Popular Documentary TV Series - Page 171

Gym Stars

2018

Gym Stars

2018
10
In this series we go behind the scenes of the lives of some of the UK's most promising young gymnasts.
DNA

2003

DNA

2003
DNA is a 5 part PBS documentary special which presents a comprehensive history of DNA science - from the discovery of the double helix structure to the mapping of the human genome to the latest research in the field of human genetics.
Hitlers Frauen

2001

Hitlers Frauen

2001
10
"Hitler's Women" - A six part series about some of the women Hitler enjoyed and adored.
Restaurants at the End of the World

2023

Restaurants at the End of the World

2023
9.5
Adventurous chef, entrepreneur and global trailblazer Kristen Kish travels the world in search of the people, places, culture and traditions behind the world’s most remote restaurants.
Extra History

2013

Extra History

2013
Videos of an educational YouTube channel made up of entertainment enthusiasts with backgrounds in game design, television production, literature and academia. The team creates short-form animated video essays every week about world history.
Double Fine PsychOdyssey

2023

Double Fine PsychOdyssey

2023
9.5
2 Player Productions and Double Fine Productions present Double Fine PsychOdyssey, an unprecedented documentary experience seven years in the making. Ten years after the release of their flagship video game Psychonauts, Double Fine Productions returns to its most celebrated franchise with Psychonauts 2. Now facing the pressure to produce a worthy sequel, the studio must confront overly ambitious designs, poor morale, technical challenges and financial woes, all during a turbulent span of time for the world. Double Fine PsychOdyssey is the direct continuation of the acclaimed series Double Fine Adventure, and offers even deeper insight into the passion, humor, and heartbreak of video game development.
History's Verdict

2013

History's Verdict

2013
6.5
A group of history experts from London's King's College has created this documentary series that tries to assess the key political figures of WWII.
Railroad Alaska

2013

Railroad Alaska

2013
7
Following an elite crew of workers-- brakemen, engineers, construction crews, mechanics and train drivers – Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against ferocious weather and treacherous terrain to keep the State of Alaska’s critical 500-mile long railroad rolling to deliver life sustaining supplies. From controlled avalanches to prevent catastrophe, to fascinating characters, like Jim James, the one-handed handy man, learn what it takes to keep this train on track.
The Architecture the Railways Built

2020

The Architecture the Railways Built

2020
4.3
Railway expert and train enthusiast Tim Dunn explores the stunning architecture that lines the railway network in `The Architecture the Railways Built'. He visits stations made up of simple stone buildings, decorative Victorian grandeur, and striking glass and concrete structures, but he doesn't stop at visiting stations, as he explores every structure which owes its existence to the railway, including viaducts, railway hotels, tunnels, and the less obvious buildings such as homes, swimming pools, and Turkish baths.
Cold Case Killers

2021

Cold Case Killers

2021
7
A dedicated team review murder investigations that concluded without success, determined to bring perpetrators to justice no matter how much time has passed.
Wicked Attraction

2008

Wicked Attraction

2008
6.4
Wicked Attraction is a true-crime documentary television series on Investigation Discovery which began airing in the United States in 2008. The series focuses on how two seemingly ordinary people can come together to commit heinous crimes, thereby forming a "wicked attraction."
Stalin

1990

Stalin

1990
9
Three years in the making, this comprehensive study of the Soviet dictator blends documentary footage and interviews with experts and surviving witnesses.
Dante: Inferno to Paradise

2024

Dante: Inferno to Paradise

2024
6
The riveting life and times of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) and his soaring masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" – one of the greatest achievements in the history of Western literature.
Train Like a Girl

2022

Train Like a Girl

2022
5
The story of how women have fought their way into the world of sport, an arena jealously guarded by men.
From Cradle to Stage

2021

From Cradle to Stage

2021
5.8
Honest, humorous and emotional, each episode features a famous performer and their mother, alongside Dave and Virginia Grohl, as they take an impassioned journey home and explore each artists' upbringing and the tools they received as a young talent to survive the turbulence of success.
Border Control: Spain

2016

Border Control: Spain

2016
4
Follows the offers of the Security and Customs Services at the borders of Spain, which are under the constant threat from drugs, weapons, and suspected terrorists.
Märkische Chronik

1983

Märkische Chronik

1983
7
MAMAMOO: Where Are We Now

2022

MAMAMOO: Where Are We Now

2022
9
A four-episode documentary series showing the seven-year history of MAMAMOO, one of South Korea's most famous and powerful girl groups, from their debut in 2014 to now.
Dans une galaxie près de chez vous : 25 ans de mission

2024

Dans une galaxie près de chez vous : 25 ans de mission

2024
7.5
Matthieu Pepper, a fan of DANS UNE GALAXIE PRÈS DE CHEZ VOUS, sets himself the task of understanding what made the series such a success. Why are we still talking about it 25 years later? How did DANS UNE GALAXIE PRÈS DE CHEZ VOUS become a cult show? Through a series of encounters, Matthieu sheds light on this television phenomenon.
Kingdom of Plants

2012

Kingdom of Plants

2012
7.6
Sir David discovers a microscopic world that’s invisible to the naked eye, where insects feed and breed, where flowers fluoresce and where plants communicate with each other and with animals using scent and sound.