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Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
Plot Summary:
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else
Duration: 28 min
IMDB Rating: 8.8/10
IMDB Votes: 139000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Plot tags: antisocial behavior, comedian, lifestyle, misunderstanding, mishap, socially awkward, success, career, actor, showbiz, actress, social misfits, everyday life, nothing goes right, buddies, conversation, divorce, alienation, workplace, artists and showbiz, eternal love, writers, nerd, nihilism, satire
Coupling (2000)
Plot Summary:
Coupling is a British television sitcom written by Steven Moffat that aired on BBC2 from May 2000 to June 2004. Produced by Hartswood Films for the BBC, the show centres on the dating and sexual adventures and mishaps of six friends in their thirties, often depicting the three women and the three men each talking among themselves about the same events, but in entirely different terms. The series was inspired by Moffat's relationship with producer Sue Vertue, to the extent that they gave their names to two of the characters. Coupling is an example of the "group-genre", an ensemble show that had proven popular at the time. Critics compared the show to the American sitcoms Friends and Seinfeld. The critical reaction was largely positive, and the show was named "Best TV Comedy" at the 2003 British Comedy Awards. The show debuted to unimpressive ratings, but its popularity soon increased and by the end of the third series the show had achieved decent ratings in the UK. The series began airing on PBS stations and on BBC America in the United States in late 2002 and quickly gained a devoted fanbase there as well. The show is syndicated around the world. Short-lived American and Greek adaptations were briefly produced in 2003 and 2007 respectively
Duration: 30 min
IMDB Rating: 8.6/10
IMDB Votes: 47000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: UK
Plot tags: couples, looking for sex, casual sex, lovers, looking for love, love triangle, lifestyle, group of friends, seduction, couple relations, infidelity, ex couple relations, sexual relations, boyfriend, sex, dating, sexuality, friends, hot and sexy, colleague, gay, relationships, women, clubbing, psychotherapy
Black Books (2000)
Plot Summary:
Black Books centres around the foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black. Bernard’s devotion to the twin pleasures of drunkenness and wilful antagonism deepens and enriches both his life and that of Manny, his assistant. Bearded, sweet and good, Manny is everything that Bernard isn’t and is punished by Bernard relentlessly just for the crime of existing. They depend on each other for meaning as Fran, their oldest friend, depends on them for distraction. Black Books is a haven of books, wine and conversation, the only threat to the group’s peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity
Duration: 25 min
IMDB Rating: 8.5/10
IMDB Votes: 61000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Plot tags: bookstore, weirdo, workplace, friends, friendship, workplace situations, surrealism, drunkenness, misfit, disorder, best friend, store, odd couple, workplace problem, uptight character, coworker, silly humor, unfulfillment, farce, employer employee relationship, sketch, sketch show, manager, wine, irishman
Queer as Folk (2000)
Plot Summary:
Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart
Duration: 47 min
IMDB Rating: 8.5/10
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Plot tags: lgbt, gay, gays and lesbians, gay relationship, homosexual, gay love, friendship, homosexuality, lesbian, lifestyle, gay lead character, sexual activity, age difference, gender, homoeroticism, discrimination, unrequited love, gay sex, thirtysomething life, gay teenager, friends, sex, gay slur, casual sex, lgbtq
The 10th Kingdom (2000)
Plot Summary:
Two centuries after Snow White and Cinderella had their adventures, the Nine Kingdoms ready themselves for the coronation of Prince Wendel, Snow White's grandson, to the throne of the Fourth Kingdom. But an evil once-queen has freed herself from prison, and turns the prince into a golden retriever. Wendel, by means of a magic mirror, escapes into a hitherto-unknown Tenth Kingdom (modern day New York City) and meets Virginia and her father Tony. Pursued by trolls, cops, and a wolf in man's form, the three blunder back into the Nine Kingdoms and begin their adventures to restore Wendel to his human form and throne, and find the magic mirror that will take Tony and Virginia back home, all the while unknowing that Virginia already has a connection to the Nine Kingdoms that may prove deadly before we reach Happily Ever After
Duration: 417 min
IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Country: UK, Germany, USA
Plot tags: magical, magic, good versus evil, fairy, journey, imaginary kingdom, fantasy world, friendship, imaginary, supernatural, parallel universe, supernatural ability, parallel world, escapades, beautiful scenery, friends, parents and children, danger, encounter, magical mirror, curses spells and rituals, creature, prince, mythology, time
