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Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul

2023

Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul

2023
6.8
In this docuseries, a scrappy electronic cigarette startup becomes a multibillion-dollar company until an epidemic causes its success to go up in smoke.
Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas

2024

Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas

2024
8.1
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.
Magical Andes

2019

Magical Andes

2019
8.1
Mysteries of the Faith

2023

Mysteries of the Faith

2023
6.2
Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.
The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story

2017

The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story

2017
6.1
Mexican superstar actress Kate del Castillo reveals the untold story of her encounter with El Chapo Guzmán, the world’s most-wanted drug lord.
The Roshans

2025

The Roshans

2025
8.3
This documentary series chronicles the trials and triumphs of Bollywood's iconic Roshan family — musician Roshan Lal Nagrath, Rajesh, Rakesh and Hrithik.
A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad

2021

A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad

2021
6.6
A colony of German Christians with a charismatic and manipulative leader establishes itself in Chile and becomes instrumental to the dictatorship.
1994

2019

1994

2019
7.7
Archival video and new interviews examine Mexican politics in 1994, a year marked by the rise of the EZLN and the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio.
Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

2019

Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

2019
6.3
In this funny and provocative series, rapper and activists Killer Mike puts his revolutionary ideas about achieving social change into action.
Bad Sport

2021

Bad Sport

2021
7
True crime and sports come together in this docuseries. Global controversies and scandals are explored through reports from those involved.
Vendetta: Truth, Lies and The Mafia

2021

Vendetta: Truth, Lies and The Mafia

2021
6.9
Sicily boasts a bold "Anti-Mafia" coalition. But what happens when those trying to bring down organized crime are accused of being criminals themselves?
The Houseboat

2021

The Houseboat

2021
6.4
With plenty of passion and little know-how, two musicians undertake a daunting project: turn a late singer's houseboat into a creative musical space.
Chef's Table: BBQ

2020

Chef's Table: BBQ

2020
7.2
The Emmy-nominated series delves into the juicy, smoky world of barbecue, visiting acclaimed chefs and pitmasters in the US, Australia and Mexico.
Maradona in Mexico

2019

Maradona in Mexico

2019
6.4
The Dorados, Culiacan's local team, are at the bottom of the rankings when Maradona arrives, looking for a fresh start. The experts predict disaster.
Untameable

2023

Untameable

2023
6.5
In 1980s Spain, TV and movie star Bárbara Rey and circus personality Ángel Cristo fell for each other. This is the tale of their tumultuous relationship.
Inside the Criminal Mind

2018

Inside the Criminal Mind

2018
6.2
Explore the psychological machinations and immoral behavior that define the most nefarious types of criminals.
Who Killed Jill Dando?

2023

Who Killed Jill Dando?

2023
6.6
Revisit the shocking 1999 murder of beloved TV presenter Jill Dando, which continues to mystify experts and the public, in this in-depth documentary.
Wrestlers

2023

Wrestlers

2023
7
At a storied professional wrestling organization, new owners and a roster of rising stars strive to make an impact beyond the ring in this docuseries.
The Hunt for Veerappan

2023

The Hunt for Veerappan

2023
8.2
This docuseries follows the rise and fall of Veerappan, a dreaded smuggler whose bloody reign sparked a 20-year-long manhunt in south India.
Chelsea Does

2016

Chelsea Does

2016
5.2
Comedienne and writer Chelsea Handler discusses the topics of marriage, racism, Silicon Valley, and drugs. Filmed in four parts.