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Ancient Aliens
2010
Ancient Aliens
2010
star 6.9Did 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 8.2Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane - both on and off the track - during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.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.The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea's Tragedies
2025
star 8.8Discover the harrowing tales of those who survived Korea's gloomiest chapters, shedding a light on long-hidden truths.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.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.Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser
2025
star 5.4Takes an inside look at the making of the hit reality TV competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, the documentary examines the show's approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming reality television.WWE: Unreal
2025
WWE: Unreal
2025
star 7.8From Monday Night RAW to WrestleMania, this series goes backstage with WWE Superstars and staff as they bring the company's biggest spectacles to life.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.Sex, Explained
2020
Sex, Explained
2020
star 6.5From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.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 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.Flavorful Origins
2019
Flavorful Origins
2019
star 8.1Delve into the delectable world of Chaoshan cuisine, explore its unique ingredients and hear the stories of the people behind its creation. In the second series of "Flavorful Origins", we discover the cuisine of Yunnan . The third series of Flavorful Origins takes us around the cuisine of Gansu.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.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.Last Chance U
2016
Last Chance U
2016
star 7.2In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.Roman Empire
2016
Roman Empire
2016
star 6.9This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.Stories of a Generation - with Pope Francis
2021
star 7Stories 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.Intervention
2005
Intervention
2005
star 7People whose uncontrollable addiction to drugs, alcohol or compulsive behavior has brought them to the brink of destruction and has devastated their family and friends are presented with a life-changing opportunity of intervention and rehab. Each addict must confront their darkest demons in order to begin their journey to recovery in the hopes that they can turn their lives around before it’s too late.In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal
2023
star 7.9This docuseries examining the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.
