Popular Documentary TV Series on Disney Plus

Ancient Aliens

2010

Ancient Aliens

2010
6.9
Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

2020

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

2020
8
The investigation of the world’s most mysterious hot spot for UFO and “High Strangeness” phenomena with astrophysicist Dr. Travis Taylor who joins real estate tycoon Brandon Fugal, along with his team of scientists and researchers on Utah’s notorious Skinwalker Ranch. The team utilizes cutting edge technology to investigate the 512-acre property to uncover the possibly “otherworldly” perpetrators behind it all. With everything from mysterious animal deaths to hidden underground workings and possible gateways that open to other dimensions, witness the close encounters that go beyond conventional explanation, as the team risks everything to finally reveal the ultimate secret of Skinwalker Ranch.
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth

2022

Limitless with Chris Hemsworth

2022
8
Chris is on a mission to live better for longer. With the help of top scientists, he takes on six epic challenges to test mind and body to the max.
20/20

1978

20/20

1978
6.1
20/20 is an American television newsmagazine that has been broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more on human interest stories than international and political subjects. The program's name derives from the "20/20" measurement of visual acuity. The hour-long program has been a staple on Friday evenings for much of the time since it moved to that timeslot from Thursdays in September 1987, though special editions of the program occasionally air on other nights.
Marvel Studios Legends

2021

Marvel Studios Legends

2021
7.4
Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This series weaves together the many threads that constitute the unparalleled Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The UnXplained

2019

The UnXplained

2019
6.7
Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.
Limitless: Live Better Now

2025

Limitless: Live Better Now

2025
5
Chris Hemsworth takes on epic challenges to reveal ways we can all live better today.
Tucci in Italy

2025

Tucci in Italy

2025
7.3
Follow Stanley Tucci as he returns to Italy for more food-based adventures, seeking out the essence of each region and its people through the food they eat.
Modern Marvels

1993

Modern Marvels

1993
8
HISTORY’s longest-running series moves to H2. Modern Marvels celebrates the ingenuity, invention and imagination found in the world around us. From commonplace items like ink and coffee to architectural masterpieces and engineering disasters, the hit series goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. This series tells fascinating stories of the doers, the dreamers and sometime-schemers that create everyday items, technological breakthroughs and manmade wonders. The hit series goes deep to explore the leading edge of human inspiration and ambition.
Mars

2016

Mars

2016
7
The maiden crew of the Daedalus spacecraft must push itself to the brink of human capability in order to successfully establish the first sustainable colony on Mars. Set both in the future and in the present day, this series blends scripted elements set in the future with documentary vérité interviews with today’s best and brightest minds in modern science and innovation, illuminating how research and development is creating the space technology that will enable our first attempt at a mission to Mars.
Life Below Zero

2013

Life Below Zero

2013
7.4
Viewers go deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to make it through to spring. The closest neighbor to Sue Aikens is more than 300 miles away. Eric Salitan subsists solely on what he hunts and forages. Chip and Agnes Hailstone catch fish for currency in bartering for supplies, and Andy and Kate Bassich use their pack of sled dogs for transportation.
Brain Games

2011

Brain Games

2011
7.5
Get ready to have your mind messed with! "Brain Games" is a groundbreaking series that uses interactive experiments, misdirection and tricks to demonstrate how our brains create the illusion of seamless reality through our memory, through our sensory perception, and how we focus our attention.
Europe from Above

2019

Europe from Above

2019
7.5
Using the very latest in drone and aerial photographic technology, tour across countries and their seasons, getting a unique view from above.
Photographer

2024

Photographer

2024
10
Photographer will tell the intensely personal stories of the world’s greatest visual storytellers and artists, from how they found themselves behind a camera to how they dedicate themselves to the endless pursuit of perfecting their craft.
Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold

2024

Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold

2024
6.1
Alex Honnold leads an expedition to Greenland to climb a huge 4,000 foot sea cliff and investigate the impacts climate change on the region.
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

2020

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

2020
7.5
Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Favreau himself.
David Blaine Do Not Attempt

2025

David Blaine Do Not Attempt

2025
7.8
Seeking out incredible people who perform real feats that look like magic, David Blaine takes viewers on a jaw-dropping journey through some of the world's most extraordinary cultures as he seeks out kindred spirits, finds inspiration, and learns some truly exceptional skills along the way.
LIGHT & MAGIC

2022

LIGHT & MAGIC

2022
7.7
When George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry. This is the story of a team of creative geniuses who put the magic in the movies we love.
Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror

2025

Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror

2025
5
The docuseries tells the harrowing story of Samantha Stites, a bright college freshman who, in 2011, met Christopher Thomas. This encounter marked the beginning of an 11-year period of unsettling obsession and constant stalking by Christopher. He would stealthily and openly show up wherever Samantha went, from restaurants to grocery stores and sporting events.
Superstar

2021

Superstar

2021
5.7
The mavericks who shaped American culture.