Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 114

Japanorama

2002

Japanorama

2002
7
Japanorama was a series of documentaries presented by Jonathan Ross, exploring various facets of popular culture and trends of modern-day Japan. Each episode had a theme, around which he presented cultural phenomena, films, music, and art that exemplify facets of Japan. The series was colourful in both its creative use of subject matter, and its use of bright colours that helped accent the action on screen rather than distract from it. Subjects were separated by eye catches that often featured the artwork of Junko Mizuno. Ross hosted each episode in suits so bright and stylised they could have been stolen from an anime character. Fans have credited the series for the care that both Ross and the BBC have placed in its production. Time was given to delve into each subject, and he was able to interview various figureheads of culture and industry, including Mamoru Oshii, Hayao Miyazaki, Takeshi Kitano, Takashi Miike with Takashi Murakami and Sonny Chiba. The theme song of the show was Kiyoshi no zundoko bushi by Kiy
TransGeneration

2005

TransGeneration

2005
6.7
TransGeneration is an eight episode documentary series depicting the lives of four transgender college students during the 2004/2005 school year as they attempt to balance college, their social lives, and their struggle "to merge their internal and external selves" while gender transitioning.
Countryfile

1988

Countryfile

1988
4.6
The people, places and stories making news in the British countryside.
The Spartans

2002

The Spartans

2002
7.5
The rise and fall of one of the most extreme civilisations the world has ever witnessed – one founded on discipline, sacrifice and frugality, centred on the collective, whose goal was to create the perfect state and the perfect warrior.
Tribe

2005

Tribe

2005
7.6
Documentary series following former British Royal Marine Bruce Parry as he visits a number of remote tribes around the world, spending a month living and interacting with each society.
Prisoners of Gravity

1989

Prisoners of Gravity

1989
5.7
Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books — and its relation to various thematic and social issues. Produced by TVOntario, the show was the brainchild of former comic retail manager Mark Askwith and writer Daniel Richler, and was hosted by Rick Green. The series aired 139 episodes over 5 seasons from 1989 to 1994.
That's Incredible!

1980

That's Incredible!

1980
5
A look at the more unusual sides of nature, medicine and human endeavor. It's all about things that just can't happen...and the people they happen to.
I Love the 80s

2002

I Love the 80s

2002
8.7
I Love the '80s is a decade nostalgia television program that was produced by VH1, based on the BBC series of the same name. The first episode, "I Love 1980", premiered on December 16, 2002.
Animal Cops: Detroit

2002

Animal Cops: Detroit

2002
8.3
Animal Cops: Detroit is a one-hour American reality television series that premiered in 2002 on Animal Planet. It takes place in Detroit, Michigan, home of the Michigan Humane Society, and focuses on the exploits of five animal cruelty field agents and the staff physicians and animal evaluators at the MHS. The series is one of Animal Planet's top-rated shows; it is part of an "umbrella rotation" of shows known collectively as "Animal Planet Heroes".
Mandemænd

2025

Mandemænd

2025
10
Horses & Hangmen

2025

Horses & Hangmen

2025
8
Unravel the elaborate plot that led to the untimely death of a 40-year-old family man in Denmark.
Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

2025

Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

2025
6.9
A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping global charity and politics. Featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, and African and western leaders of the time.
Survival Mode

2025

Survival Mode

2025
5.8
Across nine episodes, the series chronicles some of the most recent devastating disasters - including the Maui wildfires, the Amtrak 501 derailment, Superstorm Sandy, and the sinking of the Costa Concordia - through firsthand accounts from survivors and rare archival footage.
Hip Hop Was Born Here

2025

Hip Hop Was Born Here

2025
3.6
LL COOL J charts the creation, evolution and ongoing legacy of Hip Hop not just as a genre but as a culture.
Esports World Cup: Level Up

2025

Esports World Cup: Level Up

2025
8.4
Esports World Cup: Level Up follows the most ambitious Esports tournament ever staged—1,500 players, 22 titles, $60 million on the line. From rising prodigies to battle-tested legends, the race for the first-ever Club Championship unfolds in Riyadh. Just because something doesn’t have a history… doesn’t mean it can’t be historic.
Chasing the Frozen Dream

2025

Chasing the Frozen Dream

2025
8.8
A LA POURSUITE DU REVE GLACÉ follows a band of well-known comedians as they try, for the first (and probably the last) time, to fulfil their childhood dream of winning a semi-professional ice hockey tournament
Twitter: Breaking the Bird

2025

Twitter: Breaking the Bird

2025
2.4
Charting the rise and downfall of one of the most influential tech companies of the 21st century, this four-part series examines Twitter’s creation, rapid growth, and infamous sale; featuring exclusive insights from key players.
James May's Great Explorers

2025

James May's Great Explorers

2025
7.6
There was a time, before football and rock'n'roll, when explorers were the A-listers of their day. Death-defying antics and tales of daring made them the stuff of legend: names like Columbus, Raleigh, and Cook, who sailed off over the horizon to discover new lands and bring home treasures unimaginable to those sitting at home in dark, damp Europe. Intrepid explorers they may have been, but ‘great' might be pushing it. Across the seven seas, they spilled blood and spread disease. They enabled the destruction of civilisations and the growth of slavery. And many of their ‘discoveries' weren't quite what you'd think...
Carlos Alcaraz: My Way

2025

Carlos Alcaraz: My Way

2025
6.4
This documentary series follows Carlos Alcaraz as he balances the pressures of a phenomenal tennis career with a 20-year-old's desire to let loose.
Prost

2024

Prost

2024
8.9
The career of Alain Prost, four-time Formula 1 world champion, four-time runner-up and winner of 51 races, undoubtedly the greatest and best French racing driver in F1 history.