Top Rated Documentary TV Series on The Roku Channel - Page 16

Taking the Stand

2022

Taking the Stand

2022
7.2
The story of crimes from the unique lens of the accused as they take the witness stand.
Lola

2021

Lola

2021
5.2
This non-fiction series on the life and career of Lola Flores is built on the testimony left to us by her daughters, her sister, her friends, her researchers and many of today's artists of various kinds who have been influenced by his art as Rosalía, Miguel Poveda, C. Tangana or Ara Malikian (among many others).
The Engineering That Built the World

2021

The Engineering That Built the World

2021
6.4
The stories behind the iconic structures and engineering feats that have shaped and defined our nation and our world.
Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders

2021

Motorway Cops: Catching Britain's Speeders

2021
7.6
Ride along with the officers risking their lives policing Britain's most dangerous roads.
True Crime Story

2021

True Crime Story

2021
6.8
This franchise is made up of series that tell a wide variety of true crime stories from unique perspectives. Each will shine a new light on crime and the genre, focusing on fresh and unexpected stories from unlikely, and much-needed voices.
I Survived a Serial Killer

2021

I Survived a Serial Killer

2021
6.8
The harrowing, heroic stories of one or more survivors of the same serial killers. Told from the survivors’ point of view, the series highlights the strength and perseverance of regular people encountering and overcoming pure evil.
42: The Answer to Almost Everything

2021

42: The Answer to Almost Everything

2021
9.6
What would we be without mucus? Can we live on water? How much does life weigh? Finding out the answers is the aim of ARTE's new science show. In a nod to Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", where the figure 42 is the ultimate answer to all questions, 42 tries to provide the answers.
New Scotland Yard Files

2020

New Scotland Yard Files

2020
5.6
Current and former New Scotland Yard detectives open their case files to tell the inside story of how they caught some of London's most notorious killers. Presented by Peter Bleksley.
The Story of Late Night

2021

The Story of Late Night

2021
6.6
A six-part docuseries that takes viewers on a journey through late-night television’s most memorable moments. Spanning a more than 60-year history of engaging with, adapting to and influencing our rapidly changing society, late-night television has grown into a thriving entertainment phenomenon and vitally important cultural institution.
Secrets of the London Underground

2021

Secrets of the London Underground

2021
7.4
Railway historian Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway from the London Transport Museum explore hidden areas of the London Underground that—despite being just feet away from where millions of people regularly travel—hardly anyone knows about. The pair will explore abandoned tunnels, secret bunkers and hidden staircases that have been concealed from public view for years.
The Miramar Murders: The State vs. Pablo Ibar

2020

The Miramar Murders: The State vs. Pablo Ibar

2020
5.8
In July 1994, Pablo Ibar is arrested, accused of a triple murder in Miami. A crime that shook the foundations of the whole community given that the whole thing was recorded on a home security camera. Although he defends his innocence throughout, Pablo is condemned to death and will spend more than 20 years in prison... until Florida Supreme Court confirms the lack of proof against him and orders a retrial. Back in the starting box, the District Attorney’s office once again asks for the death sentence while the Ibar family sets about finding the money to pay for a trial that will cost more than a million dollars. This is his last chance.
Crimes Gone Viral

2020

Crimes Gone Viral

2020
6
Gripping clips of kidnappings, break-ins, car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes rack up millions of views. But crimes gone viral goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story. Viral video of good samaritans who intervene to stop crimes, brave victims who fight back against their attackers, clever prison escapes and a shark heist.
Emergency

2020

Emergency

2020
9.2
An extraordinary team of real-life medical heroes fight to save desperate patients suffering life-threatening injuries, in one of Australia's biggest and busiest emergency hospitals, The Royal Melbourne.
The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All

2017

The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All

2017
6.8
For the first time in over a decade, Erik Menendez opens up with his most in-depth interview to date in a new documentary series that re-examines one of the most fascinating true crime tragedies of the past century through the lens of one of the convicted killers. This riveting series includes extensive phone interviews with Erik as well as rare emotional footage, never-before-seen photos and new interviews with prosecutors, law enforcement, close family, friends and medical experts that chronicle the story you thought you knew.
The Secret Lives Of Big Cats

2020

The Secret Lives Of Big Cats

2020
8.6
Big cat populations are shrinking fast, but now we have the means to view them in more detail than ever. This series looks at seven different members of the big cat family from around the world, from the tigers of Asia to the jaguars of South America.
Lost Relics of the Knights Templar

2020

Lost Relics of the Knights Templar

2020
7
Lost Relics of the Knights Templar follows one of the world’s most prolific yet unknown treasure hunters, Hamilton White, and his long-time friend, Carl Cookson, as they trace the origin of an amazing hoard of relics – believed to have belonged to the legendary Knights Templar.
Alone: The Beast

2020

Alone: The Beast

2020
6.6
Three strangers attempt to endure 30 days in a remote wilderness location with no tools or modern amenities; faced with extreme challenges, it'll take all their ingenuity and stamina to work together as a team and survive.
Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under

2020

Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under

2020
7.6
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run the Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo, located on the shores of Sydney Harbour.
Crimes of the Century

2013

Crimes of the Century

2013
6.6
Never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews offer a vitural scene-of-the-crime vantage point for history's most major news events.
Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly

2019

Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly

2019
9.1
Master dog trainer Graeme Hall finds long-lasting solutions for dogs with issues.