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Two poor girls in their early 20s try to make it in New York City. One has been struggling for her whole life, and the other was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but is now left with nothing.

While living in the barrio of Jalisco, Mexico, poor Teresa Mendoza falls in love with a member of a successful drug cartel, hoping the love will help her rise above the hopelessness she feels in her life. When it doesn't happen, she is forced to flee the country after her boyfriend is murdered. She seeks refuge in America, where she teams up with an unlikely person from her past to take down the leader of the drug ring that is after her. Teresa ends up starting her own drug empire, becoming one of the world's wealthiest women in the process. With her success, she discovers that money doesn't fix all of her problems, and she can only depend on herself if she wants to stay one step ahead of others and stay alive.

Godfather of Harlem tells the true story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control. During the brutal battle, he forms an alliance with radical preacher Malcolm X - catching Malcolm's political rise in the crosshairs of social upheaval and a mob war that threatens to tear the city apart.

Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90's sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that leans into the original premise: Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. With a reimagined vision, Bel-Air will dive deeper into the inherent conflicts, emotions and biases while still delivering swagger and nods to the original show.

Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman, her dowry is unpaid and she’s unable to concieve. Yet, only with her intelligence and determination, she manages to keep her marriage alive and masters the bloodsport that is the monarchy better than anyone else, ruling France for 50 years.

The Hardacres chronicles the sweeping rags to riches story of a working class family in 1890s Yorkshire. A sprawling family saga, the series follows the lives, loves and fortunes of the Hardacre family as they move from a grimy fish dock to a vast country estate.  When an accident at work on the docks lands Sam and Mary Hardacre - along with their three kids Joe, Liza and Harry, and Mary's inimitable mother Ma - unemployed and destitute, they have to think fast. In a bid to avoid the workhouse, the driven and determined Hardacres put their last penny into a radical business venture they hope will free them from their harsh existence on the quays of the North Yorkshire coast.

A four-part drama depicting the life of Hollywood's greatest leading man, Cary Grant, who touched the world with his charm, his grace and enduring vivacity. The series narrates the story of a young Archibald Alexander Leach's troubled childhood and how extreme poverty, his father's adultery and the loss of his older brother, John, tore the family apart and sent his loving mother into a downward spiral of grief and depression.

The story of a young woman from a modest upbringing who discovers she may have a bright future in Washington D.C.'s fast-paced political scene. When Anna (Danielle Savre) leaves her trailer park home in Alabama in a cloud of dust, she cuts all ties with her family and buries every element of her checkered past. Her friends in Washington think she comes from a wealthy family and know nothing of her real upbringing. Suddenly, the real Anna is exposed when she causes a major political scandal and makes national headlines for her part in an affair with one of the nation's most powerful players. With nowhere to turn, she's forced to find sanctuary in the only place she has left - home.

Follow brothers Paolo and Ignazio, two small spice merchants who have escaped from a Calabria stuck in the past and in search of social redemption. In Sicily they invent a future, turning a small, run-down shop into a flourish business activity that young Vincenzo, with his revolutionary ideas, will transform into an economic empire.

In this high-stakes drama, an ambitious outsider and his friends navigate the chaotic, larger-than-life, yet uncertain world of Bollywood.

A poor mountaineer turned oil baron relocates, along with his eccentric clan, to 'the hills of Beverly.'

A rough upbringing taught Hye Jung to hold her own in a fight - but what she really strives for is a better life as a doctor who helps people.

Rise and Fall is a game about what it takes to get to the top - how to win power, how to keep hold of it and how to use it to influence others. Sixteen ordinary British people, from all walks of life and ages, will begin the game as equals but soon find themselves either in a position of power as a Ruler or as part of the powerless as a Grafter. While the Rulers live in an opulent penthouse, the Grafters must survive in basic conditions in the basement.  Anyone can rise to a position of power and anyone can fall, but only one Ruler can win the prize fund at the end of the game.

A public toilet caretaker's poverty-stricken life takes a drastic U-turn when he helps an old woman. How long will fate smile upon him?

Aurelio Casillas (Rafael Amaya) is about to claim his place as Mexico's wealthiest and most powerful kingpin since the notorious Pablo Escobar. Armed with ruthless ambition and animal-like instincts, Aurelio outsmarts the law and, most importantly, his cartel rivals with a fleet of drug smuggling airplanes - earning him the nickname "El Señor de los Cielos" (The Lord of the Skies). But when revenge-seeking Special Forces police officer Marco Mejía (Gabriel Porras) demands personal retribution, Aurelio's guarded anonymity and rising empire fall under attack. The two men plunge into a life-or-death battle of drugs, raw passion, and betrayal that can only end in blood. Inspired by true events, the smash hit El Señor de los Cielos uncovers the looming dangers of the drug underworld in an action-filled drama.

