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1.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Middle Ground
(2004)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization. Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they have come. McNulty finds the way to a key piece of the puzzle in an ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 7,022
2. The Wire (2002–2008)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.
Stars: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wendell Pierce
Votes: 377,099
3. The Office: Superfan Episodes (2020– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The original office with new bonus footage that was cut for run time on tv originally.
Stars: Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Melora Hardin
Votes: 538
4. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (2023 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Crime
Phantom Liberty is a new spy-thriller adventure for Cyberpunk 2077. Return as cyber-enhanced mercenary V and embark on a high-stakes mission of espionage and intrigue to save the NUS President.
Director: Gabriel Amantangelo | Stars: Cherami Leigh, Gavin Drea, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba
Votes: 1,826
5. SmartLess (2020 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
SmartLess is a comedy interview podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.
Stars: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston
Votes: 401
6.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Mission Accomplished
(2004)
TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Avon readies his troops for a seemingly endless war against Marlo. The detail works towards the top rungs of the Barksdale organization with the information garnered from the wire. While ... See full summary »
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,196
7.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
The Cost
(2002)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Avon, Stringer and Wee-Bey discuss how best to deal with Omar after the attempted hit on Avon, deciding to let him think they want peace, whilst secretly planning to kill him. As such, Omar... See full summary »
Director: Brad Anderson | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 6,258
8.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Broke
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The Michael Scott Paper Company is gaining clients by offering lower prices than Dunder Mifflin, but is going broke in the process. However, Dunder Mifflin is losing clients to Michael, and is desperate to buy him out.
Director: Steve Carell | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 7,327
9.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Bad Dreams
(2003)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The detail makes a desperate move. Nick's deceit is in the open, as Sobotka is overwhelmed by bad news. The Greeks confidently ease out of a brief encounter with the detail and Omar's ... See full summary »
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman
Votes: 5,418
10.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Cleaning Up
(2002)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Kima slowly recovers in the hospital. Stringer changes operations in the pit and the towers, rendering the wiretaps and clones useless, and prompting Burrell to begin dismantling the detail... See full summary »
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,869
11. The Office (2005–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium.
Stars: Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson
Votes: 710,543
12.
Jonny Zero (2005)
Episode:
To Serve and to Protect
(2005)
TV-14 | Drama, Crime, Mystery
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Franky G, GQ, Brennan Hesser, Mark Azarcon
Votes: 12
13.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Port in a Storm
(2003)
TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The detail has a setback. Russell and Bunk revisit Philly, looking for evidence. Brother Mouzone talks with Stringer Bell regarding their agreement, leaving Bell to contend with Avon ... See full summary »
Director: Robert F. Colesberry | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman
Votes: 5,056
14.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Sentencing
(2002)
TV-MA | 66 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Due to the camera at Orlando's, the detail gather enough information to arrest Avon and many of his people, but, with Wallace dead, they are unable to bring charges against Stringer, who's ... See full summary »
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,713
15.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Storm Warnings
(2003)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The detail uses satellite technology to its advantage. Bodie is unhappy that Proposition Joe's people are selling on his turf. Valchek visits the FBI in an attempt to get real results on ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Bailey | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman
Votes: 4,905
16.
Luther (2010–2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2010)
TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Luther, suspected of murder, goes on the run to try and prove his innocence. With Alice's assistance, they set out together to exact revenge on the real killer.
Director: Stefan Schwartz | Stars: Idris Elba, Steven Mackintosh, Indira Varma, Saskia Reeves
Votes: 3,572
17.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Moral Midgetry
(2004)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Prez impresses the detail with what he's found out from Bodie's cell phone, information that sends McNulty and Greggs on a road trip. Colvin sees the benefits of his plan working. Carcetti ... See full summary »
Director: Agnieszka Holland | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 4,462
18.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Company Picnic
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael runs into Holly at the company picnic, and the two of them accidentally reveal that the Buffalo branch is closing during a comedy skit before corporate has made the announcement.
Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 6,197
19.
Luther (2010–2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2010)
TV-14 | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Luther and the team are after the people involved in the violent kidnapping of Jessica Carrodus and they are in search of diamonds.
Director: Stefan Schwartz | Stars: Thomas Lockyer, Donatienne Dupont, Danny Lee Wynter, Ania Sowinski
Votes: 3,461
20.
Luther (2010–2019)
Episode:
Episode #3.4
(2013)
TV-14 | 61 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Marwood makes his vendetta personal - targeting Luther and those closest to him, raining destruction on everything he touches.
Director: Farren Blackburn | Stars: Idris Elba, Warren Brown, Elliot Cowan, Sienna Guillory
Votes: 2,997
21.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
All Prologue
(2003)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Trying to let go of police work and return to his marriage, McNulty gives up on identifying his Jane Doe. The detectives look into Sobotka and his money. For his union, Sobotka tries to ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman
Votes: 4,945
22.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
The Hunt
(2002)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
While Greggs' life hangs in the balance, the entire department attempts to hunt down Savino. When Wallace flips, willing to testify that Stringer, Wee-Bey and Bird killed Brandon, Daniels ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,389
23.
Luther (2010–2019)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(2011)
TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Luther's personal and professional life spirals out of control as he tries to cover up Toby's death and appease a suspicious Baba. He must also protect Jenny from any further harm.
Director: Sam Miller | Stars: Steven Robertson, Jamie Richards, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Idris Elba
Votes: 2,803
24.
Luther (2010–2019)
Episode:
Episode #3.3
(2013)
TV-14 | 61 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In what looks like a gangland crime - two hoodies are shot at close range. But an un-connected crime sees Luther make a un-connected connection that might provide the real answer to what happened.
Director: Farren Blackburn | Stars: Mark Rowley, Gemma Lawrence, Oliver Stark, Ryan Calais Cameron
Votes: 2,695
25.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Sex
(1995)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
After encouraging Edina to explore her sexuality, Patsy is horrified to discover that a compromising video from the pair's youth has been accidentally switched with Saffron's university science video.
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 387
26.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Game Day
(2002)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
D'Angelo speaks to Wallace, who tells him he wants to go back to school and get out of the Game. However, Malik 'Poot' Carr (Tray Chaney) discovers Wallace has started using cocaine to help... See full summary »
Director: Milcho Manchevski | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,428
27.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Reformation
(2004)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Brother Mouzone returns to Baltimore on a mission of revenge and casts a wide net in his search for Omar. Colvin manages to put off a Sun reporter inquiring about Amsterdam. Pearlman and ... See full summary »
Director: Christine Moore | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 4,132
28.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Slapstick
(2004)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Responding to an officer's call for help, McNulty and Prez turn up the wrong alley with unanticipated results. Cutty is surprised to find help from within Baltimore's power structure for ... See full summary »
Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 4,140
29. DC Fandome (2020 TV Special)
480 min | Action, Fantasy, Talk-Show
Stars: Ben Affleck, Will Arnett, Tala Ashe, Lilly Aspell
Votes: 136
30.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Homecoming
(2004)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Major Colvin instructs his men to use brute force to get the message out to street dealers about his free zone. Avon Barksdale and Stringer Bell discover that real estate development has ... See full summary »
Director: Leslie Libman | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 4,109
31. Formula 1: BBC Sport (2009–2015)
Sport
News, reports, commentary and features from the world of Formula 1.
