History 101

TV Series · 7.1 / 10 · 22 May 2020 · English

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

Meet the Romans with Mary Beard

TV Series · 7.5 / 10 · 17 Apr 2012 · English

Professor Mary Beard looks beyond the stories of emperors, armies, guts and gore to meet the everyday people at the heart of Ancient Rome's vast empire.

Mind Field

TV Series · 8.2 / 10 · 18 Jan 2017 · English

Explore the surprising things we know (and don’t know) about why people are the way they are through expert interviews, rare footage from historical experiments, and brand-new, ground-breaking demonstrations of human nature at work.

The New York Times Presents

TV Series · 7.2 / 10 · 10 Jul 2020 · English

A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.

The Real History of Science Fiction

TV Series · 7.0 / 10 · 19 Apr 2014 · English

The series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and literature, with the help of filmmakers, writers, actors, and graphic artists. Each episode will explore one of the enduring themes of science fiction: time travel; the exploration of space; robots and artificial intelligence; and aliens.

Money, Explained

TV Series · 7.2 / 10 · 11 May 2021 · English

We spend it, we borrow it, and save it. Now let's talk about money and its many minefields, from credit cards to casino, scammers to student loans.

Eli Roth's History of Horror

TV Series · 6.4 / 10 · 14 Oct 2018 · English

An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.

The Walking Dead: Origins

TV Series · 7.8 / 10 · 15 Jul 2021 · English

The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of the zombie apocalypse from the point of view of a single character and features new interviews and narrations from the actors that portray these iconic characters, interwoven with clips from the most pivotal moments of their journeys so far.

Trust Me: The False Prophet

TV Series · 7.5 / 10 · 8 Apr 2026 · English

In this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.

The Last Movie Stars

TV Series · 7.0 / 10 · 21 Jul 2022 · English

A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.

Cursed Films

TV Series · 7.2 / 10 · 2 Apr 2020 · English

A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen, to the rumored use of real human skeletons on the set of Poltergeist, these stories are legendary amongst film fans and filmmakers alike. But where does the truth lie?

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

TV Series · 7.6 / 10 · 14 May 2025 · English

Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.