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TV Series set prominently in the 1970s. Note: TV series made in the 1970s do not qualify for this. This is about post-1970s series depicting the 1970s.

Films, shorts, TV programs and TV episodes the director or co-director of which was female.

Series set prominently in the 17th Century.

TV drama series that focus on the psychological issues of the major characters.

Any other movie reviewed at 366weirdmovies.com which is not in the Certified Weird list.

Films credited with just one screenwriter and that screenwriter is female or films credited with more than one screenwriter and all are female.

Includes The Letter for the King, Age of Youth, The Doctors, and NCR Days

Post-Apocalyptic is narrative set after the collapse of civilisation. How this happened often informs the particular type of story within the setting. It can be after a destructive war (usually nuclear weaponry), an infectious disease, climate collapse, technological collapse, alien invasion or a zombie outbreak. Whilst usually indirectly associated with science fiction, it is not always the case. Post-apocalyptic settings may also crossover with Dystopian settings, which may depict future societies during times of heavy oppression, violence, and scarcity as a result of disastrous, unfortunate events. Like Dystopian settings, they may also serve as a criticism of contemporary society and social behaviours along with their possible outcomes. This may also crossover with Survival as it follows characters in their struggle for food, water, shelter and protection from the elements.

TV Series set prominently in the 1990s. Note: TV series made in the 1990s do not qualify for this. This is about post-1990s series depicting the 1990s.

TV Series that primarily focus around the life of its characters who are 25 to about 40 years old - jobs, work, relationships, interests etc.

Series primarily focused around the romantic lives of adults (between 25 and 40).

Series focused around characters being Body Swapped.

Series set in British Historical Periods. For modern examples, this only includes series deliberately depicting a previous period. So a British TV show made in 1960, depicting the contemporary time period, would not qualify.

The term "bro comedy" refers to a television genre characterized by its focus on male friendship, camaraderie, and humor. These shows usually feature a group of adult men navigating various aspects of their lives while engaging in playful banter, pranks, and bonding experiences. Bro comedies tend to emphasize themes such as loyalty, brotherhood, and self-discovery within the context of male relationships. The characters in bro comedies are often depicted as immature, irresponsible, or awkward when it comes to romantic or professional pursuits but become more confident and capable when interacting with their friends. Storylines can involve career challenges, dating mishaps, family issues, or simply everyday shenanigans between the core group of guys.

Dark fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy literary, artistic, and cinematic works that incorporate disturbing and frightening themes. It often combines fantasy with elements of horror, possessing a dark and gloomy tone or an atmosphere of horror and dread. Demons, angels, mythological entities from religious beliefs. Some overlap, but not to be confused with Supernatural Horror.

TV Series that focus around a child, and their upbringing.

Series set in Chinese Historical Periods. For modern examples, this only includes series deliberately depicting a previous period. So a Chinese TV show made in 1960, depicting the contemporary time period, would not qualify.

TV series with Christian themes. Not meant to apply to TV series that mock or parody Christianity.

Includes Ruhsar, Rooftop Prince, Abyss, and The Bride of Habaek

Includes The Event, The Old Man, Tom Swift, and Hanna

The Crime Profiler genre in TV refers to dramatic series centering around criminal profilers who use psychological principles, behavioral analysis, and pattern recognition to anticipate criminals' next moves, predict motives, and ultimately apprehend offenders. These profilers apply their extensive understanding of human behavior, personality traits, and cognitive patterns to construct detailed profiles of unknown assailants, thereby guiding investigative efforts towards more targeted outcomes.

TV series where demons or demonic entities are major elements of the plot.

TV series that focus around an individual detective solving cases. So more Sherlock, and not NCIS - which would be a police procedural.

TV series focused around the disappearance of an individual, and the investigation - police or otherwise, to locate them. It also includes TV shows focused on people trying to find long-lost family members or friends.

TV Series focused around characters suffering from Drug Abuse.

Includes Fiertés, Harem, South of Nowhere, and The Plot Against America

Farce is a comedy that seeks to entertain an audience through situations that are highly exaggerated, extravagant, ridiculous, absurd, and improbable.

"Healing Drama" is a genre that focuses on narratives centered around emotional recovery, personal growth, and the exploration of human resilience in the face of adversity. These shows and films often delve into the lives of characters grappling with profound challenges, trauma, or internal conflicts. The primary aim is to evoke empathy, offer solace, and provide a sense of catharsis to the audience. At the core of Healing Dramas are characters dealing with various emotional wounds or hardships, ranging from grief, loss, or illness to psychological struggles. These narratives frequently showcase their journeys toward healing, emphasizing the transformative power of empathy, compassion, and self-discovery.

TV series focused around hostages.

TV series that focus on the general life and aspirations of its primary protagonist or ensemble cast. Their careers, their health, their relationships, their friendships, their aspirations etc. These have to be the primary focus on the show. These shows typically lack any thriller, fantasy, sci-fi or horror elements focusing purely on characterisation.

TV series that focus on Love Triangles between the characters.

TV series that focus on a married couple, with or without kids.

TV series that focus on the military.

Includes Cunk on Earth, Hard Cell, Trial & Error, and Reno 911!

"TV series that specifically focus on Motherhood, be it a single mother or a show that just prominently focuses on the mother rather than the father."

TV series focused around murder mysteries. Usually serialised, but if it is episodic - each case or situation must always or prominently be a murder mystery.

TV comedy series that focus on neighbourhood relationships, usually in a suburban or apartment block setting. Many of these follow a family, but tend to have a larger main cast than the primary family, give the neighbourhood more prominent roles.

TV series that focus primarily in the life or lives of people between the ages of 18 and 25.

TV series that take place prominently in an office.

Includes The Commons, Maid, The Torkelsons, and #BlackAF

TV series that parody franchises, other forms of media. Distinct from satire in that it that parody is a spoof of a piece of work, where as satire is uses as criticism about the world: institutions, religions etc - and not a specific work.

Includes Robbery Homicide Division, APB, Hamish Macbeth, and Stalker

Includes Total Control, A Very English Scandal, Kings, and Marseille

Includes Cold Courage, Blackout, Black Earth Rising, and Secret City

TV series that focus on the lives of teenagers.

TV series that focus on a royal family. Not necessarily the same as "Court Intrigue" which deals with political intrigue within a court-like setting, although most of them are also Royalty.

A social problem, or social issues-type series is a narrative that integrates a larger social or political conflict rooted in real-life issues into the individual conflict between its characters.

TV series that focus on teenage romances: first crushes, loves, awkwardness etc.

TV series set in small towns, villages etc.

Second Chance is a subgenre of Time Travel where the protagonist is able to go back in time as their younger self to change their future for the better.