Dark Side of the 90's - Season 3
Season 3
Episodes
Tyson: The Rise and Fall of Kid Dynamite
Tyson transforms boxing, becoming a pop culture sensation known for his ferocity and apparent invincibility. However, he will eventually face his biggest opponent: himself.
Friends: The One About the TV Show
A look into how the cast of Friends struggle with the sudden fame; and public addictions.
NYPD Blue
The use of nudity, violence, and profanity in NYPD Blue has permanently changed television. Heavy scrutiny from special interest organizations will almost certainly result in its cancellation before it even airs.
Robert Downey Jr.: The Comeback Kid
A spotlight on Robert Downey Jr. and his story of turning his life around to reinvent himself into the actor that he is today.
SNL
SNL has launched many comedy careers. But those lucky enough to get in may never get out alive.
Infomercials: Shams and Scams
Infomercials mark the Golden Age of the Con Job. These shameless 90's scam artist vie to become top dog in a cut throat industry--leaving a trail of misery in their wake.
Spice Girls
he Spice Girls are one of the biggest pop acts ever. But behind the glitz and glamour, they battle blackmail, eating disorders, death threats, abusive relationships and addiction.
Agassi & 90's Tennis Prodigies
Enfant terrible Andre Agassi leads a handful of prodigies to shake up the stodgy sport of tennis. Athletes become international celebrities, but their fame comes at a cost.
Scores Strip Club: Girls & Gambinos
Scores turns into a celebrity hotspot. However, when the club attracts the expensive "protection" of the Gambino criminal family, getting out of bed with the mafia means getting in with the FBI.
Rave Culture: Under the Influence
Rave culture is a euphoric cocktail of electronic dance music, synthetic party drugs and optimism. But where there are drugs there is also exploitation, violence, and moral panic.
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Lioness
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The Pitt
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Dark Matter
Hailed as one of the best sci-fi novels of the decade, Dark Matter is a story about the road not taken. The series follows Jason Dessen, a physicist, professor, and family man who – one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago – is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the multiverse of lives he could have lived. In this labyrinth of mind-bending realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from the most terrifying, unbeatable foe imaginable: himself.
