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Descent from Disaster

2013

Descent from Disaster

2013
Retrace some of NZ's darkest days to reveal the stories, secrets and lessons learnt from our most famous disasters.
Lo que la verdad esconde: Caso Asunta

2017

Lo que la verdad esconde: Caso Asunta

2017
6.7
This true crime series investigates newfound evidence and unanswered questions in famous criminal cases, such as the murder of Asunta Basterra Porto.
Prince William: We Can End Homelessness

2024

Prince William: We Can End Homelessness

2024
8
With unique access to Prince William, this series captures rare behind-the-scenes footage of him at work as he confronts the scale of the homelessness crisis with an ambitious plan.
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

2019

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America

2019
8
From executive producers Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Shawn Gee and Alex Gibney, each episode of this series focuses on a groundbreaking song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture. From the early hip-hop battles to verses that sparked hope and inspired change, watch artists deconstruct their composition, revisit the impact the song had on them personally, and dissect the socio-economic and cultural conditions that inspired the landmark work and gave voice to a generation.
Prophets of Science Fiction

2011

Prophets of Science Fiction

2011
7.7
The series covers the life and work of leading science fiction authors of the last couple of centuries. It depicts how they predicted and, accordingly, influenced the development of scientific advancements by inspiring many readers to assist in transforming those futuristic visions into everyday reality.
Motorway Patrol

1999

Motorway Patrol

1999
8
Observational documentary following the daily lives of police officers patrolling the motorways in and around Auckland, New Zealand's largest urban area.
The Confession Tapes

2017

The Confession Tapes

2017
7
This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.
Waco: American Apocalypse

2023

Waco: American Apocalypse

2023
7
This docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993.
M-1 Grand Prix

2001

M-1 Grand Prix

2001
8.5
The next generation of Manzai duos compete in a fierce battle of wits and laughter, unleashing their best material for a chance at comedic glory.
Bronx Zoo '90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball

2024

Bronx Zoo '90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball

2024
6.5
Details the tumultuous 1990 New York Yankees season through firsthand accounts of those closest to the team. The docuseries offers rare insight into the crossroads moment when the game's most storied franchise began its ascent from despair to dynasty.
Before We Was We: Madness by Madness

2021

Before We Was We: Madness by Madness

2021
Docuseries chronicling the rise of one of the biggest and most loved bands in British culture.
Start Up, Fall Down: From Billionaire to Convict

2025

Start Up, Fall Down: From Billionaire to Convict

2025
7
One of Milan's most exclusive parties takes a dark turn when a woman reports sexual assault. This documentary chronicles the investigation that followed.
House Hunters

1999

House Hunters

1999
5.5
Hosted by Suzanne Whang, the show takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. Focusing on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home, each episode follows a prospective buyer and real estate agent through the home-buying process, from start to finish.
Hollywood

1980

Hollywood

1980
8.3
A 1980 documentary series exploring the establishment and development of the Hollywood studios and its impact on 1920s culture.
A Cold War of Spies

2023

A Cold War of Spies

2023
They passed intelligence, intercepted communications, stole blueprints and mapped targets. But ultimately they drove the deep-seated paranoia and distrust that would forever change the course of history.
MetalXS

2012

MetalXS

2012
De la cullera a la ciutat

2024

De la cullera a la ciutat

2024
The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes

2020

The Witcher: A Look Inside the Episodes

2020
6
With series creator Lauren S. Hissrich as your guide, take an in-depth journey into the stories and themes powering the first season of The Witcher.
SEVENTEEN: OUR CHAPTER

2025

SEVENTEEN: OUR CHAPTER

2025
10
Answers discovered through endless questioning, never-ending challenges and performances, and the stories shared with CARATs. This 10th-anniversary documentary series captures SEVENTEEN's candid stories.
Home

2020

Home

2020
7.6
Discover the groundbreaking ideas and inspiring stories behind the world’s most imaginative dwellings. In this globe-spanning docuseries, meet the visionaries who are challenging conventional concepts of “home” and rethinking how we live.