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The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball

2022

The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball

2022
6.5
Makur Maker was a five-star NBA prospect headed to the Draft—until an unexpected detour led him to Howard University. This inspiring docuseries follows Makur's journey and his determination to rewrite his story with the help of his family.
Monster Factory

2023

Monster Factory

2023
6.4
Welcome to The World Famous Monster Factory, a school where spandex-clad misfits escape the confines of everyday life to chase the dream of going pro.
The Line

2021

The Line

2021
7.1
In covert modern warfare, the line between right and wrong has blurred. This docuseries examines the moral ambiguities of war as embodied by the 2018 case in which a U.S. Navy SEAL platoon accused its chief, Eddie Gallagher, of war crimes.
Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker

2023

Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker

2023
6.3
An inside look at the controversial life and career of tennis great Boris Becker—featuring interviews with John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic, Björn Borg, and other icons.
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.
The Big Conn

2022

The Big Conn

2022
6.3
Eric C. Conn was a lawyer living a little too large in eastern Kentucky...until two whistleblowers realized he was at the center of government fraud worth over half a billion dollars, one of the largest in U.S. history. And that was just the beginning.
Lincoln's Dilemma

2022

Lincoln's Dilemma

2022
7
Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you've never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.
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.
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.
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.
The Dynasty: New England Patriots

2024

The Dynasty: New England Patriots

2024
8.4
Go inside the franchise's 20-year journey, from the unique chemistry that fueled six Super Bowl wins to the internal strife that sparked a turf war. Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and key players reveal the road to—and cost of—greatness.
Super League: The War for Football

2023

Super League: The War for Football

2023
6.8
The past, present, and future of European football collide when plans for a breakaway league emerge, leaving the game’s most powerful leaders to defend—or upend—the traditions of the sport.
MLB Network Presents

2015

MLB Network Presents

2015
8
A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.
Vietnam: The War That Changed America

2025

Vietnam: The War That Changed America

2025
7.6
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.
Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series

2025

Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series

2025
6.2
Experience the battle of juggernauts like never before as the Yankees and Dodgers revive MLB's most iconic playoff rivalry. With intimate access to superstar players, managers, and their families, witness the sacrifices it takes to claim baseball's throne.
Visible: Out on Television

2020

Visible: Out on Television

2020
7.1
Explore the history of the LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, it looks at homophobia, invisibility, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV industry.
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.
Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson

2021

Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson

2021
7.4
Oscar and Grammy Award-winning producer and artist Mark Ronson explores the intersection of technology and musical innovation with his heroes and fellow hitmakers – including Paul McCartney, DJ Premier, Charli XCX, Dave Grohl, and Questlove.
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.
The Super Models

2023

The Super Models

2023
7.3
In the '80s, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington became fashion icons—then transcended their industry by uniting. This is the story of how they claimed their power and shaped the world that followed.