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The Peripheral revolves around Flynne Fisher, a woman in a near-future America in which technology has started to subtly alter society. Flynne discovers a hidden connection to a very different reality - and the dark future of her own.

Since it began in 1983, "Frontline" has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

The series will seek to reconcile Cosby's years spent as a public figure and TV comedian who promoted respectability and fairness with the truth that he has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by more than 60 women. Cosby was convicted of sexual assault in 2018 and sentenced to three-10 years in prison, but he was released this past June after his conviction was vacated by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Step into the dark world of drug production and distribution with Drugs, Inc. as National Geographic explores the entire supply chain from farm to dealer. Witness the dangerous and often violent world of drug cartels, the inner workings of law enforcement, and the devastating impact on individuals and communities. Brace yourself for an eye-opening journey into the heart of the drug trade.

Explore the evolution of comedy and its impact on society and politics. From slapstick to satire, discover how laughter has shaped our world. Featuring interviews with legendary comedians and insights from experts, this series delves into the power of humor throughout history.

Explore the fascinating world of drugs as Hamilton Morris takes you on a journey through their history, chemistry, and societal impacts. From the extraordinary to the obscure, this series sheds light on the effects and uses of some of the world's most intriguing substances.

Styles may change but murder lasts forever. In A Crime to Remember, the series looks back into the past and reveals the intricacies of real-life murders of the 50's and 60's. Each story is told by someone who knew the victim and reporters comment on how the murder and investigation impacted society at the time. With each episode learn what the "bad old days" were like and re-live the past.

Porn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are defined by the current explosion of internet porn-whether they're creating it, consuming it, or both.

An in-depth exploration of mass shootings and their devastating consequences. From the first-hand perspective of survivors, families of the victims, witnesses and heroic first responders, the series goes beyond the sensationalist coverage of these nightmarish moments to offer a comprehensive report on these tragic events.

Deadly Cults exploring unhinged murder cases where investigators uncover and expose the dark world of cults that kill. From a self-proclaimed prophet convincing his followers to murder an innocent family to a vampire coven searching for their next sacrifice, the series shows how power and manipulation can lead to murder.

Explores real-life cases in which a loving family is brutally destroyed by a deadly feud.

Hosted by Spurlock, this stylized documentary series will explore each of the seven deadly sins -- one per episode -- and will be told through Spurlock's unique and extreme lens.

Produced with no talking head interviews, this series keeps audiences INSIDE the story from start to finish. The Crimes That Changed Us blends intimate archival material to transport us into the heart of stories that have shaped the American journey.

Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area. Fear and panic shot across the country, with no one knowing how widespread the poisonings were.

Baffling symptoms. Controversial diagnoses. Costly treatments. Seven people with chronic illnesses search for answers - and relief.

Criminal Planet is a landmark eight-part series that reveals the latest trends in global crime and the increasingly complex, high-tech and wide-reaching challenges faced by law enforcement. The series explains underlying causes of global crime, hearing from victims, and profiles those on the cutting edge of enforcement who are seeking to break the criminal cycles that hurt our societies.

Explores the forces and most memorable moments that shaped the decade and changed the world forever.

Former Federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin travels to the sites of America's most perplexing cases, interviewing detectives, prosecutors, coroners, and speaking with victims' families to piece together the emotions, evidence and, ultimately, truth of the case.

Presented by journalist and true crime author Geoffrey Wansell, Murder by the Sea examines strange murders recorded at famous seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.

Uncover the untold stories of Australia's most infamous criminals. From their rise to their fall, witness the events that shaped their lives. Through interviews and archival footage, gain insight into the minds of some of the country's most notorious figures. Don't miss a single episode of Australian Crime Stories.

Suzhal - The Vortex is a crime thriller that goes beyond the routine investigation and threatens to shake up the cultural societal fabric, when a crime hits a small town in India. Set against the backdrop of an unique micro-festival,ancient myths collide with the troubling present as we are drawn into the eye of the storm.

Series examining the stories of criminally obsessive individuals driven by the need for acceptance.

Award-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar investigates the story behind the murders of eight men in Toronto, Canada.

This series tells the story of a killer, not from the point of view of the victim or their loved ones, but from the perspective of those who knew the murderer best - their family. Whether it's their father, sister, brother or ex-wife, we hear up close and personal what life was like with the killer in their life. Following the story of Ian Huntley, Fred West, Richard Ramirez, Phillip Fraser, Levil Bellfield and the honour killing of Surit Athwal.

Will the actions of those at the fringes have a disproportionate - and irreversible - impact on the United States?