Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 127

Inside Hitler's Killing Machine

2016

Inside Hitler's Killing Machine

2016
5.6
May 1945: With the end of the war and the surrender of the Third Reich, the world discovered the full horror of a genocidal system on a scale never before seen in the history of humanity. The elimination of millions of individuals had been meticulously planned by a regime whose organization and methods were just beginning to be understood.
Egypt From Above

2019

Egypt From Above

2019
7.6
A spectacular aerial journey across Egypt reveals how the River Nile was the key to the ancients' empire and why it is still important today.
Timeshift

2002

Timeshift

2002
7
Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and varied window onto the past.
arte 360° Reportage

1999

arte 360° Reportage

1999
7.6
Stories of extraordinary lives and extraordinary lands across the globe.
Numbers

2018

Numbers

2018
8.8
Numbers brings to life the genius mathematicians who discovered new theories and frontiers in math in a way that have never been seen before to show the beauty of math. Departing from the likes of "serious" documentaries, Numbers will unravel the mysteries of numbers like a sleuth following strands of clues to make math fun and approachable.
Wild Congo

2014

Wild Congo

2014
7
The Congo: more powerful and dangerous than any other river, yet a sanctuary and home for some of the most wonderful creatures on our Earth.
The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park

2019

The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park

2019
6.8
True crime series which re-examines one of the most infamous crimes in recent U.S. history – the 1986 killing of Jennifer Levin at the hands of Robert Chambers.
Children of the Snow

2019

Children of the Snow

2019
6.8
In the 1970s, Detroit was experiencing an economic boom, but the idyllic suburban life ended abruptly when four children were abducted and killed by the Oakland County Child Killer in the dead of winter. Follow writer J. Rueben Appelman, Detective Cory Williams, and families of the victims in their mission to unravel one of America’s most baffling crimes.
The Lies That Bind

2019

The Lies That Bind

2019
9.4
Stories of murder investigations that gradually exposed one truth after another, revealing the sinister underbelly beneath seemingly placid communities.
Guerras do Brasil.doc

2019

Guerras do Brasil.doc

2019
9.8
This documentary series details how Brazil was shaped by centuries of armed conflict, from the first conquerors to today's violence.
Two Hundred Years of Surgery

2019

Two Hundred Years of Surgery

2019
9
A documentary on the history of surgery.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

2019

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

2019
8
Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.
The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes

2019

The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes

2019
6.8
The historian explores the land that inspired her passion for the past by embarking upon a 900-mile journey along the river Nile and examining how it shaped ancient Egypt.
El franquismo en color: la mirada de los historiadores

2019

El franquismo en color: la mirada de los historiadores

2019
5.9
Naked News Uncovered

2013

Naked News Uncovered

2013
5.4
A funny behind the scenes series about Naked News as they battle to regain their former glory.
The Atlanta Child Murders

2019

The Atlanta Child Murders

2019
6.4
While touting itself as a mecca for progressive expansion, early 1980s Atlanta has a dark secret. Over two years, at least twenty-nine black children, teens, and young adults have been systematically abducted and murdered from low income neighborhoods. As the mothers of the victims beg law enforcement to take action, the investigation languishes while the country looks on. Suspects include the KKK, the police and known pedophiles. The nightmare is seemingly over when Wayne Williams, a young black man, is arrested and the majority of the crimes are attributed to him. But was he simply a scapegoat? In this 3-part special we explore the case from those closest to it while highlighting the enduring questions surrounding this tragic chapter in Atlanta's history.
Strange Evidence

2017

Strange Evidence

2017
6.2
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.
Traveler

2019

Traveler

2019
8.2
Two men go backpacking to Cuba, the country full of their unique charms. For two weeks, they enjoy Che Guevara’s revolution of freedom, the exciting melody of Buena Vista Social Club, splendid old cars, and refreshment from Mojito. They find lodging by walking around, think about places to eat, sleep, and what to wear. Bargaining happens everywhere. They throw themselves into the unpredictable moments. Here are the two confused tourists with a backpack. Their travel starts now.
The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta

2019

The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta

2019
8.2
Follow a group of Atlanta detectives working together to solve one open-ended case each season.
Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice

2019

Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice

2019
6.2
Are the deaths of hundred of young men the result of a single killer, a gang of homicidal psychopaths or merely accidents? Is there a national murder conspiracy hiding in plain sight, or is the whole scenario a series of coincidences? A myth? These are the questions surrounding the Smiley Face Killings.