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The Toys That Built America

2021

The Toys That Built America

2021
7.1
Against the backdrop of major events in American history like the Civil War and the Great Depression, "The Toys that Built America" tells a different story—one that brings toys to the forefront as driving forces behind untold cultural and economic shifts.
The Beatles: Get Back

2021

The Beatles: Get Back

2021
8.4
The three-part documentary series, compiled from over 60 hours of unseen footage, captures the warmth, camaraderie, and creative genius that defined the legacy of music's most iconic foursome. The series also includes – for the first time in its entirety – The Beatles' final performance at London's Savile Row.
Shark with Steve Backshall

2021

Shark with Steve Backshall

2021
Shark with Steve Backshall is a revelatory series that celebrates the wonder of sharks and dispels the myth of sharks as cold blooded killers. Steve Backshall, a naturalist and shark expert, gets us closer to sharks, revealing a diverse and incredible family of over 400 different types. This global journey will travel from the freezing water of Alaska, to the tropics and down into the depths of our ocean. Teaming up with cutting edge scientists, Steve will make discoveries, from glow in the dark sharks, to sharks that walk on land, to ancient sharks over 500 years old. Now more than ever this incredible family needs our help. Every hour we lose over 11,000 sharks to overfishing, shark finning and habitat destruction. Steve will confront the uncomfortable truths and join shark advocates across the globe to help turn the tide for sharks. Coming eye to eye with this feared yet misunderstood predator, Steve will reveal sharks in a brand new light.
Lost Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya

2021

Lost Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya

2021
Archaeologists search for evidence of the Maya civilisation and what became of it, making use of revolutionary new technology harnessing particles from space to analyse a 1200-year-old temple, while another team digs into a lakebed to search for clues to why the Maya abandoned their magnificent cities.
Once Upon a Time in Queens

2021

Once Upon a Time in Queens

2021
7
The story of the 1986 Mets, one of the most dominating, infamous, and magical teams of all time. The series traces the team's origins back to the late 1970s. The story of their triumph may have been magical, but the tale of their fall was inevitable.
Aussie Snake Wranglers

2021

Aussie Snake Wranglers

2021
8
Full of action, suspense, and larger than life characters, ‘Aussie Snake Wranglers’ thrusts audiences into Australia’s snake catching world – where one mistake could cost you your life. Stuart and the Aussie Snake Wranglers team put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of those who find a slithering surprise in their home, school or business.
9/11: One Day in America

2021

9/11: One Day in America

2021
8.4
In official collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, this documentary series takes viewers through harrowing moments of the historic morning of September 11, 2001.
Growing Up Animal

2021

Growing Up Animal

2021
7
Heart-warming stories following the development of baby animals on the magical journey from the safety of the womb to the challenges of the wild.
Last of the Giants

2021

Last of the Giants

2021
8
Cyril and his team embark on an unprecedented adventure in the wildest, dangerous and unexplored regions of the world. Their mission: to find the last endangered species of giant fish and take samples for scientific purposes in order to better understand the exact causes of their disappearance. Their challenge: survive in hostile environments and extreme conditions to protect these impressive aquatic creatures.
Superstar

2021

Superstar

2021
5.7
The mavericks who shaped American culture.
Behind the Attraction

2021

Behind the Attraction

2021
7.3
Learn how popular Disney attractions and destinations came to be, how they have changed over time, and how fans continue to obsess over them.
Shark Attack Files

2021

Shark Attack Files

2021
7
Scientific experts research about the bizarre and fascinating shark behavior based on real footage captured by professionals and bystanders.
The Titans That Built America

2021

The Titans That Built America

2021
7.7
Out of the ashes of World War I, a new generation of titan rises…Pierre Du Pont, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., Henry Ford, and William Boeing. Their fight to reach the top will transform America as they compete to dominate new industries—from the highways to the skyways. After years of fighting each other, and FDR, these rivals must unite during World War II to defeat a greater enemy and save the world.
Strangest Things

2021

Strangest Things

2021
6.7
From a piece of meteorite found in Tutankhamun's tomb to the Crown of Thorns, explore some of the most perplexing and unusual objects lying hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms
Malawi Wildlife Rescue

2021

Malawi Wildlife Rescue

2021
Follows the adventures of the dedicated staff behind the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, Malawi’s only wildlife sanctuary. Dr. Amanda Salb and her team as they go above and beyond to save injured and orphaned animals and get them back to the wild, where they belong.
National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot

2021

National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot

2021
6
Follow inspiring women living in communities marred by violence, poverty, trauma, discrimination, oppression and natural disasters, and yet, against all odds, dare to dream, stand out, speak up and lead.
Secrets of the Whales

2021

Secrets of the Whales

2021
7.8
Sigourney Weaver guides viewers on a journey to the heart of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species. With the help of new science and technology, viewers witness whales making lifelong friendships, teaching clan heritage and traditions to their young and grieving deeply for the loss of loved ones.
Earth Moods

2021

Earth Moods

2021
8
The series takes viewers on the ultimate retreat—transporting them to a vast array of colorful and calming corners of the world. Viewers travel to blue glaciers, arid deserts, lush rainforests and pulsating metropolises to escape from the cacophony of everyday life.
Österreichs wunderbare Jahre

2021

Österreichs wunderbare Jahre

2021
Kingdom of the Polar Bears

2021

Kingdom of the Polar Bears

2021
8
As the Arctic changes faster than ever, a team of polar bear guides prepares for an epic journey; a first-ever attempt to follow the bears on the sea ice of Hudson Bay. In this high-stakes high-reward venture, they will document the secret world of bears, a mysterious and disappearing realm that is the bears key to survival. Life on the ice is a critical time for these bears. It also remains undocumented, deemed too dangerous for humans to follow, hinted at only through aerial reconnaissance and satellite collar research. The team, armed with traditional ecological knowledge and the latest 4K camera technology, will witness never- before-seen seal hunting strategies and document rapid adaptations to climate change, including whale predation and open-water hunting.