Top Rated Documentary TV Series on Peacock - Page 10

Wartime Crime

2017

Wartime Crime

2017
7
While the battlefields of WWII were a stage for acts of heroism, strategic cunning, and horrific atrocities, conditions on the home front seemed more stable. Yet from bombed-out London to occupied France, the war enabled one thing to flourish - crime.
#killerpost

2016

#killerpost

2016
1
Extreme examples of the negative outcomes that can result from social media usage. Episodes tell the stories of cases in which social media activity had dangerous -- sometimes deadly -- consequences.
Our Guy in China

2016

Our Guy in China

2016
7
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.
Christmas with Gordon

2010

Christmas with Gordon

2010
6
Two recipe-packed episodes feature Gordon at home with his family while he teaches viewers how to prepare his favorite Christmas recipes.
Las Vegas Jailhouse

2010

Las Vegas Jailhouse

2010
7
Las Vegas Jailhouse is an American documentary television series that shows Las Vegas police officers handling the detention and booking process of various criminals arrested in Las Vegas, most of which are drunk drivers, the publicly intoxicated, and prostitutes. The show is filmed in the Clark County Detention Center. The show was created by John Langley and Morgan Langley, creator of the popular show COPS. It premiered on January 31, 2010 on the cable network truTV. Season two premiered July 11, 2010 and the third season on January 9, 2011.
Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science

1997

Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science

1997
6
A compelling, innovative true crime series focused on the role of forensic science in solving some of the most perplexing crimes of our time. Looking at how examination of DNA, teeth, and insects, among other things, can be used to solve crimes.
America's Dumbest Criminals

1996

America's Dumbest Criminals

1996
10
America's Dumbest Criminals is an American reality series that aired in syndication from January 1996 to January 2000 for a total of 96 episodes, hosted by Daniel Butler and Debbie Alan. The series features surveillance footage, news reports and dramatic reenactments of particularly foolish criminal behavior. Also highlighted are "dumb laws", featuring various trivialities passed into law. Francopolitan Mercury Anastassacos was voted the "World's Dumbest Criminal" for the world tour phase. The show's disclaimer partially parodies the radio and TV series Dragnet by stating that each segment was a real-life occurrence, but that "only the names have been changed...to protect the ignorant".
Alien Invasion: Are We Ready?

2011

Alien Invasion: Are We Ready?

2011
Military strategists and scientists present scenarios under which aliens could attack Earth and propose forms of asymmetric warfare to fight back.
Death Row Confidential: Secrets of a Serial Killer

2025

Death Row Confidential: Secrets of a Serial Killer

2025
Death Row Confidential: Secrets of a Serial Killer examines the gripping story of convicted killer Joseph Naso, and how a fellow inmate came to connect him to many more cold cases.
Canton Confidential: The Karen Read Murder Trial

2025

Canton Confidential: The Karen Read Murder Trial

2025
Inside the Karen Read murder trial with in-depth details and analysis of the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend.
Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks

2025

Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks

2025
A 3-part series exploring Universal's film and theme park legacy through rare footage and celebrity interviews, leading up to Epic Universe's opening. Features exclusive archives and behind-the-scenes access.
The Accused

2017

The Accused

2017
This true-crime series watches each case unfold from the defendant’s perspective, providing an inside look into the courtroom process.
Detectives: My Killer Case

2018

Detectives: My Killer Case

2018
Sinister real-life crimes from across the UK are re-explored through CCTV footage, police files and accounts from those directly involved in solving the case.
Prime Crime with Jesse Weber

2021

Prime Crime with Jesse Weber

2021
Prime Crime takes a deep dive into the most high profile and memorable cases that have defined the true crime genre.
Dangers sur la route

2022

Dangers sur la route

2022
Confessions of Octomom

2025

Confessions of Octomom

2025
Once known as Octomom, Natalie Suleman provides an intimate look at her life story and her life today as a mother of 14 children.
Anatomy of a Crime

2024

Anatomy of a Crime

2024
Derek Medina, the “Facebook Killer,” opens up about killing his wife, what was running through his mind during the murder and his high-profile trial.
Ultimate Restorations

2014

Ultimate Restorations

2014
As pieces of our past disappear, groups all over the world are beginning to seek out unique items, many the last of their kind, and restore them. This series follows a different group of these individuals each week as they complete these restorations of these one of a kind objects, sometimes taking years and millions of dollars to do so.
A Plan to Kill

2024

A Plan to Kill

2024
A true-crime series that examines the story of sadistic and meticulous killers who plan their victims’ murders for weeks, months or even years. Each stand-alone episode is brought to life through a tapestry of firsthand interviews with investigators and those close to the victim. Over the course of the hour, we’ll follow detectives on a winding investigation.
Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World

2024

Reggaeton: The Sound That Conquered the World

2024
Born in the 'caserios' of Puerto Rico, Reggaeton has battled through aggressive government crackdowns, gun violence, and criminalization, rising from the underground to become a global powerhouse that refused to be silenced.