Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 178

e² design

2006

e² design

2006
8.2
e² design is an ongoing PBS series about the pioneers and innovators in the field of sustainable architecture, and how their work is producing solutions to pressing environmental and social challenges. Now entering its third season, the series features compelling stories from around the globe: Beijing to Nova Scotia, Ladakh to New York. Each episode examines the built environment's effects — both ecological, and social — and the design innovations that can reduce buildings' contribution to climate change. e² design is narrated by Brad Pitt.
The Adventure of English

2003

The Adventure of English

2003
8.2
The history of the English language presented by Melvyn Bragg; from its modest beginnings around 500 AD as a minor Germanic dialect to its rise as a global language.
Andar na Pedra: A História do Raimundos

2026

Andar na Pedra: A História do Raimundos

2026
9
The documentary miniseries traces the group's journey from its formation in Brasília in the late '80s to the height of its fame, when iconic albums like "Lavô Tá Novo" and "Só No Forévis" dominated radio and the Brazilian charts throughout the '90s, selling millions of copies. With a narrative full of twists and turns, the production delves into the highs and lows of a trajectory shaped by success, money, and internal conflicts.
The Prosecutor

2026

The Prosecutor

2026
9
This raw docuseries is about the head of the new Femicide Investigation Unit in Mexico City, a department established to stop violence against women.
Dirty Rotten Scandals

2026

Dirty Rotten Scandals

2026
8
Exposing the darker side of America's most beloved TV shows with untold stories from past participants and new original reporting.
Lost Women of Alaska

2026

Lost Women of Alaska

2026
8
The brutal murders of two Alaska Native women and the shocking investigation that led authorities to their sadistic killer
Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown

2026

Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown

2026
8.7
Featuring revealing interviews with survivors speaking publicly for the first time, alongside rare insight into the CIA and Soviet responses, this series exposes a web of secrecy, miscalculation, and human cost. Astonishing new footage from inside the nuclear exclusion zone reveals how this scarred landscape is once again under siege as war encroaches on one of the most dangerous places on Earth.
The Dyers' Caravan Park

2026

The Dyers' Caravan Park

2026
5.7
Danny Dyer and daughter Dani try their hand at investing in and running a holiday caravan park in the UK. With childhood nostalgia in his heart and business ambition in his sights, Danny and Dani are diving headfirst into the £7 billion holiday park industry. They’ll stop at nothing in their quest to transform a caravan park into a place that lives up to Danny’s misty-eyed memories of the best holidays he’s ever had in his life.
Michael Jackson: The Trial

2026

Michael Jackson: The Trial

2026
9.8
This series delivers startling new revelations about the 2005 trial of Michael Jackson - with exclusive footage and unheard audio tapes of Jackson, close insiders and the LA police.
Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association

2026

Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association

2026
6.7
Experience the ABA's nine-year rivalry with the NBA that changed basketball forever. From the 3-point shot to the Slam Dunk Contest, the ABA's innovations became game staples. Told by "Dr. J" Erving, Larry Brown, Bob Costas & other Hall of Famers.
Murder in Glitterball City

2026

Murder in Glitterball City

2026
6
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, known for its historic Victorian architecture and birthplace of the mirrored glitterball, proves to be an unlikely backdrop for a dark tale of murder. This documentary explores the shifting landscape of a mysterious killing, a toxic relationship, a vulnerable victim and the unreliable accounts of two ex-lovers on trial for their lives.
Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing

2026

Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing

2026
8.7
Delves into competitive ice dance's intense world, where deep partnerships, total dedication, and raw emotions merge in the pursuit of Olympic gold.
A Knight in the Making

2026

A Knight in the Making

2026
5.2
Follow "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" from the page to the screen in this fascinating and comprehensive look at how HBO's newest series in the Game of Thrones universe was brought to life.
Crime in Progress

2026

Crime in Progress

2026
7.3
The story of each crime is woven together through raw, unfiltered video from the point of view of officer body cam and surveillance footage for a first-hand look at justice in action. Each episode follows the entire arc of an investigation - capturing crimes as they unfold in real time, exactly as they happened, with no reenactments or narration. From the first 911 call to the final verdict, every angle, every split-second decision, and every pulse-pounding confrontation is presented in vivid detail. The result is a visceral, edge-of-your-seat experience where viewers feel the weight of responsibility as officers make instant, life-altering choices, giving an unparalleled, 360-degree view of each case.
Lucy Worsley: Victorian Murder Club

2026

Lucy Worsley: Victorian Murder Club

2026
8
The Thames Torso Murderer terrorised 19th-century London but escaped justice. Lucy Worsley unearths this dark and dangerous story - can she unmask a forgotten serial killer?
The Cult of the Real Housewife

2026

The Cult of the Real Housewife

2026
9
Ex-members and family speak out about The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby and the troubling inner workings of Faith Temple Pentecostal Church.
Mark Rober's CrunchLabs

2025

Mark Rober's CrunchLabs

2025
9.7
At CrunchLabs, Mark Rober transforms wild ideas into reality, blending engineering and outrageous fun for science adventures you'll never forget.
Inside History: The Nuremberg Trials

2025

Inside History: The Nuremberg Trials

2025
7.3
High School Radical

2025

High School Radical

2025
7.3
At 16, Max left with dreams and a GoPro slung over his shoulder for an exchange program at a high school in Oklahoma. Since then, Donald Trump has become president, the Capitol has been stormed, and abortion bans have gained ground. On the eve of Trump’s second term, Max goes back to see his friends to understand what their journeys reveal about the evolution of American society.
The Hillside Strangler

2026

The Hillside Strangler

2026
8
For the first time in over 40 years, Frank Salerno tells his story of the Hillside Strangler manhunt, revisiting the case that changed him forever. Kenneth Bianchi shares his story on camera for the first time of his role as one of the two people behind the Hillside Strangler.