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1.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
The Most Powerful Man in the World (and His Identical Twin Brother)
(2017)
TV-MA | 64 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
On a mission of mercy, Kevin assumes an alternate identity.
Director: Craig Zobel | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
Votes: 6,550
2.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
Over and Out
(1991)
76 min | Comedy, Drama
As the city erupts into flames, Jim confronts Michael, Michael faces those who plotted his downfall, and Barbara sees the light. When an old conspiracy is revealed, everything Michael ever ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: Ayesa Toure, Paul Butterworth, Robert Lindsay, Alan Igbon
Votes: 21
3.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
His Last Vow
(2014)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock goes up against Charles Augustus Magnussen, media tycoon and a notorious blackmailer.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 31,914
4.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
G'Day Melbourne
(2017)
TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Kevin and Nora travel to Australia, where she continues to track down the masterminds of an elaborate con, while he catches a glimpse of an unexpected face from the past, forcing him to confront the traumatic events of three years earlier.
Director: Daniel Sackheim | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Chris Zylka
Votes: 5,524
5. Sherlock (2010–2017)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The quirky spin on Conan Doyle's iconic sleuth pitches him as a "high-functioning sociopath" in modern-day London. Assisting him in his investigations: Afghanistan War vet John Watson, who's introduced to Holmes by a mutual acquaintance.
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 1,001,271
6.
Rome (2005–2007)
Episode:
Kalends of February
(2005)
TV-MA | 47 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Vorenus' defense of Caesar lands him in an unexpected position of power within Rome. Meanwhile, Servilia hurls the final obstacle in her ambitious and complex revenge plan against Atia.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Ray Stevenson, Kevin McKidd, Polly Walker, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 2,775
7.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
The Lying Detective
(2017)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock goes up against the powerful and seemingly unassailable Culverton Smith - a man with a very dark secret indeed.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 28,850
8.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
On Approval
(1982)
Drama
Maria, a wealthy widow, invites her long-time dinner companion Richard to spend a month at her house in Scotland. If she still likes him after a month together, they will marry. Their ... See full summary »
Director: David Giles | Stars: Penelope Keith, Jeremy Brett, Lindsay Duncan, Benjamin Whitrow
Votes: 80
9.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
Certified
(2017)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Laurie Garvey, a former therapist, must become one again as she heads to Australia to help Nora and Kevin along their paths.
Director: Carl Franklin | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Margaret Qualley
Votes: 4,914
10.
Rome (2005–2007)
Episode:
The Spoils
(2005)
TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Rejected by Vorenus and Eirene and racked by guilt for the killing of Eirene's fiancé out of a jealous rage, Pullo has sunk to working as an assassin for the gangster Erastes. When Pullo ... See full summary »
Director: Mikael Salomon | Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 2,575
11.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
Message Understood
(1991)
73 min | Comedy, Drama
When the plotters raid the Nelsons' holiday home and steal Michael's school records, both men start to realize that they are pawns in someone else's game. Even scheming Barbara begins to ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: Michael Palin, Daniel Massey, Dearbhla Molloy, Hayley Fairclough
Votes: 19
12.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Waters of Mars
(2009)
TV-PG | 62 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In a Mars base the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.
Director: Graeme Harper | Stars: David Tennant, Lindsay Duncan, Peter O'Brien, Aleksandar Mikic
Votes: 7,317
13. Black Mirror (2011– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Featuring stand-alone dramas -- sharp, suspenseful, satirical tales that explore techno-paranoia -- "Black Mirror" is a contemporary reworking of "The Twilight Zone" with stories that tap into the collective unease about the modern world.
Stars: Wunmi Mosaku, Monica Dolan, Daniel Lapaine, Hannah John-Kamen
Votes: 641,585
14. Rome (2005–2007)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Romance
A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.
Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kerry Condon
Votes: 185,694
15.
Rome (2005–2007)
Episode:
Passover
(2007)
TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Drama, Romance
In the wake of Caesar's death, Mark Antony considers a move north, while Vorenus issues a curse he soon regrets.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 2,342
16.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
Send a Message to Michael
(1991)
92 min | Comedy, Drama
Jim plans a summer holiday that avoids bridges. Meanwhile, the beautiful Barbara Douglas seems more interested in Michael's past than in his advances, even visiting his mother. To make ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: Lindsay Duncan, Robert Lindsay, Philip Whitchurch, John Henshaw
Votes: 20
17.
The Wheel of Time (2021– )
Episode:
Eyes Without Pity
(2023)
13+ | 69 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Rand makes a risky alliance and Egwene gathers her strength to confront the horror of her circumstances.
Director: Maja Vrvilo | Stars: Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden
Votes: 3,989
18.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
Don't Be Ridiculous
(2017)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Nora travels to St. Louis in her role as an investigator for the Department of Sudden Departure.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Chris Zylka
Votes: 4,650
19. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
Votes: 247,018
20. Poirot (1989–2013)
TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has an impeccable knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.
Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran
Votes: 52,234
21. G.B.H. (1991)
567 min | Comedy, Drama
Politician Michael Murray's life entwines with headmaster Jim Nelson's, changing their trajectories when their paths cross unexpectedly.
Stars: Robert Lindsay, Michael Palin, Dearbhla Molloy, Alan Igbon
Votes: 823
22. Horizon (I) (1964– )
50 min | Documentary
British documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
Stars: Paul Vaughan, Jack Fortune, Dilly Barlow, Colin Riach
Votes: 1,149
23.
A History of Britain (2000–2002)
Episode:
Dynasty
(2000)
Documentary, History
Henry II built one of the greatest empires the medieval world had seen - only to see his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his scheming sons tear it all to pieces. He also created the jury system.
Director: Clare Beavan | Stars: Simon Schama, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 42
24.
MI-5 (2002–2011)
Episode:
Gas and Oil: Part 1
(2006)
TV-14 | 59 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Terrorists carry out several devastating attacks on British targets which lead to panic and new extreme legal measures being rushed through Parliament, but is there more to this than meets the eye?
Director: Omar Madha | Stars: Peter Firth, Rupert Penry-Jones, Lindsay Duncan, Grant Parsons
Votes: 297
25.
A Discovery of Witches (2018–2022)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2021)
TV-MA | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Philippe makes a troubling discovery, provoking a conflict with Matthew. Ysabeau, Em and Sarah start to look for a message.
Director: Jonathan Teplitzky | Stars: Matthew Goode, Teresa Palmer, Paul Brennen, James Purefoy
Votes: 1,118
26. Inside No. 9 (2014– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Genre-mixing anthology series, inviting viewers into some very different and enigmatic No. 9s.
Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Derek Jacobi, Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Votes: 19,753
27.
Truelove (2024– )
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2024)
Drama, Romance, Thriller
David tries to head to Spain, but Ken wants to challenge him first. Ayesha make a shocking discovery.
Director: Carl Tibbetts | Stars: Lois Baglin, Lindsay Bennett-Thompson, Fiona Button, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 17
28.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Episode:
Arthur's Bane: Part One
(2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Arthur has been king for three years without incident, but now an expedition north to the land of Ismere, led by Gwaine and Percival, is captured by Morgana and fellow sorcerer Ruadan and ... See full summary »
Director: Justin Molotnikov | Stars: John Hurt, Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Angel Coulby
Votes: 1,068
29.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
Crazy Whitefella Thinking
(2017)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
With the clock ticking towards the anniversary of the Departure and emboldened by a vision that is either divine prophecy or utter insanity, Kevin Garvey, Sr. wanders the Australian Outback in an effort to save the world from apocalypse.
Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Chris Zylka
Votes: 4,893
30. Traffik (1989)
Unrated | 315 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Hamburg police arrest an international businessman, charging him with smuggling heroin from Pakistan. While he's on trial, his trophy wife, a former Olympic swimmer, discovers steely ruthlessness within herself.
Stars: Bill Paterson, Lindsay Duncan, Fritz Müller-Scherz, Jamal Shah
Votes: 1,588
31. Shooting the Past (1999– )
182 min | Drama, History
A US property developer realises that he has a battle on his hands when he tries to renovate a London building containing a vast photographic collection and discovers that the library employees will resort to anything to thwart him.
Stars: Lindsay Duncan, Timothy Spall, Liam Cunningham, Billie Whitelaw
Votes: 1,308
32. The Dying Hours (2017)
8 min | Short, Drama
Director: Alex Warren | Stars: Ruth Wilson, Luke Treadaway, Lindsay Duncan, Jonathan Coy
Votes: 7
33.
Rome (2005–2007)
Episode:
Caesarion
(2005)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Brutus gets a chilly reception from Servilia when he returns home from Greece. In Egypt, Caesar rebukes the advisers of the boy king, Ptolemy XIII, for their presumption in eliminating ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Ray Stevenson, Kevin McKidd, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham
Votes: 2,359
34.
Rome (2005–2007)
Episode:
Pharsalus
(2005)
TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Drama, Romance
As they try to reach Caesar in Greece, the shipwrecked Vorenus and Pullo confront an unexpected dilemma. Back in Rome, Atia again sends Octavia to beg protection from Servilia, who complies... See full summary »
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham
Votes: 2,338
35.
Rome (2005–2007)
Episode:
Son of Hades
(2007)
TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Even though his wife and children are avenged by the Erastes killing, Lucius Vorenus keeps mourning for over a month till Pullo gets Marc Antony who scolds him for Caesar's death and the ... See full summary »
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: Ray Stevenson, Kevin McKidd, Polly Walker, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 2,143
36.
