Popular Documentary TV Series on Plex - Page 5

Murder Calls

2017

Murder Calls

2017
8.3
Base line reenactments of people being murdered while being on the phone with 911 services.
Jail

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Jail

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5.5
Shot on location in cities across the US, Jail follows prison inmates from their initial booking through their first moments behind bars. Each episode captures the harsh and sometimes humorous reality of what happens to criminals after they're caught.
Bondi Vet

2009

Bondi Vet

2009
8
Chronicles the adventures of charismatic Veterinarians Dr. Chris Brown and Dr. Lisa Chimes as they live and work at one of Australia’s most famous locations – Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Crimes Gone Viral

2020

Crimes Gone Viral

2020
6
Gripping clips of kidnappings, break-ins, car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes rack up millions of views. But crimes gone viral goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story. Viral video of good samaritans who intervene to stop crimes, brave victims who fight back against their attackers, clever prison escapes and a shark heist.
Hoarding: Buried Alive

2010

Hoarding: Buried Alive

2010
6.8
Hoarding: Buried Alive is an American documentary television series that premiered on TLC on March 14, 2010. The show follows hoarders through their life experiences and helps them learn to manage their illness.
The New Detectives

1996

The New Detectives

1996
8.1
The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science is a documentary true crime television show that aired two to three different cases in forensic science per episode.
The Last Alaskans

2015

The Last Alaskans

2015
6.8
In 1980, the U.S. government banned new human occupation in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, a protected area, home to thousands of native animals and pristine terrain spanning roughly the size of South Carolina. Currently, only a handful of families spread across seven permitted cabins are allowed to remain in the refuge. Within less than 100 years, all remaining permits will reach expiration, and there will be no human presence left.
The American West

2016

The American West

2016
6.7
The story of the aftermath of the Civil War and how the United States transformed into the “land of opportunity" spanning the years 1865 to 1890. Transporting into the violent world of cowboys, Indians, outlaws and law men, the story chronicles the personal, little-known stories of Western legends such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.
First Ladies

2020

First Ladies

2020
5.3
Blending in-depth interviews, rare archival footage, and cinematic recreations, this docuseries on the lives of America's most iconic First Ladies is a bold revision of each woman's traditional portrayal, revealing how they were impacted during their time in the White House, and how their achievements fundamentally shaped American and global history.
Strange Evidence

2017

Strange Evidence

2017
6
Worldwide, 300 million surveillance cameras are watching us, on our streets, at work, and in our homes. At times, they capture images that don't seem to follow the normal laws of physics. A new Science Channel series investigates mysteries caught on tape and uncovers the science behind some of the most bizarre occurrences ever recorded. With a team of experts analyzing footage that seems to defy explanation, including levitating cars on a freeway, a statue that appears to move on its own, and a spontaneous burst of flames.
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television

2017

Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television

2017
7.8
Let’s stop doing things in the kitchen that made sense in the 19th century but not in the 21st. Milk Street travels the world to bring you the very best ideas and techniques with no lists of hard-to-find ingredients, strange cookware, or all-day methods to slow you down.
The 2000s

2018

The 2000s

2018
6.4
Explore the cultural and political milestones of the 2000s decade, including technological triumphs like the iPhone and social media, President George W. Bush’s war on terror and response to Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s presidential election and the financial crisis, hip-hop’s rise to dominance and a creative renaissance in television.
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

2021

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

2021
7.3
Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines.
Mysteries Decoded

2019

Mysteries Decoded

2019
7.5
U.S. Navy veteran turned private investigator Jennifer Marshall investigates some of America's greatest unsolved mysteries.
The Zoo

2017

The Zoo

2017
5.8
A behind-the-scenes look at the Bronx Zoo focuses on its thousands of animals, hundreds of employees and mission to conserve wildlife around the world.
72 Hours: True Crime

2003

72 Hours: True Crime

2003
6.6
72 Hours: True Crime focuses on crime, specifically on the first 72 hours after a crime is committed, a critical time period for solving it. Rather than focus on fictional crimes, as do Law & Order and other TV shows elsewhere, True Crime depicted actual crimes that occurred throughout Canada, using dramatic reenactments and documentary-style footage of crime scenes.
24 Hours in Police Custody

2014

24 Hours in Police Custody

2014
6.9
The landmark documentary series that captures real life drama at its most intense, following police detectives around the clock as they investigate major crimes.
Celebrity Crime Files

2012

Celebrity Crime Files

2012
Diving deep into the heart of black entertainment's most perplexing mysteries, this investigative series exposes the hidden truths and untold stories behind the controversies that have rocked the African-American celebrity world.
The Killer Beside Me

2018

The Killer Beside Me

2018
7.8
For better and worse, a work environment represents a microcosm of society. While lifelong friendships are formed at a job, and perhaps it's a place where people even meet their future spouses, working alongside others also increases the likelihood that creeps may be close by. The Killer Beside Me exposes the dark underbelly of workplace evil where rivalry, romance, and the abuse of power culminate in a brutal slaying. Each episode in this series retells the shocking events leading to a horrific murder. How well do we really know our co-workers?
This Is Life with Lisa Ling

2014

This Is Life with Lisa Ling

2014
6.9
Lisa Ling's investigative documentary series goes behind the scenes to discover the secret societies within the American society.