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Trial by Media

2020

Trial by Media

2020
7.1
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.
Coronavirus, Explained

2020

Coronavirus, Explained

2020
6.9
In 2020, the world changed. This topical series examines the coronavirus pandemic, the efforts to combat it and ways to manage its mental health toll.
Absurd Planet

2020

Absurd Planet

2020
5.1
A cast of quirky critters and Mother Nature herself narrate this funny science series, which peeks into the lives of Earth's most incredible animals.
The Last Dance

2020

The Last Dance

2020
8.3
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 season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.
The Innocence Files

2020

The Innocence Files

2020
7.4
The personal stories behind eight cases of wrongful conviction that the Innocence Project and organizations within the Innocence Network have worked to highlight and overturn.
How to Fix a Drug Scandal

2020

How to Fix a Drug Scandal

2020
6.9
The four-part docuseries revolves around Amherst, Massachusetts, drug lab chemist Sonja Farak who became addicted to the narcotics she was supposed to be testing. In covering her tracks, Farak falsified thousands of results and opened the door to overturning hundreds of wrongful convictions.
The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar Team 2019

2020

The Least Expected Day: Inside the Movistar Team 2019

2020
6.7
Pro cycling’s Movistar Team sets their sights on victory while on the road as they face challenges, controversy and internal conflict.
Tiger King

2020

Tiger King

2020
6.8
A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.
100 Humans: Life's Questions. Answered.

2020

100 Humans: Life's Questions. Answered.

2020
6.1
One hundred hardy souls from diverse backgrounds participate in playful experiments exploring age, sex, happiness and other aspects of being human.
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

2020

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

2020
7.4
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.
Unabomber: In His Own Words

2020

Unabomber: In His Own Words

2020
7.2
Anchored by a rare interview, this docuseries details Ted Kaczynski's path from a young intellectual to one of the most feared people in US history.
Babies

2020

Babies

2020
7.6
From nature to nurture, this docuseries explores the groundbreaking science that reveals how infants discover life during their very first year.
The Pharmacist

2020

The Pharmacist

2020
7.3
After his son's tragic death, a Louisiana pharmacist goes to extremes to expose the rampant corruption behind the opioid addiction crisis.
Night on Earth

2020

Night on Earth

2020
7.3
This nature series’ new technology lifts night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world’s creatures, from lions on the hunt to bats on the wing.
The Goop Lab

2020

The Goop Lab

2020
2.8
Leading with curiosity and keeping it real, Gwyneth Paltrow and her goop team look at psychedelics, energy work and other challenging wellness topics.
Rise of Empires: Ottoman

2020

Rise of Empires: Ottoman

2020
7.5
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak

2020

Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak

2020
6.9
In this docuseries, meet the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza and learn about their efforts to stop the next global outbreak.
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez

2020

Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez

2020
7.2
Via interviews with friends, players and insiders, this docuseries examines how Aaron Hernandez went from an NFL star to a convicted killer.
Cheer

2020

Cheer

2020
7.3
The stakes on the mat are high, but for these cheerleaders, the only thing more brutal than their workouts and more exceptional than their performances are the stories of adversity and triumph behind the athletes themselves.
Sex, Explained

2020

Sex, Explained

2020
6.5
From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.