bickering partner Lin Yueru and the scholarly Liu Jinyuan, among other like-minded companions. They face numerous dangers in their search for the spiritual bead and ultimately thwart the cataclysmic scheme of the Moon Worship Sect's leader, who aims to destroy the world.

Communion

15 Episode s . After getting divorced, Au Yiu-cho and Tang Lai-kuen operate two restaurants coincidentally called Yuet Tak House in Hong Kong and on the mainland respectively. They never have issues with each other. In 2022, Lai-kuen abruptly returns to Hong Kong to open a branch. She declares she wants to obtain the rights to the Yuet Tak House trademark through legal channels. The duo’s little son Au Ka-kin signs up for Greater Bay Area Youth Entrepreneurship Competition. He runs into his elder brother Au Ka-him, who is appointed as an instructor, and also fellow competitor Cheung Loi. However, they familiarize with each other through conflict and strife, and they team up to create metaverse Yuet Tak House. Yuet Tak House physical store and its metaverse equivalent are both sued for copyright infringement, and Yiu-cho, Lai-kuen, Ka-kin and Ka-him face different hurdles. After all, they are related family members, so are they able to restore the initial bliss and tenderness to their relationship?

Communion

15 Episode s . After getting divorced, Au Yiu-cho and Tang Lai-kuen operate two restaurants coincidentally called Yuet Tak House in Hong Kong and on the mainland respectively. They never have issues with each other. In 2022, Lai-kuen abruptly returns to Hong Kong to open a branch. She declares she wants to obtain the rights to the Yuet Tak House trademark through legal channels. The duo’s little son Au Ka-kin signs up for Greater Bay Area Youth Entrepreneurship Competition. He runs into his elder brother Au Ka-him, who is appointed as an instructor, and also fellow competitor Cheung Loi. However, they familiarize with each other through conflict and strife, and they team up to create metaverse Yuet Tak House. Yuet Tak House physical store and its metaverse equivalent are both sued for copyright infringement, and Yiu-cho, Lai-kuen, Ka-kin and Ka-him face different hurdles. After all, they are related family members, so are they able to restore the initial bliss and tenderness to their relationship?

Subscription Girls

8 Episode s . The story begins when the main character, Tomo, who is liked only by men who have a girlfriend, starts a service called “Subscribe Kanojo” on SNS. It depicts the intertwined love lives of women who become “girlfriends” through a monthly subscription system.

Subscription Girls

8 Episode s . The story begins when the main character, Tomo, who is liked only by men who have a girlfriend, starts a service called “Subscribe Kanojo” on SNS. It depicts the intertwined love lives of women who become “girlfriends” through a monthly subscription system.

Dérè: An African Tale

6 Episode s . After experiencing a tragic loss, a woman must resist a new family dynamic that could control the future of her father's company and her life.

Dérè: An African Tale

6 Episode s . After experiencing a tragic loss, a woman must resist a new family dynamic that could control the future of her father's company and her life.

Nirvana of Storm Rider

30 Episode s .

Nirvana of Storm Rider

30 Episode s .

Barzakh

6 Episode s . A reclusive 76-year-old, who runs a resort in a remote valley, invites his estranged children and grandchildren over to celebrate his life’s grand finale – a wedding with the ghost of his first true love.

Barzakh

6 Episode s . A reclusive 76-year-old, who runs a resort in a remote valley, invites his estranged children and grandchildren over to celebrate his life’s grand finale – a wedding with the ghost of his first true love.

Sugar

1 Episode. Sugar is a TV cooking show shown on Food Network Canada hosted by Canadian pastry chef Anna Olson. The official show description reads "Anna Olson satisfies sweet cravings with great dessert recipes and guides viewers from making to plating with presentation ideas to dress up any dessert." Premiered in October 2002, Sugar is a half-hour show which specializes in desserts. Each episode has a theme ingredient. Host Anna Olson makes one simple dessert with the theme ingredient in the first part of the show. During the second and third part, she creates a more elaborate or decadent dessert with the same ingredient. Finally, during the last few minutes of the program called the "Switch-Up", Anna re-invents the first dessert with a few tricks and turns it into something more special. Sugar aired for five seasons on Food Network Canada and its 151 episodes has been syndicated in 40 countries.