Follows Malika, a hip-hop and drill star who is working to create a better life for her and her son in the south side of Chicago.

Propelled by Star studded casts and rich period detail, these brilliant adaptations of Barbara Taylor Bradford's bestselling novels bring to life two of her most unfortgettable heroines. The beloved trilogy that begins with Emma Harte's remarkable rise from servant girl to international corporate power comes full circle when Emma's granddaughter must struggle against powerful enemies to keep the family's retail empire from collapsing. From beginning to end, three inspiring stories of love, power and determination. A Woman of Substance charts the life of Emma Harte, from kitchen maid at the beginning of the 20th Century, to respected business woman and Grandmother in the 1980's. From humble beginnings Emma Harte starts her business with a small shop, but over the next twenty years she expands her stores and invests in the growing textile industry in Leeds.

Zeynep, a young girl who grew up facing many challenges and dreams of living a luxurious life, opens a brand new page in her life when she accidentally gets a large amount of money.

Nicky Jam: El Ganador is an American biographical television series based on the life of reggaeton singer Nicky Jam. Follow reggaeton artist Nicky Jam's struggles to overcome drug addiction and rise to international success in this dramatization of his life story.

Unseamly: The Investigation of Peter Nygård takes a deeper look into these accusations and explores Nygård's life - from his humble beginnings, to his career in the fashion industry, and the public feud with a powerful neighbor that exposed the countless alleged sexual assault and trafficking allegations brought against him.

After enduring countless hardships, Hepu's pearl diver Duanwu escapes the brutal pearl farm and crosses paths with Yan Zijing, a merchant from the Western Regions, and Zhang Jinran, a noble gentleman. Joining Yan's trade caravan, she fights her way up, lured by the glittering world of jewels within reach. But on the journey northwest, she unearths secrets of her own past and is drawn into Yan Zijing's complex web of revenge, losing loved ones and facing betrayal. Reborn as Su Muzhe, she ventures into Yangzhou, determined to seek the truth no matter the cost. With a clear mind free from hatred, she founds her own business, "Clear Mind," and joins forces with Zhang Jinran to clear an old injustice. Yan Zijing, once intent on shouldering his shame and revenge alone, eventually finds peace and braves life's storms with her. As the dust settles, Su Muzhe reaches new heights at the Jewel Exhibition, inspiring countless women who once yielded to fate to reclaim their own paths.

Choi Kang Soo is a deliveryman. In spite of his humble beginnings, Choi Kang Soo is fearless and gives it all in everything he does. He dreams of becoming a CEO of a delivery app company someday, but life just throws more than a few roadblocks in his way. Lee Dan Ah is another delivery worker. She hates her current socioeconomic status so much that she, like many young people, calls her country "Hell Joseon." Lee Dan Ah is so focused on making money and changing her life that she has no time for men. But when she comes across the charming Choi Kang Soo, her attitude is due to be moved. Together, Choi Kang Soo and Lee Dan Ah have a budding competition and romance in their quest for glory. And, for them, glory means being like rich folk Lee Jin Yoon and Oh Jin Gyoo. They compete to conquer life but, as our two delivery workers soon learn, being the strongest does not guarantee sucess.

Otaku Lin Beichen got a cell phone by chance, and it took him to a world called Dongdao Zhenzhou, where he became one of the 10 famous generals of the Beihai Empire's [Zhan Tianhou] Lin Jinnan heir. He is also the famous prodigal son, born with a brain disorder. At the time when Lin Jinnan, Marquis Zhantian, was defeated, his family was in the middle of the road, and Lin Beichen, who had lost his support, was blocked at school by various 'Enemies' and could not get out. This is a plug-in artifact that can be helpful in practice. Relying on this artifact, Lin Beichen began his comical counterattack.

While working as a hairdresser in an Istanbul suburb, Aydan finds herself the owner of a luxury beauty salon. Her shadowy new boss is Emir, a mysterious businessman about whom no one knows anything. As Aydan struggles to adapt to Emir's world, she's also forced to contend with the troubles caused by her reluctant partner, Çiğdem, a vagrant who grew up in an orphanage. Efe, the reckless police officer who follows Emir, inevitably crosses paths with Çiğdem and the hairdresser. Amidst all this chaos, Aydan seeks solace in her dear friend, manicurist Fiko, while her ex-husband, talented hairdresser Tarık, who can't stomach Aydan's new world of luxury, finds himself facing a new problem every day.

An examination of the trials and tribulations of the Jordache family, from the period following World War II to the late 1960s.