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Impossible Peace

2018

Impossible Peace

2018
7
Two world wars tore the heart out of the twentieth century. Between these two tragedies was an age that nostalgia views enthusiastically – a time of jazz, prohibition, the talkies, radio and the motor car. A time that was in reality an age of anxiety. Twenty years of peace that produced war. A peace that failed. Impossible Peace.
American Style

2019

American Style

2019
1
An examination of how America’s changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the time. Using archival footage and interviews with fashion experts and cultural figures, the series highlights the most iconic moments from fashion and pop culture, giving audiences a front row seat to the runway of American history.
Holmes Inspection

2009

Holmes Inspection

2009
8
Holmes Inspection is a 2009 Canadian home renovation series on HGTV, hosted by general contractor Mike Holmes. It is the third of Holmes' renovation series, following Holmes on Homes and Holmes in New Orleans. The format of the series is similar to those of his previous series Holmes on Homes, where Mike enters a home in need of repair and often finds substandard work. However, unlike Holmes on Homes, whose focus was on substandard work done by fraudulent or poor-quality contractors, the focus of Holmes Inspection is on homeowners who have been victimized solely as a result of poor home inspections. In the United States, the series debuted on HGTV on Sunday, December 19, 2010.
Surviving Evil

2013

Surviving Evil

2013
4.7
Charisma Carpenter is the survivor of a real-life incident that she endured more than 20 years ago. The actress and two friends were swimming at San Diego's Torrey Pines State Beach in 1991 when they were violently attacked by an armed serial rapist. Carpenter fought for her survival after being held at gunpoint, but her two friends were both shot by the attacker. In the first episode of the series Charisma tells her story in raw emotional detail about what happened that night.
PJ Masks: Music Videos

2016

PJ Masks: Music Videos

2016
8.9
When the city sleeps, Connor, Amaya and Greg’s pajamas magically transform and the kids become superheroes – here comes Catboy, Owlette and Gekko! Watch out nighttime baddies – the PJ Masks are on their way, into the night to save the day!
George Clarke's Old House, New Home

2016

George Clarke's Old House, New Home

2016
Architect George Clarke visits some of Britain's most beautiful historic houses in the country each with their own individual architectural style. The problem is that the way houses were built years ago doesn't work anymore so George helps the owners make their period homes fit for modern life.
Avocado Toast

2020

Avocado Toast

2020
3
Ever wondered about your parents' sex life? Neither did Molly and Elle until coming out and divorce forced them to learn about their parents' new sex-capades. After a lifetime of dating men, Molly (31, a grade eight teacher) surprises herself when she falls in love with a woman for the first time. When she finds the courage to come out as bisexual to her suburban parents, they empathetically reveal their own admission - they're swingers and throw sex parties.
West of Liberty

2019

West of Liberty

2019
6.6
Based on the novel by Thomas Engström, a former Stasi double agent is asked by his old CIA contact to work one more case.
Outrageous Acts of Science

2013

Outrageous Acts of Science

2013
6.4
Scientists and amateurs conduct experiments and post their exploits online. Each episode counts down 20 popular Internet videos and explains the science behind them.
The Science of Crime

2013

The Science of Crime

2013
With the introduction of forensic science, the battle between the police and the perpetrators of crimes has become ever more tactical. Each side has developed more sophisticated ways of committing, and solving, crimes...
But Better

2019

But Better

2019
Recreating Fast food favorites totally from scratch using real cooking techniques. All with the goal to remake it, but better.
Booba: The Food Show

2020

Booba: The Food Show

2020
8.5
Curious Booba is now a chef! With friends Loola and Spike, he creates tasty treats with delightful designs using fruits, vegetables and other food.
On Death Row

2012

On Death Row

2012
6.8
A two part series on an inside look at a maximum security prison in Texas featuring interviews with death row inmates.
Southern Fried Homicide

2013

Southern Fried Homicide

2013
6.2
Southern Fried Homicide probes the juiciest stories from down in the Bible Belt. Classic true crime is served up against a backdrop of Southern hospitality, etiquette and Christian values. Good ol' morals give way to cold-blooded murder in these grim tales of love gone wrong, business deals turned sour, families divided, and more.
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.
Thomas Jefferson

1997

Thomas Jefferson

1997
7.5
The complex life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote that "all men are created equal" yet owned slaves, is recounted by master filmmaker Ken Burns in this probing documentary. Covering Jefferson's diplomatic work in France, his two presidential terms, his retirement at Monticello and more.
Meet, Marry, Murder

2020

Meet, Marry, Murder

2020
6.5
What happens when the one you commit to spend your life with ends up taking it instead? This series looks at partner-homicide cases; stories of wives killing husbands, husbands killing wives (much more common), and love turning to loathing as passions get out of control.
Tracey Ullman's Show

2016

Tracey Ullman's Show

2016
7.2
Tracey Ullman returns with her unique take on some of the extraordinary characters who make up the global hub that is the UK.
Bizarre Murders

2018

Bizarre Murders

2018
6.3
Bizarre Murders reveals a true and surprisingly strange crime story. These are not serial murderers evading the FBI, but Fargo-like capers with shocking twists and unusual characters.
Danny Go!

2019

Danny Go!

2019
8
Danny Go! is a live-action educational children’s show filled with music, learning and silliness. Created in 2019 by 3 childhood friends in Charlotte, North Carolina, the purpose of the show is to inspire creativity, confidence and kindness in kids from ages 2-7.