Popular Documentary TV Series - Page 295

The People v. The Klan

2021

The People v. The Klan

2021
A four-part docuseries about the little-known true story of Beulah Mae Donald, a Black mother in Alabama, who took down the Ku Klux Klan after the brutal murder and lynching of her son, Michael. He was just nineteen years old and found dead, hanging from a tree in Mobile, on March 21, 1981. Black community leaders immediately suspected it was a Klan lynching, but local law enforcement was slow to acknowledge that the murder was racially motivated. When the investigation stalled, Beulah Mae and local Black leaders refused to back down until Michael’s killers and the hateful organization they belonged to received justice.
Ancients Behaving Badly

2009

Ancients Behaving Badly

2009
8.7
Ancients Behaving Badly is a British and Canadian produced documentary series that aired from November to December 2009 on the Canadian The History Channel and the American counterpart. The show focuses on the misdeeds of famous historical figures using forensic investigation, animated sequences, and historian interviews. Although events are depicted in a serious manner, the series has an occasionally tongue-in-cheek narrative style.
Espaces

2021

Espaces

2021
Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse meets people who know and care about architecture, real estate and design, and finds out what guided their choices in the design and construction of their homes.
The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

2020

The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes

2020
9.3
A look back at some of the most unforgettable moments in The First 48’s history. Each episode presents different cases previously featured on the show, all with a common theme.
World Laughs

2016

World Laughs

2016
8
Laughter, and especially what makes people laugh, is highly revealing of the culture we live in. Each episode offers a rich journey through the global adventure of laugh.
Village of the Damned

2017

Village of the Damned

2017
6.5
A string of strange tragedies and murders bedevils the picturesque town of Dryden, N.Y., for 10 years, beginning with the cold-blooded execution of an entire family at Christmastime.
Simon Reeve's South America

2022

Simon Reeve's South America

2022
8.1
An astonishing adventure through some of the most beautiful, fascinating places on earth. From giant cities to remote communities, Simon meets the people of a changing continent.
Thirty Years' War: The Age Of Iron

2018

Thirty Years' War: The Age Of Iron

2018
5.3
This documentary drama series tells the story of the Thirty Years War from the perspective of the people who experienced it: like the soldier Peter Hagendorf, the "Winter Queen" Elisabeth Stuart, the famous artist Peter Paul Rubens and the "Grey Eminence" Father Joseph. This visual memory of the 17th century forms the 'archive footage' in the series. Combined with vivid drama and contributions from international experts, the series builds a bridge between "now" and "then" enabling viewers to experience what it was like to live through the Thirty Years' War.
Pharaohs at War

2025

Pharaohs at War

2025
Each episode explores a decisive clash that forged pharaonic power and sparked cultural exchanges that helped build one of the greatest empires in history.
Caught in the Net

2022

Caught in the Net

2022
6.7
Gripping true stories of investigators entering the digital world to solve a brutal murder. In each case, detectives are up against a lack of physical clues, but digital trails left behind help lead them to the killers.
The Naked Travellers

2012

The Naked Travellers

2012
7.6
Two bold young adventurers set off naked and penniless, only equipped with a knife, a bundle, three discreet cameras and a drone.
Ancient Invisible Cities

2018

Ancient Invisible Cities

2018
8.2
Explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels of these cities as they've never been seen before.
Mysteries of the Missing

2017

Mysteries of the Missing

2017
8.3
Explore the most startling disappearances of the modern era, looking at what we know happened that fateful day, what the theories behind their vanishing are – and what science can tell us about what really happened.
Dear Japan

2022

Dear Japan

2022
Amid the issues that regional communities face, local people are rethinking about traditional values and exploring new ways to live together beyond generations. This is a travel documentary visiting affectionate lives of this country.
Manifestes en série

2008

Manifestes en série

2008
Anatomy of Lies

2024

Anatomy of Lies

2024
5.4
Reveals the rise and fall of Grey's Anatomy star writer Elisabeth Finch, whose jaw-dropping lies fooled Hollywood for years, and became fodder for many high-profile episodes of Grey's. The story is told by some of her closest contacts, many speaking for the first time.
Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings

2012

Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings

2012
4.5
Through this three part series Art Historian Dr Janina Ramirez tells the story of the Medieval monarchy as preserved through stunning illuminated manuscripts from the British Library's Royal Manuscripts collection.
Münchner Bilderbogen

1970

Münchner Bilderbogen

1970
Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime

2021

Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime

2021
6.4
The crime shocked Brazil: Elize Matsunaga shot and dismembered her rich husband. Featuring her first interview, this docuseries dives deep into the case.
Sexplora

2016

Sexplora

2016
6
Discover everything there is to know about that three letter word that turns us all on: SEX.