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High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule

2021

High: Confessions of an Ibiza Drug Mule

2021
5.3
In 2013, Michaella McCollum from Northern Ireland and Melissa Reid from Scotland were caught at the Jorge Chavez International Airport in Peru trying to smuggle £1.5 million of cocaine into Spain. The pair, also known as the `Peru Two,' were sentenced to almost seven years in one of the most notorious prisons in the world. The series provides a first-hand account from Michaella, a former club hostess in the Spanish nightlife, as she traces her journey from arriving in the foreign country for her first holiday to her downward spiral into the illicit world of drugs and excess.
Aitana: Metamorphosis

2025

Aitana: Metamorphosis

2025
7
In this documentary series, Aitana reveals intimate moments and reflects on her journey from regular teen to international pop sensation.
Girls Incarcerated

2018

Girls Incarcerated

2018
7.1
An eight-part documentary series that goes behind the scenes at Madison Juvenile Correctional Facility in Indiana, where teenage girls struggle to overcome their troubled pasts and find hope for the future.
Basketball or Nothing

2019

Basketball or Nothing

2019
7.4
Follow the lives of the Chinle High basketball team in Arizona's Navajo Nation on a quest to win a state championship and bring pride to their isolated community.
Rapture

2018

Rapture

2018
5.6
Groundbreaking artists share their life stories in this vibrant documentary series that captures hip-hop's impact on global culture.
Carlos Alcaraz: My Way

2025

Carlos Alcaraz: My Way

2025
6.3
This documentary series follows Carlos Alcaraz as he balances the pressures of a phenomenal tennis career with a 20-year-old's desire to let loose.
Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami

2021

Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami

2021
6.5
Two childhood friends go from high school dropouts to the most powerful drug kingpins in Miami in this true story of a crime sage that spanned decades.
Tiny Creatures

2020

Tiny Creatures

2020
6.8
Little animals embark on big adventures across the U.S. in a dramatic nature series that explores their hidden worlds and epic survival stories.
Mysteries of the Faith

2023

Mysteries of the Faith

2023
5.8
Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.
The Business of Drugs

2020

The Business of Drugs

2020
6.9
To detail how drugs push people into risky — even deadly — behaviors, a former CIA analyst investigates the economics of six illicit substances.
72 Dangerous Animals: Asia

2018

72 Dangerous Animals: Asia

2018
6.6
From fangs to claws to venomous stings, they all wield deadly weapons. But which creature will be crowned the fiercest of all?
Mystery Lab

2020

Mystery Lab

2020
7.1
Host Felipe Castanhari explores science, history, mysteries and marvels, uncovering mind-blowing facts with help from his lab buddies.
Crime Stories: India Detectives

2021

Crime Stories: India Detectives

2021
6.6
With unprecedented access to the Bengaluru City Police, this gripping series follows major criminal investigations from the moment the crime is reported through to the capture of the suspects. From murder to kidnap to extortion, each film tracks a shocking and compelling case in the heart of India's Silicon Valley. Filmed with senior officers at home and at work, this is a unique window into the lives of Bengaluru's police officers as they attempt to detect the most complex and serious crimes in the city.
Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul

2023

Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul

2023
6.8
In this docuseries, a scrappy electronic cigarette startup becomes a multibillion-dollar company until an epidemic causes its success to go up in smoke.
Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal

2025

Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal

2025
4.8
NBA legends Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson work to revive Reebok's legacy and find a rising star to rep the brand.
Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team

2023

Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team

2023
6.8
In this docuseries, the U.S. women's national soccer team pursues their third consecutive title amid trials and triumphs at the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
Medianoche en Asia: Comer · Bailar · Soñar

2022

Medianoche en Asia: Comer · Bailar · Soñar

2022
5.4
Night brings out the most playful side of Asia's metropolises. This docuseries captures the food, drink, music — and night owls who shine in the dark.
Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story

2021

Tiger King: The Doc Antle Story

2021
6.2
A lifelong showman, Bhagavan “Doc” Antle has built his various careers on theatrics, attracting a slew of admirers along the way. But beneath the eccentric, animal-loving facade lies a predator far more dangerous than his beloved big cats and a man shadier than any of his Tiger King counterparts.
Off Road

2025

Off Road

2025
7
Raz and Sela, embark on a journey through Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, exploring Central Asian landscapes while testing their friendship and personal convictions.
Emergency: NYC

2023

Emergency: NYC

2023
6.8
This gripping docuseries follows New York City's frontline medical professionals as they balance the intensity of their work with their personal lives.