Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 22

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

2009

Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)

2009
7.5
A 2009 television documentary series in six parts that covers 40 years of the surreal comedy group Monty Python, from Flying Circus to present day projects such as the musical Spamalot. The series highlights their childhood, schooling and university life, and pre-Python work. The series featured new interviews with surviving members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, alongside archive interview footage of Graham Chapman and interviews with several associates of the Pythons, including Carol Cleveland, Neil Innes and Chapman's partner David Sherlock, along with commentary from modern comedians.
South Pacific

2009

South Pacific

2009
7.9
South Pacific is a British nature documentary series from the BBC Natural History Unit, which began airing on BBC Two on 10 May 2009. The six-part series surveys the natural history of the islands of the South Pacific region, including many of the coral atolls and New Zealand. It was filmed entirely in high-definition. South Pacific was co-produced by the Discovery Channel and the series producer was Huw Cordey. It is narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. Filming took place over 18 months in a variety of remote locations around the Pacific including: Anuta, Banks Islands, French Frigate Shoals, Papua New Guinea, Palmyra, Kingman Reef, Tuvalu, Palau, Caroline Islands, Tuamotus and Tanna Island in Vanuatu. On 6 May 2009, BBC Worldwide released a short clip of big wave surfer Dylan Longbottom surfing in slow motion, high-definition footage as a preview of the series, attracting extremely positive reactions on the video sharing website YouTube. The series was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on 15 June 2009. At the end o
The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom

2007

The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom

2007
8
Individual freedom is the dream of our age. It's what our leaders promise to give us, it defines how we think of ourselves and, repeatedly, we have gone to war to impose freedom around the world. But if you step back and look at what freedom actually means for us today, it's a strange and limited kind of freedom.
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.
Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends

1998

Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends

1998
8.1
Louis Theroux which delves into the weirder fringes of American society.
How Do They Do It?

2006

How Do They Do It?

2006
7.6
An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

2025

Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

2025
6.7
In this eye-opening documentary exposé, teens and parents reveal disturbing accounts of abuse and exploitation within the world of child influencers.
American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson

2025

American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson

2025
7.2
The white Bronco. The gloves. The trial of the century. This documentary series investigates the shocking murder case that became a cultural phenomenon.
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey

2024

Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey

2024
7.3
Police missteps and a media circus derailed the JonBenét Ramsey murder case. This definitive docuseries chronicles the decades-long quest for justice.
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War

2024

Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War

2024
7.8
With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.
El show: crónica de un asesinato

2023

El show: crónica de un asesinato

2023
7.6
The murder of Paco Stanley, the most popular comedian on television in Mexico, unleashes a series of intrigues in the world of politics and entertainment. Through an in-depth investigation, the use of archival material of the time and the direct testimony of the main people involved in the case, this documentary series delves into the culture of show business and exposes the lies and tragedies that unexpectedly marked the arrival of democracy in Mexico in the year 2000.
Hurts Like Hell

2022

Hurts Like Hell

2022
7.7
From illegal gambling to match-fixing, discover the seedy underworld behind the once-revered sport of Muay Thai in this drama inspired by real events.
Animal

2021

Animal

2021
8.1
This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.
All or Nothing: Arsenal

2022

All or Nothing: Arsenal

2022
8.1
Follow the iconic football club during an unforgettable season. As fans return to stadiums, the 2021-22 football season puts pressure on Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta and his young team to get back to their former glories and back into Europe. Offering unprecedented access and capturing the highs and lows of life on and off the pitch, this is football at its finest: raw, dramatic and full of passion.
Mystery Lab

2020

Mystery Lab

2020
7.1
Host Felipe Castanhari explores science, history, mysteries and marvels, uncovering mind-blowing facts with help from his lab buddies.
Trial by Media

2020

Trial by Media

2020
7.1
In this true crime docuseries, some of the most dramatic trials of all time are examined with an emphasis on how the media may have impacted verdicts.
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

2019

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

2019
7.4
Follow Gordon Ramsay as he meets with indigenous people around the globe to learn about the cultures, dishes and flavors unique to each location. Each episode concludes with Ramsay challenging himself with a local food legend by his side - putting his newfound skills to the test as they cook a feast together for the natives.
Lorena

2019

Lorena

2019
6.8
This four-part docuseries investigates the events of 1993, where Lorena Bobbitt sliced off her husband's penis after years of abuse. John and Lorena Bobbitt's stories exploded into a 24-hour news cycle. She became a national joke, her suffering ignored by the male-dominated press. But as John spiraled downward, Lorena found strength in the scars of her ordeal.
GRAND PRIX Driver

2018

GRAND PRIX Driver

2018
6.6
For the first time go inside McLaren, the most prestigious team in Formula 1 racing. Gain unprecedented access to the drivers, engineers, and leaders of McLaren to see what it takes to compete at the highest level.
Hunting Hitler

2015

Hunting Hitler

2015
6.6
An FBI cold case that has laid dormant for 70 years, leads a group of world-renown investigators on the ultimate manhunt to finally answer the question: Did Adolf Hitler survive World War II?