One Word Series Title
"one word series title" Movies and TV Shows
#1
Mannix
Synopsis:
Mannix is an American television detective series that ran from 1967 through 1975 on CBS. Created by Richard Levinson and William Link and developed by executive producer Bruce Geller, the title character, Joe Mannix, is a private investigator. He is played by Mike Connors. Mannix was the last series produced by Desilu Productions.
Starring:
Mike Connors,
Gail Fisher
Plot:
1970s,
1960s,
hitman,
crime boss,
boss,
sniper,
witness,
shooter,
long range rifle,
fingerman
...
#2
Angel
Synopsis:
The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption. A spin-off from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Starring:
James Marsters,
David Boreanaz,
Amy Acker
#3
Arthur
Synopsis:
The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.
Starring:
Arthur Holden,
Bruce Dinsmore,
Jodie Resther
#4
Frasier
Synopsis:
After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.
Starring:
Kelsey Grammer,
David Hyde Pierce,
John Mahoney
#5
Baywatch
Synopsis:
Join the Baywatch lifeguards on their thrilling adventures filled with beautiful beaches and those iconic red swimsuits.
Starring:
Jason Momoa,
Krista Allen,
Michael Bergin
#6
It
Synopsis:
In 1960, seven outcast kids known as "The Losers' Club" fight an evil demon who poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.
Starring:
Tim Curry,
John Ritter,
Dennis Christopher
Plot:
based on novel or book,
supernatural,
clown,
flashback,
miniseries,
villain,
nerd,
surrealism,
derry maine,
horror icon
...
#7
Reacher
Synopsis:
Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator, has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels the country and explores the nation he once served.
Starring:
Bruce McGill,
Alan Ritchson,
Malcolm Goodwin
#8
Endeavour
Synopsis:
The early days of a young Endeavour Morse, whose experiences as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police will ultimately shape his future.
Starring:
Anton Lesser,
Shaun Evans,
Roger Allam
#9
Bosch
Synopsis:
Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling novels, these are the stories of relentless LAPD homicide Detective Harry Bosch who pursues justice at all costs. But behind his tireless momentum is a man who is haunted by his past and struggles to remain loyal to his personal code: “Everybody counts or nobody counts.”
Starring:
Lance Reddick,
Titus Welliver,
Amy Aquino
#10
Suits
Synopsis:
While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's best legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads, Harvey takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his raw talent and photographic memory.
Starring:
Katherine Heigl,
Dulé Hill,
Gabriel Macht
#11
Ragnarok
Synopsis:
A small Norwegian town experiencing warm winters and violent downpours seems to be headed for another Ragnarök -- unless someone intervenes in time.
#12
Psych
Synopsis:
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved.
Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best …
Starring:
Corbin Bernsen,
Dulé Hill,
Timothy Omundson
#13
Outlander
Synopsis:
The story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
Starring:
Caitriona Balfe,
Sam Heughan
#14
Monk
Synopsis:
Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional way…
Starring:
Tony Shalhoub,
Ted Levine,
Jason Gray-Stanford
#15
MacGyver
Synopsis:
20-something Angus MacGyver creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening.
Starring:
Henry Ian Cusick,
Lucas Till,
Tristin Mays
#16
Homeland
Synopsis:
CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time mentor Saul Berenson, Carrie fearlessly risks everything, including her personal well-being and even sanity, at every turn.
Starring:
Numan Acar,
Linus Roache,
Claire Danes
Plot:
bipolar disorder,
terrorist,
torture,
terrorism,
marine,
muslim,
mental disorder,
based on israeli tv series,
prisoner,
al qaeda
...
#17
Grimm
Synopsis:
After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.
Starring:
David Giuntoli,
Reggie Lee,
Russell Hornsby
#18
Gotham
Synopsis:
Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains? And…
Starring:
Donal Logue,
Ben McKenzie,
David Mazouz
Plot:
police,
dc comics,
based on comic book,
city,
corruption,
police corruption,
mafia,
crime boss,
super villain,
police detective
...
#19
Elementary
Synopsis:
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
Starring:
Jonny Lee Miller,
Aidan Quinn,
Lucy Liu
#20
Conan
Synopsis:
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Starring:
Andy Richter,
Conan O'Brien