Top Rated Documentary TV Series on Disney Plus - Page 9

Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

2024

Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color

2024
7.2
From Idris Elba, whose grandfather fought in WW2, this landmark series reveals the untold stories of soldiers of color in the war. By mixing war sequences with character portraits, this series restores the role of these soldiers and their units to their rightful place in the narrative of WW2 and reveals how these heroes inspired Civil Rights Movements in America and across the world.
Isabel Preysler: My Christmas

2023

Isabel Preysler: My Christmas

2023
7.2
Isabel Preysler welcomes us in the privacy of her home to show us how she celebrates one of the most memorable dates of the year: Christmas. With her staff's help, Isabel oversees even the most minute details and shares the joy of the present and the nostalgia of the past with her children.
Booked: First Day In

2023

Booked: First Day In

2023
7.1
Follows arrested individuals through America’s booking process, offering an extraordinary look at the most unusual, bizarre and often tense bookings. Each episode follows the story of an arrestee, with their permission, as they move through the system and recount what ultimately led them to their time in jail. From petty offenses to serious crimes, viewers will be taken on a harrowing adventure while they watch the arrestees throughout the booking process.
Restaurants at the End of the World

2023

Restaurants at the End of the World

2023
9.5
Adventurous chef, entrepreneur and global trailblazer Kristen Kish travels the world in search of the people, places, culture and traditions behind the world’s most remote restaurants.
World's Deadliest Snakes

2020

World's Deadliest Snakes

2020
8
Growing Up Animal

2021

Growing Up Animal

2021
7
Heart-warming stories following the development of baby animals on the magical journey from the safety of the womb to the challenges of the wild.
Atlas Of Cursed Places

2020

Atlas Of Cursed Places

2020
4.2
Author and adventurer Sam Sheridan travels the globe in search of the most cursed places on Earth. Entrenching himself in macabre modern day culture, Sam explores the region's haunting history and fascinating folklore, employs cutting-edge science to illuminate the dangers of the curse, and paints a new and revealing portrait of a doomed place and the people who live there in the process.
Gathering Storm

2020

Gathering Storm

2020
6
First-hand accounts of the planet's fiercest storms.
X-Ray Earth

2020

X-Ray Earth

2020
7.2
Earth as it has never been seen before, by challenging preconceived notions about the world, making use of cutting-edge scientific tools, and travelling over, across and deep into the Earth's crust to learn just what makes the world tick.
Prairie Dog Manor

2019

Prairie Dog Manor

2019
7.2
Behavioral ecologist John Hoogland explores a prairie dog colony near the New Mexico-Colorado border containing more than its fair share of drama.
How the States Got Their Shapes

2010

How the States Got Their Shapes

2010
6.8
The show deals with how the various states of the United States established their borders, but also delves into other aspects of U.S. history, including failed states, proposed new states, and the local culture and character of various U.S. states. It thus deals with the "shapes" of the states in a metaphorical sense as well as a literal sense. The show format follows Unger as he travels to various locations, and interviews local people, visits important historical and cultural sites, and provides commentary from behind the wheel of his car as he drives from location to location. Interspersed with these segments are brief historical synopses by notable U.S. historians.
The Greeks

2016

The Greeks

2016
7.2
National Geographic's landmark event series, The Greeks, brings together historians, archaeologists, actors, athletes, scientists and artists to launch a groundbreaking exploration into the ancient Greeks' journey - not just to better understand their past, but to discover how their legacy illuminates our present, and will shape our future. The story of the Greeks is the story of us.
Investigation Shark Attack

2025

Investigation Shark Attack

2025
9.3
A team of scientists examine these apex predators from a shark’s point of view, revealing triggers, behaviors, and high-risk zones from Shark HQ.
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Behind the Gates

2024

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Behind the Gates

2024
8.7
The HISTORY Channel’s popular series The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch tracks the boldest efforts yet of ranch owner Brandon Fugal and his team to reveal the ultimate truth behind the anomalous property.
Super Shark Highway

2024

Super Shark Highway

2024
9
Two teams of researchers investigate the migration patterns of the ocean's largest and deadliest sharks. They follow their underwater routes and show their hunting behaviours, and social hierarchies.
The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth

2024

The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth

2024
7
An unprecedented look at the Stanford Prison Experiment, one of history's most infamous psychology studies, through the firsthand accounts of the original "guards" and "prisoners," many of whom are speaking on camera for the very first time.
Me Hereafter

2024

Me Hereafter

2024
7.7
A gripping true crime series following murder investigations. Combining investigative footage, interrogation videos, dramatic reenactments and interviews, it gives voice to victims as detectives uncover the truth.
History's Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning

2023

History's Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning

2023
2.3
Peyton Manning asks 100 experts in various categories to rank each greatest-of-all-time contender using statistics, innovation and legacy as criteria.
Superstar

2021

Superstar

2021
5.7
The mavericks who shaped American culture.
Beyond Magic with DMC

2014

Beyond Magic with DMC

2014
4.3
DMC explores the world of illusion, where perspective and perception converge to fool the brain into perceiving an alternative reality.