Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 19

Live PD

2016

Live PD

2016
7.6
Dash cams capture footage from urban and rural police forces while on the job. A live look inside the everyday calls of police officers across the nation.
Planet Dinosaur

2011

Planet Dinosaur

2011
8.2
The stories of the biggest, deadliest and weirdest creatures ever to walk the Earth, using the latest fossil evidence and immersive computer graphics.
WWII in HD

2009

WWII in HD

2009
7.5
WWII in HD is a 10-part American documentary television miniseries that originally aired from November 15 to November 19, 2009 on the History Channel. The program focuses on the firsthand experiences of twelve American service members during World War II, including an Army nurse, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, a second generation Japanese American and prisoner of war, and an Austrian Jewish immigrant. The twelve members recorded their time in both theaters and some had later interviews; found footage from the battlefield was paired with the stories of the twelve service members. The episodes premiered on five consecutive days, with two episodes per day. The series is narrated by Gary Sinise and was produced by Lou Reda Productions in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States.
Baseball

1994

Baseball

1994
7.4
The history of the sport of baseball in America, told through archival photos, film footage, and the words of those who contributed to the game in each era. Writers, historians, players, baseball personnel, and fans review key events and the significance of the game in America's history.
How to Become a Cult Leader

2023

How to Become a Cult Leader

2023
6.8
Look inside the cult leader's playbook for achieving unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people's minds, bodies, and souls.
The Crime of the Century

2021

The Crime of the Century

2021
7.8
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
SanPa: Sins of the Savior

2020

SanPa: Sins of the Savior

2020
7.4
Amidst a heroin crisis, Vincenzo Muccioli cared for the addicted, earning him fierce public devotion — even as charges of violence began to mount.
Street Food: Asia

2019

Street Food: Asia

2019
7.6
Embark on a global cultural journey into street food and discover the stories of the people who create the flavorful dishes.
Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On

2017

Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On

2017
6.4
Porn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are defined by the current explosion of internet porn-whether they're creating it, consuming it, or both.
See No Evil

2015

See No Evil

2015
8
Every second of every day, millions of Americans are caught on CCTV. Living in a surveillance society means everyday actions are caught on camera, mostly of honest citizens going about their daily lives. But a few are guilty of unspeakable crimes. Video doesn't discriminate; criminals also end up on film. See no Evil is a groundbreaking series that presents dramatic stories about how real crimes are solved with the aid of surveillance cameras. Police reveal how CCTV footage has unlocked the answer to cases that otherwise might have remained unsolved- leaving dangerous killers at large. The series features real footage and dramatic reconstruction, combined with first-hand testimony from police, witnesses, and families.
Cooked

2016

Cooked

2016
7.2
Explored through the lenses of the four natural elements – fire, water, air and earth – COOKED is an enlightening and compelling look at the evolution of what food means to us through the history of food preparation and its universal ability to connect us. Highlighting our primal human need to cook, the series urges a return to the kitchen to reclaim our lost traditions and to forge a deeper, more meaningful connection to the ingredients and cooking techniques that we use to nourish ourselves.
Apocalypse: Stalin

2015

Apocalypse: Stalin

2015
7.3
The rise of Stalin, from his early beginning as a bankrobber to the cold-blooded leader of the Soviet Union.
Deadly Women

2005

Deadly Women

2005
7.9
This compelling series investigates the motives and m.o. of female murderers. While males are often driven by anger, impulse and destruction, women usually have more complex, long-term reasons to kill.
Once Upon a Time... The Discoverers

1994

Once Upon a Time... The Discoverers

1994
7.6
From flashes of genius to curious experiments, humankind's innovations lead explorers and inventors on a brilliant journey of discovery in this series.
American Murder: Laci Peterson

2024

American Murder: Laci Peterson

2024
7.2
Laci Peterson was eight months pregnant when she vanished, sparking a search that ended in tragedy. This docuseries delves into the 2002 murder case.
All or Nothing: Juventus

2021

All or Nothing: Juventus

2021
7.1
Burning defeats and victorious triumphs, All or Nothing follows Juventus, one of the world’s greatest clubs, through a memorable season of change. Unprecedented and exclusive access to Ronaldo and to some of the greatest names of world football, dramatic moments behind the scenes, an unmissable series about a championship that will keep you on your toes until the very last day.
Frozen Planet II

2022

Frozen Planet II

2022
8.4
Ten years on from the original Frozen Planet, this documentary series takes audiences back to the wildernesses of the Arctic and Antarctica and tells the complete story of the entire frozen quarter of our planet that’s locked in ice and blanketed in snow.
Unabomber: In His Own Words

2020

Unabomber: In His Own Words

2020
7.2
Anchored by a rare interview, this docuseries details Ted Kaczynski's path from a young intellectual to one of the most feared people in US history.
Flint Town

2018

Flint Town

2018
6.9
Over a two-year period, filmmakers embedded with cops in Flint, Michigan, reveal a department grappling with volatile issues in untenable conditions.
Life Story

2014

Life Story

2014
8.4
The remarkable and often perilous story of the journey through life. It is a story that unites each of us with every animal on the planet, because we all set out on this journey from the moment we are born. For animals there is just one goal in life – to continue their bloodline in the form of offspring. This series follows that journey through its six crucial stages: first steps, growing up, finding a home, gaining power, winning a mate and succeeding as a parent.