Top Rated Documentary TV Series on Amazon Prime Video - Page 24

Native America

2019

Native America

2019
9.3
Explore the world created by America’s First Peoples. This four part series reaches back 15,000 years to reveal massive cities aligned to the stars, unique systems of science and spirituality, and 100 million people connected by social networks spanning two continents.
Portrait Artist of the Year

2013

Portrait Artist of the Year

2013
6.7
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
Murderous Affairs

2016

Murderous Affairs

2016
7.7
Zeros in on love affairs gone wrong and spouses who are driven to kill - stories that give a whole new meaning to the vow: Till death do us part.
Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48

2018

Marcia Clark Investigates The First 48

2018
8.3
Delve into some of America’s most shocking crimes that have remained unsolved or ended with controversial outcomes. Each episode focuses on a specific case and examines the first 48 hours after the crime to reveal new angles and unravel enduring mysteries.
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

2018

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

2018
7.2
Documentary series going beyond the theatre doors of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where surgeons push medical boundaries to the limits.
Who Killed Tupac?

2017

Who Killed Tupac?

2017
3
A six-hour limited series focusing on the investigation of the death of prolific and influential rapper and actor, Tupac Shakur. Each installment includes aspects from the legendary artist's life as well as follow famed civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump as he conducts a full-scale, intensive investigation into key theories behind his murder.
Eat Well for Less

2015

Eat Well for Less

2015
6
Gregg Wallace and Chris Bavin with the assistance of dietician Lucy Jones are on a mission to help different families around Britain to save money, sort food facts from food fiction and eat better for less.
Full Steam Ahead

2016

Full Steam Ahead

2016
9.3
With the help of Victorian steam enthusiasts across the country, historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Peter Ginn and Alex Langlands journey back in time to the era of steam which shaped modern Britain.
Joanna Lumley's India

2017

Joanna Lumley's India

2017
5.3
Joanna Lumley returns to the country of her birth for a deeply personal journey around the vibrant and unique country of India, traveling its length and breadth, an immersive and extraordinary exploration of its diverse landscapes, varying cultural traditions and incomparable spirit. Along the way, she meets an eclectic mix of people and discovers how independence has shaped India into the constantly evolving and endlessly fascinating country it is today.
America's War on Drugs

2017

America's War on Drugs

2017
6.7
The origins of the drug war in the United States, which spans five decades, and its unexpected effects on American culture, institutions and politics.
Hospital

2017

Hospital

2017
9.3
The story of the NHS in unprecedented times.
The World from Above

2010

The World from Above

2010
10
The World from Above is a unique continuing series of aerial programmes offering an entirely different view of the world. From 10,000ft, down to just a few feet the stabilised high definition aerial camera seeks out the beautiful, as well as the dramatic, on journeys across very different parts of the world including Europe, Africa and the United States.
The Secrets of Your Food

2017

The Secrets of Your Food

2017
9
Michael Mosley and James Wong reveal the delicious physics, chemistry and biology hidden inside our food.
Navy SEALs: America's Secret Warriors

2017

Navy SEALs: America's Secret Warriors

2017
8.3
An in-depth look at the elite fighting force, including the physical, psychological and spiritual process of becoming a SEAL, the training required to become a member of SEAL Team 6 and a history of spectacular SEAL missions.
Saving Lives at Sea

2016

Saving Lives at Sea

2016
9.3
Documentary following the men and women of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
Our Guy in China

2016

Our Guy in China

2016
7.3
Guy Martin's love of industry and endeavour leads him to China, where he reveals the unseen side of its innovation, technological development and gigantic manufacturing.
Legend of the Superstition Mountains

2015

Legend of the Superstition Mountains

2015
6
Legend tells of the Lost Dutchman’s gold mine hidden somewhere within the 160,000 acres of brutal Arizona desert known as the “Superstition Mountains.” The promise of a $200 million mother lode has lured thousands of treasure hunters and continues to claim the lives of those eager to decipher the legend’s clues and riddles. Hunting for the Lost Dutchman is typically a one-man journey, but lifelong Dutch Hunter Wayne Tuttle is breaking with tradition and partnering with a team of experts to follow a newly revealed clue that could finally solve the 500-year-old mystery of America’s most famous and deadliest buried treasure.
Life Inside Jail: Hell On Earth

2016

Life Inside Jail: Hell On Earth

2016
4.8
Observational documentary series filmed over six months in one of New York's toughest jails.
Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered

2015

Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered

2015
7.3
The history of U.S. involvement is told in this 7 part documentary series featuring personal stories from veterans and detailing the battles, strategy, and politics of a war that consumed multiple U.S. Presidents. A chronicle of the tragedy that tested the strength of our country and forever changed the social and political landscape of the world.
Back Roads

2015

Back Roads

2015
5
Take a road less travelled to the small towns and communities that make Australia special. Join Heather Ewart and guest presenters as they discover remarkable stories and inspiring people you'll never forget.