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."

"Shaq" is an HBO documentary series that chronicles the life and career of retired NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal. The four-part series features in-depth interviews with Shaq, his family, friends, and colleagues, providing a unique and personal insight into the life of one of the most dominant basketball players of all time.

"Heroes Cotidianos" is a Spanish-language docuseries that tells the stories of ordinary people who have made a difference in their communities. Each episode focuses on a different individual or group of individuals who have faced difficult challenges and overcome them to make a positive impact on their surroundings.

Unusual Suspects was a television series that aired on the Investigation Discovery network from 2010 to 2015. The show focused on crimes that were solved with the help of unexpected sources such as witnesses, informants, or forensic evidence. Each episode featured a different case, providing viewers with an in-depth look at the investigation process, including interviews with investigators, family members, and other key figures involved in the case.

"Restaurants at the End of the World" is a documentary series that explores unique restaurants located in remote and extreme locations around the world. The series features restaurants in places such as the Arctic Circle, the Australian Outback, and the Patagonian wilderness. It highlights the innovative ways in which chefs and restaurant owners have adapted to their challenging environments.

The Japanese refuse to quit their commercial whaling attempts and this creates a conflict among those who realize that whales simply will vanish from the planet soon if killing them is not stopped, once and for all. This makes for entertaining documentary style television and the Sea Shepherd Conservatory Society takes us along as we witness cruelty on the part of professional whalers. Paul Watson, the founder of the Conservation got help from the Discovery Channel to put together this reality documentary style show. We witness the tactics used as they attempt to dissuade commercial whalers from killing these magnificent creatures of the sea. And they mean business! With ramming, throwing stink bombs, and even boarding Japanese whaling vessels in mind, they keep up the good fight and try to teach their philosophy as well. The Japanese claim they are whaling for research purposed but it's obvious they have commercial gain in mind. Whales are intelligent creatures and they have been given names, making it more personal to see them killed. Each episode follows some specific whales and we witness what happens on the high seas is not always a pleasant experience.