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Nick Baker's Weird Creatures

2008

Nick Baker's Weird Creatures

2008
Tell Me How I Died

2024

Tell Me How I Died

2024
7
There are hundreds of thousands of suspicious deaths in the U.S. every year. When there is nowhere else to turn, families and law enforcement count on forensic pathologists for answers. Part detective, part physician, and part advocate for the dead, pathologists work closely with investigators to crack the highly questionable cases. Using the autopsy and clues from the victim’s own body, they’ll uncover how the victim died and if it truly was an unfortunate event—or something far more sinister.
Secrets of Size: Atoms to Supergalaxies

2022

Secrets of Size: Atoms to Supergalaxies

2022
7.7
In this mind-bending series, Jim Al-Khalili explores the vast range of size in the universe, from tiny atoms to gigantic, interconnected galaxies.
Platinum Weddings

2006

Platinum Weddings

2006
Platinum Weddings is an American reality television series on WE tv. The series chronicles the lives of couples who are planning their upcoming lavish weddings. The series spawned one spin-off, Amazing Wedding Cakes.
300 Million Years

2015

300 Million Years

2015
6
“300 Million Years” relates the dramatic history of how the continent of Europe came to be and the first humans to call it home.
Inspector Gadget's Field Trip

0000

Inspector Gadget's Field Trip

0000
7.6
Inspector Gadget's Field Trip was a spin-off of Inspector Gadget in which the gizmo-gifted but bubble-brained inspector acted as the host of a series of mini-travelogues. Don Adams returned as the voice of the animated Gadget, showing viewers famous cities and sites around the world via live-action clips.
Nadia's Farm

2022

Nadia's Farm

2022
Nadia Lim & husband Carlos Bagrie take on their biggest project yet - taming 1200 acres of rugged Central Otago farmland at Royalburn Station. Follow them on their dream of becoming one of the best farms in the South.
History of The Mossad

2023

History of The Mossad

2023
The Israeli foreign intelligence agency was founded to guarantee the ongoing existence of Israel. This series takes us behind-the-scenes.
Life or Death: The Negotiators

2025

Life or Death: The Negotiators

2025
Explores the tactics and psychology of skilled negotiators in high-stakes, life-or-death situations, revealing the secrets to de-escalation and successful outcomes.
Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children

2018

Queen Victoria and Her Nine Children

2018
10
Documentary series charting the story of Queen Victoria after the death of her beloved husband Albert in 1861, examining how one-by-one her children rebelled against her and the family were touched by tragedy.
Black Comedy in America

2024

Black Comedy in America

2024
3
This series explores its lore and legends, interacting with comic icons and cultural figures to understand how Black comedy has shaped America for over a century.
Alaska Mega Machines

2016

Alaska Mega Machines

2016
Alaska is known for its great beauty and inspirational landscapes. However, it is equally as notorious for its rugged terrain, brutal winters and remote locations. Still, like everywhere, life goes on in Alaska throughout the dead of winter. Everyday tasks often become extraordinary challenges. But, with the help of colossal equipment and machines, residents are able to not only endure, but thrive and enjoy among the sub-zero temperatures, steep mountainous terrain and fragile–sometimes deadly–ice. New Science Channel series Alaska Mega Machines examines the science behind how these machines are engineered for survival in the last frontier.
Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey

2009

Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey

2009
Rick Stein takes an epic culinary journey by sea, down rivers and overland to explore the Far East's diverse food cultures.
Raw & Real: The Truth Be Told

2024

Raw & Real: The Truth Be Told

2024
Raw & Real: The Truth Be Told explores the minds of queer icons, legends and trailblazers.
Our Guy in Russia

2018

Our Guy in Russia

2018
7.5
Our Guy in Russia is the fourth in the series of critically-acclaimed adventure travelogues hosted by popular UK lorry mechanic and television daredevil, Guy Martin. He travels from Moscow to Siberia, and as usual ignores the traditional tourist attractions – preferring instead to follow his passions to discover what everyday life is really like in Russia. He rides with the Night Wolves – President Putin’s biker gang, and goes to work in the factory that produces one of Russia’s proudest exports – the Kalashnikov machine gun, to name but a few of his adventures in Russia.
Wild Assassins

2023

Wild Assassins

2023
An up close and personal look at some of the deadliest animals in the wildlife kingdom. This series showcases the methods, tactics, and weapons animals use to find their next meal, or to avoid becoming one.
The Life-Sized City

2017

The Life-Sized City

2017
6
It’s no secret, cities are changing faster than ever. On all continents, in every city, big or small, individuals and groups are taking the lead and bringing ideas to the streets. Together, they are creating modern resilient cities focused on the vision of the humans who inhabit them. The Life-Sized City is a ground-breaking documentary series that explores the anatomy and vibrancy of the modern city, highlighting pockets of life-sized goodness in cities around the world.
That Chapter

2023

That Chapter

2023
7.5
With extensive research, That Chapter reveals the details of some of the most chilling true crime cases, some of which remain unsolved today.
Wild America

1982

Wild America

1982
7.5
Wild America is a documentary television series that focuses on the wild animals and wild lands of North America. By the mid-1970s, Marty Stouffer had put together several full length documentaries. At this time, he approached the programming managers at Public Broadcasting Service about a half-hour-long wildlife show, the first to focus exclusively upon the flora and fauna of North America. PBS signed for the rights to broadcast Marty Stouffer's show Wild America in 1982. The show went on to become one of the most popular aired by PBS, renowned for its unflinching portrayal of nature, as well as its extensive use of film techniques such as slow motion and close-ups. Stouffer earned $135,000 per show from PBS. The show's production ran from 1982 to 1994. The series is no longer on PBS; reruns still air in syndication on commercial television through much of the United States. In 1997, Warner Brothers released a full-length feature film entitled Wild America, which was based loosely on the biographical story of Mar
The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta

2019

The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta

2019
8.2
Follow a group of Atlanta detectives working together to solve one open-ended case each season.