Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 33

The Elegant Universe

2003

The Elegant Universe

2003
7.9
One of the most ambitious and exciting theories ever proposed—one that may be the long-sought "theory of everything," which eluded even Einstein—gets a masterful, lavishly computer-animated explanation from bestselling author-physicist Brian Greene, when NOVA presents the nuts, bolts, and sometimes outright nuttiness of string theory.
The Living Planet

1984

The Living Planet

1984
8.5
David Attenborough examines the ways in which animals and plants adapt to their surroundings.
Seconds From Disaster

2005

Seconds From Disaster

2005
7.2
Seconds from Disaster is a US/UK-produced documentary television programme that investigates historically relevant man-made and natural disasters of the 20th century. Each episode aims to explain a single incidental by analyzing the causes and circumstances that ultimately effected the disaster. The program uses re-enactments, interviews, testimonies, and CGI to analyze the sequence of events second-by-second for the audience. Narrators for the show are Ashton Smith, Richard Vaughan and Peter Guinness.
Who Do You Think You Are?

2004

Who Do You Think You Are?

2004
6.7
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders

2025

Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders

2025
6.8
Who really laced Tylenol with cyanide? This true-crime series examines alarming theories behind the unsolved killings — and tracks down a key suspect.
From Rock Star to Killer

2025

From Rock Star to Killer

2025
7.9
In 2003, rock singer Bertrand Cantat killed his partner, actress Marie Trintignant. This documentary revisits the case that divided a nation.
Worst Ex Ever

2024

Worst Ex Ever

2024
7.6
From chilling betrayals to murder plots, this true-crime docuseries dissects the dark side of love through eyewitness testimonies.
AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

2024

AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

2024
8.6
Follow the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from auditions to training camp and the NFL season as they chase their dreams and a coveted spot on the squad.
Homicide

2024

Homicide

2024
7
Detectives and prosecutors revisit their most challenging homicide cases in this chilling true-crime docuseries.
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God

2023

Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God

2023
6.9
Chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her followers believed her death would lead to her evacuation by UFO and salvation for humanity. Told through the eyes of Amy's devotees and constructed from the cult's archival footage, the three-part docuseries captures the perils of internet proselytizing and a conspiracy-driven faith.
John Carpenter's Suburban Screams

2023

John Carpenter's Suburban Screams

2023
5.7
John Carpenter unearths the evil that lurks in the suburbs, showcasing true stories of real-life slashers, psychos, hauntings and possessions.
Running for my Truth: Alex Schwazer

2023

Running for my Truth: Alex Schwazer

2023
7.7
After being banned for doping, Olympic medalist race walker Alex Schwazer enlists one of his accusers to help him make a comeback.
African Queens: Njinga

2023

African Queens: Njinga

2023
6.1
Blending dramatization with documentary, this series traces the rise and reign of Queen Njinga of Angola amid family betrayal and political rivalries.
The Ferragnez

2021

The Ferragnez

2021
6.5
Tells the extraordinary life of Chiara Ferragni and Fedez. An authentic tale that unveils the behind the scenes of one of the most followed couples ever and the most intimate moments of a young family that passionately fights for their dreams to come true.
Bad Sport

2021

Bad Sport

2021
6.8
True crime and sports come together in this docuseries. Global controversies and scandals are explored through reports from those involved.
Can't Get You Out of My Head

2021

Can't Get You Out of My Head

2021
7.7
In six films, Adam Curtis traces the different forces across the world that have led to now. It covers a wide range—including the strange roots of modern conspiracy theories, the history of China, opium and opioids, the history of Artificial Intelligence, melancholy over the loss of empire and, love and power. And explores whether modern culture, despite its radicalism, is really just part of the new system of power.
Behind the Attraction

2021

Behind the Attraction

2021
7.2
Learn how popular Disney attractions and destinations came to be, how they have changed over time, and how fans continue to obsess over them.
I Am...

2019

I Am...

2019
5.5
Each hour-long film follows a different woman as they experience “moments that are emotionally raw, thought-provoking and utterly personal”.
Tales by Light

2015

Tales by Light

2015
7.5
Behind every powerful image is a powerful story. Uniting exploration, photography and the natural world, Tales By Light follows photographers from Australia and around the world as they push the limits of their craft.
Le Mans: Racing Is Everything

2017

Le Mans: Racing Is Everything

2017
5.7
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a motor race like no other. Taking place in France each year, it is an endurance test for drivers and cars that literally takes 24 hours to complete. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to the Côte D’Azur, shot in breathtaking 4K and with unprecedented access to six of the teams competing for glory, Le Mans: Racing is Everything is motorsport as you’ve never seen it before.