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A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez

2022

A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez

2022
7.7
In 1992, actress and dancer Daniella Perez was murdered by her co-star, Guilherme de Pádua and his wife, Paula Thomaz, in a cruelly premeditated crime. The untimely death of the 22-year-old, daughter of Brazilian author and producer, International Emmy winner Gloria Perez, shocked the country, gained notoriety and occupied the front pages of national newspapers for years.
The Kingdom

2025

The Kingdom

2025
6.3
In 2024, the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs aimed to make history by becoming the first NFL team to win three straight Super Bowls. "The Kingdom" – a new six-part ESPN Original Series – chronicles the Chiefs’ dramatic pursuit of a three-peat, the legacy of the franchise, and the unforgettable characters who built its modern-day football dynasty.
Survival

1961

Survival

1961
8
Classic long-running British nature documentary series featuring different subjects each time.
The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs

1998

The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs

1998
7.5
Decision-makers from Israel, the Arab states, Russia, and the U.S. tell the inside story of the Arab-Israel conflict. Charts the evolution of tensions, violence, and peace efforts from 1948 to 1998.
Monsters and Mysteries in America

2013

Monsters and Mysteries in America

2013
6.6
Featuring first-person accounts with everyday people who believe they have come face to face with real-life folktale fiends, this series travels our country's untamed wilderness to tell of its storied past.
Discovery Atlas

2006

Discovery Atlas

2006
6
Discovery Atlas is a documentary television series on the Discovery Channel and Discovery HD Theater which focuses on the cultural, sociological, and natural aspects of various countries by exploring their different peoples, traditions, and lands. The documentary follows the lives and individual struggles of locals, while taking in-depth looks at the countries' history and culture.
Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders

2024

Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders

2024
6.7
Social Media Influencers seem to have it all — money, celebrity, power. But in these shocking true crime stories, there is a horrifying dark side to the fame, which reveals how these online dreams can quickly become blood-soaked nightmares.
Histoire(s) du cinéma

1989

Histoire(s) du cinéma

1989
4.9
An 8-part essay film chronicling the history of cinema, examining the history of the concept of cinema and how both relates to the 20th century.
Stuff the British Stole

2022

Stuff the British Stole

2022
5.5
Follow Marc Fennell on a globe-trotting, emotional quest for the truth as he unravels the twisted mysteries behind six iconic and priceless objects taken by the British Empire and meets those who want them back.
Earth's Seasonal Secrets

2017

Earth's Seasonal Secrets

2017
7.5
Documentary series exploring how each of the four seasons transforms the planet.
History of the Sitcom

2021

History of the Sitcom

2021
6.9
This docuseries reunites audiences with the television friends, families, and co-workers they grew up with while introducing cutting-edge comedies that are sure to be your next binge-watch. Featuring over 180 original interviews with sitcom icons the series breaks down how sitcoms have helped generations of Americans navigate an ever-shifting cultural landscape.
Alan Cumming's Paradise Homes

2024

Alan Cumming's Paradise Homes

2024
Alan Cumming travels to spectacular properties as he seeks inspiration for his own dream home. He meets the visionaries who challenge conventional home building practices to build the world's most imaginative dwellings.
Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

2015

Top Gear: Ambitious But Rubbish

2015
6.7
This compilation show presented by Richard Hammond takes a look back at Top Gear's most famous creations from the past 21 seasons. Relive many of the greatest and boldest endeavors in all their splendor, including the Train-Cars, James' Caravan Airship, the Hammerhead Eagle-i Thrust and the Hovervan.
SanPa: Sins of the Savior

2020

SanPa: Sins of the Savior

2020
7.5
Amidst a heroin crisis, Vincenzo Muccioli cared for the addicted, earning him fierce public devotion — even as charges of violence began to mount.
“字”从遇见你

2022

“字”从遇见你

2022
Dream the Future

2016

Dream the Future

2016
7
What will the future look like? How will new discoveries and research impact our everyday lives in 2050?
Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro

2023

Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro

2023
Julia Zemiro explores some of the greatest places in Australia during a series of one-day walks and shares a treasure trove of untold stories.
Too Cute

2011

Too Cute

2011
8.2
Witness the miracle of cute, from a kitten's first tentative steps, to a puppy's first call to the wild. The first few months of their lives are an adorable adventure. These furry friends are simply too loveable, too curious, too cute!
Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues

2025

Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues

2025
9
A gritty docuseries following Birmingham City Football Club through the 2024/25 season after its purchase by NFL icon Tom Brady and billionaire Tom Wagner. With unfiltered access to Brady, Wagner, the team and fans, this is a character-led series rooted in the city’s unique culture and driven by the stories of those who are deeply invested in bringing success to one of England’s toughest clubs.
Meeting of Minds

1977

Meeting of Minds

1977
8.7
The show featured guests who played significant roles in world history. Guests would interact with each other and host Steve Allen, discussing philosophy, religion, history, science, and many other topics. As nearly as was possible, the actual words of the historical figures were used. The show was fully scripted, yet the scripts were carefully crafted to give the appearance of spontaneous discussion among historic figures. Typically, each episode would be split into two parts, broadcast separately, with most or all of the guests introduced over the course of the first part, and the discussions continuing into the second part. A total of 24 episodes were produced.