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Borgia
The name Borgia stands for betrayal, intrigue and corruption in the Vatican, which was the center of the world during the Renaissance. Rodrigo Borgia -- later Pope Alexander VI -- embodied the spirit of the time with its unimaginable contradictions. |
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Deadwood
Details the story of a mining town and it's many inhabitants. Set near the end of the gold rush and it's gradual, albeit grudging annexation into America. |
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Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is an HBO series based on the novel by George R.R. Martin. This dark fantasy entails the power struggle between factions for the throne of the Seven Kingdoms. Honor, deceit, and ambition are blurred in this epic adventure series. |
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Hit & Miss
The character 'Mia' is a pre-op male-to-female transsexual who has breasts but also male genitalia. |
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John Adams
HBO mini-series covering the life of John Adams, one of the key players in the foundation of the United States. |
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Oz
This groundbreaking HBO series started the trend of mature themed dramas on premium cable channels. Taking place in the fictional Oswald State Penitentiary and centering around the characters who reside in the experimental unit dubbed "Emerald City", "Oz" dealt with the themes of racial tension, drug abuse, violence, sex, and relationships. |
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Queer as Folk
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Rome
An historical drama about the lives of the citizens of Rome, set during the fall of the republic and the rise of the empire. |
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Shameless
Zach McGowan's character shows a lot of full frontal nudity. |
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Spartacus: Blood and Sand
I am Spartacus. |
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Spartacus: Gods of the Arena
A prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand. |
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Spartacus: Vengeance
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Spartacus: War of the Damned
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Taboo
An exploration of things taboo in different cultures and how this reflects humanity as a whole. |
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The Crimson Petal and the White
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