A brilliant and daring strategist, Caesar had just won a decisive victory at Gergovia. Gaul is conquered. But in Rome, particularly in the Senate, not everyone welcomed the return of the ambitious consul. Pompey, once a close ally, felt threatened and decided to stop his momentum. More visionary than his opponents from the nobility, Caesar […]
The story : el professor has recruited a very special team of “specialists” for a mysterious operation. He lays down very strict rules : no one must know the past and the real name of other teammates. They’ll choose surnames after cities. No blood must be spilled. They are not going to steal, they are
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Why it is a must-see series ! Everyone knows the story. Sherlock, genius, solitaire, addict, his loyal Watson, a doctor, Lestrade, the police detective etc… Countless adaptations have been made, usually too classical and boring. Here comes a modern one, one that twists the details but retains the spirit and codes. London, nowadays (2010-2015). Sherlock
The story : The Arconia, a prestigious building (a real one) in Manhattan, houses several hundred apartments, and as many residents of varying wealth and eccentricity. One day, one of the residents commits suicide. Or so it seems… One of his friends, Mabel, wants to dig deeper. In her quest for the truth, the apprentice
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The story : Tommy, Arthur, Ada, John, Finn and aunt Polly. A ruthless gypsy family survives in a ruthless world. Thomas and Arthur are veterans of WWI, both suffering nightmares and PTSD. Tommy has been decorated for his heroism, and nothing seems to scare him. The close-knit family runs a thriving mafia business in Birmingham.
The story : Berlin, Bombay, Chicago, London, Mexico city, Nairobi, Seoul. 8 young people, 8 lifes which began on the exact same moment, and are about to begin a second time… A woman gives birth to a cluster, then commits suicide. All her newborn from the cluster, aged 25, see her in a vision. Then
The story : “Bay City”, California. Two cops, close friends, strive for law and order, under the command of their Captain. They get help from a very efficient informant, Huggy Bear [French name : Huggy “the good tips”]. They solve each case with panache and humor. Why is is so iconic ? I hadn’t seen
The story : six friends, 4 flats, Manhattan. Monica is a chef, her brother Ross a paleontologist. Rachel shares a flat with Monica, and across the hall live their friends Chandler, an IT developper, and Joey, actor. Adding some whimsy to the group is Phoebe, a masseuse. Everyone has a completely different background and personality.
The story : At Southfork Ranch, near Dallas, the Ewings made their fortune from oil. Parents Jock and Ellie run the family with an iron fist. John Ross, the eldest son, is no soft touch, which partly explains his wife Sue Ellen’s addiction to alcohol. When second son Bobby marries Pamela, tensions rise. For Pamela
The story : Wisteria Lane, a pretty street lined with charming houses and tidy lawns. A quiet neighborhood, or so it seems. Bree, Gabrielle, Lynette ans Susan learn to their horror that their friend, Mary Alice, has committed suicide. Why ? They try to understand what could have pushed this happy mother to this point.
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