Top Rated Documentary TV Series on Disney Plus - Page 16

America: Our Defining Hours

2020

America: Our Defining Hours

2020
10
A relevant, emotional tale of how the US, as a nation, seized moments of crisis to create a better tomorrow. The series draws upon 300+ years of US history, from the Mayflower, the American Civil War to September 11.
American Haunting

2013

American Haunting

2013
8
A unique look inside the terrifying lives of families encountering paranormal phenomena within their own homes, witnessing first-hand the frightening incidents they experience daily. Surveillance cameras set up throughout the houses capture every moment of the eerie activity that transpires and document the damaging toll it takes on the families' lives.
Jungle Animal Rescue

2020

Jungle Animal Rescue

2020
6
A land of elephants, tigers, leopards and bears, India is one of the most biodiverse countries on earth. But it's also home to 1.3 billion people who increasingly compete with wild animals for living space. Now, a dedicated team of conservationists and vets are on a mission to rescue animals in distress and find a way for India's people and wildlife to coexist in harmony.
When Sharks Attack

2013

When Sharks Attack

2013
10
Terror-filled deep sea saga using underwater photography, gripping news archives & paralyzing testimony to investigate three mysterious and deadly recent shark attacks.
What Sam Sees

2018

What Sam Sees

2018
2
Jump into the water with scuba diver Sam and discover the amazing world of underwater animals. The Sam Cam gives you a secret look at her ocean adventures, which she goes on with aquarium experts whose exclusive interviews add more fun to the journey.
Kingpin

2018

Kingpin

2018
8
The journeys of some of the most well-known names in the world of crime, and a look at how they began as unknown thugs and transformed into globally notorious kings of crime.
SEVENTEEN: OUR CHAPTER

2025

SEVENTEEN: OUR CHAPTER

2025
Answers discovered through endless questioning, never-ending challenges and performances, and the stories shared with CARATs. This 10th-anniversary documentary series captures SEVENTEEN's candid stories.
Secrets of the Bunny Ranch

2025

Secrets of the Bunny Ranch

2025
Reveals how women drawn in by the promise of a better life through the glamourous world portrayed on Cathouse instead faced a hidden reality marked by bullying, humiliation, manipulation, sexual assault, and even murder.
Animals, They're Just Like Us!

2025

Animals, They're Just Like Us!

2025
Peek inside the lives of penguins, giraffes, chimps, and other animals that behave a whole lot like humans. Touch down on all seven continents around the world to see why these wild creatures compete, co-operate, love, and grieve just like we do. From dolphins creating names to flamingos wearing makeup and monkeys that floss to sharks that visit the dentist, the animal kingdom is surprisingly similar to our own!
Monsters of the Deep: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

2024

Monsters of the Deep: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

2024
Exploring the world of deep-sea killers, revealing mysterious creatures with amazing CGI.
They Took Our Child: We Got Her Back

2015

They Took Our Child: We Got Her Back

2015
True crime docuseries about child abductions featuring the survivors' testimonies.
Österreichs wunderbare Jahre

2021

Österreichs wunderbare Jahre

2021
Gangland Chronicles

2024

Gangland Chronicles

2024
Gangland Chronicles offers an inside look at some of the world’s most notorious criminal organizations. Each episode explores three legendary moments from a specific underworld group, ranging from mafias and cartels to motorcycle gangs and prison gangs. The series spotlights lucrative money-making rackets, deadly turf wars, iconic mob hits, crafty informants, and federal takedowns. Featuring infamous gangsters such as Al Capone, Pablo Escobar, El Chapo, John Gotti, Whitey Bulger, and Sonny Barger. Interviews with journalists, authors, and former members of these organizations offer an exclusive window into the inner workings of these groups.
Shark Attack 360

2024

Shark Attack 360

2024
The "Shark Attack 360" team of experts hunt for clues to investigate why sharks bite humans. Hosted by marine biologist Diva Amon, the series seeks to unravel the surprising threads that link each shark encounter. As the evidence mounts, the team analyze the data in their cutting-edge VFX shark lab and face life-size virtual sharks.
Botched Bariatrics

2024

Botched Bariatrics

2024
Features patients whose lives have been turned upside down after suffering complications from their bariatric surgery.
Quarter Ton Teen

2024

Quarter Ton Teen

2024
Following teenagers struggling with severe obesity on a multi-year journey as they fight for healthier lives. Knowing they face uncertain futures unless they lose weight, these teens pursue weight-loss surgery in hopes of a second chance. Told in part with their own personal footage, the series documents their determination for a better life and the challenging journey to get healthy that will test them in ways they don’t expect.
The Interrogation Tapes: A Special Edition of 20/20

2024

The Interrogation Tapes: A Special Edition of 20/20

2024
A look at some of the most compelling criminal cases in recent history through the lens of interrogations, unveiling the tricks of the trade detectives use to coax confessions from suspects.
Undercover: Caught on Tape

2024

Undercover: Caught on Tape

2024
A true crime series offering viewers a first-hand account of dangerous criminal investigations from those closest to the action, the undercover agents themselves. Undercover agents are on the front lines, often risking their lives to gather evidence that may help take criminals off the streets. Each episode includes surveillance video and audio recordings from actual investigations to reveal the critical moments that could make or break a case—or an agent’s life. Living in secrecy and often unrecognized beyond their tightest circles, these agents rarely get to tell their stories, until now.
Prison Brides

2024

Prison Brides

2024
Follow seven women from around the world who believe they have found their soulmates in the most unexpected of places, American prisons. The docuseries follows the women as they travel from their homes—many visiting the United States for the first time—to meet their prisoner fiancés, husbands, or partners, to chart their futures together.
Europe From Above: Christmas

2023

Europe From Above: Christmas

2023
We float over Europe and see how cheerful Christmas celebrations light up the entire continent.