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Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend
2024
star 7.4Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges he's faced.Prehistoric Planet
2022
Prehistoric Planet
2022
star 8.3Experience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.Dear...
2020
Dear...
2020
star 5An inventive and cinematic approach to biographies of the most iconic figures in society today by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work.Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
2025
star 6Experience thrilling highs and crushing lows as the world's best chefs pursue the ultimate accolade: a Michelin Star. These anonymous inspectors have never let anyone in on their mysterious ways, until now.STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces
2024
star 7.8Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Dive into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view—past and present—as Martin reflects on how his beginnings led to his unexpectedly fulfilling life today.Vietnam: The War That Changed America
2025
star 8The reunion of old friends, first-person accounts, and rarely seen footage paint an extraordinary and deeply profound picture of what it was like to live through one of history's longest wars.The Secret Lives of Animals
2024
star 7.9Discover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.Number One on the Call Sheet
2025
star 5.3Some of Hollywood's biggest stars reveal their journeys to game-changing leading roles. In candid interviews, they shine a light on the highs and lows of their craft, breakthrough moments, blueprints for success, and the next generation's huge potential.Greatness Code
2020
Greatness Code
2020
star 6.6Iconic athletes pull back the curtain on a pivotal career moment when they touched greatness. A stylized hybrid of live action and visual effects, this short-form docuseries sheds new light on the sports legends you thought you knew.The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy
2023
star 7.4Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing destinations.The Wild Ones
2025
The Wild Ones
2025
star 7.3Explore hidden corners of Earth with a trio of experts as they try to save six endangered species from extinction. With crafty camerawork and survival skills, the team race to find, record, and protect these elusive creatures before it's too late.Tiny World
2020
Tiny World
2020
star 8This docuseries showcases nature's lesser-known tiny heroes. Spotlighting small creatures and the extraordinary things they do to survive, each episode is filled with surprising stories and spectacular cinematography.Cowboy Cartel
2024
Cowboy Cartel
2024
star 7.1When a rookie FBI agent uncovers a massive money laundering operation in American horse racing, he risks his life to take down the culprits: Mexico's deadliest cartel.Real Madrid: Until the End
2023
star 8Step onto the field and go behind the scenes with the iconic soccer team for a look at their astonishing 2021–2022 season. Fueled by their fervent fans, they defy the odds and silence the skeptics.Gutsy
2022
Gutsy
2022
star 3.5Take an unforgettable journey with Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton as they go on adventures with some of the world's boldest and bravest women—from household names to unsung heroes—who make us laugh and inspire us to be more gutsy.Long Way Home
2025
Long Way Home
2025
star 7.9Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman gear up for their fourth Long Way series—this time going from Ewan's home in Scotland to Charley's in England. They'll take the scenic route, of course, through 17 European countries on cranky old bikes.Earth at Night in Colour
2020
star 8.1Filmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
2021
star 7.7In a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent exploded onto the scene, and boundaries expanded like never before.Big Beasts
2023
Big Beasts
2023
star 7.5Travel from freezing poles to tropical rainforests to meet nature’s most captivating giants, who prove being big comes with enormous challenges.Long Way Up
2020
Long Way Up
2020
star 7.5The epic motorcycle adventure continues in this third chapter of the Long Way series, as Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman journey to glorious landscapes across South and Central America—on the backs of prototype electric Harley-Davidsons.
