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Famous icons overcome crises - being canceled, screwing up, falling - and rebuild careers. Their untold struggles and rises captured; stories of surviving and thriving regardless of public perception.
Nine Lives Of... (2024 )
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Raw & Real: The Truth Be Told explores the minds of queer icons, legends and trailblazers.
Raw & Real: The Truth Be Told (2024 )
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From Idris Elba, whose grandfather fought in WW2, this landmark series reveals the untold stories of soldiers of color in the war. By mixing war sequences with character portraits, this series restores the role of these soldiers and their units to their rightful place in the narrative of WW2 and reveals how these heroes inspired Civil Rights Movements in America and across the world.
Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color (2024 )
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William Shatner explores our earth, and beyond, in search of the universe’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features contributions from scientists, historians, astronauts and other experts—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen. Seeking answers to age-old questions that have mystified mankind for centuries. Things like, how was our earth born? Will we go back to the moon—or venture even farther? What dangers might lurk in the deep expanse of outer space? And perhaps the biggest of all—are we alone?
The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe (2024 )
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The story of Ol' Dirty Bastard, co-founder of legendary hip-hop group the Wu-Tang Clan, through the eyes of his friends, family, and collaborators.
ODB: Wu Tang Forever (2024 )
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In Australia, there are over 40,000 men and women currently behind bars. Many of them have done very bad things. They have shattered countless lives, destroyed families and been responsible for unspeakable criminal acts. What did they do? How did they get here? And what are their lives like now?
Australia's Most Dangerous Prisoners (2024 )
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Dive deep beyond the infamous makeovers, romances and eliminations that helped define an entire TV genre, to bring you stories you've never heard before from producers, contestants and crew, painting a realer version of the reality world.
Dark Side of Reality TV (2024 )
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For Millenia, these mysteries have remained hidden: murders, hangings, ritual sacrifice from an era long ago, by people much like us. And as more human remains are discovered, most dating back thousands of years, modern day archaeologists continue to piece together clues to what life was like before written records. Through ancient tales, modern science, and the current guardians of these bodies, Ancient Bodies: Secrets Revealed pieces together an understanding of who these people were and how they died and remained preserved for us to learn from today.
ANCIENT BODIES: SECRETS REVEALED (2024 )
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Part comedy, part social commentary, host Jesus Trejo embarks on a journey across America meeting with six rising comedians who explore the mosaic of our nation through the lens of stand-up comedy.
Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo (2024 )
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The series takes you inside some of the world’s most notorious prisons. Every episode delves into the unique history of a specific prison, showcasing its wildest practices, infamous inmates, harrowing events, and ingenious escapes. Spanning 1,000 years, the series covers legendary institutions from the historic Tower of London to today’s high-tech ADX, where El Chapo is currently held. Through interviews with journalists, former correctional officers, and previously incarcerated individuals, the series offers an authentic glimpse into the inner workings of these prisons.
Prison Chronicles (2024 )
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Zak Bagans sends documentary crews to capture true tales of twisted terror, local lore and deeply disturbing paranormal activity at doomed locations across the globe.
Destinations of the Damned with Zak Bagans (2024 )
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Extraordinary stories, puzzling mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world's most sacred relics, including objects of immortality, holy treasures, and revered monuments.
Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid (2024 )
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The unbelievable true stories of women who were completely unaware they were pregnant…until they are just about to give birth! A phenomenon known as cryptic pregnancies, one in 2500 women experience pregnancies that go unnoticed until delivery. With personal videos, photos, and gripping first-hand accounts, these unsuspecting moms-to-be share their unexpected journey to motherhood that leave everyone wondering just how in the world they could have missed the signs a baby was coming!
I Wasn’t Expecting a Baby! (2024 )
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An in-depth look at the whistleblowers who sparked a UFO revolution, revealing evidence that the government knows much more than they’re letting on.
TMZ Presents: UFO Revolution (2024 )
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Killing Hip Hop explores the legacies of artists and the threats they face in one of America's most beloved, yet most perilous, musical genres.
