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How Did They Build That?
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How Did They Build That?
An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.
How Did They Build That? 2021
Lady Tamara
Netflix
Lady Tamara
The glamorous life of socialite Tamara Falcó takes center stage in this reality series as she balances work, play and her famous family.
Lady Tamara 2022
Chef's Table: BBQ
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Chef's Table: BBQ
The Emmy-nominated series delves into the juicy, smoky world of barbecue, visiting acclaimed chefs and pitmasters in the US, Australia and Mexico.
Chef's Table: BBQ 2020
Deaf U
Netflix
Deaf U
In this reality series, a tight-knit group of Deaf and hard of hearing students share their stories and explore life at Gallaudet University.
Deaf U 2020
Alessandro Cattelan: One Simple Question
Netflix
Alessandro Cattelan: One Simple Question
Alessandro Cattelan searches for happiness through interviews and unique experiences with celebrity guests like Paolo Sorrentino and Roberto Baggio.
Alessandro Cattelan: One Simple Question 2022
Killer Ratings
Netflix
Killer Ratings
Brazilian TV personality and politician Wallace Souza faces accusations of masterminding the violent crimes he reported on and rallied against.
Killer Ratings 2019
Club América vs. Club América
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Club América vs. Club América
This docuseries delves into the past, present and future of América, the most winning and controversial soccer club in Mexico, and its players' DNA.
Club América vs. Club América 2022
Breakout
Netflix
Breakout
After losing her family in a suspicious car crash, a woman awakens from a 13-year coma determined to expose the truth about the long-ago tragedy.
Breakout 2010
The Last Hours of Mario Biondo
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The Last Hours of Mario Biondo
Questions persist about the last night of Mario Biondo, the husband of Spanish TV host Raquel Sánchez Silva. This true-crime series uncovers new details.
The Last Hours of Mario Biondo 2023
72 Dangerous Places to Live
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72 Dangerous Places to Live
Get up close and personal with avalanches, fiery volcanoes and other natural cataclysms, and learn why some choose to live in their destructive paths.
72 Dangerous Places to Live 2016
The King Who Never Was
Netflix
The King Who Never Was
This docuseries sheds light on the killing of a German teenager in '78 through the accounts of his sister and the royal family involved in the case.
The King Who Never Was 2023
The Holiday Movies That Made Us
Netflix
The Holiday Movies That Made Us
Unwrap the real stories behind these iconic Christmas blockbusters, thanks to insider interviews and behind-the-scenes peeks.
The Holiday Movies That Made Us 2020
Diagnosis
Netflix
Diagnosis
Dr. Lisa Sanders crowdsources diagnoses for mysterious and rare medical conditions in a documentary series based on her New York Times Magazine column.
Diagnosis 2019
The Motive
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The Motive
In Jerusalem 1986, a 14-year-old boy shoots his family point-blank in their beds. Yet questions persist. In this docuseries, insiders come forward.
The Motive 2020
The Surgeon's Cut
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The Surgeon's Cut
They're philosophers, storytellers and pioneers in their fields. Four surgeons reflect on their lives and professions in this inspiring docuseries.
The Surgeon's Cut 2020
Six Degrees with Mike Rowe
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Six Degrees with Mike Rowe
Mike Rowe shows how many things in the world are connected. By using historical facts, Mike takes two seemingly unrelated things and shows an indirect connection.
Six Degrees with Mike Rowe 2021
A Killer Uncaged
Netflix
A Killer Uncaged
In this crime docuseries spinoff, a convict is paroled 30 years after being sentenced to death for murder. Then he makes a stunning confession.
A Killer Uncaged 2020
Florida Man Murders
Netflix
Florida Man Murders
One man's journey to find the "Florida Man" for his alleged "Murders". If you "think" that you've "seen" something like "this" before - then "think"...."again".
Florida Man Murders 2021
Indian Predator: Murder in a Courtroom
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Indian Predator: Murder in a Courtroom
In 2004, a brutal predator was lynched in a courtroom. This is the story of the community he terrorized - and the vengeance they unleashed.
Indian Predator: Murder in a Courtroom 2022
I Survived a Crime
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I Survived a Crime
A journey into the experience of being a victim of a sudden crime, from the moment those attacked first perceive the danger through the potential long-lasting effects. Using surveillance and cell phone footage captured during the crime, the series follows individuals going about their daily lives who were confronted with a dangerous situation and forced to make a quick decision on how to protect themselves or their families.
