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Shark Attack Files
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Shark Attack Files
Scientific experts research about the bizarre and fascinating shark behavior based on real footage captured by professionals and bystanders.
Shark Attack Files 2021
Southern Gothic
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Southern Gothic
The South can be as shadowy as the muddy waters that run through it, especially when it comes to crime. This true crime docuseries is an exploration of the duplicitous characters, unique settings and boundless mysteries of the American South.
Southern Gothic 2020
The New Detectives
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The New Detectives
The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science is a documentary true crime television show that aired two to three different cases in forensic science per episode.
The New Detectives 1996
Hillary
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Hillary
A portrait of a public woman, interweaving moments from never-before-seen 2016 campaign footage with biographical chapters of Hillary Rodham Clinton's life. Featuring exclusive interviews with Hillary herself, Bill Clinton, friends, and journalists, an examination of how she became simultaneously one of the most admired and vilified women in the world.
Hillary 2020
Transamazonica: A Highway to the Past
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Transamazonica: A Highway to the Past
The Transamazon highway was a gigantic saga, the greatest example of the pharaonic works of the Brazilian military government. But the road that would promote national integration was best known for linking the famine of the Northeast with the misery of the Amazon. This haunting docuseries follows the story of the construction of this highway and its morbid consequences.
Transamazonica: A Highway to the Past 2021
Swamp Mysteries with Troy Landry
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Swamp Mysteries with Troy Landry
Troy Landry's wild chase to help save America from hostile, menacing and often mysterious creatures.
Swamp Mysteries with Troy Landry 2018
Die Ozeane - Geheimnisse der Weltmeere
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Die Ozeane - Geheimnisse der Weltmeere
Die Ozeane - Geheimnisse der Weltmeere 2010
Most Terrifying Places in America
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Most Terrifying Places in America
Viewers are taken on a tour across the U.S. to visit mysterious and spooky paranormal hot spots. Locations vary from world-famous businesses to humble homes, each with its share of ghost sightings and unexplainable phenomena.
Most Terrifying Places in America 2019
The Third Reich: The Rise & Fall
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The Third Reich: The Rise & Fall
An intimate, authentic portrait of Hitler's Germany as recorded by the people who lived it. Never-before-seen home movies, Nazi propaganda films and personal recollections culled from German's diaries, journals and letters provide a rare look inside the darker pages of world history.
The Third Reich: The Rise & Fall 2010
City of Angels | City of Death
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City of Angels | City of Death
Documents the chilling 1970s-80s era of rampant serial killers in Los Angeles with first-hand accounts from the detectives who tracked down the Freeway Killer, Hillside Strangler and Sunset Strip Killer, bringing justice for the victims and survivors
City of Angels | City of Death 2021
I Survived a Serial Killer
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I Survived a Serial Killer
The harrowing, heroic stories of one or more survivors of the same serial killers. Told from the survivors’ point of view, the series highlights the strength and perseverance of regular people encountering and overcoming pure evil.
I Survived a Serial Killer 2021
Children of the Snow
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Children of the Snow
In the 1970s, Detroit was experiencing an economic boom, but the idyllic suburban life ended abruptly when four children were abducted and killed by the Oakland County Child Killer in the dead of winter. Follow writer J. Rueben Appelman, Detective Cory Williams, and families of the victims in their mission to unravel one of America’s most baffling crimes.
Children of the Snow 2019
The Curse of Civil War Gold
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The Curse of Civil War Gold
A deathbed confession made by a lighthouse keeper in the 1890s leads Kevin Dykstra and his team to believe there is Civil War gold to be found in Michigan.
The Curse of Civil War Gold 2018
Murder in Paradise
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Murder in Paradise
Murder in Paradise recounts the stories of American couples who go on dream vacations that end in violence. Only one of them comes back alive, and it’s never an accident. From a boxing champ found dead in his hotel room, to a vicious pirate attack on a luxury yacht, to a passionate affair that ends in bloodshed, each episode tells how an idyllic trip in paradise turned deadly.
