Series synopsis
The New York Times Presents is an American documentary television series that premiered on FX on July 10, 2020. It ended on November 22, 2024.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Hot off the press, straight to your screen.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Dominic Fike as Self - Musician
- Nancy Carson as Self - Children's Talent Agent
- Paris Hilton as Self (archive footage)
- Daniel Ramos as Self - Celebrity Videographer, 2004-2013
- Justin Timberlake as Self (archive footage)
- Anderson Cooper as Self (archive footage)
- Ellen DeGeneres as Self (archive footage)
- Kevin Federline as Self (archive footage)
- Jamie Spears as Self - Britney's Dad (archive footage)
- Ed McMahon as Self (archive footage)
- Bryan Spears as Self (archive footage)
- Lynne Spears as Self - Britney's Mom (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | July 9, 2020 | December 3, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 5 | May 19, 2022 | April 7, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 4 | September 29, 2023 | November 22, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
They Get Brave As the coronavirus ravages more and more American cities, we look back to the place hit hardest: New York City. Doctors and nurses documented their lives, capturing awe‐inspiring resolve in the face of a breakdown in the health‐care system. |
July 10, 2020 |
| 2 |
Dominic Fike, At First The making of a pop star in 2020: A young musician is plucked from obscurity -- jail, actually -- and given a multi-million dollar record deal. Meet Dominic Fike as he prepares for his first international tour and makes his debut album. |
August 7, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Killing of Breonna Taylor A New York Times investigation examines what happened at 3003 Springfield Drive in Louisville, Kentucky, just after midnight on March 13, when police executed a warrant that resulted in the death of Breonna Taylor. |
September 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Elon Musk's Crash Course Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has claimed since 2015 that, for Tesla, technology for self-driving cars is a "solved problem," and made outlandish claims about Autopilot capabilities. But a New York Times investigation reveals the quixotic nature of Musk's pursuit of self-driving technology, and the tragic results. |
May 20, 2022 |
| 2 |
Superspreader Are you hesitant to get a Covid vaccine? This doctor opposes them. If you agree, he has some pet supplies he wants to sell you. Meet Dr. Mercola, perhaps the most influential spreader of Covid vaccine misinformation online. |
August 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
Sin Eater: The Crimes of Anthony Pellicano (1) Part 1 of this two-part series on Hollywood’s dirtiest P.I. uses never-before-heard recordings to reveal the extraordinary methods Anthony Pellicano employed to hide the sins of celebrities and their lawyers when they thought no one was looking. |
March 10, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
How to Fix a Pageant 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. |
September 29, 2023 |
| 2 |
Broken Horses 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. |
April 26, 2024 |
| 3 |
Lie to Fly 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. |
August 23, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 10, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 22, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |