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Underbelly: Vanishing ActUnderbelly: Vanishing Act
Nine, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Action, Crime, Biography | ► Trailer

Leaving a trail of lies and deception in her wake, the police and her victims are left to piece together the mystery of who Melissa Caddick really was. To those closest to her, she was a daughter, wife, mother, and loyal friend. But as the pieces of the puzzle begin to crystallise and the police close in, a decomposing foot with an Asics running shoe still attached washes up on a sandy beach and turns everything about her disappearance on its head.


House of SaddamHouse of Saddam
BBC Three, 2008 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Military/War, History, Biography
Rating: 4/5

The four-part series charts the rise and fall of the world's most significant political dictators in recent history, Saddam Hussein. The drama explores Saddam's sinister personality by delving into both his political, and personal life, from his rise to power in the early 70's to his fall and capture in 2003.


Time: The Kalief Browder StoryTime: The Kalief Browder Story
Paramount, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary, Biography
Rating: 5/5

TIME: The Kalief Browder Story is a six-part documentary series about a 16-year-old student from the Bronx who spent three years on Rikers Island without ever being convicted of a crime.


The Great Train RobberyThe Great Train Robbery
BBC One, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Thriller, History
Rating: 2/5

This show features two feature length episodes telling the story behind the most infamous heist in British history on its 50th anniversary.


A Football LifeA Football Life
NFL Network, 2011 Running | Interview, Sports, Documentary, Biography
Rating: 5/5

The show examines the iconic individuals and subjects that have had an undeniable and profound impact on the history of the National Football League, offering an inside look into their untold stories. Friends, teammates, family members and other players and coaches associated with the subjects are interviewed.


The New Edition StoryThe New Edition Story
BET, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Music, Documentary, Biography | ► Trailer
Rating: 5/5

The New Edition Story is a 3 part mini-series biopic that will follow the story of R&B pioneers Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill as they navigate fame from their native Boston to Hollywood and beyond. New Edition was formed in the '70s and is best known for the Hot 100 hits "Candy Girl," "Mr. Telephone Man" and "Cool It Now."


Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It AllEd Sheeran: The Sum of It All

Global superstar Ed Sheeran opens the doors to his life in this searingly honest documentary series.


Diana (2021)Diana (2021)
CNN, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | History, Documentary, Biography

The six-part documentary event DIANA reveals the person behind the princess, with rarely seen footage and new interviews that reframe the conventional story of her life and legacy. DIANA explores her strength and flaws, revealing a compelling and complicated woman who was an aristocratic rebel, fashion icon, humanitarian hero, hopeless romantic, and dedicated mother.


The Putin InterviewsThe Putin Interviews
Showtime, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary, Biography | ► Trailer
Rating: 4/5

A revealing series of interviews between renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone and Vladimir Putin in which the Russian President speaks candidly on the US Election, Trump, Syria, Snowden and more.


Maradona: Blessed DreamMaradona: Blessed Dream
Prime Video, 2021 On Hiatus | Drama, Sports, Documentary, Biography | ► Trailer
Rating: 4/5

A look at the early life and prolific career of Argentinean football legend Diego Maradona.


Hitler's Circle of EvilHitler's Circle of Evil
Netflix, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Military/War, History

Surviving power struggles, betrayals and plots, Hitler's inner circle of Nazi leaders seizes control of Germany and designs its disastrous future.


MadibaMadiba
BET, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, History, Mini-Series, Biography | ► Trailer

Madiba is based on two Mandela books, Conversations With Myself and Nelson Mandela by Himself. Named after Madiba, the Thembu clan to which Nelson Mandela belonged, the project tells the story of a younger Nelson Mandela during the early-60s as he deals with the political unrest engulfing South Africa. Shot exclusively in South Africa and on Robben Island, Madiba details the early years of Mandela's personal journey, and reveals the behind-the-scenes strategizing and bold organizing tactics he and his collaborators used to bring attention to their movement both domestically and internationally.


First Ladies (CNN)First Ladies (CNN)
CNN, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary, Biography | ► Trailer

First Ladies profiles Michelle Obama, Jackie Kennedy, Nancy Reagan, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage and cinematic recreations, First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.


