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Appalachian Outlaws

2014

Appalachian Outlaws

2014
6.5
Deep in Appalachia, a war is brewing over one valuable commodity: ginseng. With global demand skyrocketing, dealers are eager to get in on the game, and with prices hovering around $1,000 per pound, diggers are in a frenzy to harvest the mountain gold. Some even believe its gnarled roots have special healing powers. Whoever controls the ginseng, controls the mountains.
Ultimate Soldier Challenge

2013

Ultimate Soldier Challenge

2013
10
Soldiers from around the world compete in combat challenges.
The Great Smog: Winter of '52

2022

The Great Smog: Winter of '52

2022
6
Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the Great Smog of 1952 - the deadliest environmental disaster ever recorded and one of the world's worst peacetime catastrophes. Lasting just over four days, the Great Smog plunged London into a terrifyingly murky gloom - the acrid pollution seeping into homes, leaving Londoners gasping for breath, shutting down transport and emergency services, and overwhelming hospitals and undertakers alike.
The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo

1996

The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo

1996
7
The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo is an animated television series based on Victor Hugo's novel Notre Dame de Paris. The show was produced by CinéGroupe, Télé-Images, and Astral Media. It aired in 1996. The series takes place in Paris, 1483. The three main characters are Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and François. They fight villains, stop sinister plots, and escape from traps. They often come face to face with their greatest enemy, Frollo.
Alone: The Beast

2020

Alone: The Beast

2020
6.6
Three strangers attempt to endure 30 days in a remote wilderness location with no tools or modern amenities; faced with extreme challenges, it'll take all their ingenuity and stamina to work together as a team and survive.
King of Cars

2006

King of Cars

2006
King of Cars is an American reality television series, centering around the Towbin Dodge car dealership, in Henderson, Nevada, south of Las Vegas, Nevada. Managed by Josh Towbin a.k.a. "Chop" a.k.a. the King of Cars, famous for the cult hit infomercial, "The Chopper Show", in which his salesmen dress up as various characters, as he "chops" the prices of his cars. Recorded on video in HDTV Widescreen Letterbox Format.
What Went Wrong: Countdown To Catastrophe

2019

What Went Wrong: Countdown To Catastrophe

2019
7.2
A two season series with 12 episodes that tell the in-depth story of high-profile catastrophic events while explaining the engineering failures that reveal what went wrong.
New York Goes to Hollywood

2008

New York Goes to Hollywood

2008
10
New York Goes to Hollywood is a reality VH1 series that consists of eight, 30-minute-episodes. New York Goes to Hollywood premiered on August 4, 2008. This spin-off of the I Love New York series, features Tiffany "New York" Pollard as she tries to find an acting job in Hollywood, California. In order to be an "established actress," Tiffany Pollard has to put her life aside to achieve her Hollywood goal by leaving her mother, Michelle Patterson, and George "Tailor Made" Weisgerber. The show is available on iTunes & the first episode was made available free for a limited time. A follow-up/spin-off season, entitled New York Goes to Work, premiered May 4, 2009.
Escaping Evil: My Life in a Cult

2013

Escaping Evil: My Life in a Cult

2013
5.5
Escaping Evil: My Life in a Cult brings viewers face to face with people who spent years living in fear according to a megalomaniac's version of the truth. Compelling interviews and remarkable re-creations offer a rarely seen firsthand picture of life inside a cult.
Formula E: DRIVER

2025

Formula E: DRIVER

2025
8
Four Formula E drivers - António Félix da Costa, Mitch Evans, Jake Dennis and Dan Ticktum - face triumphs and challenges during Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Ultimate Cowboy Showdown

2019

Ultimate Cowboy Showdown

2019
3.7
Top cowboys from across the United States compete to win a herd of cattle, a coveted belt buckle and a lifetime of bragging rights.
The Ave

2015

The Ave

2015
4
Young entrepreneurs try to rise above the gritty streets of Brooklyn, NY, and fund their dream by running a clandestine check fraudulent conspiracy.
DEFA

2021

DEFA

2021
Continuing his work on his latest project "Defa", famous author Aktan Koral receives a mysterious call and goes to the house where he grew up. The main characters of the books he has written so far and his grandmother who died years ago are waiting for him in this house. Born in Zonguldak in 1997, Mert Uzunmehmet started his film career as an actor. In 2020, he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Eastern European International Film Awards with the short film The Prism. Uzunmehmet then turned to directing and attracted attention with his six-episode web series DEFA, which he wrote and directed in 2021. This project was released on Amazon Prime and attracted great attention, especially in the USA.
Down East Dickering

2014

Down East Dickering

2014
Welcome to Maine and the world of dickering, where everything comes with a price tag. Using a weekly publication, Uncle Henry's, as a guide, our expert dickerers make a good enough living in swapping, buying, and selling, to enjoy life on their own terms. Tony Bennett and his partner, Codfish, turn a hefty profit on vintage auto parts and soda signs. Roland "Yummy" Raubeson and his son Mitchell tackle a bridge-building project. And Clint Rohdin and his future son-in-law Nate trade mechanical skills and hard labor for the perfect demolition derby junker. Just a normal week in Down East Maine!
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs

2017

Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs

2017
Paul Murton sets out to explore the lochs of Scotland, travelling from the wilds of the west coast to the Grampian Mountains, discovering the secrets of these iconic features of the Scottish landscape.
Lellobee City Farm

2022

Lellobee City Farm

2022
2
Lellobee City Farm is a music-based show for preschoolers set on an urban micro farm where children come together to learn life skills through catchy songs and play! Filled with singing vegetables patches, friendly talking farm animals, and endless supply of tools and vehicles, Lellobee City Farm is a welcoming oasis in the middle of a culturally bustling cosmopolitan city. It's where good things grow!
The Circuit with Emily Chang

2023

The Circuit with Emily Chang

2023
Bloomberg journalist Emily Chang sits down for intimate interviews with the biggest names at the intersection of tech, business, entertainment and culture. Join us every Thursday for a behind-the-scenes look at the most exciting and influential trends, and the big personalities behind them.
Fear Factor

2002

Fear Factor

2002
Contestants perform a series of extreme (and not infrequently gross) stunts in hopes of winning a grand prize.
Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland

2020

Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland

2020
7.5
Frankie sets off on a stand-up tour of Scotland. On four trips to four gigs, he meets a heady mix of people and places, filtering his nation’s past and present through his unique mind.
Monster in My Family

2015

Monster in My Family

2015
7.7
A riveting new non-fiction series that delves into the world of infamous serial killers through a unique perspective rarely ever heard, as the family members of the killers come out of the shadows to reach out to the families of the victims. Each episode follows a different family’s journey, facilitated by Melissa Moore – daughter of Keith Hunter Jesperson, infamously known as the “Happy Face Killer” – as they connect with the families of the killer’s victims to express their sorrow and empathy.