Top Rated TV Shows of All Time

Join the globe-trotting adventures of Hooten, a charming American treasure hunter, and his sharp partner, Lady Alexandra, as they explore the world's most stunning locations. From the Vatican to the Himalayas, the Amazon to Egypt, they race against time to protect history's most valuable artifacts from destruction. Facing ancient puzzles, dangerous enemies, and thrilling challenges across continents, their partnership strengthens as they safeguard cultural heritage. This action-packed treasure hunt blends humor, heart, and undeniable chemistry between Hooten and Lady Alexandra for an unforgettable, worldwide experience.

First Wave, a Canadian/American science fiction series that aired from 1998 to 2001, explores alien encounters and government secrets. The show is set in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was created by Chris Brancato, who co-wrote an episode of The X-Files. With executive producer Francis Ford Coppola's backing, First Wave was a significant commitment for the Sci-Fi Channel, which ordered 66 episodes from the start. However, despite its ambitious scope, the series was canceled after three seasons due to low ratings. First Wave follows a story about government conspiracies and the danger of extraterrestrial life. With compelling plots and characters, the show makes viewers question what's real as they follow its complex storyline.

Frank B. Parker works for a secret government program exploring time travel. His job is unlike any other: when things go wrong, Frank is sent back in time to fix them. He has a strict rule – he can only travel a maximum of seven days into the past. With the present constantly threatened by his actions, Frank must skillfully handle the complexities of this unusual life.

In rural Illinois, a hardworking family struggles to stay afloat. Set in the town of Lanford, the story follows a middle-class family facing increasing poverty with limited opportunities for improvement. This drama explores the harsh economic realities threatening to break them, as they fight for a better future. The film offers a realistic look at their trials and triumphs, capturing the resilience of a community facing adversity in everyday life.

Zack Morris, a charismatic prankster, and his tight-knit group of friends navigate the everyday dramas of Bayside High in California. Their lives encompass the universal teenage experience: complicated romances, stressful exams, school dances, heartbreak, and everything in between. They constantly find ways to push the boundaries with their strict Principal, Mr. Belding, who struggles to maintain order. This funny and relatable series captures the challenges of adolescence with humor and heart.

Speed Racer is a thrilling story about a young racing prodigy who wants to become the best in the world. Supported by his family and friends, and with his father's incredible race car, the Mach 5, Speed is ready to compete in the high-stakes world of professional racing. Packed with fast action, amazing visuals, and a compelling story, it explores ambition, teamwork, and perseverance as Speed chases his dream of winning.

Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, this dark comedy unveils the hidden world of storefront psychics and the organized crime that controls it. Charlie Haverford, a former magician, manages several fortune-telling shops for his mysterious and powerful Romani boss. After a head injury changes how Charlie sees the world, he begins to doubt everything. As he struggles with this altered perception, conflict erupts among the psychics, their customers, and the criminal syndicate pulling their strings. This sharp and compelling story explores deception, loyalty, and finding oneself within a secret underworld few ever glimpse.

From acclaimed South Korean writer Kim Won Seok comes a gripping drama about a retired special investigator who becomes a bodyguard for a famous celebrity. Worlds apart – one of high-stakes action, the other of fame and glamour – they develop an unexpected connection as the bodyguard adjusts to the celebrity lifestyle. Facing relentless paparazzi and adoring fans, they must also contend with hidden dangers as past enemies resurface in this thrilling blend of action and drama.

A father is wrongly convicted of murdering his son and sentenced to life in prison. When new evidence suggests his child might still be alive, he's driven by a desperate need to escape and find the truth. This intense story explores a father's love, a justice system gone wrong, and the power of the human spirit to uncover hidden realities. The father's daring prison break and perilous journey become a thrilling search for answers and a chance at redemption, testing the limits of hope.

Lawrence, a wandering merchant with his wares on a horse-drawn cart, arrives at a village and encounters Holo, a strikingly beautiful girl with animal ears and a tail. Holo, known as the Wisewolf, is responsible for the village's plentiful harvests and longs to return to her homeland. Lawrence offers to guide her north. Together, the solitary merchant and the solitary wisewolf embark on a journey.

Italy in 1994 is in upheaval after the fall of its First Republic, and this drama unfolds against that backdrop. Leo, a woman who helped elect Berlusconi Prime Minister, witnesses the brutal reality of holding onto power in a chaotic political landscape. At the same time, populist politician Pietro navigates the challenges of working in Rome's Prime Minister's office, haunted by his past and harboring feelings for Veronica. A former TV starlet now a Congresswoman, Veronica is pursuing her own ambitions and must decide if Pietro can evolve and embrace a future together, or if he's too tied to the past.

Following World War II, this story follows eleven Allied judges as they convene to try Japanese war criminals. The trials are fraught with tension, bringing together representatives from across the world to deliver verdicts. The film examines international cooperation and the difficult choices between revenge and reconciliation, exploring how war shapes our ideas of justice. As the trials progress, the judges grapple with the ethics of their decisions in a world still recovering from the war's devastation. It’s a compelling look at the complexities of international law and the lasting effects of historical conflict.

Sandokan, a Malaysian pirate, leads his crew from the island of Mompracem, raiding British forces. Amidst his daring exploits, he finds himself drawn to Lady Marianna Guillonk, an English-Italian aristocrat, and they fall in love.

A woman's death in Yosemite National Park pulls a federal agent into a dangerous, lawless wilderness – a place where the wild rules supreme.

When a devastating plague wipes out most of humanity, the surviving people fracture into opposing factions: one guided by a wise leader, the other by a sinister force—setting the stage for a climactic confrontation between good and evil.

This darkly funny horror series reimagines the classic mystery, featuring a stellar ensemble cast.

The story reveals how the infamous hotel for assassins began, seen through the experiences of young Winston Scott, who is pulled back into 1970s New York City and a past he believed was over. Winston navigates the hotel’s dangerous secrets in a desperate bid to claim the very place where he will ultimately rule.

Exile is a three-part British psychological thriller starring John Simm as Tom Ronstadt, a London journalist whose life implodes due to past choices. Returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, battling Alzheimer's. As Tom investigates the childhood events that forced him into exile, frustration mounts with Sam’s memory loss. His search for truth unwittingly uncovers a devastating crime and unimaginable secrets. The series garnered mixed reviews, praised for its script and performances but criticized for familiar tropes; Simm and director John Alexander both received BAFTA nominations.

Above Suspicion is a British crime drama starring Kelly Reilly as Anna Travis, a rookie detective striving to prove herself in a male-dominated police department while investigating a series of gruesome murders committed by an unknown serial killer. Each season adapts a novel by Lynda La Plante: Above Suspicion (2009), The Red Dahlia (2010), Deadly Intent (2011), and Silent Scream (2012).

In a distant future, Tetsuro is a human boy who wants his body replaced with a robotic one. This is possible, but to do so he has to reach the Immortal Planet onboard the space train Galaxy Express 999. Maetel, a beautiful and mysterious blonde woman dressed in Russian style, joins him in the long journey through space. Every episode sees our heroes arriving in a new planet's space train station.