Rome (2005–2007)
Episode:
Testudo et Lepus (The Tortoise and the Hare)
(2007)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Having learned that Vorenus' children are alive, Pullo sets off to find him in Gaul where he is again a serving soldier in Mark Antony's army. He had hoped to arrive before Octavian and ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Ray Stevenson, Kevin McKidd, Polly Walker, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 2,093
37.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
Message Sent
(1991)
81 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanks to Mr. Weller, Jim finally has something he can use against Michael: his enemy's old school records. But Barbara would like to get her hands on them as well. Tormented by messages ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: David Ross, Jimmy Mulville, Robert Lindsay, Ayesa Toure
Votes: 22
38.
Perfect Strangers (2001– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2001)
Comedy, Drama
Daniel, together with his parents, Raymond and Esther attends a huge family gathering at a lavish Hotel, there he meets distant relatives Rebecca and Charles.
Director: Stephen Poliakoff | Stars: Michael Gambon, Lindsay Duncan, Matthew Macfadyen, Claire Skinner
Votes: 32
39.
Perfect Strangers (2001– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2001)
Comedy, Drama
Daniel finally learns why the conflict exists between Alice, Rebecca and Charles, acting as a go between delivering messages, he tries to heal old wounds.
Director: Stephen Poliakoff | Stars: Michael Gambon, Lindsay Duncan, Matthew Macfadyen, Claire Skinner
Votes: 31
40.
Truelove (2024– )
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2024)
Drama, Romance, Thriller
Ayesha takes things a step further, and confronts Phil with what she thinks, Phil in turn retaliates. Phil begins to question Marion's death.
Director: Carl Tibbetts | Stars: Lindsay Bennett-Thompson, Fiona Button, Phil Davis, Josh Day
Votes: 16
41. The Leftovers (2014–2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Three years after the disappearance of 2% of the global human population, a group of people in a small New York community try to continue their lives while coping with the tragedy of the unexplained nature of the event.
Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
Votes: 112,628
42. MI-5 (2002–2011)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The missions of MI-5, the UK's domestic intelligence organization.
Stars: Peter Firth, Hugh Simon, Nicola Walker, Rupert Penry-Jones
Votes: 18,452
43. A History of Britain (2000–2002)
60 min | Documentary, History
A comprehensive historical survey of the British Isles.
Stars: Simon Schama, Michael Kitchen, Samuel West, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 945
44. National Theatre Live: Hansard (2019)
80 min | Drama
On a summer's morning in 1988, a Tory politician and his wife begin to dig up buried secrets.
Directors: Simon Godwin, Robin Lough | Stars: Rowena Bentley, Lindsay Duncan, Alex Jennings, Geoffrey Towers
Votes: 113
45. Meet the Ancestors (1998–2004)
30 min | Documentary
Series which uses archaeology to shed light on history.
Stars: Julian Richards, Richard Neave, Charlotte A. Roberts, Nicholas Rowe
Votes: 30
46.
Rome (2005–2007)
Episode:
Triumph
(2005)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Drama, Romance
The price of Caesar's mercy: Cicero nominates Caesar to an unprecedented ten-year dictatorship and Brutus speaks in support of the motion. With martial authority and Niobe at his side, ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Ray Stevenson, Kevin McKidd, Polly Walker, Lindsay Duncan
Votes: 2,225
47.
MI-5 (2002–2011)
Episode:
Diana
(2005)
TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Ruth is visited by his partner Angela, an ex-MI5 officer, who asks Ruth for help in proving that MI5 killed Lady Diana. When Ruth refuses to help her, Angela takes matters into her own hands, visiting the Grid with a deadly proposition.
Director: Julian Simpson | Stars: Anna Chancellor, Lindsay Duncan, Peter Firth, Raza Jaffrey
Votes: 262
48.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
Only Here on a Message
(1991)
79 min | Comedy, Drama
When Jim becomes a local hero in a tragic accident, Michael has his thugs back off. He's appalled when his political "friends," Lou and Peter, next suggest provoking racial violence in the ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: Dearbhla Molloy, Michael Palin, Paul Oldham, Daniel Street-Brown
Votes: 26
49.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
Message Received
(1991)
83 min | Comedy, Drama
Feeling like a new man after his night with Barbara, Michael attempts to regain control of his city and put a stop to the incipient racial violence. Believing they have eluded their ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: Dearbhla Molloy, Anna Friel, Edward Mallon, Hayley Fairclough
Votes: 21
50.
Perfect Strangers (2001– )
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2001)
Comedy, Drama
Having suffered a mini stroke, Raymond is forced to recuperate at one of the family homes, Daniel gets to hear the story of sisters violet, Edith and Grace.
Director: Stephen Poliakoff | Stars: Michael Gambon, Lindsay Duncan, Matthew Macfadyen, Claire Skinner
Votes: 28