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The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau

1968

The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau

1968
7.9
The intrepid undersea explorer and author circles the globe on his floating laboratory, Calypso, in this occasional series. A pioneer in marine study, the red-capped Frenchman introduced generations of landlubbers to the creatures and mysteries of the sea.
Finding Your Roots

2012

Finding Your Roots

2012
6.2
Noted Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has been helping people discover long-lost relatives hidden for generations within the branches of their family trees. Professor Gates utilizes a team of genealogists to reconstruct the paper trail left behind by our ancestors and the world’s leading geneticists to decode our DNA and help us travel thousands of years into the past to discover the origins of our earliest forebears.
Dinosaur Revolution

2011

Dinosaur Revolution

2011
7
Dinosaur Revolution is a four-part American nature documentary produced by Creative Differences. It utilizes computer-generated imagery to portray dinosaurs and other animals from the Mesozoic era. The program was originally aired on the Discovery Channel and Science. Dinosaur Revolution was released to mixed reviews, with some citing the quality of its animation and a lack of seriousness in its tone as reasons for criticism. It was, however, praised for its educational content and general energy.
Beyond Scared Straight

2011

Beyond Scared Straight

2011
7.6
Observing programs for troubled teens in which inmates reveal the realities of prison life in the hope of deterring them from a life of crime.
The Blues

2003

The Blues

2003
7.3
The Blues (2003) is a seven-part documentary series produced by Martin Scorsese that explores the history and influence of blues music. Each episode, directed by a different filmmaker, traces a unique aspect of the genre’s evolution—from its African roots to its global impact. Originally airing on PBS, the series includes Scorsese’s Feel Like Going Home, Wim Wenders’ The Soul of a Man, Richard Pearce’s The Road to Memphis, Charles Burnett’s Warming by the Devil’s Fire, Marc Levin’s Godfathers and Sons, Mike Figgis’ Red, White and Blues, and Clint Eastwood’s Piano Blues.
Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds

2010

Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds

2010
7.3
Using state-of-the-art technologies, Richard Hammond goes beyond the limits of the naked eye and explores the hidden secrets of the invisible world around us.
Shark Week

1988

Shark Week

1988
7.6
The Discovery Channel's Shark Week, first broadcast on July 17, 1987, is a weeklong series of feature television programs dedicated to sharks. Held annually, normally in July or August, Shark Week was originally developed to raise awareness and respect for sharks. It is the longest-running cable television programming event in history. Now broadcast in over 72 countries, Shark Week is promoted heavily via social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
Antiques Roadshow

1979

Antiques Roadshow

1979
6.1
Antiques Roadshow is a British television show in which antiques appraisers travel to various regions of the United Kingdom to appraise antiques brought in by local people. It has been running since 1979. There are also international versions of the programme.
Himalaya with Michael Palin

2004

Himalaya with Michael Palin

2004
8.1
Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin takes a journey through the Himalayas.
50 Seconds: The Fernando Báez Sosa Case

2025

50 Seconds: The Fernando Báez Sosa Case

2025
7.7
This documentary series explores the case of Fernando Báez Sosa, whose fatal beating by a group of young men was caught on video, shocking Argentina.
PRI: Crónica del Fin

2025

PRI: Crónica del Fin

2025
9
In the past, there was only one path to success in Mexican politics: the path of the PRI. But the PRI is not just a political party; it is the institution that shaped Mexico's public and political behavior. It survived armed uprisings, student movements, economic crises, electoral defeats, and corruption scandals, but it was arrogance, corruption, inconsistency, and abuse of power that ultimately brought it down.
Human

2025

Human

2025
6.3
Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi reveals humanity's incredible story across 300,000 years of human evolution – and how the story is stranger and more surprising than ever imagined.
Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas

2024

Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas

2024
8.3
In Mexico City's dark underbelly, women seeking better lives become entangled in an online escort network, unaware it will lead to a series of femicides.
The Americas

2025

The Americas

2025
8.1
A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.
Boom! Boom! The World vs Boris Becker

2023

Boom! Boom! The World vs Boris Becker

2023
6.5
An inside look at the controversial life and career of tennis great Boris Becker—featuring interviews with John McEnroe, Novak Djokovic, Björn Borg, and other icons.
My Life as a Rolling Stone

2022

My Life as a Rolling Stone

2022
7.6
One by one the extraordinary, exhilarating stories of each of The Rolling Stones are vividly told with exclusive interviews from the band and a stellar cast of rock stars.
Save Our Squad with David Beckham

2022

Save Our Squad with David Beckham

2022
6.9
David Beckham is coming home. Over the course of a season David joins East London club, Westward Boys, a team playing in the league where it all began for him as a boy – the Echo Premier League. Westward haven't won a game all season, and the threat of being relegated from the league looms large. David has a mammoth task at hand. Will he be able to save their squad?
Everything's Gonna Be All White

2022

Everything's Gonna Be All White

2022
1.8
A deep dive into America's past and present through the experiences of people of color. The docuseries marries humor with history as it confronts the facets of racism, exploitation and discrimination that contributed to the formation of America.
Alessandro Cattelan: One Simple Question

2022

Alessandro Cattelan: One Simple Question

2022
6.1
Alessandro Cattelan searches for happiness through interviews and unique experiences with celebrity guests like Paolo Sorrentino and Roberto Baggio.
The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek

2021

The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek

2021
6.9
In honor of the sci-fi franchise’s 55th anniversary this year and produced by The Nacelle Company, the project will feature interviews with cast, crew and experts as it explores pivotal moments in the franchise’s history, from its inception at Lucille Ball’s production company Desilu to recent film and television adaptations.