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The New York Times Presents

2020TV-MA3 seasons7.2 / 10

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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.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

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.

Season 3 episodes

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Episode 1

How to Fix a Pageant

49m8.0 / 10

Decades of waning cultural credibility and recent scandals have left the Miss USA pageant in chaos. This film explores allegations that rotted the core of an iconic institution and questions if it has outlived its relevance.

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Directed by Nicole Rittenmeyer

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Episode 2

Broken Horses

1h 6m7.0 / 10

Churchill Downs, the cathedral of horse racing, turned into a horse graveyard at last year's Kentucky Derby. This film explores the sport beneath the pageantry, where a quest for faster horses is causing alarming breakdowns.

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Episode 3

Lie to Fly

1h 1m8.0 / 10

A pilot's promising career takes a dark turn when he's accused of attempting to down a plane after taking psychedelic mushrooms; the film delves into pilot mental health protocols and urgent calls for reform within the aviation industry.

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Episode 4

Weight of the World

1h 1m6.0 / 10

As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, following three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and exploring how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about The New York Times Presents

Cast

Dominic FikeSelf - Musician
Nancy CarsonSelf - Children's Talent Agent
Paris HiltonSelf (archive footage)
Daniel RamosSelf - Celebrity Videographer, 2004-2013
Justin TimberlakeSelf (archive footage)
Anderson CooperSelf (archive footage)
Ellen DeGeneresSelf (archive footage)
Kevin FederlineSelf (archive footage)

Production details

Status
Canceled
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
20
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • FXUnited States
  • HuluUnited States
  • The New York TimesUnited States
  • Left/RightUnited States

Themes

news magazine