Murder in Paradise 2013
Full Count
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Full Count
Ten Korean professional baseball teams boast a history of over forty years. Their battle to be the last champion standing begins in this never-ending showdown.
Full Count 2023
Talking Sabor
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Talking Sabor
Renowned Mexican-American chef Aarón Sánchez travels to Los Angeles, Houston, Miami and New York to celebrate Latin restaurants with authentic flavors. Each episode, a celebrity guest joins him on this gastronomic adventure to cook up culture, share stories, and create a surprise menu together.
Talking Sabor 2024
Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole
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Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole
The individual stories of previously convicted child offenders sentenced to mandatory life terms, without parole, who are now seeking resentencing on the heels of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling. While some may be resentenced to life, others could be immediately released or given a new sentence that makes them eligible for parole.
Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole 2019
Crime 360
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Crime 360
Crime 360 is an American reality television show based on homicide detective units in various cities across the United States, including Richmond, Virginia; Rochester, New York; Little Rock, Arkansas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Cleveland, Ohio. The detective units in each of these cities use a Leica or a Deltasphere three-dimensional scanner to photograph the crime scene, essentially "freezing" it for study during the investigation; hence, the series title "Crime 360." It is produced by BASE Productions.
Crime 360 2008
Beyond Scared Straight
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Beyond Scared Straight
Observing programs for troubled teens in which inmates reveal the realities of prison life in the hope of deterring them from a life of crime.
Beyond Scared Straight 2011
The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For
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The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For
The series chronicles the unbelievable true story behind the rise and fall of the 2000s most iconic fashion trend. In this epic character-driven saga, Venice Beach surfers, gangsters, European garmentos and Hollywood movers and shakers all vie for control of the infamous brand.
The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For 2021
Platinum Weddings
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Platinum Weddings
Platinum Weddings is an American reality television series on WE tv. The series chronicles the lives of couples who are planning their upcoming lavish weddings. The series spawned one spin-off, Amazing Wedding Cakes.
Platinum Weddings 2006
Science Fair: The Series
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Science Fair: The Series
The series follows a group of inspiring teens who represent a vast spectrum of ISEF hopefuls. In addition to U.S. competitors, the series follows several fierce international contenders who have already beaten out the competition in their own countries to make it to ISEF.
Science Fair: The Series 2023
I Love You... But I Lied
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I Love You... But I Lied
Most relationships have secrets, but what if the lies are huge – will the relationship be destroyed forever? Each episode of this hourlong series tells two stories, based on actual events, in which lies lead to consequences for the people involved. Family secrets and personal betrayal are often at the center of the situations that lead to explosive confrontations and, eventually, attempts at making amends. Dramatic re-creations bring the stories to life.
I Love You... But I Lied 2015
Biography: KISStory
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Biography: KISStory
A chronicles of the band KISS and their five decades in the business as founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reflect on their historic career.
Biography: KISStory 2021
The Next Thing You Eat
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The Next Thing You Eat
From chef David Chang and Academy Award–winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, The Next Thing You Eat is a six-episode docuseries that explores the seismic changes happening all around us and what they mean for the way we'll eat in the future. Chang and a diverse cast of characters dive headfirst into what lies ahead, including everything from burger-flipping robots, to lab-grown fish, to insect farms, to artificial intelligence calling all the shots.
The Next Thing You Eat 2021
Bad Romance
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Bad Romance
The eight-part true crime limited series takes you inside gripping relationships that went from love to betrayal to murder.
Bad Romance 2024
Behind the Mask
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Behind the Mask
"Behind The Mask” is a comedic docu-series that dives into the colorful, unusual world of sports mascots through the eyes of four mascots: high school, college, semiprofessional, and NBA pro
Behind the Mask 2013
Nostradamus Effect
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Nostradamus Effect
The end is near. At least that's what the doomsday predictions from Nostradamus, the Book of Revelation, the Mayan "long count" calendar and others would have us believe. Many unsettling forecasts of global destruction even pinpoint the year: 2012. How worried should we be? If these prophecies are accurate and inevitable, is there any way to avoid or at least postpone them from coming true?
