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America's Book of Secrets

2012–2021 · 4 seasons

A breezy, tabloid-style parade of secrets and speculation that plays like background noise while you half-listen for the juicy bits.

Genres
Documentary
Starring
Lance Reddick, Barry Aird, Jonathan Adams
Overview
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the most legendary monuments and powerful organizations in the United States? America’s Book of Secrets lifts the veil of mystery, giving you unparalleled access to historical narratives and insider information previously hidden from the public. Through in-depth research and exclusive channels, this series delves into a variety of familiar but enigmatic American institutions, from the FBI and the Pentagon to Fort Knox and Area 51. Go beyond the locked doors and security checkpoints of government agencies, famous landmarks and stealthy societies to glimpse the hidden worlds you were never intended to see.

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Genres
Documentary
Starring
Lance Reddick, Barry Aird, Jonathan Adams
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • conspiracy
  • power
  • corruption
  • mystery
  • politics
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
  • military
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour1
Realism6
Romance0
Tension3
Darkness4
Complexity3
Emotional weight2

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Details

Genres
documentary
Starring
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Length
4 seasons, 43 episodes, 60 min each
Network
History
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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