Top Rated Documentary TV Series on Amazon Prime Video - Page 8

The FBI Files

1998

The FBI Files

1998
7.4
Witness the crime busting techniques and forensic science used by the FBI to break the most baffling cases. From crime scene analysis to the most up-to-date laboratories, FBI agents relentlessly comb through mountains of evidence to narrow their search, ultimately prevailing over the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
Joko Winterscheidt Presents: The World's Most Dangerous Show

2023

Joko Winterscheidt Presents: The World's Most Dangerous Show

2023
6.2
Joko Winterscheidt takes on one of humanity's biggest challenges: the climate crisis. Joko reaches his limits on this journey, driven to despair by the state of the world. But he also meets people who are fighting for a better, more sustainable world and who give Joko hope.
The Pogmentary: Born Ready

2022

The Pogmentary: Born Ready

2022
4.4
A glimpse into the life of Paul Pogba, the influential world-class French footballer.
Confronting a Serial Killer

2021

Confronting a Serial Killer

2021
5.4
The timely story of the unprecedented relationship between acclaimed New York Times best-selling author and memoirist Jillian Lauren and the most prolific serial killer in American history, Samuel Little, and her race against time to identify his victims before it's too late. As she slips deeper into his sordid world, Jillian realizes that she may become, psychologically, Little's last victim.
Helter Skelter: An American Myth

2020

Helter Skelter: An American Myth

2020
6.7
The untold story behind cult leader Charles Manson and his followers' heinous crimes as told through interviews with former members, archival footage, and newly-unearthed images.
This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy

2019

This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy

2019
7.7
Through the curious mind of host Kal Pen, see firsthand all the surprising ways the economy interconnects and impacts the lives of people all over the planet.
Nurses Who Kill

2016

Nurses Who Kill

2016
6.2
The stories of some of the most prolific murderers and serial killers to walk hospital grounds across the globe. Often referred to as the ‘angels of the ward’ experts examine what turned these caregivers into killers.
On Death Row

2012

On Death Row

2012
6.8
A two part series on an inside look at a maximum security prison in Texas featuring interviews with death row inmates.
#All of Them. Debanhi, a story of networks

2025

#All of Them. Debanhi, a story of networks

2025
7.8
A documentary that portrays solidarity networks in the search for truth and justice in cases of femicides. In addition, a criticism of the actions of the authorities, and the economic and patriarchal culture of Mexico.
Courtois, the Return of the Number 1

2024

Courtois, the Return of the Number 1

2024
7.9
A portrait that shows the spectacular work of Thibaut Courtois to reach the decisive stretch of the season after the serious injury suffered just before the start of LaLiga. We will experience the uncertainty of undergoing surgery, the sacrifice he made to get back to his best, his day-to-day life with Mishel, his children and family, his intense schedule and other previously unknown facets.
99

2024

99

2024
8.8
1999 was a year of groundbreaking success for England’s biggest and most powerful football club, Manchester United. Despite dominating domestic football during the 90s, manager Alex Ferguson was yet to restore Manchester United’s European glory when in 1999, glory arrived in an unprecedented fashion.
RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

2023

RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop

2023
7.7
An in-depth look into the ground breaking franchise and features new interviews with cast and crew.
The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith

2022

The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith

2022
7.9
Follows the cold case and controversial investigation into the murder of Beverly Lynn Smith in her home in Oshawa, Ontario. Woven together from first hand accounts, expert interviews, family archives, and rare access to key participants, The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith is an unpredictable tale that explores the unrelenting enigma of ethics and accountability in this provocative criminal case.
Abraham Lincoln

2022

Abraham Lincoln

2022
7.7
The true story of America's iconic 16th president as told by weaving together both scripted dramatizations of important moments in his life and commentary by authoritative historians and public figures.
Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit

2016

Mary Beard's Ultimate Rome: Empire Without Limit

2016
7.1
In this four-part series classicist and historian, Professor Mary Beard draws on her immense scholarship, unique viewpoints and myth-busting approach to Roman history, to give her definitive take on the Roman Empire. How and why did it happen? In search of answers, she takes us to the most telling sites and the most revealing artifacts, and she examines the legacy the Roman Empire has left behind.
The Captains Close Up

2013

The Captains Close Up

2013
6.4
In this documentary mini series, Shatner, in each of the five half an hour episodes, presents and interviews one of the people who played the five Star Trek captains before the 2009 reboot. Chris Pine interviews him.
Nightwatch

2015

Nightwatch

2015
7.8
Follow the men and women who keep the citizens of New Orleans safe during the night. Ride along with the police officers, the firefighters, and the paramedics as they tackle the evils of the night.
Escaping Polygamy

2014

Escaping Polygamy

2014
7.2
Follow three sisters who have left polygamy and now help others break free from the often dangerous and abusive lifestyle.
Steven Seagal: Lawman

2009

Steven Seagal: Lawman

2009
5.4
Steven Seagal: Lawman is an American reality television series on the A&E Network which stars actor and martial artist Steven Seagal performing his duties as a reserve deputy sheriff in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It premiered on December 2, 2009. "I've been working as an officer in Jefferson Parish for two decades under most people's radar", said Seagal in the premiere episode, "The Way of the Gun". "I've decided to work with A&E on this series now, because I believe it's important to show the nation all the positive work being accomplished here in Louisiana—to see the passion and commitment that comes from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in this post-Katrina environment." Seagal's current rank of Reserve Deputy Chief is largely ceremonial.
Ancient Mysteries

1994

Ancient Mysteries

1994
7.4
Ancient Mysteries is a television series that was produced by FilmRoos and originally broadcast on A&E between 7 January 1994 and 3 May 1998 with reruns airing until 2000. Reruns were also re-broadcast on The Biography Channel during the 2000s. The series deals with historical mysteries and is mostly hosted by Leonard Nimoy, which recalls the late-1970s TV Series In Search Of.... As of June 2013, some episodes of this series were available on Netflix instant streaming.