Sugar

1 Episode. Sugar is a TV cooking show shown on Food Network Canada hosted by Canadian pastry chef Anna Olson. The official show description reads "Anna Olson satisfies sweet cravings with great dessert recipes and guides viewers from making to plating with presentation ideas to dress up any dessert." Premiered in October 2002, Sugar is a half-hour show which specializes in desserts. Each episode has a theme ingredient. Host Anna Olson makes one simple dessert with the theme ingredient in the first part of the show. During the second and third part, she creates a more elaborate or decadent dessert with the same ingredient. Finally, during the last few minutes of the program called the "Switch-Up", Anna re-invents the first dessert with a few tricks and turns it into something more special. Sugar aired for five seasons on Food Network Canada and its 151 episodes has been syndicated in 40 countries.

The Wild House

37 Episode s . The Wild House was a serialised children's programme produced between 1997 and 1999 broadcast by the BBC. The idea was created by Jean Buchanan, and later series were written partially by Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. It follows the life of Natalie Wild and the other members of the Wild family.

The Wild House

37 Episode s . The Wild House was a serialised children's programme produced between 1997 and 1999 broadcast by the BBC. The idea was created by Jean Buchanan, and later series were written partially by Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. It follows the life of Natalie Wild and the other members of the Wild family.

Angkringan the Series

6 Episode s . Working daily in a local angkringan, Dedi finds himself relating to his customer's life stories.

Angkringan the Series

6 Episode s . Working daily in a local angkringan, Dedi finds himself relating to his customer's life stories.

Childhood In A Capsule

20 Episode s . Beauty KOL Ding Yau-ying’s sarcastic style has boosted his popularity. Lui Zi-tung, incoming group boss cum beauty brand CEO, is arrogant and egotistic. She finds out Yau-ying harshly criticizes her own brand products, and the duo pick on each other as soon as they meet. Because of an accident, Zi-tung’s brain is hurt, and her mind becomes like that of a kid. Zi-tung’s father Lui Zhen-ngok and assistant Sheung Cha-lai want Yau-ying and Zi-tung to pretend they are a couple so as keep the eldest son of the Lui household Lui Tak-shun in check. Cha-lai tries his best to help Zi-tung hide the truth, but he is threatened by Tak-shun, who finds some flaw. People around Zi-tung are touched by her sincerity and genuineness, and Zi-tung also reminds Yau-ying to never forget childhood innocence. The duo begin to have affectionate feelings for each other. While they live a happy life, Zi-tung’s brain condition deteriorates.

Childhood In A Capsule

20 Episode s . Beauty KOL Ding Yau-ying’s sarcastic style has boosted his popularity. Lui Zi-tung, incoming group boss cum beauty brand CEO, is arrogant and egotistic. She finds out Yau-ying harshly criticizes her own brand products, and the duo pick on each other as soon as they meet. Because of an accident, Zi-tung’s brain is hurt, and her mind becomes like that of a kid. Zi-tung’s father Lui Zhen-ngok and assistant Sheung Cha-lai want Yau-ying and Zi-tung to pretend they are a couple so as keep the eldest son of the Lui household Lui Tak-shun in check. Cha-lai tries his best to help Zi-tung hide the truth, but he is threatened by Tak-shun, who finds some flaw. People around Zi-tung are touched by her sincerity and genuineness, and Zi-tung also reminds Yau-ying to never forget childhood innocence. The duo begin to have affectionate feelings for each other. While they live a happy life, Zi-tung’s brain condition deteriorates.

Shaadi Mubarak

110 Episode s . A widow and an ex-film star, both in their 40s, partner up to start a wedding planning firm. Thus begins a unique tale of self-respect, friendship and love.

Shaadi Mubarak

110 Episode s . A widow and an ex-film star, both in their 40s, partner up to start a wedding planning firm. Thus begins a unique tale of self-respect, friendship and love.

Tokusou Robo Janperson

50 Episode s . Tokusou Robo Janperson was the 1993 installment in Toei Company Limited's Metal Hero Series. The series revolved around Janperson, a robotic detective who patrolled the streets of Tokyo and fought against three different underworld organizations who used super technology to subjugate the masses. Unlike most Metal Heroes, a monster-of-the-week was rarely shown and most of the villains are criminals akin to television police dramas. The name given to this series by Toei for international distribution is Jumperson.

Tokusou Robo Janperson

50 Episode s . Tokusou Robo Janperson was the 1993 installment in Toei Company Limited's Metal Hero Series. The series revolved around Janperson, a robotic detective who patrolled the streets of Tokyo and fought against three different underworld organizations who used super technology to subjugate the masses. Unlike most Metal Heroes, a monster-of-the-week was rarely shown and most of the villains are criminals akin to television police dramas. The name given to this series by Toei for international distribution is Jumperson.