Gilmore Girls (2000)
Plot Summary:
Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of
Duration: 44 min
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
IMDB Votes: 143000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Plot tags: small town, mother daughter relationship, teenager, boyfriend, small town life, female protagonist, friends, youth, looking for love, parents and children, teenage life, first love, student, high school, single mother, everyday life, female friendship, lifestyle, social relations, friendship, family relations, family life, love and romance, private school, teenage girl
Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
Plot Summary:
A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family
Duration: 22 min
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
IMDB Votes: 140000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Plot tags: youth, siblings relations, prodigy, eccentric family, social satire, teenage life, suburban life, sibling relationship, suburbs, teenager, family life, family problems, dysfunctional family, parenthood, family relations, dark humor, parents and children, sarcasm, satire, sibling rivalry, dysfunctional marriage, clumsiness, immaturity, domineering mother, adolescence
FLCL (2000)
Plot Summary:
In this 6-part mini-series, a 12-year old boy named Naota one day meets a strange woman, riding a Vespa and wielding a big guitar. As soon as she appears, mysterious things start happening
Duration: 151 min
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
IMDB Votes: 19000
Genere: Animation, Action, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan, Canada, UK, France
Plot tags: coming of age, robot, absurdism, alien, imaginary, surrealism, space and aliens, stranger, monster, friendship, youth, androids and robots, absurd humor, psychedelia, battles, showdown, robot as menace, teenager, fight, supernatural, save the world, protector, supernatural ability, teenage life, supernatural power
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000)
Plot Summary:
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law features ex-superhero Harvey T. Birdman of Birdman and the Galaxy Trio as an attorney working for a law firm alongside other cartoon stars from 1960s and 1970s Hanna-Barbera cartoon series. Similarly, Harvey's clients are also primarily composed of characters taken from Hanna-Barbera cartoon series of the same era. Many of Birdman's nemeses featured in his former cartoon series also became attorneys, often representing the opposing side of a given case
Duration: 15 min
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Animation, Short, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: superhero, law firm, jury, courtroom, lawyer, judge, lawsuit, anti hero, injustice, confession, disorder, workplace, dishonesty, superhuman powers, stoner, mature, heroes, bird, attorney, surrealism, satire, adult humor, legal, legal action, misfit
Da Ali G Show (2000)
Plot Summary:
BAFTA Award-winning Da Ali G Show is back, and this time Ali G gets to take on America. Ali G In Da USAiii, nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys, stars Sacha Baron-Cohen. The series, filmed in the USA for HBO and Channel 4, brings to life three unique characters: Ali G; Borat, the naive television reporter from Kazakhstan; and Bruno, a camp Austrian fashion reporter
Duration: 30 min
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK, USA
Plot tags: satire, comedian, culture clash, goofy hero, misfit, hip hop, hip hop culture, society, media, wannabe, prejudice, disorder, fish out of water, sketch, social satire, talk show, absurd humor, television, stereotypes, joke, nerd, humour, nihilism, stupidity, sketch show
InuYasha (2000)
Plot Summary:
Kagome Higurashi is a modern day young girl who lives with her family by the old Higure shrine. Unbeknownst to Kagome, she is the reincarnation of priestess Kikyo and posseses the "Jewel of Four Souls" (the Shikon jewel). One ill-fated day, Kagome locates an ancient well near her home and is abruptly transported through the well and into a feudal Japan, inhabited by demons. There, she encounters Inuyasha, son of a powerful demon father and a human mother, who is pinned to a tree by an enchanted arrow
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Japan
Plot tags: magic, good versus evil, time travel, supernatural, curses spells and rituals, parallel world, mission, imaginary, heroic mission, isekai, demon, youkai, supernatural ability, magical, beast, psychic, mature, sibling relationship, clairvoyant, young adult, haunting, hate, love triangle, female protagonist, companionship
X-Men: Evolution (2000)
Plot Summary:
