Popular Documentary TV Series on Peacock

Dateline

1992

Dateline

1992
6.4
Dateline NBC, or simply Dateline, is a weekly American television newsmagazine series. It was previously the network's flagship newsmagazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions that focus on other topics.
Jose Jose: The Prince of Song

2018

Jose Jose: The Prince of Song

2018
8.1
This is the fictionalized life story of the international singing legend "José José", the man known in the entertainment world as El Príncipe de la Canción (The Prince of Song). Featuring his stunning vocals, turbulent past, and world-wide popularity, this drama series is a homage to a true icon of Latin pop music. During his 40-year love affair with the music industry, José gained international fame, sold millions of records, received several Grammy nominations, and even sold out Madison Square Garden and the Radio City Music Hall. His musical notes have become the melody of the romantics in Spanish speaking countries around the world.
The First 48

2004

The First 48

2004
7.9
The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.
Snapped

2004

Snapped

2004
7.8
The fascinating cases of every day, seemingly average moms, wives and girlfriends accused of murder. Did they really do it? And if so, why?
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

1997

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

1997
7.2
Can you tell the difference between fact and fiction? Several stories of strange, mysterious and incredible occurrences are chronicled during each episode. It is up to the viewer to decide which stories actually happened and which were completely fabricated by the show’s writers. The answer is revealed by Jonathan Frakes at the conclusion of each episode.
Forensic Files

1996

Forensic Files

1996
7.8
Real crimes, disease outbreaks and accidents around the world are solved by experts using scientific laboratory analysis which helps them find previously undetectable evidence. Brilliant scientific work helps convict the guilty and free the innocent.
Hoarders

2009

Hoarders

2009
6.3
Each episode of Hoarders is a fascinating look inside the lives of two different people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis.
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

2025

SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

2025
7.8
This docuseries explores the iconic Saturday Night Live, showcasing the audition process, writing, infamous sketches, and the pivotal 11th season that cemented the show's DNA under Lorne Michaels' leadership.
Fatal Attraction

2013

Fatal Attraction

2013
7.2
Each pulse-pounding hour-long episode centers around an incredible and dangerous romance. Shocking crime, kidnapping or even murder is only half of the story! In the end, the “true love” that draws these couples together isn’t the kind that celebrates silver anniversaries – instead it leads to cross-country manhunts, bizarre cover-ups and dramatic trials. Driven by powerful, real-life stories, Fatal Attraction weaves together intimate, first-person interviews, exclusive interrogation footage and rare archival material. Along the way, it gives you a glimpse into the dark heart of a dangerous romance. Listen as the key players, family of the survivors and those that investigated the horrific crimes reveal the secrets to each sordid tale. Fatal Attraction… because love doesn’t just hurt, it can kill!
Married to Medicine

2013

Married to Medicine

2013
7.9
Follows a group of successful and educated women who are connected to the world of medicine in Atlanta, including doctors and wives of doctors. Whether delivering babies in Louboutins or rushing off to galas in Buckhead, these women do everything with style, drama, and of course, southern flair.
The Traitors

2023

The Traitors

2023
6.7
America’s most cunning contestants, a mix of famous faces and everyday Americans, play the ultimate murder mystery game. Hosted by Alan Cumming at an ancient castle in Scotland, they will work together on exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. But hidden amongst the Faithful contestants are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves.
Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science

1997

Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science

1997
6
A compelling, innovative true crime series focused on the role of forensic science in solving some of the most perplexing crimes of our time. Looking at how examination of DNA, teeth, and insects, among other things, can be used to solve crimes.
The Americas

2025

The Americas

2025
8.1
A showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.
Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer

2019

Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer

2019
Viewers go on an incredible journey to the wildest points of the globe, uncovering the connection between the environment, wildlife and human beings of exotic locales. Each week, a new destination is revealed, ranging from Africa to Indochina and the Middle East, as well as many untamed islands around the world.
Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up

2024

Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up

2024
8.8
An authentic, raw and revealing look at Gypsy’s new life on the outside.
The Monday Night War: WWE vs. WCW

2014

The Monday Night War: WWE vs. WCW

2014
7.4
A documentary about the period in sports entertainment, known as the Monday Night Wars. Includes interviews with past and present on-air personalities. Also includes looking back on superstars and storylines that made the Monday Night Wars so memorable.
The Real Murders of Orange County

2020

The Real Murders of Orange County

2020
6.4
Horrific and salacious cases rock Southern California's wealthy coastal community. From a murder-for-hire gone wrong to families turning on their own, viewers hear the harrowing tales of when privilege leads to problems and greed leads to murder.
America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

2006

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

2006
8
America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions is an annual documentary series created by NFL Films (broadcast on the NFL Network and CBS). Each of its 55 (and counting) installments profile the National Football League's annual Super Bowl champion through highlights, interviews with players and coaches, and a celebrity narrator. A spin-off debuted on September 18, 2008, titled America's Game: The Missing Rings which chronicled five of the best teams to never win the Super Bowl.
Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss

2023

Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss

2023
6.8
Host and intrepid traveler Rainn Wilson traverses the globe searching for the secrets to the happiest societies on earth. Exploring some of the happiest and least happy places on earth from Iceland to Bulgaria to Ghana, and in a profound, humorous, and experiential way that unpacks the science of happiness.
Snapped: Killer Couples

2013

Snapped: Killer Couples

2013
8.2
This extension of the long-running true-crime series 'Snapped' shifts the focus to couples whose passion drives them to commit terrible criminal acts. Using re-creations and gripping firsthand accounts, each episode takes a deep dive into a case, telling the story of the couple's romance, how the relationship evolved from love to manipulation, and what ultimately drove the couple to commit the crime.