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Ancient Aliens
2010
Ancient Aliens
2010
star 7Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.Formula 1: Drive to Survive
2019
star 8.1Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane - both on and off the track - during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.Sean Combs: The Reckoning
2025
star 7.2A revealing look at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' journey from music mogul to high-profile sexual offender, featuring footage and insider accounts that expose both his groundbreaking success with Bad Boy Entertainment and the troubling shadows behind his empire.Tour de France: Unchained
2023
star 8.3Through tears and triumph, this series follows several cycling teams as they compete in the 2022 installment of the world's most grueling bike race.Unsolved Mysteries
2020
Unsolved Mysteries
2020
star 7.7Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.The UnXplained
2019
The UnXplained
2019
star 6.7Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.Rise of Empires: Ottoman
2020
star 7.5Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.Explained
2018
Explained
2018
star 7.5This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.30 for 30
2009
30 for 30
2009
star 7.430 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPNSomebody Feed Phil
2018
Somebody Feed Phil
2018
star 7.3"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.MeatEater
2012
MeatEater
2012
star 8.1Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote, beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table.Our Planet
2019
Our Planet
2019
star 8.5Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.Testament: The Story of Moses
2024
star 7.2This illuminating docudrama series chronicles Moses' remarkable life as a prince, prophet and more with insights from theologians and historians.The Last Dance
2020
The Last Dance
2020
star 8.3A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.Stories of a Generation - with Pope Francis
2021
star 7.1Stories Of A Generation narrates the values of life: from love to pain, from work to dreams. 18 generational stories are enriched with the participation of Pope Francis and Martin Scorsese.Life on Our Planet
2023
Life on Our Planet
2023
star 8Life's extraordinary journey to conquer, adapt and survive on Earth across billions of years comes alive in this groundbreaking nature docuseries.The Movies That Made Us
2019
star 7.2These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story
2022
star 6.8Jimmy Savile was one of the United Kingdom’s most beloved TV personalities. Shortly after his death in 2011, an investigation prompted more than 450 horrific allegations of sexual assault and abuse, with victims as young as 5.History 101
2020
History 101
2020
star 7.1Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.Challenger: The Final Flight
2020
star 7.1Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