X-Men: Evolution is an American animated television series about the Marvel Comics superhero team X-Men. In this incarnation, many of the characters are teenagers rather than adults. The series ran for a total of four seasons from November 2000 until October 2003 on Kids' WB, which has made it the third longest-running Marvel Comics animated series, behind only Fox Kids' X-Men and Spider-Man animated series. The series began running on Disney XD on June 15, 2009
Duration: 23 min
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: superhero, mutant, supernatural ability, bully, good versus evil, unrequited love, super villain, danger, imaginary, heroes, prodigy, teenage life, escapades, master villain, mission, opposites attract, kickass women, multiverse, villain, woman, interracial romance, badass, teleportation, hate, acceptance
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
Plot Summary:
The series follows Las Vegas criminalists working for the Las Vegas Police Department as they use physical evidence to solve grisly murders in this unusually graphic drama, which has inspired a host of other cop-show "procedurals". The series mixes deduction, gritty subject matter and character-driven drama. The network later added spin-offs CSI: Miami and CSI: NY, which have both been cancelled after ten and nine seasons respectively
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
IMDB Votes: 88000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: police, police procedural, forensics, investigator, murder investigation, murder, teamwork, medical examiner, police investigation, scientist, expert, police detective, victim, policewoman, danger, investigation, responsibility, workplace, team, cop, police officer, crime scene, crime investigation, evidence, coworker
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000)
Plot Summary:
Aqua Teen Hunger Force is an American animated television series on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim. The series made its official debut on September 9, 2001 on Adult swim; after the pilot episode was aired as a special sneak peek on Cartoon Network on December 30, 2000. The show is about the surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items: Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human nextdoor neighbor, Carl Brutananadilewski. Aqua Teen Hunger Force is one of the spin-offs of the show Space Ghost Coast to Coast, and as of 2013, the longest running original series on Adult Swim, as well as one of the top 10 longest-running American animated television series of all time. Each episode is written and directed by series creators Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro, who also provide several voices. As of 2011 each season is given a different alternative title accompanied by a different opening sequence as a running gag by the creators. Aqua Teen Hunger Force: The Movie, a film adaption of the series was released in theaters on April 13, 2007, marking the first time an Adult Swim series has been adapted into a movie
Duration: 15 min
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Animation, Comedy
Country: USA
Plot tags: farce, roommate, friendship, mad scientist, stupidity, goofy hero, heroic mission, scientist, escapades, rivalry, buddies, unlikely partners, silly humor, mature, stoner, love, dark humor, moving, psychedelia, anthropomorphism, exodus, vulgar, heroes, surrealism, friends
Even Stevens (2000)
Plot Summary:
Even Stevens is an American comedy television series that aired on Disney Channel with a total of three seasons and 65 episodes from June 17, 2000, to June 13, 2003. It follows the life of the Stevenses, a Jewish family living in suburban Sacramento, California, mainly focusing on the clashing personalities of its two younger siblings, Ren and Louis. The series was produced by Brookwell McNamara Entertainment and Fireworks Entertainment. It is often cited as launching Shia LaBeouf's breakout career as an actor. The show features a fast motion photography, which features in every episode. The feature-length Disney Channel Original Movie based on the series, The Even Stevens Movie, premiered on June 13, 2003, and serves as the series finale. As of January 15, 2010, in America, Even Stevens has been removed from television syndication altogether, though The Even Stevens Movie continues to air on Disney Channel and Disney XD, and on Family Channel occasionally. However, in the UK, Even Stevens continues to air on CITV and now Pop Girl. From its launch on June 1, 2011 to late 2012, the series were shown as re-runs on Disney XD in Canada & US
Duration: 30 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Plot tags: cheerleader, family relations, sibling rivalry, youth, parents and children, high school life, teenage life, siblings relations, family life, classmate, mischievous children, disorder, eccentric family, teenager, brother sister relationship, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, adolescence, high school, childhood love, high school drama, sibling relationship, senator, social relations, silly humor, love
My Family (2000)
Plot Summary:
