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‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ Unpacks How the Brand Lost Its Wings

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

As Victoria’s Secret launches its first inclusive campaign, this new Hulu docuseries airs out the brand’s dirty laundry.…

July 26, 2022

‘The Deep End’: The Rise of Teal Swan and Toxic Spiritual Teachings

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

This docuseries tells the story of a spiritual teacher whose narcissism may cost her everything.…

June 25, 2022

‘BuzzFeed Unsolved’ Looks Like It Will End Its Seventh and Final Season With a Bang

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

As fans anticipate the bittersweet ending of the popular YouTube docuseries, loyal viewers are looking back on beloved aspects that defined the show.…

October 24, 2021

'Human: The World Within' PBS Docu-Series

‘Human: The World Within’ Makes Our Basic Characteristics Fascinating

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The PBS docu-series just hit Netflix and views the human body’s complex systems on a microscopic level while applying them to the real world.…

October 3, 2021

An illustration of two ballet students from On Pointe in a traditional ballet pose, split between a scene from The Nutcracker and a practice room.

‘On Pointe’ Takes a Look Into the Realities of Professional Ballet

Kelsie Westmoreland, Washington and Lee University

This Disney+ docuseries reveals the daily sacrifices and pressures of pre-professional dancers trying to establish their careers in New York City.…

July 30, 2021

An illustration of Richard Ramirez for an article about the Netflix docuseries Night Stalker. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

‘Night Stalker’ Is so Eerie, It Makes You Feel Like He’s Still Out There

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

This Netflix docuseries focuses on the success of two dedicated detectives in their quest to arrest Richard Ramirez, the infamous LA serial killer.…

April 25, 2021

An illustration depicting how everyone one on this earth is connected

Netflix’s Science Documentary ‘Connected’ Is Essential Pandemic Viewing

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

The docuseries reveals astonishing connections between people and the planet, reminding us that there's more than a virus linking the world together.…

August 19, 2020

Image of a woman and a government agent in the docuseries Immigration Nation

The Docuseries ‘Immigration Nation’ Is Stirring Up Controversy

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

The Netflix docuseries takes a brutally honest look at the nation's immigration policies, with first-hand accounts from migrants, refugees and even ICE agents.…

August 15, 2020

‘History 101’ Explores Pivotal Moments in the Past in Bite-Sized Chunks

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

This Netflix docuseries is a must-watch for college students seeking an understanding of our current social and political climate.…

July 20, 2020

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5 Sports Documentaries To Watch While You Wait for Sports to Return

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Whether you're into college football or you're interested in how nature versus nurture impacts athletic ability, there's something here for everyone.…

July 9, 2020

Screenshot of Joe Exotic from Netflix's Tiger King

While We’re All Self-Quarantined, ‘Tiger King’ Offers a Shared Experience

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

In a time when most of us are separated because of social distancing, the viral Netflix hit is a communal cultural event that we can all talk about.…

April 27, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ Leaves Everyone Speaking in Mat Talk

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

The debate on whether cheerleading is a sport or not is over. The dedication of the athletes in this docuseries speaks for itself.…

February 9, 2020

What I Learned from the Docuseries ‘Free Meek’

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Meek Mill's situation is the reality for a lot of black men in America.…

August 26, 2019

The Docuseries Format Is Taking Over YouTube, but Why?

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

It all comes down to access.…

October 18, 2018

‘Evil Genius’ Is Netflix’s Newest Must-Watch Crime Documentary

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

A bank heist involving a man with a bomb strapped to his neck is just the beginning.…

August 22, 2018

‘I Am A Killer’ Will Have You Second-Guessing Death Row

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

By focusing on the killers instead of the victims, the Netflix docuseries turns a familiar formula on its head.…

August 15, 2018

Crime Documentaries The Investigator: A British Crime Story

Here Are 4 Eerie Crime Documentaries to Watch This Summer

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Between the blood and investigative prowess, these documentaries will remind you that being a detective is nothing like playing Clue with the family.…

June 11, 2018

Why ‘QB1: Beyond the Lights’ Is the Next Best Docuseries

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

Even if you know nothing about football, this Go90 exclusive will give you a new-found level of respect for high school athletes. …

March 16, 2018

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