Stars: Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg
Votes: 654
32.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Back Burners
(2004)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Daniels goes ballistic when the detail gets reassigned to the Western District. Stringer Bell learns from Donette that Brianna is thinking about talking to McNulty. Bunk receives a gift ... See full summary »
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 4,014
33.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Lessons
(2002)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
McNulty uses his children to tail Stringer after a chance encounter in a local market, with one of them getting his license plate. As the detail discuss the implications of the pit ... See full summary »
Director: Gloria Muzio | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,236
34.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Straight and True
(2004)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Johnny pressures Bubbles to stop snitching for the detail. Cutty lies to his grandmother about going straight. McNulty realizes pursuing Barksdale and Bell is a losing cause, so he turns ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 4,098
35.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Stray Rounds
(2003)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Bodie's disastrous sales efforts result in a tongue lashing from Stringer Bell. Ziggy pulls Johnny Fifty into a new caper that makes the Greeks pay big money. McNulty goes undercover in a ... See full summary »
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman
Votes: 4,381
36.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
The Wire
(2002)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Avon takes care of Omar's man Brandon but Wallace, who saw Brandon in the arcade, isn't too comfortable when he sees what they've done to him. Avon gives D'Angelo and Wallace a bonus for ... See full summary »
Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,587
37.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Michael Scott Paper Company
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Tension and disillusionment begin to emerge as Michael, Pam, and Ryan move the Michael Scott Paper Company into a cramped "workspace" at the business park.
Directors: Gene Stupnitsky, Lee Eisenberg | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 5,717
38.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Heavy Competition
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Dwight chooses loyalty to Dunder Mifflin over loyalty to Michael, which leads to a bitter battle between Michael and Dwight over Dwight's accounts. Back at Dunder Mifflin, Jim pretends to confide in Andy.
Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 5,442
39. Luther (2010–2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
John Luther is a brilliant homicide detective with a knack for getting inside the minds of murderers. Unfortunately, his unconventional methods and personal demons put him at odds with his team.
Stars: Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Michael Smiley, Warren Brown
Votes: 154,224
40. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
PG-13 | 149 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans
Votes: 1,202,366 | Gross: $678.82M
41. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,182
42.
Hack (2002–2004)
Episode:
My Alibi
(2002)
44 min | Crime, Drama
Olshansky picks up a hysterical man who claims his former business partner, Boone is out of prison and he fears he will harm him. When Olshansky intervenes, Boone files assault charges against him.
Director: Michael Fields | Stars: David Morse, George Dzundza, Matthew Borish, Andre Braugher
Votes: 44
43.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Amsterdam
(2004)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Greggs and McNulty recruit Bubbles to gather street intelligence on the Barksdale gang. Cutty seeks out the Barksdale gang after he loses his taste for the straight life. Bunk feels the ... See full summary »
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 4,106
44.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Dead Soldiers
(2004)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The brutality at police headquarters continues over the perceived failure of department commanders to rein in the city's crime stats. Another hit by Omar on the Barksdale stash houses goes ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Bailey | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 4,156
45.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Duck and Cover
(2003)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
McNulty goes on a drunken binge of legendary proportions. Fellow stevedores convince Ziggy to fight Maui. Bunk, seeing McNulty's desperation, talks Daniels into asking for him. Daniels does... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman
Votes: 4,337
46.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
One Arrest
(2002)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Burrell reluctantly sides with Daniels in the disagreement with Rawls, giving the detail more time to make a case against Avon, despite his fears the operation is beginning to sprawl. ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,251
47.
A World of Calm (2020)
Episode:
The Great Beyond
(2020)
Documentary
A serene and spiritual journey from Earth to the outer reaches of the universe. From the first outpost on our voyage, the International Space Station, to the strange worlds of our solar system and far beyond. Narrated by Idris Elba.
Director: Nic Stacey | Star: Idris Elba
Votes: 46
48.
Luther (2010–2019)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(2011)
TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As Luther's affection for Jenny grows, so does his determination to protect her and help her back on her feet. Baba, however, is determined to keep Luther on a tight leash.
Director: Sam Miller | Stars: Steven Robertson, Golda Rosheuvel, Babou Ceesay, James Puddephatt
Votes: 2,588
49. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,180
50. Hot Ones (2015– )
TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
It's the show with hot questions and even hotter wings.
Stars: Sean Evans, Bill Drexler, Claus Pilgaard, Action Bronson
Votes: 2,176