Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 28

Apocalypse: Never-Ending War (1918-1926)

2018

Apocalypse: Never-Ending War (1918-1926)

2018
7.8
November 11, 1918. The world emerges from the most horrific conflict ever known. While leaders of the victorious countries design a new world order, traumatized societies struggle to find their footing. In the aftermath of war the Russian, German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires fall apart, currencies fluctuate wildly, and vast numbers of refugees flee misery. Before long, age-old hatreds, fears, and resentments resurface and drive the world to the brink of a new apocalypse.
Shot in the Dark

2017

Shot in the Dark

2017
7.2
Three rival freelance stringers scour the streets at night to film crime scenes, fires, accidents -- and anything else they can sell to news outlets.
Time: The Kalief Browder Story

2017

Time: The Kalief Browder Story

2017
7.1
The story of a teenager wrongfully charged with theft and jailed at Riker's Island prison for over 1,000 days.
Metal Evolution

2011

Metal Evolution

2011
8.2
Metal Evolution is a 2011 documentary series directed by anthropologist and film-maker Sam Dunn and director, producer and music supervisor Scot McFadyen about heavy metal subgenres, with new episodes airing every Friday at 10pm EST on MuchMore and Saturday at 10pm EST on VH1 Classic. Its origins come from Dunn's first documentary Metal: A Headbanger's Journey, which included the acclaimed "Heavy Metal Family Tree."
Dynamo: Magician Impossible

2011

Dynamo: Magician Impossible

2011
6.9
Tipped as the most exciting British magician to emerge in decades, Dynamo: Magician Impossible is the story of an ordinary boy from Bradford living an extraordinary life. The series sees the 28-year-old travelling the globe as the unassuming anti-hero who just happens to astound everyone he meets, whether it's an international footballer or Hollywood actor. Throughout the series, Dynamo: Magician Impossible will take viewers on his magical journey before stunning them with incredible, headline-grabbing stunts beyond the realms of possibility.
Great Migrations

2010

Great Migrations

2010
7.7
Shot from land and air, in trees and cliff-blinds, on ice floes and underwater, this documentary tells the powerful stories of many of the planet's species and their movements, while revealing new scientific insights with breathtaking high-definition clarity and emotional impact. The beauty of these stories is underscored by a new focus into these species; fragile existence and their life-and-death quest for survival in an ever-changing world.
Galapagos

2006

Galapagos

2006
7.5
The history of these beautiful Islands from their creation as uprising lava to their being studied by Darwin to their modern day inhabitants.
Stephen Fry in America

2008

Stephen Fry in America

2008
7.4
Stephen Fry journeys across America, hoping to visit all 50 states of the country which has always fascinated him.
Court of Gold

2025

Court of Gold

2025
8.3
Go behind the scenes with the top medal contenders in men's basketball as they battle for gold and glory at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Conan O'Brien Must Go

2024

Conan O'Brien Must Go

2024
8.2
Conan O'Brien visits new friends he met through his podcast, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan," where he dives deep with listeners from across the country and the world.
Amityville: An Origin Story

2023

Amityville: An Origin Story

2023
7.5
The story behind the world's most infamous haunted house tale: the Amityville murders. This is the first elevated look at every aspect of this wildly layered story about the heinous murder of a family of six that became eclipsed by paranormal controversy. 
The Murders at Starved Rock

2021

The Murders at Starved Rock

2021
6.9
This documentary series explores the 1960 brutal murders of three women in Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois, and the decades of questions and doubts that have haunted the son of the prosecutor in the case, as the man found guilty seeks to clear his name after sixty years in prison.
The Great Escapists

2021

The Great Escapists

2021
6.2
Shipwrecked on a remote desert island, Hammond and Belleci use their engineering and scientific skills to not only to survive, but to construct a paradise island playground.
Murder on Middle Beach

2020

Murder on Middle Beach

2020
7.2
A four-part documentary series revolving around the case of single mother Barbara Hamburg, who was brutally murdered in 2010 near her home in the upper-middle class enclave of Madison, Connecticut. The series presents first-time filmmaker Madison Hamburg’s complicated journey as a young man determined to solve an unspeakable crime and absolve the people he loves, while looking for answers within his fractured family and community.
The Secret World of Nature: Spain

2020

The Secret World of Nature: Spain

2020
9.3
More than four years of filming have been necessary to capture the impressive images of the most varied animal species that inhabit the Iberian Peninsula: amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, insects and fish are represented in this wonderful journey through the different ecosystems that we can find in Iberian lands.
Corleone: A History of la Cosa Nostra

2019

Corleone: A History of la Cosa Nostra

2019
7.9
How, from 1974 to 1993, Totò Riina (1930-2017), supreme boss of the Corleone family, ruled by blood and terror over the Sicilian Mafia. An implacable account, based on the testimony of his men and those who fought against them.
Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail

2011

Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail

2011
7.4
Louis takes an in-depth look at Miami's jail system, a vast holding pen for the unconvicted where most inmates are awaiting trial.
Drug Lords

2018

Drug Lords

2018
7.3
Witness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down.
People Magazine Investigates

2016

People Magazine Investigates

2016
8.6
Uncover the heart-wrenching true stories behind crimes that transcended headlines and became part of popular culture. Exclusive first hand interviews reveal shocking twists, new evidence, and unexpected resolutions.
WWE 24

2015

WWE 24

2015
6.8
The acclaimed docu-series takes you on a lightning-fast journey through a day in the life of WWE's most intriguing Superstars and groundbreaking events.