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American Masters

1986

American Masters

1986
7
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
Great Performances

1971

Great Performances

1971
6.1
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
MegaStructures

2004

MegaStructures

2004
7.5
MegaStructures is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia. Each episode is an educational look of varying depth into the construction, operation, and staffing of various structures or construction projects, but not ordinary construction products. Generally containing interviews with designers and project managers, it presents the problems of construction and the methodology or techniques used to overcome obstacles. In some cases this involved the development of new materials or products that are now in general use within the construction industry. MegaStructures focuses on constructions that are extreme; in the sense that they are the biggest, tallest, longest, or deepest in the world. Alternatively, a project may appear if it had an element of novelty or are a world first. This type of project is known as a Megaproject.
America's Most Wanted

1988

America's Most Wanted

1988
7.8
Presented by Walsh, the show profiles and assist law enforcement in the apprehension of fugitives wanted for numerous crimes, including murder, rape, kidnapping, child molestation, white-collar crime, organized crime, armed robbery, gang violence, and terrorism, and also many of whom are currently on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
Trust Me: The False Prophet

2026

Trust Me: The False Prophet

2026
7.5
In this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.
The TikTok Killer

2026

The TikTok Killer

2026
5.9
When Esther vanishes without a trace, her family is able to piece together her last movements thanks to José Jurado Montilla, a traveler who journeys across Spain sharing heartfelt videos of his trips on his TikTok account. But “Dynamite” Montilla – the last person to have been with Esther – hides a dark past
The Billionaire, the Butler, and the Boyfriend

2023

The Billionaire, the Butler, and the Boyfriend

2023
6.8
How did a conflict between the world's wealthiest woman and her daughter spiral into national scandal? This riveting docuseries tells the whole story.
Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom

2023

Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom

2023
7
Did Jens Soering murder his girlfriend's parents in 1985 — or was she the killer? This docuseries digs into questions that still swirl around the case.
Our Living World

2024

Our Living World

2024
8.1
This stunning nature series narrated by Cate Blanchett explores the intelligence, resourcefulness and interconnectedness of life on our planet.
Chef's Table: Pizza

2022

Chef's Table: Pizza

2022
6.9
Dig into the best pizzas from around the world, prepared by renowned chefs who bake passion, creativity and hard work into every slice.
Sapo, S.A. Memorias de un ladrón

2022

Sapo, S.A. Memorias de un ladrón

2022
6.9
The Andy Warhol Diaries

2022

The Andy Warhol Diaries

2022
6.7
After he's shot in 1968, Andy Warhol begins documenting his life and feelings. Those diaries, and this series, reveal the secrets behind his persona.
WWE Evil

2022

WWE Evil

2022
7.8
A “psychological exposé” into the minds of the most diabolical antagonists in WWE history and their impact on mainstream culture.
Grant

2020

Grant

2020
7.3
This documentary-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Age of Tanks

2017

Age of Tanks

2017
5.8
The history of military tanks unfolds in a documentary series that traces their role in history and geopolitics from World War I to the 21st century.
Broken

2019

Broken

2019
6.2
This investigative docuseries shows how negligence and deceit in the production and marketing of popular consumer items can result in dire outcomes.
Apocalypse: War of Worlds (1945-1991)

2019

Apocalypse: War of Worlds (1945-1991)

2019
7.8
The story of this fantastic period of history between 1945 and 1991, which was defined by the confrontation of two worlds and two systems. The capitalist West, dominated by the ever-powerful United States, is pitted against the Communist East, the Soviet Empire.
Sergio Ramos

2019

Sergio Ramos

2019
4.4
Documentary series that examines the life and career of Spanish football star Sergio Ramos.
I Am...

2019

I Am...

2019
5.6
Each hour-long film follows a different woman as they experience “moments that are emotionally raw, thought-provoking and utterly personal”.
The Case Against Adnan Syed

2019

The Case Against Adnan Syed

2019
6.9
Explore the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Baltimore County high school student Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, a case brought to global attention by the hugely popular Serial podcast.