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Born from the Same Stranger (2024)

Everyone born from a donor might have siblings they had no idea existed, who were born from the same stranger. Here, a man gets instant results putting his DNA on websites.

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    DNA Journey

    Strong story similarity

    2019 · 60 min · Documentary

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    Celebrities are given a unique insight into their lives using innovative DNA science and technology to trace their ancestors.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared network: ITV1
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    Secrets, Lies, and DNA Ties

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    2023 · 43 min · Documentary

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    When questions about familial genealogy arise, it's up to two diligent and sophisticated owners of the company DNA Confidential to unearth the Secrets, Lies and DNA Ties among their clients in order to get the answers needed.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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    The Gene Code

    Strong story similarity

    2011 · 60 min · Documentary

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    Dr Adam Rutherford explores the consequences of one of the biggest scientific projects of all time - the decoding of the entire human genome.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared theme: dna
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    The Genetic Detective

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    2020 · 43 min · Crime · Documentary

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    Investigative genetic genealogist CeCe Moore uses her unique research skills to transform the face of crime solving. By working with police departments and crime scene DNA, Moore is able to trace the path of a violent criminal's family tree to reveal their identity and help bring them to justice.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • shared theme: dna
    • a closely matched era
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    Unlocked: Family Secrets

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    2025 · Documentary

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    Six families uncover long-buried secrets and generational mysteries in an intimate documentary series. Through emotional revelations and shared storytelling, they face their past and confront hidden family truths.

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    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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    Red Button

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    2017 · Documentary

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    Young documentary subjects turn the camera on themselves to break down the misconceptions, prejudices or stereotypes they face. With guidance from professional filmmakers, they record all aspects of their lives from their own unflinchingly honest point of view.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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    Secrets of Skin

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    2019 · 28 min · Documentary

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    Featuring groundbreaking new science, experiments and leading scientists from a variety of disciplines, the series unravels the natural history of the body's largest organ.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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