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Formula 1: Drive to Survive(2019-)

38min per episode | Documentary
4.1/5 (with 203 votes)

Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane - both on and off the track - during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.

The Movies That Made Us(2019-2021)

45min per episode | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 48 votes)

These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.

Explained(2018-2021)

20min per episode | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 51 votes)

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

Roman Empire(2016-2019)

48min per episode | Drama, Documentary
3.3/5 (with 39 votes)

This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.

Life on Our Planet(2023)

4.0/5 (with 59 votes)

Life's extraordinary journey to conquer, adapt and survive on Earth across billions of years comes alive in this groundbreaking nature docuseries.

Arnold(2023)

4.0/5 (with 78 votes)

This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.

Tiger King(2020-2021)

43min per episode | Documentary, Crime
3.5/5 (with 202 votes)

A 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.

Directed by Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

Hip Hop Evolution(2016-)

50min per episode | Documentary
3.8/5 (with 11 votes)

Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back to its humble beginnings, when the kids of the Bronx crammed into house parties, rec rooms, and public parks to hear music like they’d never heard it before.

Directed by Darby Wheeler

Somebody Feed Phil(2018-)

55min per episode | Documentary
3.8/5 (with 16 votes)

"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.

Down to Earth with Zac Efron(2020-)

39min per episode | Documentary
3.8/5 (with 146 votes)

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

High Score(2020)

3.8/5 (with 107 votes)

This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

Unsolved Mysteries(2020-)

50min per episode | Documentary, Drama, Mystery
3.9/5 (with 143 votes)

Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series. The official website is unsolved.com

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Dirty Money(2018-2020)

1h 15min per episode | Crime, Documentary
3.5/5 (with 80 votes)

From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.

Amend: The Fight for America(2021)

58min per episode | Documentary, News, War & Politics
3.6/5 (with 69 votes)

When the United States of America was founded, the ideals of freedom and equality did not apply to all people. These are the stories of the brave Americans who fought to right the nation’s wrongs and enshrine the values we hold most dear into the Constitution — with liberty and justice for all.

Our Planet(2019-2023)

50min per episode | Documentary, Action & Adventure
4.3/5 (with 157 votes)

Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.

History 101(2020-)

22min per episode | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 43 votes)

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

Unsolved Mysteries(1988-2010)

1h per episode | Mystery, Drama
3.9/5 (with 64 votes)

Combines four to five segments of dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates of real human and paranormal mysteries. An audience interactive call-to-action request allowed viewers to call in with tips to help solve the cases.

The Mind, Explained(2019-2021)

3.7/5 (with 48 votes)

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.

Ugly Delicious(2018-2020)

55min per episode | Documentary
3.5/5 (with 12 votes)

Star chef David Chang leads friends on a mouthwatering, cross-cultural hunt for the world's most satisfying grub. All the flavor. None of the BS.

Harry & Meghan(2022)

58min per episode | Documentary
3.1/5 (with 44 votes)

From their courtship to their exit from royal life, Harry and Meghan share their complex journey in their own words in this docuseries.

Our Universe(2022)

3.8/5 (with 20 votes)

Witness the remarkable story of our universe over billions of years and its inextricable link to life on Earth in this sweeping documentary series.

Animal(2021-)

4.1/5 (with 14 votes)

This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.

Medal of Honor(2018)

1h per episode | Documentary
3.7/5 (with 8 votes)

Honoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.

Chimp Empire(2023)

4.1/5 (with 14 votes)

A vast community of chimpanzees thrives in a forest in Uganda, navigating complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes.

Sex, Explained(2020)

22min per episode | Documentary
3.3/5 (with 929 votes)

From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.

Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father(2017-2021)

1h per episode | Comedy, Reality-TV
3.5/5 (with 22 votes)

Comic Jack Whitehall invites his stodgy, unadventurous father to travel with him to odd locations and events in an attempt to strengthen their bond.

With Jack Whitehall, Michael Whitehall

Abstract: The Art of Design(2017-2019)

45min per episode | Documentary
3.9/5 (with 33 votes)

Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.

The Innocence Files(2020)

3.8/5 (with 12 votes)

The personal stories behind eight cases of wrongful conviction that the Innocence Project and organizations within the Innocence Network have worked to highlight and overturn.

Directed by Liz Garbus, Alex Gibney - With Ted Bundy

Challenger: The Final Flight(2020)

44min per episode | Documentary
3.6/5 (with 59 votes)

Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror(2021)

1h per episode | Documentary, War & Politics
3.7/5 (with 44 votes)

Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation.

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