Behind the Screenplay
Lights, camera, action! We're pulling back the curtain on Hollywood's most captivating stories. Our mission? To uncover the real-life events that inspired your favorite films. From covert CIA operations to viral Twitter threads, we dive deep into the truth behind the scripts, separating fact from cinematic fiction.
Unbelievable: The Real Detectives Who Cracked the Case Netflix Portrayed
Explore the true story of 'Unbelievable' on Netflix. Meet the real detectives who cracked the sexual assault case, inspiring this gripping true crime series.
The People v. O. J. Simpson: Revisiting the Trial of the Century
Explore new insights into 'The People v. O.J. Simpson' 30 years later. Uncover how this 1994 'Trial of the Century' shaped debates on race, celebrity, and American justice.
The Pembrokeshire Murders
Explore 'The Pembrokeshire Murders' case: How DNA evidence cracked 1980s Welsh double homicides after decades. Uncover the hunt for a serial killer that gripped Wales for years.
The Tudors: Henry VIII's Reign - Historical Accuracy vs. Dramatic License
Explore 'The Tudors' series' historical accuracy. Discover how Henry VIII's reign is portrayed, separating fact from fiction in this lavish depiction of Tudor England's tumultuous period.
The Pacific: The Untold Stories of WWII's Pacific Theater Heroes
Explore 'The Pacific' series' untold WWII stories. Discover the valor and sacrifice of heroes in the brutal Pacific Theater, from vast oceans to remote island battles.
The Outsider: Stephen King's Supernatural Thriller Meets True Crime
Dive into 'The Outsider', Stephen King's chilling fusion of supernatural horror and true crime. Explore how this thriller blends a child murder investigation with unexplainable phenomena.
The Terror: Infamy - Japanese Internment Camps Meet Supernatural Horror
Explore AMC's 'The Terror: Infamy', blending Japanese internment camp history with supernatural horror. Discover how folklore amplifies real WWII traumas in this chilling historical fusion.
The New Pope: Vatican Politics - How Close is it to Reality?
Explore Vatican politics in 'The New Pope' and 'Conclave'. Compare film portrayals to real papal election processes, uncovering facts and fictions in these sacred power dynamics.
The Name of the Rose
Explore the new film adaptation of Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose'. Discover how this 14th-century murder mystery brings medieval monastery intrigue and philosophy to the screen.
The Staircase: The Michael Peterson Case - Owl Theory and All
Uncover the truth behind 'The Staircase' documentary. Examine key evidence in the Michael Peterson murder case, including the controversial Owl Theory and alternative explanations.
The Looming Tower: The Road to 9/11 - FBI vs. CIA
Explore 'The Looming Tower' series revealing FBI-CIA rivalries before 9/11. Discover how interagency conflicts impacted US security, based on Lawrence Wright's Pulitzer-winning book.
The Sinner: The Psychological Truths Behind the Crime Anthology
Explore the dark psychology behind 'The Sinner' crime anthology. Discover how this unique series unravels complex motivations, focusing on the 'why' rather than 'who' in shocking criminal cases.
The Last Czars: The Fall of the Romanovs - Documentary Meets Drama
Discover 'The Last Czars' on Netflix, blending drama and documentary to reveal the Romanov dynasty's downfall. Explore Nicholas II's reign from 1894-1918 in this riveting historical series.
The Serpent: Charles Sobhraj - The Real-Life 'Bikini Killer' of Southeast Asia
Uncover the true story of Charles Sobhraj, the notorious 'Bikini Killer' featured in 'The Serpent'. Explore his 1970s reign of terror on Southeast Asia's hippie trail and his chilling methods.
The Hot Zone: The True Story of Ebola's First Appearance in the US
Discover the real events behind 'The Hot Zone'. Explore the 1989 Reston incident when Ebola first reached US soil via infected monkeys, inspiring Richard Preston's gripping account.
The Pillars of the Earth: Medieval Cathedral Building - Fact vs. Fiction
Explore the historical accuracy in Ken Follett's 'The Pillars of the Earth'. Uncover real 12th-century cathedral building practices vs. literary imagination in this medieval England epic.
The Good Lord Bird: John Brown's Crusade Against Slavery
Explore the true story behind 'The Good Lord Bird'. Discover how this historical drama blends fact and fiction in portraying John Brown's radical fight against slavery in pre-Civil War America.
The Pale Horse: Agatha Christie's Occult Mystery and Its Real-Life Inspirations
Uncover the dark roots of Agatha Christie's 'The Pale Horse'. Explore how real-life occult elements inspired this 1961 thriller blending witchcraft with classic murder mystery.
The Loudest Voice: Roger Ailes and the Rise of Fox News
Explore Showtime's 'The Loudest Voice' revealing Roger Ailes' rise and Fox News' impact. Discover how this media mogul shaped conservative TV and influenced American politics and culture.
The Offer: The Dangerous True Story Behind Making 'The Godfather'
Uncover the dangerous reality of making 'The Godfather' in Paramount+'s 'The Offer'. Explore real mafia threats, studio battles, and Albert S. Ruddy's struggle to create a cinematic masterpiece.