History 101
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.…
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Series Like Explained
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Mind Field
Explore the surprising things we know (and don’t know) about why people are the way they are through expert interviews, rare footage from historical experiments, and brand-new, gro…
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The Real History of Science Fiction
The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and liter…
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Sex, Explained
From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.…
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Eli Roth's History of Horror
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.…
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Voir
Film lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.…
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The New York Times Presents
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.…
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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded o…
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Welcome to Wrexham
Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of …
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Worst Ex Ever
From chilling betrayals to murder plots, this true-crime docuseries dissects the dark side of love through eyewitness testimonies.…
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Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On
Porn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are de…
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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.…
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Sanctuary
The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group …
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The Triangle
A shipping magnate hires four experts from various fields to investigate what happened to his ships that went missing in the Bermuda Triangle. The team discovers a threat that migh…
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Cursed Films
A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of…
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American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden
Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.…
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Stitchers
A young woman is recruited into a secret government agency to be “stitched” into the minds of the recently deceased, using their memories to investigate murders.…
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This Is the Zodiac Speaking
In this true-crime docuseries, a family searching for answers shares clues and eye-opening testimonies about the prime suspect in the Zodiac murders.…
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The F Word
The F Word is a British food magazine and cookery programme featuring chef Gordon Ramsay. The programme covers a wide range of topics, from recipes to food preparation and celebrit…
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Dirty Money
From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.…
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Formula 1: Drive to Survive
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.…
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James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction
Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron int…
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Europe from Above
Using the very latest in drone and aerial photographic technology, tour across countries and their seasons, getting a unique view from above.…
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Evil Lives Here
The true stories of people who lived with a killer. How well do you really know your family? Would you recognize the warning signs? Or would you become entangled in evil?…
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How to Become a Tyrant
The documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.…
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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.…
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American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders
An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as the Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.…
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The Walking Dead: Origins
The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of the zombie apocalypse from the …
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Wolfe
The adventures of Professor Wolfe Kinteh, a crime scene investigator in the north of England.…
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Who Killed Malcolm X?
Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.…
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The Institute
When 14 year old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did, and who are all possessed of unusua…
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Quantum Break
Follows the exploits of Paul Serene and Martin Hatch of Monarch Solutions as well as three Monarch employees (Liam Burke, Charlie Wincott and Fiona Miller) as they fight to prevent…
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The X-Files
The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence…
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Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Crime journalist Raphael Rowe goes behind the bars of some of the world’s most notorious and toughest prisons. Immersing himself in maximum security facilities around the world to …
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Pantheon
A bullied teen receives mysterious help from someone online: a stranger soon revealed to be her recently deceased father, David, whose consciousness has been uploaded to the Cloud …
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The Last Dance
A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship seas…
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The Age of A.I.
Explore the impact of A.I. and how it is transforming the way we live and work -- both now and in the future, featuring some of the brightest minds in science, philosophy, technolo…
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Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story
Keanu Reeves tells one of the greatest sagas in Formula 1 history. Through the insights of Ross Brawn and revered racing icons like Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, all is rev…
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Lazarus
In 2052, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist develops a drug called Hapna — a cure-all that has the unexpected side-effect of causing death three years later. In response to this …
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