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Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Two strong yet compassionate detectives are brought together to solve the murder of an eleven year-old boy in a small coastal town. Under the glare of the media spotlight, the two race to find the killer.
"Awe-inspiringly exceptional."--USA Today
"Among the best detective shows - and perhaps even among the best dramas - in several years."--The Washington Post
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Carrie Mathison, a brilliant but volatile CIA agent, suspects that a rescued American POW may not be what he seems. Is Marine Sgt. Nicholas Brody a war hero or an Al Qaeda sleeper agent plotting a spectacular terrorist attack on U.S. soil? Following her instincts, Mathison will risk everything to uncover the truth - her reputation, her career, and even her sanity.
"A dense, challenging, intelligent series...highly recommended."--Video Librarian
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
One by one, defendants are led into court to face their fate. Willy and Frankie, Helen and Liam, family man Kenny and seventeen-year-old Stephen are ordinary people, or so it seems. Are they innocent or guilty? Will the jury make the right decision? From the writer of Cracker and The Street, winner of two international Emmys, the British anthology series pulls viewers in as the tension builds.
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Set in Poland, Paris and Berlin in the years leading up to the Second World War. At the French embassy in Warsaw, Colonel Jean-Francois Mercier, is drawn into a world of abduction, betrayal and intrigue in the diplomatic salons and back alleys of the city. At the same time, he is involved in a passionate love affair with a Parisian woman of Polish heritage. Risking his life, Mercier works in the shadows amid a remarkable cast of characters, some known...
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
This is a compelling mystery series, inspired by Ann Cleeves' bestselling novel. Patrolling her patch of northeast England, Vera resolutely pursues the truth in cases of murder, kidnapping, and blackmail. While her manner is sometimes caustic, her single-mindedness gets results.
"A first-rate mystery series."--Library Journal
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope and her assistant Detective Sergeant Joe Ashworth take on four new cases on their Northumberland beat: the stabbing of a senior citizen on a rush-hour train; the brutal murder of a young professional at a beach resort; the shooting of a loner out on the moors; and the drowning of a respected business man.
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Don't be fooled by the slightly crumpled, mild-mannered priest in the picture- perfect village of Kembleford. Father Brown's compassion and understanding help him see into the hearts of people on both sides of the law, while his playful wit and razor-sharp mind surprise thieves and murderers who underestimate their gentle opponent.
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Police detectives Tom Barnaby and Ben Jones are back solving crimes in the British countryside. Episodes include Dance With the Dead; The Animal Within; King's Crystal; and The Axeman Cometh. Special features include a biography on author Caroline Graham and cast filmographies.
"Good, clean fun"--San Francisco Chronicle
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Every letter of the alphabet is special, and Elmo and his friends explore A through Z in this new collection. There are several pieces dedicated to each and every letter of the alphabet with fun scenes, songs, animations, and more. Learning the ABCs has never been so much fun.
11) Fargo: season 1
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
The Coen Brothers' Best Picture Oscar nominee transforms into the season's most talked-about TV debut. It features a new 'true crime' story and new characters, all chilled in the trademark dry wit, murderous mayhem, and 'Minnesota nice' of the original classic film. Lorne Malvo is a manipulative master criminal who changes the life of insurance salesmen Lester Nygaard. Gus Grimly and Molly Solverson are the small-town police officers who join forces...
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
The blunt-talking Detective Superintendent Andy Dalziel does not suffer fools gladly, but he has even more trouble with what he calls the 'smart arses' of the world. So when the inexperienced Peter Pascoe joins his team at Mid-Yorkshire CID, the omens don't look good. Pascoe is one of the new breed of career police officers, armed with a degree, a caring attitude, and a sharp brain.
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
It's 1917, on the eve of the Russian Revolution, and a young doctor (Radcliffe) arrives in the middle of the night to lead an eerie, back-woods hospital. Fresh from med school, he is completely unprepared for the bizarre people and alarming medical maladies that face him, so, in an unexpected twist, he turns to his older self (Hamm) for advice. It's a fascinating, dark and original comedy with two of Hollywood's leading talents that surprises and...
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Sophisticated conman Neal Caffrey teams up with FBI Agent Peter Burke to investigate an intriguing array of crimes ranging from extortion to murder. Now, reeling from the death of his girlfriend, Neal struggles to unlock the secret behind a mysterious music box and find Kate's killer, even as his partnership with Peter begins to crumble. Featuring exclusive extras, including a character spotlight on Mozzie and behind-the-scenes with Matt Bomer.
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A sharp new law graduate is taken under the wing of a successful litigator, but nothing is ever what it seems in high-stakes law. Episodes include Jesus, Mary and Joe Cocker; Tastes Like a Ho-Ho; Because I Know Patty; and more. Bonus: deleted scenes, commentaries, and featurettes.
"...Riveting..."--New York Post
"...Simply extraordinary..."--Chicago Tribune
"***1/2...a pleasant surprise...Highly recommended."--Video Librarian
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
In season five, $1.8 million in gold coins is missing, an elusive precious diamond is about to be found, and Neal Caffrey has a new handler, and a new love interest. But all is fair in love and crime, and the closer Neal gets to the mysterious Rebecca Lowe, the greater the danger for everyone in his life.
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
In this new mini-series, a twisted fetishist is targeting young women in London. As Luther is called to another case, will the killer escape his grips? Luther faces an even bigger threat as members of his own team will stop at nothing to bring him down. And as a vigilante killer takes justice into his own hands, Luther questions his own sense of morality. Can he continue to walk the thin line between right and wrong, or has he finally met his match?...
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Season Four finds the Gallaghers braving another brutal Chicago winter and waiting on the medical fate of their permanently pickled patriarch Frank. With oldest daughter Fiona in a stable job and relationship, and newly graduated Lip enrolled in college, it seems like the Gallaghers might finally have a shot at the middle class American dream. But when you're down and out, moving up isn't so easy.
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
Contains all episodes in the third season of this acclaimed television series.
"Editor's Choice ...sure to be in great demand. Highly recommended."--Video Librarian
"...a superbly wriitten and executed hybrid of popular entertainment and high art..."--Los Angeles Times
"****...immensely entertaining."--New York Daily
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