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Zero Hour

2004

Zero Hour

2004
7.3
Zero Hour dramatizes the hour leading up to some of the most memorable historical events as they unfold minute by minute. Using a real-time clock and a split screen to follow key players, the series reveals the compelling and exciting minutes leading up to events that changed the world.
Deadliest Journeys

2008

Deadliest Journeys

2008
7.5
Dodging landslides in Tajikistan. Crossing bridges that could collapse at any moment in Madagascar. Battling mountain monkeys in Guyana. Journeying on icy, mountainous roads in Ladkh. Every day, children, migrants and workers undertake incredible journeys. In this action packed series, we tell their stories.
The Joy of Painting

1983

The Joy of Painting

1983
8.5
The Joy of Painting was an American television show hosted by painter Bob Ross that taught its viewers techniques for landscape oil painting. Although Ross could complete a painting in half an hour, the intent of the show was not to teach viewers "speed painting". Rather, he intended for viewers to learn certain techniques within the time that the show was allotted. The show began on January 11, 1983, and lasted until May 17, 1994, a year before Ross' death.
Narco Wars

2020

Narco Wars

2020
6.3
Narco Wars explores how opportunistic smuggling networks in Latin America turned into powerful and ruthless drug cartels with the power to destabilize and tear apart whole countries. The series combines gripping access to cartel members and the law enforcement agencies opposing them with a deep dive documentary exploration of the geo-political, social and cultural factors that led the cartels' rise.
Hunting a Monster

2024

Hunting a Monster

2024
8
Convicted sex offender Lluís asks filmmaker Carles to make a documentary about his life to fix his image. He agrees, expecting an apology, but realizes Gros remains unrepentant. Carles undigs more of Gros's crimes and fights for justice.
I Love You... But I Lied

2015

I Love You... But I Lied

2015
6
Most relationships have secrets, but what if the lies are huge – will the relationship be destroyed forever? Each episode of this hourlong series tells two stories, based on actual events, in which lies lead to consequences for the people involved. Family secrets and personal betrayal are often at the center of the situations that lead to explosive confrontations and, eventually, attempts at making amends. Dramatic re-creations bring the stories to life.
RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

2023

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

2023
7.7
An in-depth look into the ground breaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew.
The Hotel Inspector

2005

The Hotel Inspector

2005
8.8
A celebrated hotelier visits a struggling British hotel and tries to turn its fortunes by giving advice and suggestions to the owner.
Building Giants

2018

Building Giants

2018
7.7
This documentary series showcases how key technological innovations enable giant superstructures to be built. Footage filmed during construction along with CGI reveal the building process with astonishing detail.
Amazing Train Journeys

2011

Amazing Train Journeys

2011
7.5
Helter Skelter: An American Myth

2020

Helter Skelter: An American Myth

2020
6.7
The untold story behind cult leader Charles Manson and his followers' heinous crimes as told through interviews with former members, archival footage, and newly-unearthed images.
Surf Girls

2023

Surf Girls

2023
9
The next generation of Native Hawaiian female surfers compete at elite levels to earn a coveted spot on the World Tour of professional Surfing. This 4 part series offers behind the scenes access as they train, navigate family responsibilities and battle against the highest ranking surfers to get to the top of the podium.
Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story

2024

Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story

2024
6
Uncover the darkness within the neon-hued world of Lisa Frank Inc., a brand that defined girlhood for a generation of Americans only to seemingly disappear overnight. Behind the rainbows and psychedelic illustrations, unravel a nostalgia-soaked, stranger-than-fiction tale that exposes the hidden toxicity that lurked at the heart of the company for decades.
All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur

2020

All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur

2020
7.2
A fly-on-the-wall inside look at the goings-on of Tottenham Hotspur during the 2019-20 football season.
Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

2022

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy

2022
6
In the words of Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and more, this docuseries tells the unbelievable story of how one man, Guy Torry, moved mountains to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store. What started as an experiment in '90s Los Angeles turned into a breeding ground for today's greatest comedians, elevating Black voices to have their turn on the stage.
The World from Above

2010

The World from Above

2010
10
The World from Above is a unique continuing series of aerial programmes offering an entirely different view of the world. From 10,000ft, down to just a few feet the stabilised high definition aerial camera seeks out the beautiful, as well as the dramatic, on journeys across very different parts of the world including Europe, Africa and the United States.
Lorena

2019

Lorena

2019
6.7
This four-part docuseries investigates the events of 1993, where Lorena Bobbitt sliced off her husband's penis after years of abuse. John and Lorena Bobbitt's stories exploded into a 24-hour news cycle. She became a national joke, her suffering ignored by the male-dominated press. But as John spiraled downward, Lorena found strength in the scars of her ordeal.
The Last Narc

2020

The Last Narc

2020
7.4
In 1985, American DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered by Mexico’s most notorious drug lords. Thirty-five years later, three former cartel insiders share unprecedented details. This is the story of Camarena, the drug cartel he infiltrated, and the narc who risked everything to discover the truth.
Six Dreams

2018

Six Dreams

2018
5.9
Six Dreams is an exclusive and unprecedented insight into the Spanish first division of football. Follow six people during league season 2017-18: Three players, one coach, one sports director and a club president. Their stories offer an inside look at the daily difficulties, victories and challenges of professional football at the highest level.
MotoGP Unlimited

2022

MotoGP Unlimited

2022
7.5
The eight-episode series, filmed by The Mediapro Studio during the 2021 MotoGP™ season, followed the riders on and off the track. It features the stars during some spectacular highs, as well as some of the more difficult moments a MotoGP™ rider faces when dedicating your life to such a demanding sport.