Popular Documentary TV Series - Page 170

Split Screen

1997

Split Screen

1997
Split Screen was a television series that originally aired from 1997 to 2001 on IFC. The series focused on independent filmmaking in America and was hosted by John Pierson. Split Screen featured segments from many notable filmmakers, actors, and actresses including: Kevin Smith, Spike Lee, Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Buck Henry, Wes Anderson, Steve Buscemi, John Waters, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Richard Linklater, Errol Morris, Miranda July, and William H. Macy.
Murder at the Motel

2024

Murder at the Motel

2024
Formerly known as iconic, family-friendly interstate stops, many American motels have become places where transience and anonymity often go hand-in-hand. Murder at the Motel explores tragic murder cases set in motels and the pursuit to bring justice to the victims. The personal stories of the victims and of how the investigations unfolded are told from the perspective of family members and law enforcement officers who work tirelessly in their quest to solve these horrific crimes.
Life in Cold Blood

2008

Life in Cold Blood

2008
8.4
David Attenborough reveals the surprising truth about the cold-blooded lives of reptiles and amphibians. These animals are as dramatic, as colourful and as tender as any other animals.
Highland Cops

2023

Highland Cops

2023
7
Welcome to Britain's biggest beat. Covering 12,000 square miles of loch, glens, islands and mountains, cutting-edge crime fighting meets traditional ways of life.
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

2024

Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

2024
5
The greatest art works of all time - born of war and bloodshed - as rival artists Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael compete to craft beauty from chaos. Starring Charles Dance.
The Private Life of Plants

1995

The Private Life of Plants

1995
9
Without plants, there would be no food, no animals of any sort, no life on earth at all. Yet for most of the time their lives remain a secret to us, hidden, private events.The reason is merely a difference of time. Plants live on a different time-scale from ours. Though not obviously to the naked eye, they are constantly on the move: developing, fighting, avoiding or exploiting predators or neighbours, struggling to find food, to increase their territories, to reproduce themselves, to find and hold a place in the sun. We only need to learn to look.
Michael &

0000

Michael &

0000
Take a break from mainstream politics with Michael Knowles as he journeys with you into the world of fascinating people with extraordinary testimonies. ‘Michael &’ is a long-form conversation series where discussions can lead anywhere, allowing guests to share their shocking stories and engage in civilized debates.
Oyaji Kyoto Nomi

2022

Oyaji Kyoto Nomi

2022
Takuzo Kadono loves Kyoto and Yoshimasa Kondo moves to Kyoto. These two unique actors walk around Kyoto in search of good sake and snacks! A new kind of gourmet entertainment for old geezer!
The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan

2025

The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan

2025
7
Tracing the cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan, this documentary series explores their intricate past and uncertain present on the pitch.
The Greeks

2016

The Greeks

2016
7.2
National Geographic's landmark event series, The Greeks, brings together historians, archaeologists, actors, athletes, scientists and artists to launch a groundbreaking exploration into the ancient Greeks' journey - not just to better understand their past, but to discover how their legacy illuminates our present, and will shape our future. The story of the Greeks is the story of us.
Evolution of Evil

2016

Evolution of Evil

2016
6.6
Inside the minds of the heartless, corrupt, and cruel individuals who've seized control of their country through the infliction of appalling pain on their fellow man. From Kim Jong-il, to Osama Bin Laden, to Hitler, uncover the madness behind the merciless dictators responsible for unimaginable human atrocities that still haunt the world.
The Apocalypse of the Animals

1973

The Apocalypse of the Animals

1973
L'Apocalypse des animaux is a six-part documentary series by Frédéric Rossif, broadcast in France in the early 1970s. It marks the first collaboration between filmmaker Frédéric Rossif and Greek composer-musician Vangelis.
Barbarians

2004

Barbarians

2004
6.2
Barbarians is a mini-series on The History Channel which tells the story of the most barbaric tribes of the early and late Middle Ages. Two series have currently been produced, each consisting of four episodes. This program tells about what the groups did, who they conquered, and how they fell. Clancy Brown narrated both seasons.
Højskolen

2026

Højskolen

2026
A week before the election was called, all 12 party leaders cleared 24 hours from their schedules to spend a full day among political allies and opponents at Ryslinge Folk High School. It was a day filled with political debates, a music quiz, and visions for Denmark.
Chef of Antarctica

2025

Chef of Antarctica

2025
7
Let's raid the Antarctic base's storage shed and serve warm meals to the thousands of researchers living in isolation, separated from their families, in Antarctic stations across more than 30 countries, driven by a sense of mission!
Die große Terra X-Show

2019

Die große Terra X-Show

2019
7
So Much Damage: How Image Comics Changed the World

2017

So Much Damage: How Image Comics Changed the World

2017
7
This five-part docu-series chronicles the rise, fall and rebirth of Image Comics, which transformed the industry for creator-owned work. Features the seven Image founders plus Robert Kirkman, Brian Michael Bendis, Kelly Sue DeConnick, and many more.
Roof of the World

2015

Roof of the World

2015
8.2
The Third Pole (Roof of the World) shows us how Tibetan people live in harmony with nature in an extreme environment, immersing us in the unique charms of Tibet. What we are trying to depict for you are here is the relationship between people living in Tibetan Plateau and nature. We will focus on the incredible and unique nature state, continuous and erect snow mountains, rich and productive land steps, cyclical and round streams, soil and nature, animals, plants, and men coexisting and surviving together on earth.
Legendary Locations

2017

Legendary Locations

2017
8.5
Josh Gates goes on an awe-inspiring journey to the most storied places on the planet.
Islam: Empire of Faith

2001

Islam: Empire of Faith

2001
Between the fall of Rome and the European voyages of discovery, no event was more significant than the rise of Islam. Within the span of a few centuries, the Islamic empires blossomed, projecting their power from Africa to the East Indies, and from Spain to India. Inspired by the words of a prophet, and led by Caliphs and Sultans, this political and religious expansion has not been equaled in speed, geographic size, and endurance before or since.