Netflix Updates - Inspector Lewis: Series 3

Inspector Lewis: Series 3 Posted: The third season of this "Inspector Morse" spin-off brings Morse's former sidekick, Inspector Robert Lewis (Kevin Whately), and his trusty detective sergeant, James Hathaway (Laurence Fox), face-to-face with an even more challenging caseload. The first mystery finds the duo investigating the death of a mauled teenager and, in the process, questioning a legendary rock star they long believed to be dead.

Secrets of the Dead: Silver Pharaoh Posted: Pharaoh Tutankhamen, we know. But what of Pharaoh Psusennes I, a little-known Egyptian king who ruled from approximately 1047 to 1001 B.C. and left behind one of the most lavish tombs of anyone in the ancient world? This fascinating installment of the "Secrets of the Dead" series transports viewers to the time of Psusennes to analyze the accomplishments of his reign and learn how he earned the nickname the "Silver Pharaoh."

The Parking Lot Movie Posted: Over the course of three years, filmmaker Meghan Eckman tracked the comings and goings of a solitary parking lot in Charlottesville, Va., chronicling the lives of the attendants who were working there. This inspiring documentary is the result. Hanging tough as they navigate the range of human emotion -- from hope to frustration, from a sense of limitless possibilities to stagnation -- the film's subjects embody the pursuit of the American Dream.

Secrets of the Dead: Slave Ship Mutiny Posted: Taking viewers back to a time in which the slave trade was still alive and well, this inspiring "Secrets of the Dead" special recounts a group of African slaves' heroic struggle for freedom as they overtook their Dutch captors in a unified mutiny. Although the slaves demanded that the crew steer the slave ship Meermin back to Madagascar, the vessel wrecked on a beach east of Cape Town, South Africa, before it could reach its new destination.

Secret Ballot Posted: From director Babak Payami comes this low-key import that follows an idealistic female pollster (Nassim Abdi) who -- accompanied by a cynical armed soldier (Cyrus Abidi) -- is tasked with gathering ballots in a far-flung region of Iran on Election Day. In the process, the naïve young woman encounters indifferent, reluctant and uninformed voters; a language barrier; and a multitude of voting irregularities.

Independent Lens: Deep Down Posted: This episode of the Emmy-winning public television series spotlights the controversy raging in the hamlet of Maytown, Ky., where residents find themselves deeply divided over a powerful coal company's plans to expand operations in their town. While some citizens desperately need the financial windfall that new mining would bring, others rally their neighbors to protect the homes and community that the mine would destroy.

Frontline: The Spill Posted: This installment of the PBS documentary series investigates the disaster involving Deepwater Horizon, the BP drilling rig that exploded in April 2010, killing 11 workers and causing the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history. Focusing on BP's appalling record of safety violations, this program paints a scathing portrait of a company callously committed to profits despite repeated pledges to better protect its workers and the environment.

The Story of India Posted: Explore the rich culture of India with this visually striking program that takes viewers on a fascinating journey from the country's ancient origins to its significant place in our contemporary global community. Hosted by noted British historian Michael Wood, the series explores the many facets of Indian society, including the arts, spiritual traditions, the diverse population, the rising high-tech business community and much more.

Rock Prophecies Posted: While sharing amazing stories about his experiences with Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and others, famed rock 'n' roll photographer Robert Knight attempts to discover and promote several new musicians whom he hopes will become big stars of tomorrow. Director John Chester's exciting music documentary features appearances by such luminaries as Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Slash, Billy Gibbons and Steve Vai.

Frontline: Death by Fire Posted: Texan Todd Willingham was executed in 2004 for the arson deaths of his three children, though a finding suggesting otherwise arose just before he died. This probing documentary revisits the case -- and ponders whether an innocent man was convicted. Will Lyman narrates as fire and forensics experts reexamine the evidence leading to Willingham's conviction and discuss the implications for others jailed on the strength of outdated arson research.

Macbeth Posted: Maintaining the gripping tone of director Rupert Goold's acclaimed stage adaptation, this modernized version of the Shakespearean tragedy stars Patrick Stewart and Kate Fleetwood as the ambitious couple driven to madness with paranoia. This conceptual interpretation of the Bard's play transposes the Scottish setting to a 20th-century militaristic society, and features potent performances by Stewart and Fleetwood as the doomed king and queen.

Top Secret Rosies: The Female Computers of World War II Posted: Looking back on a little-known part of the war effort that recruited female mathematicians to work as "computers" for the U.S. Army during World War II, this eye-opening documentary sheds light on some remarkable unsung heroines. From developing ballistics tables to programming the first electronic computer designed to improve Army efficiency, these top-secret "Rosies" made critical wartime contributions.