Shows like The New York Times Presents
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.
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History 101
Series · 2020 · also documentaryInfographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
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Escaping Twin Flames
Series · 2023 · also documentaryA couple built a spiritual business to help people find true love. Now, former followers are sharing their disturbing practices in this docuseries.
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Trust Me: The False Prophet
Series · 2026 · also documentaryIn this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.
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1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
Series · 2021 · also documentaryIn a tumultuous era, 1971 was a year of musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time. Stars reached new heights, fresh talent...
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Eli Roth's History of Horror
Series · 2018 · also documentaryAn in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence
Series · 2023 · also documentaryA group of bright Sarah Lawrence College students fall under the dark influence of a friend's father, Larry Ray. With unprecedented access to the survivors who lived with...
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World War II with Tom Hanks
Series · 2026 · also documentaryExplores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of tot...
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Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Series · 2024 · also documentaryA portrait of celebrated filmmaker David Chase: his life, his career and his groundbreaking work on the HBO original series The Sopranos.
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American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing
Series · 2023 · also documentaryArchive footage, chilling reenactments and exclusive interviews shed new light on a tragedy — and two brothers — that suspended a city in terror.
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Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes
Series · 2022 · also documentarySerial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.
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