Top Rated Documentary TV Series on Amazon Prime Video - Page 14

Deep Sea Detectives

2003

Deep Sea Detectives

2003
7.5
Deep Sea Detectives was a television show on The History Channel. The show began airing in 2003. In a post dated September 1, 2006 on the Deep Sea Detectives' message board, series producer Kirk Wolfinger stated that the show would not be renewed for another season.
One Night in Idaho: The College Murders

2025

One Night in Idaho: The College Murders

2025
8.5
Told in captivating, tense, and emotionally wrenching detail by only those involved in and affected by the crime, this series intimately explores this American tragedy and its continued impact and fallout.
Octopus!

2025

Octopus!

2025
6.5
This is a documentary about being murdered by your lover, getting lost in Mexico, finding a unicorn, a competitive quilter, Tracy Morgan, and exploring our connection with a possible alien. In other words, it's a documentary about the octopus. Narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Calleja en el Espacio

2025

Calleja en el Espacio

2025
5.2
Follow renowned explorer and presenter Jesús Calleja in his most ambitious adventure to date: becoming the first Spanish civilian to travel to space.
Down in the Valley

2024

Down in the Valley

2024
5.5
Down in the Valley takes viewers on a tantalizing tour of the Deep South, unveiling a complex South that is equal parts poignant, joyful, and magical.
True Crime Story: Smugshot

2024

True Crime Story: Smugshot

2024
7.8
A docu-series that spotlights entitled individuals involved in elaborate criminal behavior. At times quirky and funny, at others outrageous or disturbing, these are the stories of people who thought they could, or should, get away with it.
Mafias and Banks

2023

Mafias and Banks

2023
6.5
How, from the 1920s to the present day, financial power has gradually strengthened a hidden alliance with criminal organizations around the world.
The Park Maniac: The Untold Story

2024

The Park Maniac: The Untold Story

2024
7.5
Francisco de Assis Pereira's crimes are revisited from the perspective of the victims, new reports from investigators and unpublished audio recordings from one of Brazil's most infamous serial killers, known as the Park Maniac.
Surf Girls

2023

Surf Girls

2023
9
The next generation of Native Hawaiian female surfers compete at elite levels to earn a coveted spot on the World Tour of professional Surfing. This 4 part series offers behind the scenes access as they train, navigate family responsibilities and battle against the highest ranking surfers to get to the top of the podium.
The Canary Islands

2023

The Canary Islands

2023
8
World War 2 - The Call of Duty: A Complete Timeline

2020

World War 2 - The Call of Duty: A Complete Timeline

2020
7
Track the main events of World War II with the help of remarkable archive footage and see exactly what happened, and when. Learn about Pearl Harbor, The Battle of Britain, D-Day, the dropping of the atomic bomb and more. From the early battles right through to the complexities of the endgame, this extensive 24 episode series shines a spotlight on a period of history that should never be forgotten.
Brave Wilderness

2021

Brave Wilderness

2021
5.8
Join adventurer and science expert Coyote Peterson and his crew on a variety of expeditions to dispel myths about dangerous insects, capture the splendor of hiking trails, introduce rare sea animals and much more on this revolutionary science and nature series.
Sons of The Soil - Jaipur Pink Panthers

2020

Sons of The Soil - Jaipur Pink Panthers

2020
6.8
A sports documentary series that goes behind the scenes to follow one of India’s most celebrated Pro Kabaddi league team - the Jaipur Pink Panthers. The narrative is built around the struggles, pain and the journey of the players, coaches and their ultimate journey towards success.
Paranormal Nightshift

2020

Paranormal Nightshift

2020
9.3
By day the workplace is rational and efficient, but at night the same offices, hotels and restaurants become the domain of the supernatural and unexplained. Those who work the graveyard shift reveal their terrifying brushes with the paranormal while on the job.
Swamp People: Serpent Invasion

2020

Swamp People: Serpent Invasion

2020
9.8
The Florida Everglades are under siege. An invasion of Burmese pythons is decimating this natural wonder of the South. Entire species of animals are being wiped out. Aggressive, ravenous and incredibly fast-breeding, these pythons have no natural predator to stop them… except for man.
Drag Heals

2018

Drag Heals

2018
4.8
RuPaul brought Drag Race into the homes of millions and made the once taboo art form mainstream. This newfound renaissance has inspired a new generation to explore the art of drag and challenge the constructs of gender. While RuPaul’s Drag Race is a competition, Drag Heals is a documentary journey that follows men who have never worn heels or make-up but have always dreamed of letting their inner drag queen out. These men (and aspiring queens!) enter Canada’s first ever Drag class to explore how to create a compelling drag persona based on personal experience. For most, this is akin to a second coming out process. The culmination of the workshops will be a public performance where they will face down their fears of stepping into the limelight. Drag is typically viewed from a distance; Drag Heals gives unparalleled access to the creation of a performance that is more than just your average lip sync.
Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland

2020

Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland

2020
7.5
Frankie sets off on a stand-up tour of Scotland. On four trips to four gigs, he meets a heady mix of people and places, filtering his nation’s past and present through his unique mind.
Methanol

2018

Methanol

2018
6.5
One shot – you get blind. Two shots – you die. It waits for you in tobacconist, in gift bag from your friend, at wedding… Do you know, what are you drinking? Case that connected police, courts, journalists and politicians. Real story, that can repeat anytime again. In the end of summer 2012, Czech republic was shocked by incidents, that public, detectives or attorneys don't remember. Alcohol made of mix of ethanol and deadly toxic methanol killed at least 38 people and harmed at least 80 in few weeks.
Eat. Race. Win.

2018

Eat. Race. Win.

2018
7.2
EAT. RACE. WIN. is a behind-the-scenes adventure into the biggest annual sporting event on the planet: The Tour de France. The Queen of Performance Cooking, Chef Hannah Grant, takes you on her race within the race as she sources performance food for Australia's pro cycling team, Orica-Scott. Hannah shows us exactly what it takes to perform at the edge of human endurance for 21 race days.
Hunting ISIS

2018

Hunting ISIS

2018
6.8
Follow along as American fighters embedded with the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria, and medics supporting a coalition of local forces in Iraq, begin the difficult push to retake ISIS’ capital cities.