In episodes 7 and 8 of Season 2, rivalries harden and new alliances begin to reshape the balance of power on both sides of the sea. Ragnar and King Horik clash over the fate of Jarl Borg and over who should control their next expedition to England. While Horik argues that they still need Borg’s ships and warriors, Ragnar finds an unexpected new ally in Lagertha, now commanding warriors of her own. With that obstacle removed, Ragnar carries out one of the most terrifying punishments in Viking tradition: the blood eagle. At the same time, King Ecbert welcomes King Aelle to Wessex and seals an alliance between their kingdoms through marriage, preparing England for the Vikings’ inevitable return. The tension only increases when Aslaug’s dark prophecy appears to come true with the birth of Ragnar’s son Ivar, while the Viking fleet once again sails for Wessex. Ragnar wants negotiation and sees the possibility of something more lasting than simple plunder, but Horik is driven by revenge and increasingly resents Ragnar’s independence. Ecbert, meanwhile, prepares both for peace and war, using Athelstan as a link to the man he knows is unlike any other Viking leader. When Ragnar discovers that Athelstan is still alive and Ecbert offers talks under safe conduct, the possibility of a historic agreement suddenly emerges—but distrust, ambition and bloodshed threaten to destroy it before it can even begin.
In the final three episodes of the series, Chris Packham follows three extraordinary evolutionary journeys to discover how the relentless demands of survival transformed simple early animals into some of the most remarkable creatures alive today. In Borneo, the voracious appetite of the bat leads back more than half a billion years to the origins of the through-gut, the first anus, heads and jaws, revealing how the need to find and consume food helped reshape animal life and ultimately produced the bat’s extraordinary powers of hearing. In the Bahamas, the intelligence of dolphins opens an even deeper story: from ancient cells able to sense light to the evolution of eyes, complex brains, sophisticated senses and the remarkable minds of modern dolphins. The journey culminates with one of nature’s supreme athletes. Tracing the horse’s ancestry through hundreds of millions of years, Packham reveals how primitive muscle cells evolved into increasingly powerful systems for movement, how beating hearts supplied those muscles with oxygen, and how limbs became ever more effective tools for locomotion. Slithering, swimming, walking and running eventually converge in an animal built for extraordinary speed and endurance. Together, these final episodes reveal a breathtaking truth: hunger, perception and movement were not merely necessities of survival—they were powerful evolutionary forces that helped create the astonishing complexity of animal life.
Few performers have turned joy into an art form quite like Martin Short. Through classic clips, candid new interviews and never-before-seen home movies filled with famous friends, this intimate documentary looks back on a career that has moved effortlessly across television, film, theater and live comedy. From his Canadian beginnings and breakthrough years on sketch comedy to unforgettable characters, Hollywood success and his long creative partnership with Steve Martin, it reveals the timing, energy and fearless imagination behind one of entertainment’s most beloved comic performers. But behind the laughter is a deeper and more moving story. As he revisits family, friendship, love, loss and the personal strength that carried him through tragedy, the documentary becomes more than a celebration of a brilliant career; it becomes a portrait of a man who chose humor not as an escape from life, but as a way to embrace it fully. Warm, funny, nostalgic and unexpectedly emotional, it invites viewers to discover the private memories behind the public legend, and the extraordinary heart behind a lifetime of making people laugh.
From a teenage soap star in Australia to one of the most beloved pop icons in the world, this intimate documentary opens the doors to Kylie Minogue’s personal archive and reveals the woman behind decades of hits, headlines and reinvention. Through home movies, private photographs and candid interviews, she looks back on the sudden explosion of fame that followed her first UK number one, the tabloid pressure that tried to define her, and the emotional turning points that shaped her as an artist and as a person. Across its three episodes, presented together in one complete viewing experience, the documentary follows her journey through fame, love, loss and survival. Her relationship with Michael Hutchence opens a new era of freedom, style and musical discovery, while later triumphs bring fresh pop success and the dream of headlining Glastonbury. But when a shocking diagnosis interrupts everything, the story becomes far more than a portrait of celebrity: it becomes a moving account of resilience, vulnerability and the extraordinary strength behind a career that has continued to inspire generations.
For years, reports of unidentified aerial phenomena have remained hidden behind secrecy, speculation, and official denials. This gripping documentary follows investigative journalist and filmmaker Jeremy Corbell as he gains extraordinary access to witnesses, classified information, and sources connected to one of the most controversial mysteries of modern times. As new evidence emerges and long-held assumptions are challenged, the search for answers begins to reveal a story far more complex than many imagined. What starts as an investigation into unexplained sightings soon becomes a high-stakes journey into a world of government secrecy, whistleblowers, intelligence networks, and hidden information. With rare footage, firsthand testimony, and exclusive access to key figures at the center of the debate, the documentary explores the growing effort to uncover what may be one of the most significant discoveries of the modern era—and why some people believe the truth has remained hidden for so long.
A fascinating behind-the-scenes journey into the creation of one of the most explosive and theatrical rock albums ever recorded. Through rare studio footage, revealing interviews, and passionate recollections from Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman, Todd Rundgren, and other key collaborators, the documentary uncovers how an ambitious project that many believed would fail became a worldwide phenomenon. From endless studio battles and rejected demos to the unforgettable recording sessions behind songs like ‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light’ and ‘Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,’ every moment reveals the obsession, chaos, and creative genius that fueled the album’s legendary sound. The documentary explores how operatic storytelling, rock energy, and teenage rebellion were fused into something completely unique during an era dominated by disco and punk. Packed with memorable anecdotes, isolated vocal and instrumental breakdowns, and emotional reflections from the people who lived through it, this is an absorbing look at the making of an album that went on to become one of the best-selling and most influential records in rock history.
The tension only increases when Aslaug’s dark prophecy appears to come true with the birth of Ragnar’s son Ivar, while the Viking fleet once again sails for Wessex. Ragnar wants negotiation and sees the possibility of something more lasting than simple plunder, but Horik is driven by revenge and increasingly resents Ragnar’s independence. Ecbert, meanwhile, prepares both for peace and war, using Athelstan as a link to the man he knows is unlike any other Viking leader. When Ragnar discovers that Athelstan is still alive and Ecbert offers talks under safe conduct, the possibility of a historic agreement suddenly emerges—but distrust, ambition and bloodshed threaten to destroy it before it can even begin.