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We Are the Champions

2020

We Are the Champions

2020
5.9
Explore the quirkiest, most charming, and oddly inspirational competitions you never knew existed, and the determined, passionate, and incredibly skilled competitors who put it all on the line to become heroes in their own extraordinary worlds.
The Staircase

2004

The Staircase

2004
7.6
Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife Kathleen, whose body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the stairway of their home. Granted unusual access to Peterson's lawyers, home and immediate family, de Lestrade's cameras capture the defense team as it considers its strategic options. The series is an engrossing look at contemporary American justice that features more twists than a legal bestseller.
Beckham

2023

Beckham

2023
8.1
With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.
Investigation Alien

2024

Investigation Alien

2024
7.2
In this gripping docuseries, legendary reporter George Knapp travels the globe to uncover new evidence about UFOs and investigate their presence on Earth.
Bobby Kennedy for President

2018

Bobby Kennedy for President

2018
7.8
Historic footage and leading voices of the era examine the "Bobby Phenomenon" of the 1960s and the legacy of the man who helped redefine the country.
Court of Gold

2025

Court of Gold

2025
8.3
Go behind the scenes with the top medal contenders in men's basketball as they battle for gold and glory at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Our Living World

2024

Our Living World

2024
8.4
This stunning nature series narrated by Cate Blanchett explores the intelligence, resourcefulness and interconnectedness of life on our planet.
Drug Lords

2018

Drug Lords

2018
7.3
Witness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down.
Countdown: Canelo vs. Crawford

2025

Countdown: Canelo vs. Crawford

2025
7.2
Go inside Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford's training camps and personal lives as they prepare for their once in a lifetime super middleweight matchup.
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.
Garnachas: Glorious Street Food!

2025

Garnachas: Glorious Street Food!

2025
10
A flavorful exploration of Mexico's street food scene, where the beloved garnacha takes center stage, sparks debates and unites fans with every bite.
Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak

2020

Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak

2020
6.9
In this docuseries, meet the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza and learn about their efforts to stop the next global outbreak.
WWE Legend Profiles

2025

WWE Legend Profiles

2025
8.4
Legendary Superstars of WWE make history with unforgettable matches and moments inside the squared circle.
Animal

2021

Animal

2021
8.1
This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.
American Murder: Gabby Petito

2025

American Murder: Gabby Petito

2025
7.2
What happened in the final days of Gabby Petito's life? In this gripping true-crime series, her loved ones reveal the untold story of her tragic murder.
Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War

2024

Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War

2024
7
The legendary feud between Wyatt Earp and Ike Clanton unfolds through vivid reenactments in this gritty docudrama about the gunfight that defined an era.
Catching Killers

2021

Catching Killers

2021
6.7
The investigators behind infamous serial killer cases reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts in this true crime series.
LALIGA: All Access

2024

LALIGA: All Access

2024
7.4
From glorious wins to gut-wrenching defeats, catch the behind-the-scenes action of Spanish football in this gripping docuseries about LaLiga.
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.
Chef's Table: Legends

2025

Chef's Table: Legends

2025
7.2
The Emmy-nominated series celebrates four culinary giants — Jamie Oliver, José Andrés, Alice Waters and Thomas Keller — who changed how the world eats.