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To Catch a Killer

2018

To Catch a Killer

2018
6
(US) Step Inside the mind of a detective as he hunts down a ruthless murderer. Each episode unfolds as an epic game of cat-and-mouse, leading to the bombshell moment when these two iconic adversaries come together in an unexpected way.
No-Go Zones - The World's Toughest Places

2019

No-Go Zones - The World's Toughest Places

2019
9
No-Go Zones - The World's Toughest Places reveals what it really means to be part of some of the world's most infamous microcosms. Highly criminal hoods, occupied blocks, red light districts. At each location the audience will walk and talk with the people who are part of these places, to them the streets, corners, bars and prisons are at the same time both their homes and a way of life.
Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines

2013

Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines

2013
7.5
In this "entertaining medical series" (The Sunday Times, U.K.), Dr. Michael Mosley shows how drugs have revolutionized medicine and changed the course of human history. Unfolding over a period of 200 years, it's an extraordinary tale of daring, self-experimentation, revelation, genius, and outright luck.
The Food That Built America Snack Sized

2021

The Food That Built America Snack Sized

2021
7
Delving even deeper into the stories behind the ruthless innovators and entrepreneurs featured in The Food that Built America, this docuseries spotlights the rest of the story you didn’t know, telling the super-charged, bite-sized history of all of the foods you love in 30 minutes or less.
Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs

2019

Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs

2019
9.5
Blood, Lies, And Alibis

2012

Blood, Lies, And Alibis

2012
10
Tracks criminal investigators as they unravel stories behind cold blooded murders. With the help of forensic evidence, old fashioned legwork and years of dogged determination, detectives deliver justice to families and communities.
Dark Passages

2021

Dark Passages

2021
8.7
Delve deep with this series that explores everything from supernatural creatures and unsolved crimes to horrific conspiracies that both baffle and fascinate. This investigative series explores the lesser-known, often terrifying stories you've never heard.
Cosmic Vistas

2009

Cosmic Vistas

2009
7.5
Learn how mysteries are being unraveled through the most beautiful images ever captured of our universe. From extreme close ups of our nearest cosmic companion the moon, to images of galaxies 15 billion years away, Cosmic Vistas will show and explain how scientists are trying to get the big picture of existance.
Kennedy

2023

Kennedy

2023
7.4
A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.
The Queen Mother

2019

The Queen Mother

2019
Wife, monarch and much-loved public figure: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, was one of the most respected members of the British Royal family. But did her friendly image disguise something darker? This moving profile reveals the dramatic inside story of her life. The moments of pain and upheaval that defined her legacy. How did this woman, who didn’t aspire to be Queen, fulfill her destiny?
Evil Encounters

2017

Evil Encounters

2017
8.5
Terrifyingly encounters along in addition to paranormal bustle told by the people who witnessed the deeds. Recreated by actors.
Inside The Mind of a Serial Killer

2015

Inside The Mind of a Serial Killer

2015
5.4
What are the tell-tale signs of a serial killer in the making? Inside The Mind of a Serial Killer reveals what makes them tick and uncovers the trademark signs for spotting murderers in the making.
Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy

1992

Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy

1992
Follows the careers of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis from their first performance together at the 500 Club in Atlantic City in 1946 through their years on "The Colgate Comedy Hour" to their final performance together in 1956.
Dead of Night

2018

Dead of Night

2018
8.5
'Dead of Night' features nail-biting true stories of victims working the graveyard shift who are thrust into real-life nightmares. A killer lies in wait to strike the most vulnerable, those alone in the dark. When the sun sets, the body count will rise.
Impossible Builds

2018

Impossible Builds

2018
Charlie Luxton and Aidan Keane meet ambitious families who are building innovative bespoke homes in some of the UK's most remote and challenging locations
Inside the Mossad

2017

Inside the Mossad

2017
8.9
The assassinations of Nazis, terrorists and Iranian nuclear scientists have given the Mossad a fearsome reputation that has come with a moral cost. For the first time, former spy chiefs and operatives discuss personal and operational challenges, ethical dilemmas, and the personal price they were forced to pay.
Wild Latam

2020

Wild Latam

2020
10
The series offers an extraordinary journey to the wonders of this legendary continent, featuring the Gila monster in the Sonora Desert in Mexico, the killer whales of Tierra de Fuego in Argentina, the mythical condor of the Andes in Peru, the dolphin of the Amazon River in Brazil and the hummingbird of the Colombian jungle.
Small Town Security

2012

Small Town Security

2012
3.3
Small Town Security is an American reality television series produced by Ken Druckerman and Banks Tarver from Left/Right Productions for the AMC network. The unscripted show focuses on a small, family-owned, private security company called JJK Security, located in the rural city of Ringgold, Georgia.
Tutankhamun: Life, Death & Legacy

2019

Tutankhamun: Life, Death & Legacy

2019
Dan Snow, Raksha Dave and John Sergeant retrace the final 100 days of ancient Egypt’s most legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun, to find out what daily life was like for the 19-year-old king.
Inside The Zoo

2020

Inside The Zoo

2020
Documentary that goes behind the scenes with animals and keepers at Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park.