The best TV series on IVI — the 50 most worthwhile and grossing in the world
An excellent selection of 50 national and international TV programs designated as IVI”s Choice. For young people and viewers, for romantic evenings and family viewing, these are films of different genres and any mood. A serial movie with an attractive plot is not the only thing, but for several evenings it will help you have an interesting time alone or in the company of friends.
Contents of the article:
Action
- Agent “S. H. I. E. L. D.” (2013-2020, USA).
An exciting series with elements of science fiction, based on the American comic book Marvel. The secret organization and its permanent head, Phil Coulson, are fighting global terrorism, sending soldiers on difficult and dangerous missions every day.
- The meeting place cannot be changed (1979, USSR).
This crime drama with Vladimir Vysotsky and Vladimir Konkin is interesting to watch 40 years later. In the difficult post-war period, brave officers protect civilians from the Black Cat bandit gang.
- Blind spot (2015-2018, USA).
The police find a suspicious bag in Times Square with a strange girl hidden inside. Nahokka “does not remember anything, and his body is covered with fresh tattoos. Specialist Kurt Weller is assigned to investigate a strange case, and an experienced detective understands that these drawings are graphic signs about future crimes.
- Spetsnaz (2002, Russia).
Terrorists are waging a vile war and sacrificing civilians. Against the invisible enemy are real men — the powerful military separatists Majors. An exciting series of domestic action films will tell how many Russian special forces will save.
- Wild Area (2018-2019, Columbia).
John Havivar is the protagonist of the crime drama in which he fought for 25 years on the side of the rebels. Now he wants to lay down his arms for his mother and son. But the government has other plans for the legendary fighter, and a former comrade wants to reinstate the hero in order to betray the common cause.
Military
- Julbert (2020, Russia).
Based on real events, the drama introduces viewers to the exploits of Russian soldiers. Along with popular actors, trained dogs appear in the frame, who with the same courage defend their homeland from the army of fascist invaders.
- Commissioner (2017, Russia).
Policeman and front-line soldier Galina Semenova returns home after being seriously wounded. Now the heroine wants to serve her homeland in the fight against bandits. But among the criminals is Galina”s only son, and what the heroic woman does is a series of war dramas.
- Fortress” (2010, Russia).
The film is based on a true story about the feat of the defenders of the Brest Fortress. In the middle of the plot, the director illuminates the tragic events through the appearance of a child, a little boy named Sashka.
- 17 Moments of Spring (USSR, 1973).
A serial film about the legendary Soviet intelligence officer Maxim Isaev, relevant 50 years later. Soviet sex symbol Vyacheslav Tikhonov perfectly played the gentle Stirlitz, undermining the indestructible fortress of the German Wehrmacht behind enemy lines.
Crime detectives
- Godfather of Harlem (2019, USA).
The crime drama tells the true story of Bumpy Johnson, New York”s most dangerous gangster of the 1960s. After 11 years in prison, the “king” of the bandits is released and begins a brutal struggle for the throne of the underworld.
- Sharp Visor (2013-2017, UK).
The Shelby brothers lead a dangerous gang in Birmingham. Daring criminals once used alcohol to rob warehouses and search for government weapons. Now Winston Churchill himself is speaking out against the criminal element. And how it all ends, viewers will see in the Action Packed detective story.
- The Sniffer (2013-2019, Ukraine).
Actor Kirill Chiaro perfectly played the role of a detective with unusual abilities. He relies solely on his keen sense of smell to easily identify criminal problems. Success for the young man is guaranteed, but they are hampered by a restless character and the syndrome of a lonely pedant.
- Millennium (2010, Sweden).
A disgraced journalist and a brilliant gaming girl investigate Sweden”s most complicated crime. An unconventional couple searching for themselves finds a lucrative job and begins with a 40-year history of crime.
- Tiger 2018, Russia, Crime, Drama, Yellow-eyed extremist
FSB Colonel Sergei Zvyagintsev (Pavel Priluchny) returns to his homeland to expose the amber mafia. Sergei”s former classmate is a member of a criminal gang, and in order to catch the twist, he has to use an old friendship.
Dramas and melodramas
- Patrick Melrose (2018, UK).
The original Benedict Cumberbatch plays a drug-addicted aristocrat who rarely makes friends with his own demons. The death of his father resurrects the hero from a difficult childhood, and he tries to start life from scratch.
- Hopeless Housewife (2004-2012, USA).
This comedy melodrama has won about 50 of the most prestigious awards. This intrigue illuminates the lives of four busty girlfriends, family secrets and skeletons in the closet. But the series takes on special poignancy when the fifth friend commits suicide.
- And there are fires everywhere (2020, USA).
