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MH370: The Plane That DisappearedMH370: The Plane That Disappeared
Netflix, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary | ► Trailer
4.4


In 2014, a plane with 239 people aboard vanishes from all radar. This docuseries delves into one of our greatest modern mysteries: Flight MH370.


Very Scary PeopleVery Scary People


Actor and singer Donnie Wahlberg hosts Very Scary People, a six-episode HLN Original Series that chronicles the twisted lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in recent history. Each two-hour episode traces the heinous, criminal acts of these elusive miscreants and the eventual road to justice.


A Wilderness of ErrorA Wilderness of Error
FX, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Thriller, Documentary | ► Trailer
4.5


When handsome Army Surgeon Jeffrey MacDonald is sent to prison for killing his family, a storm of swirling narratives challenges our very ability to find the truth. All the while overshadowing a chilling possibility: MacDonald may be an innocent man. A Wilderness of Error examines the evidence in the case against MacDonald, who was convicted in 1979 of murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters. A Green Beret physician, MacDonald claimed that the murders were committed by drug-crazed hippies.


UntoldUntold
Netflix, 2021 Running | Sports, Documentary | ► Trailer
5.0


A five-part sports docuseries event that brings fresh eyes to tales from the wide world of sports. From tennis to boxing to basketball, these stories aren't the ones you've heard before, even if you think you have. Premiering weekly, each film kicks off at a pivotal moment - the big fight, the Olympics, the playoffs - and then delves deep into what happened beyond the headlines, as told by those who lived it, to reveal the grit, resilience, heartbreak, triumph, violence, comedy and pathos beneath the sweat.


Challenger: The Final FlightChallenger: The Final Flight
Netflix, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary | ► Trailer
4.2


Four-part docuseries on the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster, unpacking an indelible moment for a generation of Americans.


Emergency: NYCEmergency: NYC
Netflix, 2023 On Hiatus | Reality, Documentary | ► Trailer
5.0


This gripping docuseries follows New York City's frontline medical professionals as they balance the intensity of their work with their personal lives.


The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate ConmanThe Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman
Netflix, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary, Mini-Series
2.5


In this harrowing docuseries, a cruel conman masquerading as a British spy manipulates and steals from his victims, leaving ruined families in his wake.


Low Country: The Murdaugh DynastyLow Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty
HBO Max, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary, Mini-Series, Biography | ► Trailer
3.0


This three-part docuseries explores the Murdaugh family, whose decades of powerful influence over the legal system in the South Carolina lowcountry unravel amid accusations of fraud, deception, and murder. Hailing from a long line of powerful legal figures, Alex Murdaugh along with his wife, Maggie, and sons, Buster and Paul, enjoyed unparalleled sway over authorities, until Paul's involvement in a tragic boating accident thrust a level of scrutiny on the family's actions and legacy, revealing a bizarre and deadly chain of events. the series questions the unchecked power of privilege - and the trail of death and destruction left in one family's wake.


Jared from Subway: Catching a MonsterJared from Subway: Catching a Monster


Three-part docu-series, reveals the shocking, previously untold story of the investigation that exposed the monster insidiously lurking behind Fogle's charming persona and how his true nature as a child sex predator was finally revealed.


Get GottiGet Gotti
Netflix, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary | ► Trailer



Told from both sides of the law, this docuseries from the makers of "Fear City" follows the FBI's battle to bring down infamous mob boss John Gotti. It's 1985 and John Gotti is the most powerful man in New York; he's also the most surveilled. His public execution of 'Boss of Bosses' Paul Castellano sets in motion a series of events that catapults the young mobster to the helm of America's most powerful mafia family. As the tentacles of Gotti's criminal enterprise extend deep into the heart of the city, law enforcement and state prosecutors scramble for their chance to bring the charismatic Godfather to his knees. From the creators of 'Fear City,' this three-part series for Netflix chronicles Gotti's meteoric rise and crashing fall - all told from the very mouths of those who brought him down.


Families of the MafiaFamilies of the Mafia
MTV, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Reality, Documentary, Mini-Series | ► Trailer



The six-part docuseries follows four neighboring mafia-related families for two years as they try to decide whether to cut their ties to organized crime or embrace its legacy.


How to Become a Cult LeaderHow to Become a Cult Leader
Netflix, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary | ► Trailer
3.5


Disguised as a guidebook for capturing a devoted cult following, this docuseries takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six famed flock leaders.


Escaping Twin FlamesEscaping Twin Flames
Netflix, 2023 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary | ► Trailer
1.0


A couple built a spiritual business to help people find true love. Now, former followers are sharing their disturbing practices in this docuseries.


Visible: Out on TelevisionVisible: Out on Television
Apple TV+, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary | ► Trailer
3.0


Explore the history of the LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, it looks at homophobia, invisibility, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV industry.


The Story of Late NightThe Story of Late Night
CNN, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary, Mini-Series | ► Trailer
5.0


The Story of Late Night is a six-part docuseries that takes viewers on a journey highlighting late-night television's most memorable moments.


19691969
ABC, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary
5.0


A six-part docuseries that profiles the extraordinary events of 1969.


Cartel CrewCartel Crew
VH1, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Reality, Documentary | ► Trailer
3.0


The sons and daughters of cartel members give a glimpse into their personal lives as they navigate adulthood and the effects of their family legacies. This docuseries follows their journeys as they set out to live legit lives and make names for themselves outside of the drug world.


Hometown HomicideHometown Homicide
Investigation Discovery, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary



Using local news footage, HOMETOWN HOMICIDE is a one-hour docuseries that recounts the stories of murder investigations that turned small towns and communities upside down.


Behind Bars: Rookie YearBehind Bars: Rookie Year
A&E, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Reality | ► Trailer



A docuseries following novice correctional officers as they begin their careers inside the walls of one of the most perilous prisons in America, the Penitentiary of New Mexico.


The Surgeon's CutThe Surgeon's Cut
Netflix, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary | ► Trailer
3.0


They're philosophers, storytellers and pioneers in their fields. Four surgeons reflect on their lives and professions in this inspiring docuseries.


Human PlaygroundHuman Playground
Netflix, 2022 On Hiatus | Documentary | ► Trailer



This docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.


House of Secrets: The Burari DeathsHouse of Secrets: The Burari Deaths
Netflix, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Mystery, History, Documentary | ► Trailer
1.0


Suicide, murder... or something else? This docuseries examines chilling truths and theories around the deaths of 11 members of a Delhi family.


The British Airways KillerThe British Airways Killer
ITV, 2024 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary



This new two-part documentary explores the death of Joanna Simpson, a wealthy heiress who was killed by her husband, a British Airways pilot.


The Hillside Strangler: Devil in DisguiseThe Hillside Strangler: Devil in Disguise
Peacock, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary, Biography | ► Trailer
4.0


The docuseries offers a new, in-depth peek inside the minds of notorious serial killing cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono who allegedly impersonated off-duty police officers to lure unsuspecting victims to their deaths before leaving their bodies to be found on the hillsides of East Los Angeles during the 1970s.


Little Women: LA: Terra's Little FamilyLittle Women: LA: Terra's Little Family
Lifetime, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Family, Reality
4.0


Terra Jolé and Joe Gnoffo's captivating high-risk pregnancy story on this season of Lifetime's hit docuseries Little Women: LA has been embraced by millions of fans. After receiving an overwhelming outpouring of support, they have made the courageous decision to document the impending birth of their baby in an all new unscripted program. The ten-episode series will be shot in near real time as Terra approaches her due date later this month.


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