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Prehistoric Planet

2022

Prehistoric Planet

2022
8.3
Experience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.
The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy

2023

The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy

2023
7.3
Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.
Number One on the Call Sheet

2025

Number One on the Call Sheet

2025
6
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars reveal their journeys to game-changing leading roles. In candid interviews, they shine a light on the highs and lows of their craft, breakthrough moments, blueprints for success, and the next generation's huge potential.
Long Way Round

2004

Long Way Round

2004
8.3
In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all the odds, realize their dream.
Long Way Home

2025

Long Way Home

2025
8.1
Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman gear up for their fourth Long Way series—this time going from Ewan's home in Scotland to Charley's in England. They'll take the scenic route, of course, through 17 European countries on cranky old bikes.
Long Way Up

2020

Long Way Up

2020
7.5
The epic motorcycle adventure continues in this third chapter of the Long Way series, as Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman journey to glorious landscapes across South and Central America—on the backs of prototype electric Harley-Davidsons.
The Secret Lives of Animals

2024

The Secret Lives of Animals

2024
7.9
Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.
Long Way Down

2007

Long Way Down

2007
8
Three years after Long Way Round, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman set off on a 15,000-mile journey from the northernmost tip of Scotland to the southernmost tip of South Africa, mixing their love of motorcycles with the lure of far-flung roads.
Omnivore

2024

Omnivore

2024
7.7
From Peruvian salt flats to Rwandan coffee forests, explore and celebrate the ingredients that built societies, shaped beliefs, and forever altered the tapestry of humanity.
Tiny World

2020

Tiny World

2020
7.9
This docuseries showcases nature's lesser-known tiny heroes. Spotlighting small creatures and the extraordinary things they do to survive, each episode is filled with surprising stories and spectacular cinematography.
MLB: Baseball's Seasons

2009

MLB: Baseball's Seasons

2009
Baseball's Seasons is a documentary series on MLB Network. Each episode takes a look at a season in the history of Major League Baseball. It first aired January 7, 2009 in the first week of the network's existence. Like a lot of the network's other original programming, Baseball's Seasons airs during baseball's offseason.
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

2021

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything

2021
7.7
In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.
STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

2024

STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces

2024
7.7
Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Dive into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view—past and present—as Martin reflects on how his beginnings led to his unexpectedly fulfilling life today.
The Enfield Poltergeist

2023

The Enfield Poltergeist

2023
6.4
Experience the chilling true story of the world's most famous poltergeist case through original audio recordings made inside the house as the events unfolded.
Earth at Night in Colour

2020

Earth at Night in Colour

2020
8.1
Filmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.
Visible: Out on Television

2020

Visible: Out on Television

2020
7.1
Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV world.
Dear...

2020

Dear...

2020
5
An inventive and cinematic approach to biographies of the most iconic figures in society today by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work.
Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend

2024

Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend

2024
7.4
Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges he's faced.
Vietnam: The War That Changed America

2025

Vietnam: The War That Changed America

2025
7.8
The reunion of old friends, first-person accounts, and rarely seen footage paint an extraordinary and deeply profound picture of what it was like to live through one of history's longest wars.
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.