Popular Documentary TV Series - Page 161

Games and People

2023

Games and People

2023
A great sporting past is something our country can be proud of. Since their debut at the Olympic Games in 1952, our athletes have won dozens of victories. The USSR national team, and later Russia, is one of the strongest teams on the planet. The whole world applauded the courage and character of our Olympians.
Unsolved

2004

Unsolved

2004
Unsolved was a regional television documentary series produced by Grampian Television.
一寸山河一寸血

1995

一寸山河一寸血

1995
6
Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke

2025

Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke

2025
8.4
When popular vlogger Ruby Franke is arrested for child abuse in August 2023, it quickly becomes one of the biggest trending stories in America. For years, the Frankes' YouTube channel had documented a wholesome, happy family life, with nearly 3 million subscribers tuning in at its peak. But as the cracks began to show, the family turned to counselor Jodi Hildebrandt for guidance – and rapidly found themselves trapped in a nightmare.
art21

2001

art21

2001
2
Contemporary artists describe their work and discuss why and how they do it. The programs are grouped according to themes of place, spirituality, identity and consumption. A PBS series, educational resource, archive, and history of contemporary art, Art21: Art in the Twenty-First Century premiered in 2001 and is now broadcast in over 50 countries worldwide. Premiering a new season every two years, Art21 is the only series on United States television to focus exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists.
Generation Hustle

2021

Generation Hustle

2021
7.1
Explore the extraordinary measures taken by ten savvy individuals to pull off mind-boggling, high-stakes gambles. Each episode charts the exploits of an overzealous entrepreneur who may have gone too far in their pursuit of riches and recognition.
The Playbook

2020

The Playbook

2020
6.4
Coaches with championship résumés share their personal rules for success in sports and life in this reflective and inspiring documentary series.
The Story of Her

2024

The Story of Her

2024
The Story of HER is a grand theatrical production recounting the extraordinary stories of four legendary women from ancient China. Each episode focuses on different aspects of their lives, including Princess Jieyou, Wu Zetian, Li Qingzhao, and Shen Shou.The show integrates historical records to analyze the political, economic, cultural, and social conditions faced by women at the time.Filmed in a docudrama style, the show invites actresses Lan Xi, Wen Zhengrong, Tao Xinran, and Cao Feiran to perf.
MarkKim + Chef

2023

MarkKim + Chef

2023
Two people take on the commitment to learn to cook for each other like professional chefs. They will be learning from some of Thailand's most prominent celebrity chefs.
Enough!

2020

Enough!

2020
7
The presenters will discuss the stories of women who have experienced violence in different situations – at work, in the hospital, at home, in adulthood and childhood. Candid stories and figures will be the reason for a conversation in which a man and a woman will finally hear each other. And they will be able to say what they were silent about before.
How to Change Your Mind

2022

How to Change Your Mind

2022
7.8
Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.
Women Who Made History

2013

Women Who Made History

2013
7.4
This series explores both the personal lives and careers of a series of influential women, examining their lives in a modern context.
Swamp People: Serpent Invasion

2020

Swamp People: Serpent Invasion

2020
9.8
The Florida Everglades are under siege. An invasion of Burmese pythons is decimating this natural wonder of the South. Entire species of animals are being wiped out. Aggressive, ravenous and incredibly fast-breeding, these pythons have no natural predator to stop them… except for man.
Meikyō Shisui: Bu no KAMIWAZA

2021

Meikyō Shisui: Bu no KAMIWAZA

2021
Top-class martial artists gather together to showcase their fiery talks and demonstrate secret techniques.
Operation X

2004

Operation X

2004
5.7
With Morten Spiegelhauer as the front man, Operation X reveals covert conditions and cases!
Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam

2025

Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam

2025
From Midwest dreamer to Hollywood fraudster, Zach Horwitz constructs an elaborate over $650 million Hollywood scam to finance his obsessive quest for stardom. His former inner circle recount how Zach preyed on their trust while living extravagantly, but when investors stop receiving payments, the facade crumbles, exposing the depths of his deception.
Who's Doing the Dishes?

2014

Who's Doing the Dishes?

2014
4
Over the course of a week, five different celebrities cook a meal for a group of four strangers, who must figure out the identity of each celebrity in order to win cash prizes.
Derek Acorah's Ghost Towns

2005

Derek Acorah's Ghost Towns

2005
Derek Acorah's Ghost Towns is a paranormal reality television series which featured noted Medium Derek Acorah as he visited towns in the UK to investigate hauntings. The team would travel in the "Ghost Town Van" and would allow townsfolk to tell the team about their encounters with hauntings in their home town. During the investigation, Derek would visit a random house and give the owner a psychic reading this was "Doorstep Divination." The show aired from 7 November 2005 until 28 November 2006.
Salt Fat Acid Heat

2018

Salt Fat Acid Heat

2018
7.9
Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore four basic keys to wonderful cooking, serving up feasts and helpful tips along the way.
Mikke-banashi: rediscovered tales

0000

Mikke-banashi: rediscovered tales

0000
Entertainers from each Japanese prefecture share "local stories they want to preserve for future generations." One of these stories is chosen and transformed into a picture-story show (kamishibai), narrated by Naoki Tanaka.