Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 117

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".
Heksejagt

2025

Heksejagt

2025
10
Mandemænd

2025

Mandemænd

2025
10
Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal

2025

Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal

2025
9.6
Explore the epic struggles and the cultural impacts made by Heavy Metal's most compelling artists. Their intensely personal stories about finding success offer an intoxicating combo of volume and distortion delivered via pulsating tales of murder, addiction, rebellion and redemption.
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.
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

2025

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

2025
2.8
Journey through the history of black representation on television, showcasing how black artists and creators both shaped and revolutionized the medium while confronting the systemic challenges that have often undermined their contributions.
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.
Shifty

2025

Shifty

2025
5.8
This series shows in a new and imaginative way how over the past 40 years in Britain extreme money and hyper-individualism came together in an unspoken alliance. Together they undermined one of the fundamental structures of mass democracy - that it could create a shared idea of what was real. And as that fell apart, with it went the language and the ideas that people had turned to for the last 150 years to make sense of the world they lived in.
One Night in Idaho: The College Murders

2025

One Night in Idaho: The College Murders

2025
8.5
Told in captivating, tense, and emotionally wrenching detail by only those involved in and affected by the crime, this series intimately explores this American tragedy and its continued impact and fallout.
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.
Most Wanted: Teen Hacker

2025

Most Wanted: Teen Hacker

2025
6.4
The unbelievable true story of a boy once named by the FBI as one of the most dangerous hackers in the world.
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
Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols

2025

Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols

2025
6.6
A fearless warrior and ruthless conqueror, Genghis Khan’s epic rise and the Mongolian Empire’s incredible expansion are brought to thrilling life in this six-part series. Drawing on a new translation of “The Secret History of the Mongols,” the series reveals stunning insights into the life and many battles of the legendary ruler known widely as Genghis Khan.