Nostradamus Effect 2009
Emergency Call
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Emergency Call
This daring, hour-long documentary series chronicles the first few crucial minutes of emergencies told through the lens of America’s heroic 9-1-1 call takers.
Emergency Call 2020
I Killed My BFF
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I Killed My BFF
There are consequences when BFFs - short for best friends forever - turn into frenemies. Episodes showcase true stories of intense friendships - and, in some cases, more than that - taking a bad turn that results in the most tragic ending possible for at least one person involved in the relationship. The show serves as a reminder to viewers that not even the best of friends keep that status forever.
I Killed My BFF 2012
The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes
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The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes
A look back at some of the most unforgettable moments in The First 48’s history. Each episode presents different cases previously featured on the show, all with a common theme.
The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes 2020
The Food That Built America Snack Sized
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The Food That Built America Snack Sized
Delving even deeper into the stories behind the ruthless innovators and entrepreneurs featured in The Food that Built America, this docuseries spotlights the rest of the story you didn’t know, telling the super-charged, bite-sized history of all of the foods you love in 30 minutes or less.
The Food That Built America Snack Sized 2021
UFOs: Investigating the Unknown
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UFOs: Investigating the Unknown
The truth behind the U.S. government's secret Pentagon program on UAPs, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, otherwise known as UFOs, is exposed.
UFOs: Investigating the Unknown 2023
Obsessed
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Obsessed
"Obsessed" offers an honest and unflinching look at a difficult subject: extreme anxiety disorders. It explores the world of individuals suffering from such mental illnesses as obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and hoarding, as well as the effects their illness has on their family and friends. Each participant undergoes a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that exposes the sources of their fears in an attempt to manage them.
Obsessed 2009
Impossible Builds
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Impossible Builds
Learn about the creation of some of the world’s most ambitious and technologically advanced buildings. From subaquatic homes to futuristic towers and pencil thin skyscrapers, see how these previously impossible structures are taking shape.
Impossible Builds 2018
DARK SIDE OF THE 2000S
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DARK SIDE OF THE 2000S
This documentary series delves into the unseen histories of the 2000s decade, revealing dark secrets and personal insights from the people who witnessed all the train wrecks and triumphs first-hand.
DARK SIDE OF THE 2000S 2023
Ancient Impossible
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Ancient Impossible
Ancient Impossible, the new H2 series, picks up where HISTORY’s long running Ancient Discoveries left off. In this next generation of storytelling, Ancient Impossible reveals how many of today’s technological achievements were actually developed centuries ago. Colossal monuments, impossible feats of engineering and technologies so precise they defy reinvention–the ancient world was far more advanced than we ever imagined. We’ll travel through history to reveal a radically different picture of the past, with innovations so far ahead of their time, they’re still in use today. New science uncovers a lost world more like our own than we ever suspected, and reveals how modern technology has its blueprint in the ancient world.
Ancient Impossible 2015
The Heir: The Freestyle Dynasty
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The Heir: The Freestyle Dynasty
Five battle rap champions from Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Spain and Chile are tasked to recruit fresh talent from the freestyle scene and elevate the next generation in this docu-reality. On this journey, 20 aspiring MCs will test their abilities and determination in a series of freestyle battles, with only one walking away with the crown and a $50,000 prize.
The Heir: The Freestyle Dynasty 2023
The Untold Story
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The Untold Story
An unfiltered look at the often-unseen stories of people and events that have had a profound impact on our modern culture and society.
The Untold Story 2019
RocketJump: The Show
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RocketJump: The Show
A behind-the-scenes look at the RocketJump production team (Video Game High School) as they create phenomenal action-comedy short films. Each half-hour episode of the series will chronicle the filmmaking behind RocketJump’s newest short and will include an exclusive look at the short film itself.
RocketJump: The Show 2015