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Hip Hop Evolution

2016

Hip Hop Evolution

2016
7.6
Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back to its humble beginnings, when the kids of the Bronx crammed into house parties, rec rooms, and public parks to hear music like they’d never heard it before.
The Last Dance

2020

The Last Dance

2020
8.2
A 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.
Unsolved Mysteries

2020

Unsolved Mysteries

2020
7.7
Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons

2016

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons

2016
7
Crime journalist Raphael Rowe goes behind the bars of some of the world’s most notorious and toughest prisons. Immersing himself in maximum security facilities around the world to live as a prisoner, he encounters the inmates locked up for their crimes and meets the men and women on the right side of law tasked with keeping the criminals behind bars.
The Chef Show

2019

The Chef Show

2019
7.4
Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal

2023

Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal

2023
6.6
Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

2021

High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

2021
6.7
Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.
Down to Earth with Zac Efron

2020

Down to Earth with Zac Efron

2020
7.7
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
Life on Our Planet

2023

Life on Our Planet

2023
8
Life's extraordinary journey to conquer, adapt and survive on Earth across billions of years comes alive in this groundbreaking nature docuseries.
The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

2019

The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

2019
6.3
The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.
Testament: The Story of Moses

2024

Testament: The Story of Moses

2024
7.4
This illuminating docudrama series chronicles Moses' remarkable life as a prince, prophet and more with insights from theologians and historians.
Hitler's Circle of Evil

2018

Hitler's Circle of Evil

2018
7
Surviving power struggles, betrayals and plots, Hitler's inner circle of Nazi leaders seizes control of Germany and designs its disastrous future.
Our Planet

2019

Our Planet

2019
8.5
Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.
When Missing Turns to Murder

2019

When Missing Turns to Murder

2019
8
British true crime documentary series using powerful and emotional testimony from families and friends when a missing persons enquiry turns into a murder investigation.
Roman Empire

2016

Roman Empire

2016
6.9
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

2022

Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

2022
6.5
Conspiracy. Fraud. Violence. Murder. What starts out virtual can get real all too quickly — and when the web is worldwide, so are the consequences.
Chef's Table

2015

Chef's Table

2015
7.8
Meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.
The G Word with Adam Conover

2022

The G Word with Adam Conover

2022
6.2
Love it or hate it, the government plays a huge role in our lives. Adam Conover explores its triumphs, failures and how we might be able to change it.
Last Chance U

2016

Last Chance U

2016
7.2
In 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.
Alexander: The Making of a God

2024

Alexander: The Making of a God

2024
6.3
Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world.