Top Rated Documentary TV Series on Vudu - Page 12

Serengeti

2019

Serengeti

2019
7
Capturing the high drama of the Serengeti’s distinctive wildlife up close.
Crikey! It's the Irwins

2018

Crikey! It's the Irwins

2018
7.9
Follow Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin as they run the extraordinary Australia Zoo in the bushlands of northern Australia. Caring for over 1,200 animals, overseeing a world-class wildlife hospital, and conducting high-octane global conservation expeditions, the Irwins’ lives are full of adventure, fueled by their love of animals and passion for protecting them.
American Ripper

2017

American Ripper

2017
5.2
American serial killer H.H. Holmes has a dark legacy. Now, through his grandson's research, it may be that Holmes and Jack the Ripper are one in the same.
Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

2016

Hamilton's Pharmacopeia

2016
9
Join an incredible journey through the history, chemistry and societal impacts of the world’s most extraordinary drugs.
Impossible Engineering

2015

Impossible Engineering

2015
7
Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field. Each episode details how giant structures, record-beating buildings, war ships and spacecraft are built and work. As the show revels in these modern day creations, it also leaps back in time to recount the stories of the exceptional engineers whose technological advances made it all possible.
Himalaya with Michael Palin

2004

Himalaya with Michael Palin

2004
8
Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin takes a journey through the Himalayas.
Secrets of the Penguins

2025

Secrets of the Penguins

2025
7.2
Over two extraordinary years, National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory discovered never-before-filmed secret traditions, surprising intelligence and close-knit societies of penguins. This astonishing series reveals they are more like us than we ever dreamed, from their powerful friendships to the courageous risk-takers using ingenuity and innovation in some of the world's most extreme places.
Dark Side of Comedy

2022

Dark Side of Comedy

2022
8.2
Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.
Secrets of the Elephants

2023

Secrets of the Elephants

2023
8.1
We travel the globe to meet different families of elephants, each with their own set of remarkable cultural behaviors which they’ve adapted to suit the environment in which they live.
Benjamin Franklin

2022

Benjamin Franklin

2022
7.7
Explore the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

2021

Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy

2021
7.5
Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines.
A Wilderness of Error

2020

A Wilderness of Error

2020
6.1
When Army surgeon Jeffrey MacDonald is sent to prison for killing his family, a storm of swirling narratives challenges our very ability to find the truth all the while overshadowing a chilling possibility: MacDonald may be an innocent man. Based on the best-selling book by Errol Morris.
Accused: Guilty or Innocent?

2020

Accused: Guilty or Innocent?

2020
8.1
An intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.
Egypt's Unexplained Files

2019

Egypt's Unexplained Files

2019
7.6
Experts dive deep into the secrets of Ancient Egypt, and use cutting-edge archaeological technology to reveal the hidden truths that could potentially answer questions that have befuddled Egyptologists for generations.
Mythbusters Jr.

2019

Mythbusters Jr.

2019
6.7
Six of America’s most talented kids get a chance to show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills as they tackle myths similar to those seen in MythBusters, ranging from driving, explosions, chemistry, physics, popular culture and more.
The 2000s

2018

The 2000s

2018
6.3
Explore the cultural and political milestones of the 2000s decade, including technological triumphs like the iPhone and social media, President George W. Bush’s war on terror and response to Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s presidential election and the financial crisis, hip-hop’s rise to dominance and a creative renaissance in television.
Civilisations

2018

Civilisations

2018
7.3
The story of art from the dawn of human history to the present day—for the first time on a global scale. Inspired by Civilisation, Kenneth Clark’s acclaimed landmark 1969 series about Western art, this series broadens the canvas to reveal the role art and the creative imagination have played across multiple cultures and civilizations.
Inside the Factory

2015

Inside the Factory

2015
7.9
Paddy McGuinness and Cherry Healey get exclusive access to some of the largest factories in Britain to reveal the secrets behind production on an epic scale.
Aussie Gold Hunters

2016

Aussie Gold Hunters

2016
7.2
Three hard-core crews of gold prospectors take the gamble of a lifetime and battle to strike it big, deep in the wild west of outback Australia. The soaring highs and the crushing lows of the gold season are revealed as the crews pursue their all-important targets - braving brutal heat, punishing conditions, mechanical breakdowns and constant pressure.
UFOs Declassified

2015

UFOs Declassified

2015
7.1
Investigates the mysteries behind declassified top secret government files with stunning details about the world's most credible UFO sightings and alien encounters. The series pieces together the data on these incidents, and tries to answer the question: what really happened?