New Documentary TV Series on Disney Plus - Page 8

Something Bit Me!

2022

Something Bit Me!

2022
8.3
The series explores the peculiar true stories of bug bites, insect stings and animal attacks that have sent people to the ER.
BTK: Confession of a Serial Killer

2022

BTK: Confession of a Serial Killer

2022
6.7
Features conversations with serial killer Dennis Rader from a Kansas maximum security prison, to examine his crimes and psyche.
Pop Goes the Vet with Dr. Joya

2022

Pop Goes the Vet with Dr. Joya

2022
6
Dermatologist Dr. Joya & her protégé Dr. Jeff see it all—and the grosser the better! From impacted earwax to oozing cysts to massive hair loss, there’s no case too mysterious or bizarre for this Kentucky-based team. They put on their detective hats & investigate the largest organ in an animal’s body—the skin—to get our four-legged friends back to living their best lives.
Welcome to Earth

2021

Welcome to Earth

2021
7.6
Will Smith whose curiosity and wonder is positively infectious—is guided by National Geographic Explorers traveling to different corners of the world to get up close and personal with the weirdest, most unusual, dangerous and thrilling spectacles of the planet.
The Beatles: Get Back

2021

The Beatles: Get Back

2021
8.4
The three-part documentary series, compiled from over 60 hours of unseen footage, captures the warmth, camaraderie, and creative genius that defined the legacy of music's most iconic foursome. The series also includes – for the first time in its entirety – The Beatles' final performance at London's Savile Row.
History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman

2021

History's Greatest Escapes with Morgan Freeman

2021
5.6
Morgan Freeman explores real-life prison breaks that have captured the attention of the public, showcasing an up close and personal view of what the prisoners are faced with in executing their break outs.
Shark with Steve Backshall

2021

Shark with Steve Backshall

2021
Shark with Steve Backshall is a revelatory series that celebrates the wonder of sharks and dispels the myth of sharks as cold blooded killers. Steve Backshall, a naturalist and shark expert, gets us closer to sharks, revealing a diverse and incredible family of over 400 different types. This global journey will travel from the freezing water of Alaska, to the tropics and down into the depths of our ocean. Teaming up with cutting edge scientists, Steve will make discoveries, from glow in the dark sharks, to sharks that walk on land, to ancient sharks over 500 years old. Now more than ever this incredible family needs our help. Every hour we lose over 11,000 sharks to overfishing, shark finning and habitat destruction. Steve will confront the uncomfortable truths and join shark advocates across the globe to help turn the tide for sharks. Coming eye to eye with this feared yet misunderstood predator, Steve will reveal sharks in a brand new light.
Lost Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya

2021

Lost Treasure Tombs of the Ancient Maya

2021
Archaeologists search for evidence of the Maya civilisation and what became of it, making use of revolutionary new technology harnessing particles from space to analyse a 1200-year-old temple, while another team digs into a lakebed to search for clues to why the Maya abandoned their magnificent cities.
9/11: One Day in America

2021

9/11: One Day in America

2021
8.4
In official collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, this documentary series takes viewers through harrowing moments of the historic morning of September 11, 2001.
I Survived a Serial Killer

2021

I Survived a Serial Killer

2021
6.8
The harrowing, heroic stories of one or more survivors of the same serial killers. Told from the survivors’ point of view, the series highlights the strength and perseverance of regular people encountering and overcoming pure evil.
Growing Up Animal

2021

Growing Up Animal

2021
7
Heart-warming stories following the development of baby animals on the magical journey from the safety of the womb to the challenges of the wild.
Last of the Giants

2021

Last of the Giants

2021
9.5
Cyril and his team embark on an unprecedented adventure in the wildest, dangerous and unexplored regions of the world. Their mission: to find the last endangered species of giant fish and take samples for scientific purposes in order to better understand the exact causes of their disappearance. Their challenge: survive in hostile environments and extreme conditions to protect these impressive aquatic creatures.
Superstar

2021

Superstar

2021
5.7
The mavericks who shaped American culture.
Behind the Attraction

2021

Behind the Attraction

2021
7.2
Learn how popular Disney attractions and destinations came to be, how they have changed over time, and how fans continue to obsess over them.
Shark Attack Files

2021

Shark Attack Files

2021
7
Scientific experts research about the bizarre and fascinating shark behavior based on real footage captured by professionals and bystanders.
Biography: KISStory

2021

Biography: KISStory

2021
7.2
A chronicles of the band KISS and their five decades in the business as founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reflect on their historic career.
The Titans That Built America

2021

The Titans That Built America

2021
7.7
Out of the ashes of World War I, a new generation of titan rises…Pierre Du Pont, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr., Henry Ford, and William Boeing. Their fight to reach the top will transform America as they compete to dominate new industries—from the highways to the skyways. After years of fighting each other, and FDR, these rivals must unite during World War II to defeat a greater enemy and save the world.
Malawi Wildlife Rescue

2021

Malawi Wildlife Rescue

2021
Follows the adventures of the dedicated staff behind the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, Malawi’s only wildlife sanctuary. Dr. Amanda Salb and her team as they go above and beyond to save injured and orphaned animals and get them back to the wild, where they belong.
National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot

2021

National Geographic Presents: IMPACT with Gal Gadot

2021
6
Follow inspiring women living in communities marred by violence, poverty, trauma, discrimination, oppression and natural disasters, and yet, against all odds, dare to dream, stand out, speak up and lead.
Secrets of the Whales

2021

Secrets of the Whales

2021
7.8
Sigourney Weaver guides viewers on a journey to the heart of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species. With the help of new science and technology, viewers witness whales making lifelong friendships, teaching clan heritage and traditions to their young and grieving deeply for the loss of loved ones.