Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 42

Rescue 911

1989

Rescue 911

1989
7.6
Rescue 911 is an informational reality-based television series that premiered on April 18, 1989 and ended on August 27, 1996. The series was hosted by William Shatner and featured reenactments of emergency situations that often involved calls to 911. Though never intended as a teaching tool, various viewers used the knowledge they obtained watching the show. Two specials, titled "100 Lives Saved" and "200 Lives Saved," were dedicated to viewers who had written to CBS with their stories on how the knowledge they obtained watching the show allowed them to save the life of someone else. At least 350 lives have been saved as a result of what viewers learned from watching it. The show's popularity coincided with the widespread adoption of the 911 emergency system, replacing standalone police and fire numbers that would vary from municipality to municipality. The number is now universally understood in the United States and Canada to be the number dialed for emergency assistance nationwide.
Departures

2008

Departures

2008
8.2
From epic landscapes and unforgettable culture, to the often trying times that come with international travel, Departures chronicles the unforgettable friendships, personal successes and sometimes crushing disappointments that befall travellers Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach on their journey. Departures is as much about the journey as it is the destination.
The Power of Myth

1988

The Power of Myth

1988
7.1
The Power of Myth is a television series originally broadcast on PBS in 1988 as Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth. The documentary comprises six one-hour conversations between mythologist Joseph Campbell and journalist Bill Moyers.
Fifth Gear

2002

Fifth Gear

2002
5.4
Getting viewers up to speed on all the latest automotive information, with new car reviews, second hand bargains and industry tidbits being the focus of this magazine show.
Jesse & Joy: What We Never Said Before

2025

Jesse & Joy: What We Never Said Before

2025
8.6
In this intimate docuseries, siblings Jesse and Joy Huerta open their hearts like never before, sharing the secrets, wounds, and challenges that shaped both their personal lives and their artistic journey. From their childhood under the strong influence of their father, who was a pastor, to moments of crisis, reconciliation, and creativity, the series offers a revealing look at how music became their path to healing. Across four episodes, the series features never-before-seen testimonies from the artists themselves, their family, friends, and collaborators, with behind-the-scenes footage from their tour El Despecho Tour and the making of their album Lo que nos faltó decir (What We Didn’t Get to Say).
The Diamond Heist

2025

The Diamond Heist

2025
6.8
This stranger-than-fiction crime caper follows the attempted robbery of a precious gem, told by the gangsters who did it and the police on their tail.
The Yogurt Shop Murders

2025

The Yogurt Shop Murders

2025
6.9
In 1991, four teenage girls were brutally murdered at a frozen yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. What happened that night forever shook the Austin community and continues to mystify the police and haunt the families left in the wake of unthinkable loss.
Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers

2025

Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers

2025
8
Insider accounts and never-seen-before footage tell the story of the 7/7 bombings on London's transport network in 2005 — and its explosive aftermath.
In the Eye of the Storm

2024

In the Eye of the Storm

2024
8
This series reveals recent natural disasters as they happened in real-time through footage captured by eyewitnesses who found themselves in the wrong place at the right time and boldly held up their camera phones to capture the eye of the storm.
Crime Scene Berlin: Nightlife Killer

2024

Crime Scene Berlin: Nightlife Killer

2024
6.8
In 2012, a string of grisly murders sent shock waves through the Berlin party scene. The killer remained at large — until one of his targets survived.
Thank You, Goodnight - The Bon Jovi Story

2024

Thank You, Goodnight - The Bon Jovi Story

2024
7.5
An all access series chronicling the epic past and uncertain future of the iconic band Bon Jovi. A 40-year odyssey of rock 'n roll idolatry on the precipice as a vocal injury threatens to bring everything to a halt.
Mysteries of the Faith

2023

Mysteries of the Faith

2023
6
Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.
Vasco Rossi: Living It

2023

Vasco Rossi: Living It

2023
7.3
Italy's most beloved rock star Vasco Rossi grants unprecedented access to intimate details of his personal life and successful career over the decades.
Locomía

2022

Locomía

2022
6.9
A three-part documentary that tells the story of one of the most emblematic groups of the nineties and of a time that marked the history of Spain. It is a unique story that goes beyond the famous fans of the group, it is also a story about success, betrayal, jealousy, anarchy, homophobia, and oblivion. Directed by Jorge Laplace, ‘Locomía’ features the participation of the original members of the group that revolutionized the Spanish music scene, such as its founder, Xavier Font, and the music producer who put them on stage, José Luis Gil.
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett

2022

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett

2022
6
Explore the behind-the-scenes story of the legendary bounty hunter’s return to the sands of Tatooine with mercenary Fennec Shand, who together seek to claim the territory and crime syndicate once run by the late Jabba the Hutt. In this insightful new special, filmmakers, cast and crew reveal never-before-seen footage, groundbreaking technology and the practical effects that brought it all to life.
Super/Natural

2022

Super/Natural

2022
7.3
Utilizing the latest scientific innovations and leading-edge filmmaking technology, this documentary reveals the secret powers and super-senses of the world’s most extraordinary animals, and invites viewers to see and hear beyond normal human perception to experience the natural world as a specific species does — from seeing flowers in bee-vision to eavesdropping on a conversation between elephant seals to soaring the length of a football field with glow-in-the-dark squirrels.
The Last Movie Stars

2022

The Last Movie Stars

2022
6.8
A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.
Wild Crime

2021

Wild Crime

2021
6.3
Eighty-five million acres make up the National Park System, and only 33 special agents nationwide are responsible for investigating crimes that occur on this public land. This documentary series follows the uniquely qualified team that leads the investigations as they seek to bring law and order to some of America’s most rugged and remote landscapes, tackling a new case each season.
A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad

2021

A Sinister Sect: Colonia Dignidad

2021
6.6
A colony of German Christians with a charismatic and manipulative leader establishes itself in Chile and becomes instrumental to the dictatorship.
Penguin Town

2021

Penguin Town

2021
7.2
In a picturesque South African town, an eclectic group of endangered penguins flock together to find mates, raise families and mix with the locals.