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Ancient Aliens
2010
Ancient Aliens
2010
star 7Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
2020
star 7.1Stories from survivors fuel this docuseries examining how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses.Headspace Guide to Meditation
2021
star 7.8The series shows how meditation can help in your daily life. From tackling stress to embracing gratitude, each episode first teaches the basics and techniques of the practice, and then concludes with a guided meditation. Push play, close your eyes, and explore the many benefits of meditation.Formula 1: Drive to Survive
2019
star 8.1Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane - both on and off the track - during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy
2022
star 7.1The lives of an emerging superstar and a filmmaker intertwine in this intense, intimate docuseries charting Kanye West's career, filmed over two decades.History 101
2020
History 101
2020
star 7.1Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.Stories of a Generation - with Pope Francis
2021
star 7.1Stories Of A Generation narrates the values of life: from love to pain, from work to dreams. 18 generational stories are enriched with the participation of Pope Francis and Martin Scorsese.Life on Our Planet
2023
Life on Our Planet
2023
star 8Life's extraordinary journey to conquer, adapt and survive on Earth across billions of years comes alive in this groundbreaking nature docuseries.The Movies That Made Us
2019
star 7.2These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.Rise of Empires: Ottoman
2020
star 7.5Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.Testament: The Story of Moses
2024
star 7.2This illuminating docudrama series chronicles Moses' remarkable life as a prince, prophet and more with insights from theologians and historians.Unsolved Mysteries
2020
Unsolved Mysteries
2020
star 7.7Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.Roman Empire
2016
Roman Empire
2016
star 7This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.Amend: The Fight for America
2021
star 7.1Will Smith hosts this look at the evolving, often lethal, fight for equal rights in America through the lens of the US Constitution's 14th Amendment.MeatEater
2012
MeatEater
2012
star 8.1Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote, beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table.Sean Combs: The Reckoning
2025
star 7A revealing look at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' journey from music mogul to high-profile sexual offender, featuring footage and insider accounts that expose both his groundbreaking success with Bad Boy Entertainment and the troubling shadows behind his empire.Tiger King
2020
Tiger King
2020
star 6.8A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.The UnXplained
2019
The UnXplained
2019
star 6.7Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.Our Planet
2019
Our Planet
2019
star 8.5Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.The Last Dance
2020
The Last Dance
2020
star 8.3A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.
