Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 144

Shadow of Doubt

2016

Shadow of Doubt

2016
8.2
Shadow of Doubt delves into competing theories of complex crimes, which find witnesses and suspects pointing the finger at each other. In these exceptional cases, every possible account must be considered before the shocking final truth can be discovered. Shadow of Doubt forces us to examine who we believe and why.
Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King

2020

Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King

2020
7.4
Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King offers exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to one of sports most flamboyant and controversial characters Tyson Fury and his larger than life family. Giving viewers an unprecedented insight into the life of one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in British sport.
Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland

2020

Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland

2020
7.2
Frankie sets off on a stand-up tour of Scotland. On four trips to four gigs, he meets a heady mix of people and places, filtering his nation’s past and present through his unique mind.
Mary Beard's Shock of the Nude

2020

Mary Beard's Shock of the Nude

2020
4.2
Mary Beard gives a personal and provocative take on the nude in Western art, from Ancient Greece to the present. Just why do artists and viewers seem so obsessed by nudity?
Drain the Oceans: Deep Dive

2019

Drain the Oceans: Deep Dive

2019
7.2
Explore a world never seen before a world hidden under miles of water, the landscape of the seabed. Join expeditions to dive long-lost vessels, discover ancient sites and follow the scientists who are probing the darkest and deepest corners of this underwater world. Computer generated, three-dimensional maps and imagery will offer a first glimpse of these mysteries.
One Day, One Fate

2007

One Day, One Fate

2007
5.4
The show tries to decipher the life of a public figure.
Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly

2019

Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly

2019
9.1
Master dog trainer Graeme Hall finds long-lasting solutions for dogs with issues.
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.
Byzantium: The Lost Empire

1997

Byzantium: The Lost Empire

1997
7.4
John Romer recreates the glory and history of Byzantium. From the Hagia Sophia in present-day Istanbul to the looted treasures of the empire now located in St. Marks in Venice.
The Americas with Simon Reeve

2019

The Americas with Simon Reeve

2019
7.5
In this limited series Simon Reeve begins his most ambitious journey yet, travelling the entire length of the Americas
Hidden India

2015

Hidden India

2015
8.4
'Hidden India' is a 3 part BBC series bringing out the unexplored side of natural India to the outside world, with each episode covering various facets of India like its rivers, mountains and vibrant wildlife.
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.
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.
Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest

2016

Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest

2016
8.4
Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest follows the star of Star Wars and voice of the Joker on a mission to find and meet with collectors of pop culture memorabilia and experience their amazing collections! As a lifelong collector himself, Mark wants to dig deeper and explore the origins of the most fascinating people and objects he runs across on his quest.
Just a Dash

2019

Just a Dash

2019
8.2
Over-the-top and unfiltered, celebrity chef Matty Matheson whips up global comfort foods on a culinary adventure that's equal parts lessons and laughs.
The Pacific: In The Wake of Captain Cook

2018

The Pacific: In The Wake of Captain Cook

2018
7
History is taking to the seas and walking in the footsteps of Captain James Cook. 250 years after Cook began his epic exploration of the Pacific, Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, The Piano) journeys in his wake uncovering stories that resonate from those times on both sides of the beach. Sam begins with a disclaimer – he is merely an actor – but the story of Cook, and the impact he has had on the Pacific in the 250 years since his first voyage, has always fascinated him.
Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings

2017

Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings

2017
7
A behind-the-scenes look at some of the most spectacular weddings and engagements at Disney Destinations around the globe.
Twisted Sisters

2018

Twisted Sisters

2018
6.8
The most outrageous and provocative crimes ever committed by sisters, who sometimes work together and sometimes turn against each other.
From Russia to Iran: Crossing Wild Frontier

2017

From Russia to Iran: Crossing Wild Frontier

2017
6
Explorer Levison Wood - famous for Walking the Nile, Walking the Himalayas and Walking the Americas - is taking on a new expedition in this four-part series: to cross the mighty Caucusus mountain range that lies between Russia and Iran. And as well as a new region of the world, Levison is taking a new approach to exploring: making his way by any means necessary. Travelling with the locals and living as they do, Levison's epic, 2,600-mile journey takes him through five countries, crossing the wild lands on the tense frontier between Europe and Asia and visiting some of the most fascinating and diverse people's on earth.
60 Days In: Narcoland

2019

60 Days In: Narcoland

2019
6
Six participants go undercover in crucial areas along I-65 – one of the biggest drug trafficking corridors in the country, encompassing six counties in Kentucky and Indiana – for a first-hand look into how drug cartels have infiltrated America’s Heartland.