I Survived a Crime 2021
Nadiya Bakes
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Nadiya Bakes
Nadiya Hussain shares her love of baking with some of her favourite recipes. From everyday treats to indulgent desserts, these are guaranteed to bring a little joy into your life.
Nadiya Bakes 2020
Cheer Squad
Netflix
Cheer Squad
The Great White Sharks are a sisterhood, there for each other through first loves, new jobs, bad breakups, and everything in between. But they are also elite athletes, idolized by thousands and members of the best all-star cheerleading team in the world. Cheer Squad follows the two-time World Cheerleading Champions on the long road to defending their title as they try to balance life off the mat with the all-consuming battle to stay on top.
Cheer Squad 2016
Ask the Doctor
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Ask the Doctor
An innovative, fun, and exploratory factual series that addresses the state of the nation's health, the latest in medical treatments and the future of healthcare as we know it.
Ask the Doctor 2017
Happy Jail
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Happy Jail
The jail in the Philippines made famous for a viral Michael Jackson dance video comes under the management of an ex-convict which causes some controversy
Happy Jail 2019
Legend Quest
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Legend Quest
Legend Quest is an American adventure television series that premiered on July 13, 2011, on the SyFy channel. The series follows historian and adventure-seeker Ashley Cowie in his quest to crack the code on his hunt for the most powerful lost treasures in the world. On March 12, 2012, TVWise reported that the series has been cancelled by Syfy.
Legend Quest 2011
Mr. Good: Cop or Crook?
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Mr. Good: Cop or Crook?
In this riveting docuseries, when Norway's top cop is suspected of drug trafficking, investigators must ask: Is he a good officer or a major criminal?
Mr. Good: Cop or Crook? 2022
Killer Women with Piers Morgan
Netflix
Killer Women with Piers Morgan
Piers Morgan travels through the southern states of Texas and Florida to meet some of America's most notorious female murderers. Piers' journey of discovery is aimed at gaining a full understanding of three complex cases. He ventures behind bars to come face to face with women who have carried out the most unspeakable crimes in a quest to discover what drove these women to kill and investigate the truth behind each case.
Killer Women with Piers Morgan 2016
The Queens That Changed the World
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The Queens That Changed the World
Series exploring how, over the centuries, iconic queens wielded power and influence, not just through their accession to the throne, but through their strength of character, intelligence and charm.
The Queens That Changed the World 2023
Playing with Fire
Netflix
Playing with Fire
Get an exclusive look inside the lives of Manhattan's movers and shakers in the world-renowned culinary scene. In a city known for its cut-throat competitiveness, watch as these food masters strive to balance their busy professional lives with their personal social lives. The fascinating bunch is a cross section of players who reside atop New York's glamorous food scene. See Anna Boiardi, Julie Elkind, Candice Kumai and brothers Daniel and Derek Koch illustrate New York's hippest foodie hangouts with big helpings of high energy and a side of drama! Playing with Fire is an American reality documentary television series on E! and premiered on March 17, 2013.
Playing with Fire 2013
The House That Made Me
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The House That Made Me
Famous figures take an emotional trip back to meticulous recreations of the homes they were brought up in, exploring how their past shaped who they are today.
The House That Made Me 2010
PBS American Portrait
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PBS American Portrait
Stories shared on this site are part of a national storytelling project. These stories are woven into the American Portrait docuseries & TV specials, airing on PBS member stations across the country.
PBS American Portrait 2021
Drug Lords: The Next Generation
Netflix
Drug Lords: The Next Generation
A new generation of cocaine traffickers emerges and the police have the job of taking them down.
Drug Lords: The Next Generation 2020
Immigration Nation: The Secret History of Us
Netflix
Immigration Nation: The Secret History of Us
Immigration Nation: The Secret History of Us 2011
The Silent War
Netflix
The Silent War
The story of the underwater war between US, UK and Soviet submarines in the second half of the 20th century.
The Silent War 2013
The Paper
Netflix
The Paper
The Paper is a reality television show on MTV. The show covers the lives of the Cypress Bay High School newspaper staff, focusing mostly on four senior editors. It is set in Weston, Florida. The series finale aired on May 26, 2008. The second season had been cast at a high school in Texas but midway into production the season became the TV series My Life As Liz.
The Paper 2008