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"Mind Over Murder" is a six-part documentary miniseries that premiered on HBO in 2022. Directed by Nanfu Wang, the series delves into the case of the Beatrice Six, who were wrongly convicted of the 1985 rape and murder of Helen Wilson. The series explores the complex legal and psychological factors that contributed to the wrongful conviction and eventual exoneration of the six individuals.

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."

"The Case Against Adnan Syed" is a true crime documentary television series that premiered on HBO in March 2019. The show investigates the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, a high school student from Baltimore County, Maryland, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed.

"Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children" is a true-crime docuseries that explores a series of murders and disappearances that took place in Atlanta between 1979 and 1981. During this time, at least 28 African-American children, adolescents, and young adults were killed or went missing in the city. The show sheds light on the impact of these tragic events on the families of the victims, the Atlanta community, and the nation as a whole.

"Rome" is an American-British historical drama series that premiered on HBO in 2005. The show is set in ancient Rome during the reign of Julius Caesar and follows the lives of two soldiers, Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, as they navigate the political and social turmoil of the time. The show explores themes of power, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the daily lives of ordinary citizens and soldiers in ancient Rome.

"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.