Who Do You Think You Are?

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1986 ★ 7.3

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E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

1996 ★ 8.2

E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.

American Experience

American Experience

1988 ★ 6.6

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Top Gear

Top Gear

1978 ★ 7.9

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

Superpowered: The DC Story

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The Food That Built America

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Leaving Neverland

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2019 ★ 6.4

Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.

Down to Earth with Zac Efron

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Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.

National Treasure: Edge of History

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History's Greatest Mysteries

History's Greatest Mysteries

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The Rifleman

The Rifleman

1958 ★ 7.1

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Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers

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2022 ★ 8.0

This docuseries captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs, this series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside – told only by the people who lived it.

Drain the Oceans

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2018 ★ 7.0

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Trials of Life

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1990 ★ 8.3

Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.

MegaStructures

MegaStructures

2004 ★ 7.5

MegaStructures is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia. Each episode is an educational look of varying depth into the construction, operation, and staffing of various structures or construction projects, but not ordinary construction products. Generally containing interviews with designers and project managers, it presents the problems of construction and the methodology or techniques used to overcome obstacles. In some cases this involved the development of new materials or products that are now in general use within the construction industry. MegaStructures focuses on constructions that are extreme; in the sense that they are the biggest, tallest, longest, or deepest in the world. Alternatively, a project may appear if it had an element of novelty or are a world first. This type of project is known as a Megaproject.

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

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2018 ★ 7.5

The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.

Gadget Man

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2012 ★ 7.0

Gadget Man shows the world's collection of handy gadgets throughout the ages, from today's smart devices to decades old electronics to even older mechanical devices.

Marvel Studios Assembled

Marvel Studios Assembled

2021 ★ 7.2

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The Story of God with Morgan Freeman

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2016 ★ 7.5

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Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

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2020 ★ 7.4

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.

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