Killing Hip Hop (2024 )
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Combat veterans Rudy Reyes and Ronnie Adkins unravel the mysteries behind the strangest and most controversial images, sounds, and documents from the modern history of war. Mysteries span the modern era of warfare, including the World Wars, The Korean War, the Vietnam War, The Cold War, The Gulf War, and the conflicts of the 21st century. Assassinations caught on tape, exploding battleships, ghost planes, vanished soldiers, propaganda hoaxes, alleged cover-ups and conspiracies are analyzed and dissected by Reyes and Adkins, aided by a team of top experts, and former members of the military. Each episode lifts the veil of secrecy on the fog of war.
The Proof Is Out There: Military Mysteries (2024 )
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Accelerates into the world of cars, celebrity ride alongs and iconic automotive events with Nick Cannon steering the wheel!
Nick Cannon's Big Drive (2024 )
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Uncover three shocking stories of women whose seemingly ordinary lives are upended by questionable deaths.
Ms. Murder (2024 )
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Explores the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet while saving our oceans.
Hope in the Water (2024 )
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With guidance and mentorship from powerhouse investors Emma Grede and Ashley Graham, ambitious female entrepreneurs develop their side hustles in the hopes of quitting their day jobs to pursue their dream careers full time. These founders vie for the chance to build multi-million dollar companies while juggling the demands of their personal lives and day jobs.
Side Hustlers (2024 )
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The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen. From blackface to Black Panther, this series is a definitive chronicle of more than a century of the Black experience in Hollywood and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story – in brilliant color.
Hollywood Black (2024 )
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An unfiltered look at Wendy Williams' life following the end of her iconic talk show.
Where Is Wendy Williams? (2024 )
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Explore the unbelievable science behind epic natural disasters. Featuring incredible footage and interviews with scientists, storm chasers, and survivors, this series examines our changing climate.
Violent Earth (2024 )
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Follow the fortunes of the world's most formidable apex predators, including lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles as they pit themselves against fearsome opponents in the ultimate battle for survival.
Predator v Prey (2024 )
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Entre balas y acordes: La historia del corrido (2024 )
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A hunt for clues as detectives relentlessly pursue critical evidence that cracks the case. Each investigation is packed with twists-false leads, wrong suspects, dead ends-until police finally uncover the smoking gun and arrive at justice.
Dateline: The Smoking Gun (2024 )
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Unforgettable TV moments that shaped American culture are explored through insights from those who were there. This series showcases the power of television and the lasting impact these fleeting events continue to have on our lives.
TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture (2024 )
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The American South is known for its beauty and culture. However, its dark side – the greed, the lust, the wrath – can be just as alluring. Sins of the South is a true crime series that leans into the drama, history, heat and heinous crimes below the Mason-Dixon line. Unravel the twists and turns of a real-life murder, highlighting the disturbing crimes of the South and the wickedness that led to it. First-hand accounts from victims' loved ones and law enforcement, archival footage and cinematic recreations bring these sinful stories to life.
Sins of the South (2024 )
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Explores the diabolical personas of murderers who cry fake tears to manipulate the media and public in a disturbing attempt to exonerate themselves from their crimes. Chilling cases where public appearances and police interviews played host for killers Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Drew Peterson, Chacey Poynter, Stephen McDaniel and Chris Watts to feign grief in attempts to persuade the public of their innocence.
Killer Performance (2024 )
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This Country's Charlie Cooper explores the gloriously bonkers world of British folklore. From crop circles to demon dogs, he's boldly going where no TV presenter has gone before.
Charlie Cooper’s Myth Country (2024 )
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The NBA Playoffs presented by NBA2K25 on PS5, is a new eight-part ESPN Original series that offers an in-depth look at the 2024 NBA Playoffs, where the league’s brightest stars and most determined veterans battle for supremacy. Premiering October 7, the series delves into the high-stakes action both on and off the court, chronicling the personal and professional journeys of players like Zion Williamson, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, P.J. Washington, and Jaylen Brown as they navigate the challenges of postseason basketball. With exclusive access, Clutch captures defining moments that shape not just games, but legacies showcasing the NBA’s next generation of leaders.
Clutch: The NBA Playoffs (2024 )
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A bold documentary series which deals comprehensively with the events of the October 7 surprise attack on Israel through interviews and reconstructions. Over 100 interviewees from the various events that took place that day were interviewed for the series. From survivors of the Nova party to military personnel and pilots, the interviewees tell their story while recreating the events in the places where Hamas has infiltrated.
The Endless Day (2024 )
