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We can’t get enough of steamy, historical dramas — and Amazon is getting into the game with its own. El Cid follows the minor nobleman Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar as he rises within the Castilian army’s ranks. In five episodes, … Continued

Sure, 2020 has been a very strange year. Who expected us to be living through a pandemic? While we’ve all been stuck in our homes for the majority of the year, we’ve been looking for different ways to entertain ourselves. … Continued

One of the many perks of streaming platforms is the fact we have access to a catalog of international series. From the nightlife of Berlin to action in Spain and even epic shows form across the pond, we’ve lined up … Continued

Steve McQueen is a provocateur extraordinaire — and his upcoming anthology series Small Axe is looking to push boundaries and break traditional format.  Small Axe will air on BBC and go to Amazon Prime shortly after all of the episodes … Continued

With the world not returning to normal anytime soon, now is the perfect time to add some different TV shows to your watchlist. The fall lineup is rounding out nicely, and there are 11 shows PROVOKR is excited to sample. … Continued

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2020 has provided us with a lot of things — including incredibly sexy shows. While we’ve been holed up at home and fighting for racial equality, studios have provided a variety of steamy selections. From hot adaptations to an old … Continued

Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, the neo-Nazi hunters of the ’70s donned groovy patterns, suave suites and righteous bellbottoms. And a new Amazon Prime series, Hunters, will show off just how great you can look while fighting real … Continued

In 1848, Vanity Fair was published. Written by William Makepeace Thackeray, the novel (originally published as a 19-part serial) was a scathing indictment of self-perceived British exceptionalism, or at least their literary aspirations towards such, and is remembered as one … Continued