81. Crisis in Six Scenes
"Crisis In Six Scenes" takes a jaundiced look back at the 1960s or, perhaps, at the way people largely went about their lives ignoring the era's vast social changes for as long as possible. more
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"Crisis In Six Scenes" takes a jaundiced look back at the 1960s or, perhaps, at the way people largely went about their lives ignoring the era's vast social changes for as long as possible. more
Young Kyosuke Date is suddenly stabbed by his mother and left for dead in a cathedral. Kyosuke is buried alive, but is soon dug up by a mysterious girl. He then searches for answers to why his mother stabbed him, looks for a long lost sister, and also tries to find answers to why he is able to trans... more
In this television show for babies, the four colorful Teletubbies coo and play in idyllic Teletubbyland. They repeat fun, infant-pleasing activities such as rolling on the ground, laughing, running about, and watching real children on the televisions on their bellies. Mysterious pinwheels and teleph... more
Mike Fukanaga thought dealing with his jokester best friend, Owen Reynolds and trying to win the heart of his long time crush Amanda Mckay would be the biggest challenges in high school. Boy was he wrong. When Mike discovers that he comes from a long line of ninjas, he's ushered into the exciting wo... more
At first glance, Bibi Blocksberg is a fun loving, ordinary teenage girl. She goes to school, has friends, she wants a pet and she falls in love… There is just one little thing that makes all the difference in the world! Bibi happens to be able to perform witchcraft. However, as a witch in training, ... more
Based on content from The New Yorker, the series draws upon the reporting, fiction, humor, poetry, and cartoons that distinguish The New Yorker, to bring the pages of the magazine to life. more
Hirose Takuma is a blind young male high school student, though the cause for his blindness is undetermined. After his mother died an unexpected death, it left a deep emotional scar on him, which caused him to become very lonely and reserved. Due to this, Takuma moves from the city out into a rural ... more
Through make-believe and magic, a little girl named Lilly goes on adventures with her friend, a tiny dragon. more
Haunted by his past, writer Jung Woo forsakes his dreams until a determined publisher CEO and his best friend pull him back into love and literature. more
Michi and Marie Claire come face to face as they try to get close to the Urquizas, one of the richest families in Mexico. It’s no holds barred to see who comes out on top. more
Ashley's partner of 12 years and father of their son, Miles, is suddenly incarcerated, leaving her to navigate a chaotic and humorous existential crisis when she's forced to move in with Miles' mother and half-sister. more
Follow four college roommates as they arrive at New England’s prestigious Essex College. A bundle of contradictions and hormones, these girls are equal parts lovable and infuriating as they live out their new, free lives on campus. more
After killing off all of humanity, Food attempts to create their own utopia. more
It’s an election year in Sweden, and the reigning party, DSP, is facing dwindling electoral support. Lisa, the ambitious press secretary, works for the overlooked Minister of Welfare, who receives a surprising and exciting request from the Director of Elections, Kaminsky. Lisa’s boss, the conceited ... more
A tight-knit group of best friends and family helps Wade embrace his “new normal” in the wake of the loss of his wife. As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again. more
Alfonso has always had a difficult relationship with his father after whose illness he discovers has always kept secret his true profession: gigolò. In a crisis with his wife and struggling financially, Alfonso decides to turn his existence upside down and to follow in his father's footsteps, discov... more
The Honorable Judy Sheindlin, retired Judge of the Manhattan family Court, brings her signature blend of sharp wit and wisdom, hilarious candor and unwavering honesty that has made her America’s favorite judge for over 25 years, as she presides over real cases, arbitrates binding decisions and deliv... more
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Short runtime TV series are shows with a shorter episode length or an overall more compact format. They are a strong fit if you want quality storytelling with less time commitment.
No. A short runtime TV series does not automatically mean only a few episodes. The key factor is the shorter runtime and the more compact viewing experience.
They are ideal if you do not have much time but still want strong TV shows with a good story, a clear structure and a faster entry point.