Browse documentary series in US
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Full of salacious acts, secret trysts and cold-blooded murder, the series peeks behind closed doors to shocking crimes that happened inside hotels.
Do Not Disturb: Hotel Horrors (2015 )
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The underground world is a largely unexplored universe. Find out what goes on in the subterranean world of our planet Earth.
Secret Life Underground (2015 )
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Indiana Women's Prison is the backdrop for this cast of surprisingly relatable and bold characters. Women in Prison mixes the reality of prison life with recreations of dramatically revealing stories of how each of our characters ended up behind bars.
Women in Prison (2015 )
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The law of the wild is kill or be killed; learning how animals kill.
Deadly Instincts (2015 )
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Trevor McDonald embarks on an eye-opening journey inside the secretive world of the American Mafia, gaining unprecedented access to people who have experienced first-hand, the money, glamour and violence of the United States’ most famous organised crime network. In this two-part documentary series, Trevor delves into the lives of people with a fascinating story to tell, some of whom have never appeared on television before.
The Mafia with Trevor McDonald (2015 )
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be struck by lightning or be propelled by hurricane-speed winds? What is it really like inside a burning house? In this fun (and funny!) science series Nigel Latta subjects himself to a variety of 'don't try this at home' experiments to explore some of the more dramatic aspects of fundamental science.
Nigel Latta Blows Stuff Up (2015 )
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A four-part miniseries on the history of water in the San Joaquin Valley. Each episode delves into a different part of the history and future of water in the region and includes the voices of farmers, water leaders and environmentalists.
Tapped Out (2017 )
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The medieval period gave us some of the greatest, most enduring stories in history. Some are of them were real – some are altered into pure Legend. These legends usually had somebody doing villainous deeds. The even greater thing is that most of these were surrounded in mystery or conspiracy. Medieval Murder Mysteries uses modern thinking from historical police criminology combined with forensics and human osteologists blended with current historical ideas to try and solve what really happened all those years ago. Magnificent castles, chivalrous knights, powerful kings and queens? You’ll have them. Also require dark deeds, illicit lovers, greedy nobles, mad cardinals? Look no further. They’re all here.
Medieval Murder Mysteries (2015 )
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Taking a look behind the scenes of the German Reich, this two-part series sheds light on the almost incredible loyalty and support Hitler commanded among the German public. The compelling narrative provides insights into everyday life from the beginning of his regime to the end. It’s an intimate and revealing portrait of the German people under Hitler. (From Germany, in English and German)
Hitler's People (2015 )
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Our universe reveals itself in ways we've never seen before, thanks to new discoveries in astrobiology.
Space Phenomena (2020 )
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The horrifying true story of Eric Edgar Cooke, one of Australia’s most notorious and deadliest serial killers.
After the Night (2020 )
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Detectives and forensic experts recount the most extraordinary cold cases that were solved using the revolutionary technique of familial DNA testing.
Bloodline Detectives (2020 )
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Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.
Unsolved Mysteries (2020 )
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True Life is a documentary series running on MTV since March 24, 1998. Each episode follows a particular topic, such as heroin addiction as in the first episode, "Fatal Dose." The show is created by following a series of subjects by a camera crew through a certain part of their lives.
True Life (1998 )
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This docuseries follows the 2011 sexual assault case involving French politician Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the height of his career.
Room 2806: The Accusation (2020 )
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To detail how drugs push people into risky — even deadly — behaviors, a former CIA analyst investigates the economics of six illicit substances.
The Business of Drugs (2020 )
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Historical murder cases involving women. Explore the most shocking real-life crimes and murders both committed by women and against them.
The Lady Killers (2020 )
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Stories from survivors fuel this docuseries examining how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses.
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (2020 )
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Documentary series on the circumstances surrounding the death of María Marta García Belsunce, one of the most controversial criminal cases in Argentina.
Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta? (2020 )
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They're philosophers, storytellers and pioneers in their fields. Four surgeons reflect on their lives and professions in this inspiring docuseries.
The Surgeon's Cut (2020 )
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Attacks that provoked tensions and affected the course of world history, including the assassinations of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and President John F. Kennedy.
Fatal Shot (2020 )
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Horrific and salacious cases rock Southern California's wealthy coastal community. From a murder-for-hire gone wrong to families turning on their own, viewers hear the harrowing tales of when privilege leads to problems and greed leads to murder.
The Real Murders of Orange County (2020 )
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Killer Britain with Dermot Murnaghan (2020 )
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In this crime docuseries spinoff, a convict is paroled 30 years after being sentenced to death for murder. Then he makes a stunning confession.
A Killer Uncaged (2020 )
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In Jerusalem 1986, a 14-year-old boy shoots his family point-blank in their beds. Yet questions persist. In this docuseries, insiders come forward.
The Motive (2020 )
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Using extensive research, this five-part docuseries takes a comprehensive look at Francisco Franco's turbulent, decades-long regime.
Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator (2017 )
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Richard Hammond embarks on a global adventure to explore the world’s biggest structures and machines and discover how engineers build, maintain and use them.
Richard Hammond's Big (2020 )
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Earth as it has never been seen before, by challenging preconceived notions about the world, making use of cutting-edge scientific tools, and travelling over, across and deep into the Earth's crust to learn just what makes the world tick.
X-Ray Earth (2020 )
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Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Favreau himself.
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020 )
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Discover the brilliant dancers and choreographers who are shaping the art of movement around the world in this documentary series.
Move (2020 )
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Peel back the curtain of The Walt Disney Company like never before. Tune in each week and go behind the movies, theme parks, destinations, music, toys, and more. Each episode offers three unique stories that capture the magical moments and heartfelt storytelling that is Disney.
Disney Insider (2020 )
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Through extensive archive and expert interviews this series explores the stories behind mankind's greatest engineering disasters.
Disasters Engineered (2020 )
