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Phenomenon: The Lost Archives

1998

Phenomenon: The Lost Archives

1998
8.5
A recently unearthed repository of materials formerly classified by the secret government....The Phenomenon Archives. This series covers the taboo subjects which have had light shed on them by pouring over the materials in this repository.
Taking the Stand

2022

Taking the Stand

2022
7.2
The story of crimes from the unique lens of the accused as they take the witness stand.
LIFE BEYOND

2019

LIFE BEYOND

2019
Life Beyond explores humanity's future, the evolution of technology, and the mysteries of the universe. From AI and space exploration to philosophical reflections on existence, each chapter combines stunning visuals with emotional music, creating an immersive experience.
World's Weirdest

2011

World's Weirdest

2011
7
The Machines That Built America

2021

The Machines That Built America

2021
7.2
The stories behind innovations such as TV, radio, phones, airplanes, motorcycles and power tools as well as the inventors including Nikola Tesla, William Harley, Alexander Graham Bell, Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker.
Dangerous Persuasions

2013

Dangerous Persuasions

2013
Following extraordinary and terrifyingly true tales of psychological manipulation, Dangerous Persuasions explores everyday people who were brainwashed into making remarkable sacrifices and committing unthinkable acts. Through intimate, first-person accounts, each episode details the stories of people who were lured into a web of deceit and lost themselves along the way
The Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure

2021

The Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure

2021
7.5
The Great Barrier Reef is a living, breathing organism supporting the richest, most complex ecosystem on the planet.
Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?

2022

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?

2022
5.7
The film follows Ghislaine Maxwell growing up in Oxford as the daughter of notorious media tycoon and fraudster Robert Maxwell, her life in London, and then her reinvention in New York, where she meets Jeffrey Epstein.
Winter Road Rescue

2012

Winter Road Rescue

2012
Documentary series following the crews who keep Britain moving when a big freeze strikes.
Icons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings

2024

Icons Unearthed: Lord of The Rings

2024
7
Through trials, false starts, injuries and near death experiences, the team behind "The Lord of the Rings" built a whole world from scratch, invented new technologies, making and breaking a studio in the process.
My Unique B&B

2021

My Unique B&B

2021
8
Master carpenter Simon Parfett and his team help families, couples and retirees cash in on untapped, income-generating potential in their unused or underused spaces by creating their own unique B&B.
Elizabeth I

2017

Elizabeth I

2017
5
Elizabeth I may be remembered as the greatest monarch to rule England, but during her lifetime she was beset by enemies and hers was a life of constant battling.
The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

2020

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

2020
9.3
A look back at some of the most unforgettable moments in The First 48’s history. Each episode presents different cases previously featured on the show, all with a common theme.
Countryside 999

2013

Countryside 999

2013
Murder in Paradise

2013

Murder in Paradise

2013
7.5
Murder in Paradise recounts the stories of American couples who go on dream vacations that end in violence. Only one of them comes back alive, and it’s never an accident. From a boxing champ found dead in his hotel room, to a vicious pirate attack on a luxury yacht, to a passionate affair that ends in bloodshed, each episode tells how an idyllic trip in paradise turned deadly.
Vegas: The Story of Sin City

2024

Vegas: The Story of Sin City

2024
6
From the 1930s to today, this series examines Vegas' evolution into an entertainment mecca, and its everlasting ability to reflect and refract American identity. Featuring interviews with entertainers, former showgirls, and other experts.
Murder, Mystery and My Family

2018

Murder, Mystery and My Family

2018
5.5
Two of the UK's top criminal barristers, Sasha Wass and Jeremy Dein, explore historical murders where the convicted went to the gallows pleading their innocence. Investigating cases which bear all the hallmarks of a miscarriage of justice, they join forces with a living member of the convicted criminal’s family and a variety of specialist experts to re-examine the crime, evidence and trial.
Breaking the Band

2018

Breaking the Band

2018
5
The battling egos, power struggles and inter-band rivalries that split up The Beatles, The Supremes, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, The Beach Boys, N.W.A, Van Halen and Sonny and Cher. From crippling drug addictions to scandalous affairs, we uncover the incredible true stories by recreating the key moments the cameras missed in addition to using rare band interviews and off-stage footage to piece together each dramatic tale.
Friday Night Tykes

2014

Friday Night Tykes

2014
6.9
In America, football is king ... and nowhere is football bigger than in Texas. Esquire Network takes viewers inside the grown-up world of youth football in FRIDAY NIGHT TYKES, a new 10-part docuseries airing Tuesdays at 9p e/p, debuting January 14 with two back-to-back episodes at 9p and 10p e/p. With exclusive access to the 8 to 9 year-old Rookies division in the San Antonio region of the Texas Youth Football Association (TYFA), FRIDAY NIGHT TYKES follows five teams on and off the field throughout the 2013 season, from pre-season training through the state championships. Along the way, cheerleaders cheer, tailgaters barbecue and the crowd goes wild, but intense rivalries flare, parents and coaches clash and the young players face some very adult pressures and concerns, from extreme training drills, heckling from rabid fans, and balancing on-the-field expectations against a typical off-the-field childhood.
Max Verstappen - Off the Beaten Track

2024

Max Verstappen - Off the Beaten Track

2024
9
‘Off the Beaten Track’ presents an intimate portrait of Max Verstappen, showcasing aspects of his life that remain largely unseen. Through three 30-minute episodes, viewers are treated to a closer look at Verstappen's off-track passions, including his ventures into team ownership, sim racing, and his business endeavours.