Murder Made Me FamousMurder Made Me Famous
ReelzChannel, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Horror, Documentary, Biography

The show shares personal accounts from victims' family members, jurors, members of law enforcement and journalists involved with each case to give viewers an intimate perspective and disclose new information. Featured commentator for every episode is author and PEOPLE crime reporter, Steve Helling, who has covered several high-profile crime stories including the Natalee Holloway and Laci Peterson disappearances.


VenenoVeneno
ATRESplayer, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Mini-Series, Biography

A biographical story of La Veneno, transgender icon and TV personality, and those who surrounded her.


Pablo Escobar: El Patrón del MalPablo Escobar: El Patrón del Mal
Caracol TV, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Thriller, History

"Escobar, the king of evil" is a fictional series product of free adaptation of "The Parable of Paul," Alonso Salazar, press articles and publicly known facts of national life, the historical facts are surrounded by fictional characters and dialogue, allowing supply and re-documented situations.


The Real Peaky BlindersThe Real Peaky Blinders
BBC Two, 2022 On Hiatus | History, Documentary, Mini-Series, Biography
Rating: 4/5

Exploring the mass gang movement that originated in Birmingham and other industrial cities in the 19th century and evolved into modern gangsterism in the early 20th.


The Haunting Of...The Haunting Of...
LMN, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | Action, Mystery, Thriller, Documentary
Rating: 5/5

This is an original series featuring world-renowned psychic-medium Kim Russo as she gives an exclusive look at celebrities who have had their lives changed by paranormal events. Each one-hour episode of The Haunting Of... will feature celebrities' real life encounters with the paranormal as they return to the site of their traumatic experience. During these gripping journeys, Kim Russo unlocks the secrets that haunted each celebrity and explains the unexplained. Kim also unveils shocking psychic moments and surprising personal revelations as she tunes into the celebrities' personal lives and connects with their loved ones who have crossed over.


I Survived ...I Survived ...
LMN, 2008 Cancelled/Ended | Action, Adventure, Thriller, Documentary

A recollection of the accounts of people who survived life threatening situations.


Who Do You Think You Are? (Australia)Who Do You Think You Are? (Australia)
SBS, 2008 Running | Family, Celebrities, History, Documentary
Rating: 5/5

An Australian adaptation of the long-running BBC documentary series, in which a celebrity explores the past through the history of an ancestor.


The FBI FilesThe FBI Files
Discovery, 1998 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Action, Crime, Mystery
Rating: 4.7/5

Through re-enactments of high profile cases involving the FBI, the show reveals how agents solve these crimes behind the scene.


UnprecedentedUnprecedented
Discovery+, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary, Mini-Series, News, Biography

An exclusive look into the lives and actions of Donald Trump and the first family as they navigate his 2020 re-election campaign. Witness the raw, behind-the-scenes footage, including the last interview given by Trump as president.


IsabelIsabel
TVE, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Family, History, Biography
Rating: 3.7/5

The story of Elisabeth of Castile from youth to her coronation. / La historia de Isabel de Castilla desde su juventud hasta su coronación.


Cristóbal BalenciagaCristóbal Balenciaga
Disney+, 2024 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, History, Biography | ► Trailer
Rating: 3/5

Cristóbal Balenciaga begins as the designer presents his first Parisian Haute Couture collection in 1937. He has left behind a successful career in his ateliers in Madrid and San Sebastian dressing the Spanish elite and aristocracy. However, the designs that had set the trend in Spain don't quite work in the sophisticated fashion empire that Paris has become, where Chanel, Dior and Givenchy are the benchmark of Haute Couture. Guided by his obsession for control in all aspects of his life, Cristóbal Balenciaga will define his style and eventually become one of the most important designers of all time.


Garrow's LawGarrow's Law
BBC One, 2009 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, History, Biography
Rating: 2.5/5

This legal drama investigates the corruption behind London's Old Bailey in the 18th century and is inspired by the life of pioneering English barrister William Garrow.


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