My Family is a British sitcom created and initially co-written by Fred Barron, which was produced by DLT Entertainment and Rude Boy Productions, and broadcast by BBC One for eleven series between 2000 and 2011, with Christmas specials broadcast from 2002 onwards. My Family was voted 24th in the BBC's "Britain's Best Sitcom" in 2004 and was the most watched sitcom in the United Kingdom in 2008. As of 2011, it is one of only twelve British sitcoms to pass the 100 episode mark. Set in Chiswick in west London, it stars Robert Lindsay as Ben Harper, Zoë Wanamaker as his wife Susan, and Kris Marshall, Daniela Denby-Ashe and Gabriel Thomson as their children; Nick, Janey and Michael, respectively. Since the show’s debut, several characters have left and, equally, several new characters have been introduced. The character of Janey left in 2002; however, she returned in 2004 and remained until the end. Kris Marshall’s character, Nick, left in 2005 and did not return. The character of Abi, as played by Siobhan Hayes, was introduced in 2002 and left in 2008. The characters of Roger and Alfie were introduced in 2003 and 2005, respectively, as played by Keiron Self and Rhodri Meilir
Duration: 50 min
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Plot tags: father son relationship, dentist, family relations, dysfunctional family, disorder, eccentric family, christmas, parents and children, family problems, workplace, living with parents, husband wife relationship, gay, doctor, father daughter relationship, stupidity, dark humor, housewife, boy with glasses, mother daughter relationship, mother son relationship, british humour, family
Jackie Chan Adventures (2000)
Plot Summary:
Jackie Chan Adventures is an American animated television series chronicling the adventures of a fictionalized version of action film star Jackie Chan. Many of the episodes contain references to Chan's actual works. This series ran on Kids' WB! from September 9, 2000 to July 8, 2005 for a total of 95 episodes, or 5 seasons. During its run, it was also shown on Cartoon Network, and afterwards, its reruns landed on Disney XD. An Arabic translation has been airing on MBC 3 since early 2006 and a Tamil translation has been airing on Chutti TV since its launch. It also used to air on Cartoon Network in Urdu. There have been several toys and video games based on the series. Its main character designer is Jeff Matsuda
Duration: 30 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Hong Kong
Plot tags: good versus evil, curses spells and rituals, martial arts, heroic mission, rivalry, archaeologist, heroes, save the day, danger, escapades, chaos and mayhem, chase, werewolf, tough girl, agent, dark humor, mascot, ethnicity, based on real people, badass, wizards and magicians, chases and races, imaginary, righting the wronged, villain turns good
Dark Angel (2000)
Plot Summary:
Super soldier Max Guevera tries to live a normal life in post-apocalyptic Seattle while eluding capture by government agents from the covert biotech facility she escaped from as a child and searching for her genetically-enhanced brothers and sisters who have dispersed after escape
Duration: 60 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 34000
Genere: Action, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: female protagonist, secret government organization, cyberpunk, genetic engineering, super soldier, double life, hidden identity, tough girl, female martial artist, dystopia, cloning, martial arts, superhuman powers, one woman army, secret movement, righting the wronged, society, strong female lead, experiment gone awry, supernatural, post apocalypse, dystopian future, life is a bitch, mixed martial arts, secret organization
Clerks (2000)
Plot Summary:
Clerks is an American animated sitcom based on Kevin Smith's 1994 comedy of the same name. It was developed for television by Smith, Smith's producing partner Scott Mosier and former Seinfeld writer David Mandel with character designs by Stephen Silver
Duration: 22 min
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Animation, Comedy
Country: USA
Plot tags: friendship, satire, escapades, everyday life, disorder, buddies, master villain, save the day, millionaire, friends, slacker, partner, workplace, goofy hero, workplace situations, best friend, mature, clerk, jay and silent bob, tribe, stoner, multiverse, judge, love and romance, loser
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000)
Plot Summary:
Yu-Gi-Oh! is a 1998 Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation and Bandai based on chapters 1-59 of the manga of the same name written by Kazuki Takahashi. The series aired on TV Asahi between April 4, 1998, and October 10, 1998. An animated film based on the series was released in Japanese theatres on March 6, 1999. The opening theme is "A Cry of Thirst" by Field of View whilst the ending theme is "Even If You Break Tomorrow" by Wands. The series was followed by a different adaptation produced by Nihon Ad Systems and Konami, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, which began airing in 2000. Fans outside of Japan have dubbed this series as "Yu-Gi-Oh! Season Zero."
