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A Friend, a Murderer

2026

A Friend, a Murderer

2026
7.3
A Danish town feared a serial criminal for eight years. When caught, Amanda, Nichlas and Kiri discovered the perpetrator was their close friend who'd committed assaults, kidnappings and murder while spending time with them.
Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will

2025

Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will

2025
8.5
Rare videos and exclusive interviews reveal the genius, sacrifices and duality between the public and private lives of iconic singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel.
Flint Town

2018

Flint Town

2018
7
Over a two-year period, filmmakers embedded with cops in Flint, Michigan, reveal a department grappling with volatile issues in untenable conditions.
The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan

2025

The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan

2025
7
Tracing the cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan, this documentary series explores their intricate past and uncertain present on the pitch.
How to Become a Cult Leader

2023

How to Become a Cult Leader

2023
6.8
Look inside the cult leader's playbook for achieving unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people's minds, bodies, and souls. Disguised as a guidebook for capturing a devoted cult following, this docuseries takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six famed flock leaders.
Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist

2022

Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist

2022
7.4
From Notre Dame to the NFL, Manti Te'o's future in football showed promise until a secret online relationship sent his life and career spiraling.
How to Become a Mob Boss

2023

How to Become a Mob Boss

2023
7.5
This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.
African Queens: Njinga

2023

African Queens: Njinga

2023
5.9
Blending dramatization with documentary, this series traces the rise and reign of Queen Njinga of Angola amid family betrayal and political rivalries.
Victoria Beckham

2025

Victoria Beckham

2025
6.7
Step into Victoria Beckham's London atelier, as the Spice Girl-turned-powerhouse designer opens up about her life while preparing for Paris Fashion Week.
Waco: American Apocalypse

2023

Waco: American Apocalypse

2023
7
This docuseries includes never-before-seen material from the infamous 51-day standoff between federal agents and a heavily armed religious group in 1993.
Chef's Table: France

2016

Chef's Table: France

2016
8.4
Sample the bold new flavors of France with chefs who are pushing the boundaries of fine dining and reinventing a rich culinary tradition.
Losers

2019

Losers

2019
7.2
In a "winning is everything" society, how do we handle failure? This series profiles athletes who have turned the agony of defeat into human triumph.
Spy Ops

2023

Spy Ops

2023
6.7
Intelligence operatives from MI6 to the CIA share insider stories of spy craft, Cold War campaigns, and coups carried out by covert agents.
Six Nations: Full Contact

2024

Six Nations: Full Contact

2024
7.2
Round by round, match by match, the best rugby teams in Europe battle it out to take home the trophy in the Guinness Six Nations Championship.
Hurts Like Hell

2022

Hurts Like Hell

2022
7.7
From illegal gambling to match-fixing, discover the seedy underworld behind the once-revered sport of Muay Thai in this drama inspired by real events.
Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer

2021

Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer

2021
6.7
In 1970s NYC, the “Torso Killer” preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime’s darkest places.
Love Con Revenge

2025

Love Con Revenge

2025
6.8
Victims of romance scams try to reclaim their lives with help from "The Tinder Swindler" target Cecilie Fjellhøy and private investigator Brianne Joseph.
Escaping Twin Flames

2023

Escaping Twin Flames

2023
6.2
A couple built a spiritual business to help people find true love. Now, former followers are sharing their disturbing practices in this docuseries.
Pepsi, Where's My Jet?

2022

Pepsi, Where's My Jet?

2022
6.8
When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.
This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist

2021

This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist

2021
6.6
In 1990, two men dressed as cops con their way into a Boston museum and steal a fortune in art. Take a deep dive into this daring and notorious crime.