Apparently, the Medici were first among the finer Italian families to perfect the subtle art of offering deals people could not refuse. "The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance" happily works the double entendre in its title through all its nuances and ramifications. In its less sinister interpretations, "The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance" gives ample testimony to the family's lavish patronage and promotion of the arts and sciences, dragging Europe kicking and screaming out of "the dark ages." The Medici revolutionized banking, commerce, diplomacy, and empire building. It was in that empire-building thing that the term "godfathers" took-on its more sinister connotations. In just four hours of spectacular footage shot on 16mm film, the PBS filmmakers quicken Paul Strathern's best-selling book, creating a suspense thriller out of reliable historical data. In its promotional materials, PBS mastered understatement, suggesting "Travel back in time to see the real human stories behind the European Renaissance and the family that bankrolled it." Had it been HBO, the same thought would have read something like, "Witness the sinister intrigues, the stone-cold violence, and the intensely sexual illicit relationships that drove the first Italian crime family to prominence." Even that description would fall a little short of the super salaciousness built into the story of how "the Medici family would rise to rule Europe"¦ Using charm, patronage, skill, duplicity and ruthlessness, they would amass unparalleled wealth and unprecedented power."

"Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller" is a TV series that investigates the world of illicit trade, exploring the underground and black markets that fuel it. The show features journalist Mariana van Zeller, who travels to different parts of the world to uncover the often-dangerous networks behind the trafficking of drugs, weapons, and even humans. Each episode focuses on a different type of trafficking, offering a detailed and often shocking look at the people and organizations involved.

"Who Killed Garrett Phillips?" is a two-part documentary released in 2019 by Liz Garbus. The documentary examines the murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips in his home in Potsdam, a small town in upstate New York, in 2011. The documentary follows the police investigation that led to the arrest of Oral "Nick" Hillary, an ex-boyfriend of Garrett's mother and a Jamaican man in the mostly white community.

Rachel Zoe is the real thing! She is a stylist who knows the fashion industry and this docudrama reality series goes behind the scenes with Rachel and her assistants of style, Brad Goreski and Taylor Jacobson as they dash about the globe finding fashionable new trends. This season Zoe is pregnant and even though that does not slow her down a bit she and her husband Rodger find they must make some alterations to their lives, particularly their living quarters. Rodger is out searching for a bigger house now that the family is growing. Undeterred by his quest, Rachel is on a search of her own and launches a new fashion line. Elle Magazine does a photo shoot on both Rachel and Rodger then take off searching for a additional stylist to replace one that left (last season). A new addition to the team Zoe is found in Ashley Avignone. Look for lots of guest appearances by the likes of Naomi Campbell, Liv Tyler, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Kate Hudson, and Anne Hathaway. It's a great opportunity to see how the fashion industry works in today's economy.

"Still Missing Morgan" is a true-crime series available for streaming on Hulu. The show covers the case of Morgan Nick, a six-year-old girl who went missing from an Arkansas ballpark in 1995. The series features interviews with Morgan's mother and other family members, as well as law enforcement officials and experts who offer their insights and perspectives on the case.

"The New York Times Presents" is a docuseries produced by The New York Times for FX and Hulu. The series focuses on investigative journalism and covers both recent topical news and cultural stories. The show has aired in two formats. The first format, "The Weekly," covered news and cultural stories in a half-hour timeslot. The second format, "The New York Times Presents," is a series of longer documentaries released approximately monthly.