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Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
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Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
Beneath the sunlit glamour of 1985 L.A. lurks a relentlessly evil serial killer. In this true-crime story, two detectives won't rest until they catch him.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer 2021
Trial by Media
Netflix
Trial by Media
In this true crime docuseries, some of the most dramatic trials of all time are examined with an emphasis on how the media may have impacted verdicts.
Trial by Media 2020
Beckham
Netflix
Beckham
With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.
Beckham 2023
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
Netflix
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators
In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.
Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators 2023
Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet
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Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet
Conspiracy. Fraud. Violence. Murder. What starts out virtual can get real all too quickly — and when the web is worldwide, so are the consequences.
Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet 2022
Last Chance U
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Last Chance U
In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.
Last Chance U 2016
Robbie Williams
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Robbie Williams
After 25 years of his record-breaking solo career, Robbie looks back on his younger self and reflects on a lifetime spent in the spotlight.
Robbie Williams 2023
I Am a Killer
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I Am a Killer
Death row inmates convicted of capital murder give a firsthand account of their crimes in this documentary series.
I Am a Killer 2018
ARASHI's Diary -Voyage-
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ARASHI's Diary -Voyage-
Twenty years after their debut, join the beloved members of Arashi on a new journey as they showcase their lives, talents and gifts to the world.
ARASHI's Diary -Voyage- 2019
Rotten
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Rotten
This docuseries travels deep into the heart of the food supply chain to reveal unsavory truths and expose hidden forces that shape what we eat.
Rotten 2018
Haunted
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Haunted
Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments.
Haunted 2018
The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story
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The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story
Mexican superstar actress Kate del Castillo reveals the untold story of her encounter with El Chapo Guzmán, the world’s most-wanted drug lord.
The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story 2017
Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer
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Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer
A group of online justice seekers track down a guy who posted a video of him killing kittens.
Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer 2019
Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer
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Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer
In 1970s NYC, the “Torso Killer” preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime’s darkest places.
Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer 2021
MeatEater
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MeatEater
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote, beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table.
MeatEater 2012
Chef's Table
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Chef's Table
Find out what's inside the kitchens and minds of the international culinary stars who are redefining gourmet food.
Chef's Table 2015
Ancient Apocalypse
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Ancient Apocalypse
Journalist Graham Hancock travels the globe hunting for evidence of mysterious, lost civilizations dating back to the last Ice Age.
Ancient Apocalypse 2022
The Future Of
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The Future Of
With the help of industry experts, this innovative docuseries examines new and emerging technological trends to imagine revolutionary possibilities.
The Future Of 2022
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal
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Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal
Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal 2023
Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates
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Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates
This three-part documentary tells Bill Gates’ life story, in-depth and unfiltered, as he pursues unique solutions to some of the world’s most complex problems.
Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates 2019
Rust Valley Restorers
Netflix
Rust Valley Restorers
A crew of car lovers at a garage in the Rocky Mountains transforms abandoned heaps of rust into collectible classics.
Rust Valley Restorers 2018
The Toys That Made Us
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The Toys That Made Us
The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
The Toys That Made Us 2017
The Innocent Man
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The Innocent Man
In a story that gained national attention with John Grisham’s best-selling non-fiction book, The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.
The Innocent Man 2018
The Last Czars
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The Last Czars
When social upheaval sweeps Russia in the early 20th century, Czar Nicholas II resists change, sparking a revolution and ending a dynasty.
The Last Czars 2019
The G Word with Adam Conover
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The G Word with Adam Conover
Love it or hate it, the government plays a huge role in our lives. Adam Conover explores its triumphs, failures and how we might be able to change it.
The G Word with Adam Conover 2022
BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America
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BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America
Soda Stereo, Café Tacvba, Aterciopelados and others figure in this 50-year history of Latin American rock through dictatorships, disasters and dissent.
BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America 2020
The Lost Pirate Kingdom
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The Lost Pirate Kingdom
The real-life pirates of the Caribbean violently plunder the world's riches and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic in this documentary series.
The Lost Pirate Kingdom 2021
Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space
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Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space
From training to launch to landing, this all-access docuseries rides along with the Inspiration4 crew on the first all-civilian orbital space mission.
Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space 2021
The Playbook
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The Playbook
Coaches with championship résumés share their personal rules for success in sports and life in this reflective and inspiring documentary series.
The Playbook 2020
Money, Explained
Netflix
Money, Explained
We spend it, we borrow it, and save it. Now let's talk about money and its many minefields, from credit cards to casino, scammers to student loans.
Money, Explained 2021
Emergency: NYC
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Emergency: NYC
This gripping docuseries follows New York City's frontline medical professionals as they balance the intensity of their work with their personal lives.
Emergency: NYC 2023
Blood, Sex & Royalty
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Blood, Sex & Royalty
A modern take on the British royal drama, this steamy series offers a window into the lives of history's deadliest, sexiest and most iconic monarchs.
Blood, Sex & Royalty 2022
Bobby Kennedy for President
Netflix
Bobby Kennedy for President
Historic footage and leading voices of the era examine the "Bobby Phenomenon" of the 1960s and the legacy of the man who helped redefine the country.
Bobby Kennedy for President 2018
Catching Killers
Netflix
Catching Killers
The investigators behind infamous serial killer cases reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts in this true crime series.
Catching Killers 2021
Love on the Spectrum
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Love on the Spectrum
Seven singles take their first steps into the world of dating; this uplifting four-part documentary follows young adults on the autism spectrum as they explore the unpredictable world of love and relationships.
Love on the Spectrum 2019
History of Swear Words
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History of Swear Words
This proudly profane series explores the history and impact of some of the most notorious bad words in the English language.
History of Swear Words 2021
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel
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Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel
The notorious Cecil Hotel grows in infamy when guest Elisa Lam vanishes. A dive into crime's darkest places.
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel 2021
Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story
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Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story
Jimmy Savile was one of the United Kingdom’s most beloved TV personalities. Shortly after his death in 2011, an investigation prompted more than 450 horrific allegations of sexual assault and abuse, with victims as young as 5.
Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story 2022
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Chef David Chang takes his insatiable curiosity about food, culture and identity on the road, in the convivial company of fun-loving celebrity guests.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 2019
Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields
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Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields
An overgrown field and a stretch of highway connect a series of grisly murders spanning several decades as grieving families search for answers.
Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields 2022