Drug War in Ecuador
A once peaceful nation now gripped by drug cartels, violence, and a military crackdown. With rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians, and families caught in the crossfire, examining efforts to stem the violence and the human toll.
Episodes
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Drug War in Ecuador
S2025 E14 - 54m 23s
A once peaceful nation now gripped by drug cartels, violence, and a military crackdown. With rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians, and families caught in the crossfire, examining efforts to stem the violence and the human toll.
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The Rise of Germany's New Right
S2025 E13 - 1h 24m
An investigation into how far-right leaders in Germany have risen to the brink of power. Filmmaker Evan Williams (Germany’s Enemy Within, Germany’s Neo-Nazis & the Far Right) examines the reasons behind the surge in support for the far right's brand of hardline nationalist politics, and the roles of Russia and the U.S.
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The Rise of RFK Jr.
S2025 E12 - 1h 54m
The dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. How the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health.
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Born Poor
S2025 E11 - 1h 24m
An indelible look at the realities of growing up poor in America. Filmed over 14 years with kids from three families, from adolescents to adults with kids of their own, navigating an economy with more obstacles than opportunities.
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Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran
S2025 E10 - 1h 54m
FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the role of the United States. From filmmakers James Jacoby and Anya Bourg, the documentary traces Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long campaign to defeat Iran, the conflict with the Palestinians, and Netanyahu's difficult relations with the U.S. over peace and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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Trump's Power & the Rule of Law
S2025 E9 - 1h 24m
FRONTLINE goes inside the high-stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power. Trump allies, opponents and experts talk about how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal pushback; and the impact on the rule of law.
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Syria After Assad
S2025 E8 - 54m 23s
FRONTLINE examines Syria’s uncertain future under jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmad al-Sharaa. After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, correspondent Martin Smith travels the country tracing al-Sharaa’s rise to power and the emerging threats to the country’s stability.
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Syria's Detainee Files
S2025 E7 - 1h 24m
FRONTLINE investigates the Assad regime’s arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war. Former prisoners, guards, soldiers and intelligence officials shed new light on atrocities carried out during Bashar al-Assad’s reign.
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Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning
S2025 E6 - 54m 23s
How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness. FRONTLINE and NPR draw on a decade of reporting on disasters and their aftermath to examine how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms.
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Antidote
S2025 E5 - 1h 24m
An award-winning film that exposes the cost of opposing Vladimir Putin. FRONTLINE presents the stories of an investigative journalist and a political activist putting their lives on the line standing up to the Kremlin and the consequences.
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Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages
S2025 E4 - 28m 40s
A look inside Alaska Native villages fighting for survival against climate change. With the Howard Center at ASU, FRONTLINE examines why communities are relocating and why they're struggling to preserve their traditions.
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The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram
S2025 E3 - 1h 24m
FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate how an online network known as Terrorgram spread extremism and violence. The documentary traces the rise of a global community of white supremacists and the anonymous, loosely moderated platforms used to spread hate and promote terror attacks.
Extras + Features
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"2000 Meters to Andriivka" - Preview
S2025 E15 - 30s
A stunning portrayal of war in the trenches from the Oscar®-winning team behind 20 Days in Mariupol. With The Associated Press, combat bodycam-footage and powerful moments of reflection, following a Ukrainian platoon trying to liberate a village.
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"Drug War in Ecuador" - Preview
S2025 E14 - 30s
A once peaceful nation now gripped by drug cartels, violence, and a military crackdown. With rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians, and families caught in the crossfire, examining efforts to stem the violence and the human toll.
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"The Rise of Germany's New Right" - Preview
S2025 E13 - 31s
An investigation into how far-right leaders in Germany have risen to the brink of power. Filmmaker Evan Williams (Germany’s Enemy Within, Germany’s Neo-Nazis & the Far Right) examines the reasons behind the surge in support for the far right's brand of hardline nationalist politics, and the roles of Russia and the U.S.
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"The Rise of RFK Jr." - Preview
S2025 E12 - 31s
The dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. How the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health.
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"Born Poor" - Preview
S2025 E11 - 30s
An indelible look at the realities of growing up poor in America. Filmed over 14 years with kids from three families, from adolescents to adults with kids of their own, navigating an economy with more obstacles than opportunities.
-
"Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran" - Preview
S2025 E10 - 31s
FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the role of the United States. From filmmakers James Jacoby and Anya Bourg, the documentary traces Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long campaign to defeat Iran, the conflict with the Palestinians, and Netanyahu's difficult relations with the U.S. over peace and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
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"Trump's Power & the Rule of Law" - Preview
S2025 E9 - 31s
FRONTLINE goes inside the high-stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power. Trump allies, opponents and experts talk about how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal pushback; and the impact on the rule of law.
-
"Syria After Assad" - Preview
S2025 E8 - 32s
FRONTLINE examines Syria’s uncertain future under jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmad al-Sharaa. After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, correspondent Martin Smith travels the country tracing al-Sharaa’s rise to power and the emerging threats to the country’s stability.
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"Syria's Detainee Files" - Preview
S2025 E7 - 31s
FRONTLINE investigates the Assad regime’s arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war. Former prisoners, guards, soldiers and intelligence officials shed new light on atrocities carried out during Bashar al-Assad’s reign.
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"Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning" - Preview
S2025 E6 - 31s
How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness. FRONTLINE and NPR draw on a decade of reporting on disasters and their aftermath to examine how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms.
-
"Antidote" - Preview
S2025 E5 - 31s
An award-winning film that exposes the cost of opposing Vladimir Putin. FRONTLINE presents the stories of an investigative journalist and a political activist putting their lives on the line standing up to the Kremlin and the consequences.
-
"Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages" - Preview
S2025 E4 - 31s
A look inside Alaska Native villages fighting for survival against climate change. With the Howard Center at ASU, FRONTLINE examines why communities are relocating and why they're struggling to preserve their traditions.
Schedule
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FRONTLINE
Drug War in Ecuador
Wednesday
Nov 12
1 Hour
A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire. -
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FRONTLINE
Drug War in Ecuador
Wednesday
Nov 12
1 Hour
A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire. -
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FRONTLINE
Drug War in Ecuador
Wednesday
Nov 12
1 Hour
A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire. -
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FRONTLINE
Drug War in Ecuador
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire. -
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FRONTLINE
Drug War in Ecuador
Thursday
Nov 13
1 Hour
A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire. -
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FRONTLINE
Once Upon a Time in Iraq: Fallujah
Saturday
Nov 15
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Twenty years after the invasion of Iraq, soldiers, journalists and Iraqis recount their experiences of the battle of Fallujah. -
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FRONTLINE
Drug War in Ecuador
Sunday
Nov 16
1 Hour
A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire. -
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FRONTLINE
Drug War in Ecuador
Sunday
Nov 16
1 Hour
A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire. -
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FRONTLINE
Drug War in Ecuador
Monday
Nov 17
1 Hour
A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire. -
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FRONTLINE
2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Tuesday
Nov 25
2 Hours
Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village. -
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FRONTLINE
2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Tuesday
Nov 25
2 Hours
Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village. -
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FRONTLINE
2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Wednesday
Nov 26
2 Hours
Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village. -
Image
FRONTLINE
2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Wednesday
Nov 26
2 Hours
Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village. -
Image
FRONTLINE
2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Wednesday
Nov 26
2 Hours
Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village. -
Image
FRONTLINE
2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Thursday
Nov 27
2 Hours
Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village. -
Image
FRONTLINE
2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Thursday
Nov 27
2 Hours
Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village.
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