
MacGyver(2016)
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.


Once a Thief is a 1997 Canadian television show inspired by the 1996 film of the same name.

Victoria Pratt
Jackie Janczyk

Nicholas Lea

Jennifer Dale

Ivan Sergei

Sandrine Holt

Kari Matchett
Claire Holland
Once a Thief is a action & adventure, drama series that first aired in 1996 exploring themes of canada, secret government organization, orphan. it stars Victoria Pratt, Nicholas Lea, Jennifer Dale. Once a Thief is a 1997 Canadian television show inspired by the 1996 film of the same name.
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Daimon and Ana Helstrom are the son and daughter of a mysterious and powerful serial killer. The siblings have a complicated dynamic as they track down the terrorizing worst of humanity — each with their attitude and skills.

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An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who starts to track down the Jackal in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, leaving destruction in its wake.

Painkiller Jane is an American-Canadian science fiction and action television series based on the comic book character of the same name. Airing on the Sci Fi Channel in the US starting April 13, 2007 and Global in Canada, it starred Kristanna Loken as the titular character. On August 15, 2007, it was canceled after one season of 22 episodes.

With the growing threat of viral epidemic and the possibility of worldwide environmental catastrophe, humanity has an unprecedented ability to destroy itself, and vampires need to take control of their threatened food source. CIB, an elite government force, has been formed to combat the vampire threat. But when eternal life is offered, no one is beyond temptation...