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October 2025 Watch List

European Murder Mystery Picks

Astrid

Astrid Nielsen works in the library of the judicial police. She has Asperger's syndrome. With an incredible memory she excels at analyzing files of ongoing investigations. The district commander decides to use it to the fullest, entrusting her with very complex investigations which have remained unsolved to date. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.

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The Nordic Muders

In this engrossing crime drama, cop Julia Thiel and her mother Karin Lossow investigate criminal cases on the otherwise peaceful Baltic Sea island of Usedom. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles.

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Van Der Valk on Masterpiece


Amsterdam—city of bikes, boats, and bodies. Marc Warren (Beecham House, The Good Wife) stars as steely-eyed cop Piet van der Valk in the mystery series inspired by Nicolas Freeling’s legendary crime thrillers.

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The Tunnel

The emotionally-charged finale of the critically-acclaimed, bilingual crime thriller, "The Tunnel," reunites Stephen Dillane, in his International Emmy award-winning role as Karl Roebuck, with Clémence Poésy, as Elise Wassermann, for the last outing of this beloved - and unlikely - Anglo-French partnership

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The Paris Murders

Intuitive profiler Chloe Saint-Laurent solves the most puzzling cases with the Paris homicide division in this suspenseful and fast-paced series based on actual criminal cases. Her exceptional sensitivity enables her to read the minds of killers and victims alike. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.

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Murder in Sweden


On picturesque Swedish island, Maria juggles being a good mother and detective--all while sustaining her female perspective and approach to life--and solving some heinous crimes. From Walter Presents, in Swedish with English subtitles.

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Veterans Day Picks

After Action

Hosted by Air Force combat veteran Stacy Pearsall, "After Action" reveals the experiences of 21 diverse veterans from across the country. Conversations about life before, during and after action provide a deeper appreciation for those who've served.

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Independent Lens | Make Peace or Die: Honor the Fallen

Riddled with survivor's guilt after his unit lost 17 men during "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan, Marine veteran Anthony Marquez makes it his mission to reconnect with the Gold Star families of the fallen. By carving and hand-delivering a battlefield cross for each of the families affected by loss, Anthony finds the path to heal himself.

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Salute to Service 2025: A Veterans Day Celebration


Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of the U.S.-Mexico border alongside acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winning host Pati Jinich as she experiences the region’s rich culture, people and cuisine.

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Native American Heritage Month Picks

Ken Burns | The American Buffalo

The dramatic story of America’s national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world—and the unforgettable characters who pointed the nation in a different direction.

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Awakening in Taos: The Mabel Dodge Luhan Story

Mabel Dodge Luhan was a trailblazing feminist 100 years ahead of her time. She was a wealthy writer, and a champion for Women and Native American rights. In 1917, Mabel moved from Greenwich Village to Taos, New Mexico, where she married Tony Lujan, a Tiwa Indian from Taos Pueblo. Mabel was responsible for bringing artists and writers to Taos. They include Georgia O’Keeffe, Ansel Adams, and DH Lawrence.

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Finding Your Roots | Fathers and Sons

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets actors LeVar Burton and Wes Studi—two men who grew up without their fathers, haunted by questions about entire branches of their family trees. With only a handful of clues to guide him, Gates uncovers stories his guests have long wanted to hear, introducing them to ancestors whose names they’ve never known-—and revealing their connections to key moments in history.

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September 2025 Watch Lists

Hispanic Heritage Month Picks

Finding Your Roots | Latin Roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Rubén Blades & journalist Natalie Morales uncover their hidden roots in Latin America, revealing secrets that their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal. Traveling from Puerto Rico to Columbia to Brazil, Gates & his guests recover long-lost family stories—meet heroes and villains--and celebrate the virtue of accepting one’s relatives whoever they may be.

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Finding Your Roots | Mexican Roots

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the deep Mexican roots of talk show host Mario Lopez and comedian Melissa Villaseñor, uncovering ancestors stretching back to the 1500s. Weaving together stories of migratory farmers, Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans, Gates conjures up personal histories of diverse, sometimes conflicting, elements.

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La Frontera with Pati Jinich


Savor the sights, sounds and flavors of the U.S.-Mexico border alongside acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winning host Pati Jinich as she experiences the region’s rich culture, people and cuisine.

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Big Cats Picks

Big Cats 24/7 (Season 1)

This series transports audiences into the heart of an area almost entirely free from human influence. Alongside some of the continent’s most trusted experts and accomplished cinematographers, we are immersed into the endeavor of the filming process, and most importantly, into the extraordinary lives of the Okavango Delta’s big cats.

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Lion: The Rise and Fall of the Marsh Pride

Discover the Marsh Pride of lions in Kenya's Maasai Mara Reserve. This tale of shifting loyalties, bloody takeovers and sheer resilience is told by those who filmed them for over 30 years, those who tried to protect them, those who live alongside them and some who ultimately wanted them dead. Examine nature’s battle for survival in a world where lions and humans are increasingly at odds.

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Nature | American Ocelot

Dive deep into South Texas to meet one of America’s most endangered cats: the ocelot. With about 120 known ocelots remaining, the future of the U.S. ocelot population relies on ranchers, scientists and government agencies working together.

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August 2025 Watch Lists

Modern Mysteries Picks

Annika on MASTERPIECE

Annika (Nicola Walker, Unforgotten) and her Marine Homicide Unit solve puzzling murders that wash up in Scotland’s waters. Annika shares her wry literary insights on the crimes while raising her teen daughter, Morgan.

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Ridley

Retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley is called back to advise on a complex and compelling murder case by his replacement and former protege DI Carol Farman. Carol is keen to access Ridley’s unique insight into crime-solving which served them so well in the past, but the investigation takes a dark and unexpected twist.

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Luna + Sophie


Luna Kunath is strong-willed but her penchant for naivety gets her into trouble. Sophie Pohlmann seems more mature, but her desire for harmony and fairness can be her weakness. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles.

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Ancient History Picks

Ancient Invisible Cities

Professor Darius Arya explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Athens, Cairo and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels of these cities as they’ve never been seen before.

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Empire: The World's First Superpower with David Olusoga

In this landmark series award-winning historian David Olusoga explores the history of the British Empire and why it is essential in the 21st Century to fully understand it’s legacy.

Available August 4th
Odysseus Returns

An amateur historian, Makis Metaxas, claims he found the bones of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. But the discovery is soon embroiled in controversy, and Makis embarks on his own odyssey to convince the world he is right.

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