Dear Rich Helen Richardson speaks out against Maya Warren”s singles. The woman believes that the stranger has disrupted peace and order in a prosperous city. The children of the warring side disrupt their parents” plans, and a real war unfolds in a gripping drama.
- Grand Hotel 2019, USA, drama.
Viewers will love the story of intrigue hidden behind the colorful façade of a five-star hotel. After the death of the owner, the business passes to her husband, and other relatives begin a desperate fight for the “fat pieces” in Miami Beach.
- Cases (2013-2018, Brazil).
Moths Luna, Karin and Magali are trying to take an ancient profession to a new level. Today, intimate services for money have become a modern business, and hot girls have become successful businesswomen.
Comedy
- Friends (1994-2003, USA).
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The hilarious series about four best friends lasted for ten seasons, and the final episode was watched by more than 52 million people. Why did this funny story attract viewers? The answer can be found by watching comedies about the everyday lives of young Americans.
An educational comedy series for girls about the pain of lost love. For five years, the main character Jules was Jeremy”s attachment to the man he loved. And when the lovers broke up, the girl had to build her own life brick by brick.
- The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019, USA).
The comedy series, loved by millions of viewers, was renewed twice and lasted 11 seasons. The main characters are talented “nerds” Leonard and Sheldon. Guys live together and have difficulty communicating with girls. However, the future winners are very attractive and will definitely get lucky.
- Wild Angel (1998, Argentina).
Natalia Oreiro, loved by millions of viewers, plays a rather cruel role in this comedy-melodrama. Milagros, a young orphan girl, gets a job as a maid in the rich mansion of Federico di Carlo. The quarrelsome girl finds it difficult to endure injustice, and through laughter and tears she moves towards her dream — simple female happiness.
Historical
- Vikings (2013-2020, Ireland)
The sensational story tells about the fate of the powerful Viking leader Ragnar and his warlike sons. Through bloody battles and deeds, the fearless warrior makes his way to the main Scandinavian throne.
- Resurrected Ertugrul (2014-2020, Türkiye).
This series with an oriental flavor will take you back to the times before the founding of the mighty Ottoman Empire. The main character of the series is Erturul, a young and brave warrior. As the heir of the great Suleiman Shah, he fights for power and a place in the sun for his free tribe.
- Liquidation (2007-2009, Russia).
Vladimir Mashkov, Mikhail Porechenkov and other Russian cinema stars are starring in a multi-part detective story based on historical events. According to the plot, the Soviet government “angels” were supposed to be engaged in the elimination of the notorious bandits from the Odessa group.
Romantic
- Tatyana”s Day (2007, Russia).
221 Throughout the series, viewers can see the ups and downs of the love triangle. Two Tatianas fall in love with one man, Sergei, but Sergei is unable to make an informed choice. A domestic series about the truth of life shows how girls solve an unknown equation.
This mini-series boasts an excellent cast and an interesting plot. Vsevolod and Anna Larionov adopted three children, and the documents relating to their adoption were kept in a secret “Pandora”s box”. However, all the secrets are revealed, and from this moment the main event of the series begins.
- Strong Woman To Bong Soon (2017, South Korea).
A romantic drama about a beautiful girl, Do Bong Soon, who inherits the powers of a superhero. The girl dreams of love and wants to be fragile and kind, but her superpowers completely fail her. One day the heroine is offered a job as a bodyguard, but she still hasn’t decided whether she likes attractive clients.
Where are the most romantic places? In Indian cinema, of course. Princess Rajkumari, from the moment of her virginity, lives in a golden cage, where the girl is surrounded only by her nanny and faithful bodyguards. At the age of 18, the bird decides to leave the cage and learn what ordinary life and true love are.
Thrillers
- Hannibal (2013-2016, USA)
FBI agent Will Graham is always one step ahead, trying to catch the violent madman. When psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter is invited to help with the investigation, he becomes involved in the investigation against himself.
- How to get convicted of murder (2014-2020, USA)
The crime drama follows Professor Annalize Keating, who runs a law firm and teaches law at a university. The teacher teaches her students how to deceive justice, and at the same time deal with their dusty skeleton in the closet.
A brutal murder takes place in a mining village in the Arctic Circle. Inspector Kayna Zadi of the Metropolitan Police is sent to investigate, and the girl encounters a series of ancient rituals. How politics, ethnic rivalries and love affairs are tied together in one story, shown in a series of gripping thrillers.
The drama series is based on real journalistic investigations. Dutch and Israeli colleagues are following in the footsteps of a Nazi criminal and billionaire. Now journalists have evidence of Peter Menten”s guilt, and collectors of stolen treasures are preparing for war.
