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If you were moved by Direct Auto, will find these recommendations questions the purpose and weight of our choices while grounding the story in targets the intellect with complex, multi-layered ideas. Carefully balances character depth with narrative flow makes this definitely worth a watch.

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Standard feature-length experiences.

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Best for fans of who appreciate concise storytelling.

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Top Gear
6.2

Top Gear

2010

Hosts Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood embark on adventures as they test cars in extreme stunts, intense challenges and first-person reviews using their unique perspectives.

20/20
6.1

20/20

1978

20/20 is an American television newsmagazine that has been broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more on human interest stories than international and political subjects. The program's name derives from the "20/20" measurement of visual acuity. The hour-long program has been a staple on Friday evenings for much of the time since it moved to that timeslot from Thursdays in September 1987, though special editions of the program occasionally air on other nights.

Frontline
6.9

Frontline

1983

Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.

The New York Times Presents
7.2

The New York Times Presents

2020

A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.

CBS News Sunday Morning
6.9

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979

The sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for CBS's Sunday morning staple. Journalist Jane Pauley helms the show, taking over hosting duties from Charles Osgood, who spent 22 years on the job. A morning talk show, this program airs at a different pace and focuses much of its attention on the performing arts. After a quick update of the day's news and national weather, correspondents offer longer-length segments on a variety of topics, from architecture to ballet to music to pop culture to politics.

Match of the Day
7.6

Match of the Day

1964

BBC's football highlights and analysis. "The longest-running football television programme in the world" as recognised by Guinness World Records in 2015.

Great Performances
5.8

Great Performances

1971

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

Match of the Day 2
6.9

Match of the Day 2

2004

A light-hearted look at the United Kingdom's Premier League action, rounding-up the weekend's football action.

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Conan
7.1

Conan

2010

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

Doctor Who Confidential
8.2

Doctor Who Confidential

2005

Doctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the broadcast of the weekly television episode on BBC One. The running time of the first two series was 30 minutes, being extended to 45 minutes in the third. BBC Three also broadcast a cut-down edition of the programme, lasting 15 minutes, shown after the repeats on Sundays and Fridays and after the weekday evening repeats of earlier seasons.

Top Gear
7.9

Top Gear

1978

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

VICE News Tonight
6.7

VICE News Tonight

2016

VICE News' half-hour nightly newscast. We now interrupt your regularly scheduled worldview.

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
6.0

Friday Night with Jonathan Ross

2001

Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band.

History 101
7.1

History 101

2020

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

On Air with Ryan Seacrest
9.5

On Air with Ryan Seacrest

2004

On Air with Ryan Seacrest is an American syndicated television talk show, which ran from January 12, 2004 through September 17, 2004. It was distributed in the United States and Canada by Twentieth Television.

Beyond Stranger Things
7.4

Beyond Stranger Things

2017

Secrets from the "Stranger Things 2" universe are revealed as cast and guests discuss the latest episodes with host Jim Rash. Caution: spoilers ahead!

Formula 1: Drive to Survive
8.2

Formula 1: Drive to Survive

2019

Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane — both on and off the track — during each cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.

30 for 30
7.4

30 for 30

2009

30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPN

WWE 24
6.8

WWE 24

2015

The acclaimed docu-series takes you on a lightning-fast journey through a day in the life of WWE's most intriguing Superstars and groundbreaking events.

VICE
7.0

VICE

2013

A documentary news series with a taboo-breaking team who deliver incredible news stories from around the world.

Why These Shows Are Similar

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