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  • Genius

    Genius

    36 Episode s . The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.

    Genius

    36 Episode s . The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.

  • The Kennedys

    The Kennedys

    8 Episode s . The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.

    The Kennedys

    8 Episode s . The triumphs and tragedies of the most popular political family in American history.

  • A Small Light

    A Small Light

    8 Episode s . Twentysomething Miep Gies didn't hesitate when her boss Otto Frank came to her and asked her to hide his family from the Nazis during World War II. For the next two years, Miep, her husband Jan, and the other helpers watched over the eight souls in hiding in the Secret Annex. And it was Miep who found Anne’s Diary and kept it safe so Otto, the only one of the eight who survived, could later share it with the world as one of the most powerful accounts of the Holocaust.

    A Small Light

    8 Episode s . Twentysomething Miep Gies didn't hesitate when her boss Otto Frank came to her and asked her to hide his family from the Nazis during World War II. For the next two years, Miep, her husband Jan, and the other helpers watched over the eight souls in hiding in the Secret Annex. And it was Miep who found Anne’s Diary and kept it safe so Otto, the only one of the eight who survived, could later share it with the world as one of the most powerful accounts of the Holocaust.

  • Thai Cave Rescue

    Thai Cave Rescue

    6 Episode s . A Thai youth soccer team and their assistant coach are trapped within Tham Luang Cave, prompting a global rescue effort.

    Thai Cave Rescue

    6 Episode s . A Thai youth soccer team and their assistant coach are trapped within Tham Luang Cave, prompting a global rescue effort.

  • American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

    American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

    10 Episode s . A fascinating docuseries chronicling Playboy magazine’s charismatic founder, Hugh Hefner, and his impact on global culture. Told from his unique perspective with never-before-seen footage from his private archive, discover the captivating story about the man behind the bunny.

    American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

    10 Episode s . A fascinating docuseries chronicling Playboy magazine’s charismatic founder, Hugh Hefner, and his impact on global culture. Told from his unique perspective with never-before-seen footage from his private archive, discover the captivating story about the man behind the bunny.

  • Secrets of Playboy

    Secrets of Playboy

    20 Episode s . Explore the hidden truths behind the fable and philosophy of the Playboy empire through a modern-day lens. The documentary series delves into the complex world Hugh Hefner created and examines its far-reaching consequences on our culture’s view of power and sexuality.

    Secrets of Playboy

    20 Episode s . Explore the hidden truths behind the fable and philosophy of the Playboy empire through a modern-day lens. The documentary series delves into the complex world Hugh Hefner created and examines its far-reaching consequences on our culture’s view of power and sexuality.

  • Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

    Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

    2 Episode s . Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity and voice.

    Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

    2 Episode s . Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity and voice.

  • Thank You, Goodnight - The Bon Jovi Story

    Thank You, Goodnight - The Bon Jovi Story

    4 Episode s . An all access series chronicling the epic past and uncertain future of the iconic band Bon Jovi. A 40-year odyssey of rock 'n roll idolatry on the precipice as a vocal injury threatens to bring everything to a halt.

    Thank You, Goodnight - The Bon Jovi Story

    4 Episode s . An all access series chronicling the epic past and uncertain future of the iconic band Bon Jovi. A 40-year odyssey of rock 'n roll idolatry on the precipice as a vocal injury threatens to bring everything to a halt.

  • Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant

    Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant

    4 Episode s . The four-part drama series will tell the story of Cary Grant’s life, from his humble beginnings as Archie Leach in Bristol, England to the Hollywood leading man he became.

    Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant

    4 Episode s . The four-part drama series will tell the story of Cary Grant’s life, from his humble beginnings as Archie Leach in Bristol, England to the Hollywood leading man he became.

  • John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial

    John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial

    3 Episode s . For the first time, key figures from John Lennon's life and death—including friends, doctors, and investigators—share personal memories and reveal what happened on the night of his killing.

    John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial

    3 Episode s . For the first time, key figures from John Lennon's life and death—including friends, doctors, and investigators—share personal memories and reveal what happened on the night of his killing.

  • Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln

    3 Episode s . The true story of America's iconic 16th president as told by weaving together both scripted dramatizations of important moments in his life and commentary by authoritative historians and public figures.

    Abraham Lincoln

    3 Episode s . The true story of America's iconic 16th president as told by weaving together both scripted dramatizations of important moments in his life and commentary by authoritative historians and public figures.

  • Sam: A Saxon

    Sam: A Saxon

    7 Episode s . Based on the true story of Sam Meffire’s rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam’s desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice. Sam goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to media celebrity, and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.

    Sam: A Saxon

    7 Episode s . Based on the true story of Sam Meffire’s rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam’s desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice. Sam goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to media celebrity, and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.

  • Hitler: The Lost Tapes of the Third Reich

    Hitler: The Lost Tapes of the Third Reich

    6 Episode s . Examining the life and times of Adolf Hitler and following the full arc of his ascent, tyrannical reign, criminality and undoing.

    Hitler: The Lost Tapes of the Third Reich

    6 Episode s . Examining the life and times of Adolf Hitler and following the full arc of his ascent, tyrannical reign, criminality and undoing.

  • Faith Makes Great

    Faith Makes Great

    40 Episode s .

    Faith Makes Great

    40 Episode s .

  • Palace of Devotion

    Palace of Devotion

    61 Episode s . Orphaned as a child, Liu E travels to the capital Kaifeng, and later catches the eye of Zhao Heng. Though she was a concubine, Liu E was perceptive to state affairs, and often discussed politics with Zhao Heng. This tradition continued when he became emperor in 997. Liu E is crowned empress after adopting the son of a concubine (later Emperor Renzong), and serves as regent of the Song Dynasty during the last two years of her husband’s reign. Liu E would continue to rule until her death twelve years later in 1033.

    Palace of Devotion

    61 Episode s . Orphaned as a child, Liu E travels to the capital Kaifeng, and later catches the eye of Zhao Heng. Though she was a concubine, Liu E was perceptive to state affairs, and often discussed politics with Zhao Heng. This tradition continued when he became emperor in 997. Liu E is crowned empress after adopting the son of a concubine (later Emperor Renzong), and serves as regent of the Song Dynasty during the last two years of her husband’s reign. Liu E would continue to rule until her death twelve years later in 1033.