Forest Whitaker in the crime series “The Godfather of Harlem” — American TV series
Horror
- Supernatural (2005-2019, USA).
The terrible story of Sam and Dean Winchester began when they were very young. Their mother was crucified on the ceiling, and their father hunted evil spirits all his life. The brothers do not intend to follow in the footsteps of their parents, but the events of the series lead the heroes along the path of dangerous adventures.
- The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017, USA)
Handsome, blue-eyed Ian Somerhalder plays a charming vampire who falls in love with his classmate Elena. The hero”s rival becomes his own brother, a cruel killer and vampire. A deadly battle ensues between the monsters, with a horrifying end no matter who wins.
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019-2020, USA)
The new series will introduce viewers to the daily life of night vampires. New York vampires not only look for victims, but also decide how to survive in modern reality. Old-fashioned vampires are opposed by energy vampires, who feed on the negative emotions of unbalanced people.
- The Walking Dead (2010-2020, USA)
The best zombie series captivate viewers from the first frame. The drama about hordes of brain eaters tells not only about everyday life in the post-apocalypse, but also about the crisis of human relations. Viewers will see how people survive, build love and take power on a planet ruled by the dead in a situation of a dead civilization.
Fantasy
- Man of the Future (2017-2020, USA)
The action-adventure shows how ordinary janitor Josh Futturman becomes the heroic savior of the world. An awkward man lives with his parents and has difficulties in relationships with girls. But only experienced gamers are candidates for dangerous missions.
- The Handmaid”s Tale, 2017-2019, USA)
This thriller takes place in the totalitarian state of Gilead. Healthy “slaves” are used for childbirth, while most women are infertile and have no rights. The main character, June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss), is forcibly separated from her daughter and sent to “service” with the family of Commander Fred. A woman must either change her nature or destroy the cruel world order in her homeland.
- Double (2017-2019, USA)
This fantasy thriller presents viewers with a harmonious and balanced parallel universe. The main character, Howard Silk, lives a measured life and has no doubt that his alter ego exists beyond the boundaries of reality. When direct communication between universes opens, the hero”s fate changes irreversibly.
- Heroes (2006-2010, USA)
The film is about a man and woman who discover supernatural abilities. The heroes were not born special children, but their gifts were implanted by the mad scientist Mohinder Suresh. An unexpected gift brings men a lot of trouble, and how they get along with the public is shown in an exciting series of dramatic thrillers.
Fantasy
- Lucifer (2016-2018, USA)
The ruler of the underworld gets bored and decides to live in Los Angeles, pretending to be an ordinary person. Lucifer opens a club and “plays” with ordinary souls, but only one girl does not succumb to his devilish charms. Fearless police detective Chloe Decker arouses the intense interest of the shameless angel, and the question remains, can the devil fall in love?
- Legend of the Seeker (2008, USA).
The fantasy thriller takes viewers into a fictional world. Richard Cypher, a guide in Deer Forest, meets a strange girl named Karlan Amnell. The stranger turns out to be a confessor from a special caste, and she reveals to the hero the truth about his true destiny.
- Staying Alive (2004-2010, USA).
The series about a terrible plane crash won six Golden Globe awards. On one of the islands of Oceania, 48 survivors are suffering. People are not satisfied with their second birth. Because unknown secrets and terrible things await you ahead.
- Druzhina (2015, Russia).
In the historical thriller, the heroes confront scary characters from Russian folklore. The squad of Prince Novgorod comes to an abandoned village for a future boy named Alexander Nevsky. Many obstacles and dangerous adventures await the warriors on their long journey, but the heroes achieve their goal with the help of swords and the secret knowledge of witches.
Medical
- Clinic (2001-2010, USA).
A drama that humorously depicts the daily life of American doctors. The story is told from the point of view of hilarious intern J. D., who, along with fellow heroes Turk and Elliot, is trying to become a good doctor.
- Dr. House (2004-2011, USA).
Viewers will have the opportunity to spend eight seasons with the charismatic Hugh Laurie. The actor portrays the crippled genius, the obnoxious Dr. Gregory House. A talented diagnostician takes a creative approach to his profession and saves thousands of lives in an intriguing series.
- Sklifosovsky (2012-2018, Russia)
Life dramas with Maxim Avelin show how doctors fight for their lives on the front lines of emergency medicine. Between the most complex operations, they build love and dream of simple human happiness.
- The Good Doctor (2017-2020, USA)
Young autistic doctor Sean Murphy displays a genius ability to save his patients, unlike his colleagues. He sees symptoms that regular doctors don”t recognize, such as an X-ray machine, and the kindness of a new surgeon attracts new friends to him.
