Twilight of a Nation

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

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

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.

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.

The story of the penniless Mary Thorne, who grows up with her rich aunt/cousins at Greshamsbury Park estate.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Margaret Hale is a southerner from a country vicarage newly settled in the industrial northern town of Milton. In the shock of her move, she misjudges charismatic cotton mill-owner John Thornton, whose strength of purpose and passion are a match for her own pride and willfulness. When the workers of Milton call a strike, Margaret takes their side, and the two are brought into deeper conflict. As events spiral out of control, Margaret - to her surprise - begins to fall in love with Thornton...

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the centre of London society and a world at war.

In the manga, the seemingly righteous female antagonist is actually the orphan of a dark cult. Not wanting to be a villain, she continues her tasks to prevent the collapse of the world. Ultimately, she falls in love with the male lead and uncovers a conspiracy in the martial arts world.

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.

During the tumultuous period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, three determined youths—Qian Hongshu, Zhao Kuangyin, and Guo Rong—navigate the chaos of political upheaval and war as they strive to overcome the suffering caused by endless conflict.

Princess Mingzhu ruins Su Qianqian’s family to secure a marriage into the General’s household, but Su Qianqian fights back by marrying in as well. With young General Chu Junyao’s help, she seeks revenge while charming others with her culinary skills.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A modern office worker is transported to the past as a noble princess, only to face disdain from everyone, including her cold husband, Prince Ling. After discovering she’s implicated in the death of Prince Ling’s mother, she uses creativity and wit to clear her name. Introducing murder mystery games to aid the investigation, she and Prince Ling team up to uncover the truth, forging an unexpected bond along the way.

This drama follows Fan Changyu, a butcher’s daughter, and Xie Zheng, a fallen noble seeking revenge. Their fake marriage turns into true love, but war tears them apart. Determined, Fan Changyu wields her butcher’s knife on the battlefield, searching for justice and her husband. Meanwhile, Xie Zheng reclaims his title, fighting to protect his country and love. Reunited in battle, they stand together, defying fate, uncovering the truth, and returning home without forgetting their vows.

In ancient times, humans, gods, and demons lived together, and the three kingdoms of Shennong, Xuanyuan, and Gaoxin stood together. Jiuyao (Xiaoyao) has gone through a hundred years of suffering, losing not only her identity but also her appearance. She settles down in Qingshui Town, becoming Wen Xiaoliu.

At the end of the 16th century, Dutch subjects revolted against legitimate Spanish rule. What starts with the discontent of a minority grows into a war that will last more than a lifetime. From Groningen to Brussels, from Den Briel to Groenlo, the battle erupts everywhere. And often that struggle has a strangely modern appearance. Terrorism, propaganda, executions, radicalization, shock and awe; all themes that can easily be found in the war that was fought from 1568 to 1648. In a 7-part television series, the NTR will bring the stories about the 80-year war that can be found all over the country from September 28, every Friday at 9.05 pm on NPO 2. And Hans Goedkoop oversees the battlefield with experts.

Disguised as a man, commander Zhou Chu is betrayed by Xu Hanzhi upon her return. Rescued by rival Shang Kefeng, she becomes Xue Shisan, infiltrating Dengying Tower to uncover the truth and exact revenge.

In the newly established capital, Magistrate Song Yuan joins forces with the mysterious forensic expert Su Jinxuan to unravel a string of deadly and bizarre cases. As dark secrets surface, the duo must navigate danger and deception to save the city from chaos.

On her wedding night, Cui Zhaoxue is forced into a deadly burial by her mother-in-law but miraculously survives. She encounters the devoted monk Ming Ji, and as they navigate danger and deception, a bond forms between them. When the supposedly dead Xie Yuan returns with a deadly scheme, they must confront hidden truths and rely on each other to survive

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.

An investigative team joins forces to probe human nature while solving cold cases—only to discover that the truth is often far more complicated than it seems.

Zhang Yueya, the free-spirited daughter of a frontier general, who grows up unbound by aristocratic conventions. As she faces trials and challenges along her journey, she forges her own path of independence and self-discovery.