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 Chernobyl miniseries is a television drama that tells the story of the Chernobyl disaster, which occurred on April 26, 1986, at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. The show focuses on the events leading up to the explosion, the immediate aftermath, and the subsequent investigation into the cause of the disaster. It also portrays the personal stories of the people who were involved, including the firefighters, plant workers, and government officials.

The Tudors TV Show is a period costume series that is set during the Renaissance dynasty and the life of King Henry VIII. It follows the final years of the great figure and the controversy surrounding his women and choices. Everything he does is in hopes of finally having an heir to his throne, however, that proves a not so easy task. King Henry VIII will do almost anything to ensure his legacy lives on, but will it be enough. The Tudors TV Show will keep you entertained and give you a lesson on the best years of English history.

The murder in Big Horn is a crime that happened in the Big Horn County of Wyoming, USA, in 2009. A couple, known as the Witts, were found dead in their home, and the case remained unsolved for several years.

Gaming Wall St is a two-episode documentary series available on HBO Max. It explores the 2021 GameStop short squeeze and the negative practices of Wall Street that were exposed as a result. The series covers topics such as payment for order flow, creative accounting, naked short selling, corporate overvoting, and failures to deliver. Narrated by Kieran Culkin and directed by Tobias Deml, the documentary aims to shed light on the darker corners of the financial system and promote financial literacy.

"Man vs History" is a TV series that explores different historical myths and legends by putting them to the test. Each episode features a different challenge, such as attempting to recreate the mythical "One-Man Army" from ancient China or testing the accuracy of the story of King Arthur's legendary sword, Excalibur.