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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
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez
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The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez
A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez 2020
Queen Cleopatra
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Queen Cleopatra
As Egypt's last pharaoh, Cleopatra fights to protect her throne, family and legacy in this docuseries featuring reenactments and expert interviews.
Queen Cleopatra 2023
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
How to Become a Tyrant
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How to Become a Tyrant
The documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.
How to Become a Tyrant 2021
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 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
Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan
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Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan
In the late 1970s, an accused serial rapist claims multiple personalities control his behavior, setting off a legal odyssey that captivates America.
Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan 2021
Trial by Media
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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
Love on the Spectrum
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Love on the Spectrum
In this romantic docuseries, people on the autism spectrum look for love and navigate the changing world of dating and relationships.
Love on the Spectrum 2022
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
MH370: The Plane That Disappeared
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MH370: The Plane That Disappeared
In 2014, a plane with 239 people aboard vanishes from all radar. This docuseries delves into one of our greatest modern mysteries: Flight MH370.
MH370: The Plane That Disappeared 2023
Tour de France: Unchained
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Tour de France: Unchained
Through tears and triumph, this series follows several cycling teams as they compete in the 2022 installment of the world's most grueling bike race.
Tour de France: Unchained 2023
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
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
Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
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Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
A unique look inside the mind of an infamous serial killer with this cinematic self-portrait crafted from statements made by Ted Bundy, including present-day interviews, archival footage and audio recordings from death row.
Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes 2019
The Confession Tapes
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The Confession Tapes
This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.
The Confession Tapes 2017
Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga
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Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga
A community of amateur traders enacts a daring plan to get rich quick and wreak havoc on the stock market. But can they beat Wall Street at its own game?
Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga 2022
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
Island of the Sea Wolves
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Island of the Sea Wolves
Explore wild, wondrous Vancouver Island, where the ocean nurtures all life, from bald eagles who go fishing to sea wolves who swim in frigid waters.
Island of the Sea Wolves 2022
Secrets of Great British Castles
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Secrets of Great British Castles
Historian Dan Jones explores the millennium of history behind six of Great Britain's most famous castles: Warwick, Dover, Caernarfon, the Tower of London, Carrickfergus, and Stirling.
Secrets of Great British Castles 2015
Johnny Hallyday: Beyond Rock
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Johnny Hallyday: Beyond Rock
Johnny Hallyday in his own words. This intimate docuseries explores the life and career of France's rock icon through archival film and interviews.
Johnny Hallyday: Beyond Rock 2022
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
Dirty Money
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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.
Dirty Money 2018
The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness
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The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness
The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a satanic cult.
The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness 2021
Street Food: Asia
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Street Food: Asia
Embark on a global cultural journey into street food and discover the stories of the people who create the flavorful dishes.
Street Food: Asia 2019
Bobby Kennedy for President
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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
Beckham
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Beckham
With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.
Beckham 2023
Murder Among the Mormons
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Murder Among the Mormons
High-stakes exploits turn deadly — and shake a global church to its core — in this extraordinary true crime story.
Murder Among the Mormons 2021
The Devil Next Door
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The Devil Next Door
A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous Nazi death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.
The Devil Next Door 2019
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez
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Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez
Via interviews with friends, players and insiders, this docuseries examines how Aaron Hernandez went from an NFL star to a convicted killer.
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez 2020
The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar Team 2019
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The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar Team 2019
Pro cycling’s Movistar Team sets their sights on victory while on the road as they face challenges, controversy and internal conflict.
The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar Team 2019 2020
African Queens: Njinga
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African Queens: Njinga
Blending dramatization with documentary, this series traces the rise and reign of Queen Njinga of Angola amid family betrayal and political rivalries.
African Queens: Njinga 2023
Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta?
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Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta?
Documentary series on the circumstances surrounding the death of María Marta García Belsunce, one of the most controversial criminal cases in Argentina.
Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta? 2020
Wild Babies
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Wild Babies
The adventures of lion cubs, elephants, penguins, pangolins and more as they learn to cope with the ups and downs of life in the wild and try their best to reach adulthood in an unforgiving world.
Wild Babies 2022
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
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
Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi
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Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi
Rome, 1983. After leaving a music lesson, 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi vanishes — embroiling the Vatican in a decades-long mystery.
Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi 2022
Dogs
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Dogs
These six intimate stories explore the abiding emotional bonds that form between dogs and their caregivers, no matter the circumstances.
Dogs 2018
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