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 23000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Plot tags: heroic mission, supernatural ability, good versus evil, escapades, rivalry, danger, mind control, imaginary, battles, ancient mystery, artifact, duel, heroes, meme, badass, card playing, superhero, possession, riddles and clues, survival, teenager, revenge, game, ancient egypt, virtual reality
Happy Tree Friends (2000)
Plot Summary:
Happy Tree Friends is an American flash cartoon created and developed by Aubrey Ankrum, Rhode Montijo, Kenn Navarro and Warren Graff for Mondo Media. The show is cited as an early example of a popular Internet phenomenon achieving a cult following. The action and adventure comedy is drawn in simple appearance and combines cute forest animals with extreme graphic violence. Each episode revolves around the characters enduring accidental events of bloodshed, pain, dismemberment and/or death. The episodes last from between 1 to 7 minutes. At one point, the warning "Cartoon Violence: Not recommended for small children, or big babies" was given on the official website. In 2006, a television series featuring longer episodes aired. A spin-off called Ka-Pow! premiered on September 2, 2008
Duration: 74 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Animation, Comedy, Horror
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: gore, death, sadism, dark humor, friends, dying repeatedly, monster, danger, stupidity, misfit, nothing goes right, characters in danger, accident, blood, moving, mature, vulgar, drowning, love, catastrophe, psychopath, violence, murder, sociopath, ant
Dune (2000)
Plot Summary:
A three part mini-series based on Frank Herbert's classic Science Fiction novel entailing politics, betrayal, lust, greed and the coming of a Messiah
Duration: 265 min
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
IMDB Votes: 24000
Genere: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada, Germany, Czech Republic
Plot tags: space opera, rebel, outer space, prophecy, dune, desert planet, distopia, space travel, chosen one, alien planet, space wars, desert, religion, space and aliens, technology, brutality, wizard, battles, emperor, good versus evil, monster, heroes, escapades, rivalry, imaginary
My Wife and Kids (2000)
Plot Summary:
My Wife and Kids is an American television family sitcom that ran on ABC from March 28, 2001 until May 17, 2005. Produced by Touchstone Television, it starred Damon Wayans and Tisha Campbell-Martin, and centers on the character of Michael Kyle, a loving husband and modern-day patriarch who rules his household with a unique and distinct parenting style. As he teaches his three children some of life's lessons, he does so with his own brand of humor. Wayans and veteran television writer/producer Don Reo co-created and executive produced the series
Duration: 30 min
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
IMDB Votes: 29000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Plot tags: black family, family relations, african american, black, parents and children, dysfunctional family, couple relations, family life, family problems, working class, siblings relations, eccentric family, family gatherings, black sitcom, father daughter relationship, husband wife relationship, father son relationship, urban, black american, teenager, black cast, black history, blaxploitation, american culture, family affairs
Andromeda (2000)
Plot Summary:
Andromeda is a Canadian/American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt. The series premiered on October 2, 2000 and ended on May 13, 2005. Andromeda was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and produced by Tribune Entertainment and Fireworks Entertainment. It was distributed by Global TV in Canada and syndicated in the United States on WGN and other channels. It was picked up by the Sci-Fi Channel in the U.S. halfway through season four. Andromeda is one of two TV series based upon concepts Roddenberry had created as early as the 1960s and 1970s. The name Dylan Hunt had also been used for the hero of two TV movie pilots Roddenberry had produced in the mid-1970s, Genesis II and Planet Earth, which had a similar premise. The other series posthumously created from Roddenberry's notes is Earth: Final Conflict
Duration: 43 min
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Canada, USA
Plot tags: space travel, outer space, alien, military, spacecraft, space battle, artificial intelligence, space wars, intergalactic, space, androids and robots, space opera, heroic mission, spaceship, rescue, rivalry, society, danger, imaginary, time travel, post apocalypse, time dilation, space and aliens, female alien, alien invasion