Popular Documentary TV Shows on Free Services - Page 51

America's War on Drugs

2017

America's War on Drugs

2017
6.7
The origins of the drug war in the United States, which spans five decades, and its unexpected effects on American culture, institutions and politics.
Secrets of the Underground

2017

Secrets of the Underground

2017
4.3
A search for an underground escape route said to have been used by Al Capone. Also: who or what built earthen mounds in Washington state.
Moon Landing Live

2019

Moon Landing Live

2019
For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, two immersive documentaries gave viewers the chance to re-live this awe-inspiring event as it unfolds in real time, with incredible cinematic NASA footage and global news archive. Episode One relives the drama of the launch, while Episode Two focuses on the landing, as the world followed the nail-biting moments leading up to the first ever boot print of Man on the Moon.
Mother, May I Murder?

2023

Mother, May I Murder?

2023
6
Terrifying true stories of mothers and their children when nature’s strongest bond morphs into conspiracy, manipulation and murder. Acts of greed, revenge and cruelty leave trails of torment and destruction across America.
Mysteries from Above

2022

Mysteries from Above

2022
Mysteries from Above takes to the skies to offer audiences a chance to see the world from fresh and exhilarating perspectives. The series explores remote, hard-to-reach locations as drones explore strange geological occurrences, unique man-made structures, curious creatures and lost civilizations, revealing fascinating insights and never-before-seen footage to the viewers. Each episode follows four unique storylines from developed and isolated aerial vantage points, with in-depth analysis and narration from world leading experts including Dr. Karen Bellinger, Anthropologist and Historical Archaeologist; Dr. Cylita Guy, Ecologist and Data Scientist; Dr. Dan Riskin, Evolutionary Biologist; Anthony Morgan, Science Communicator; Dr. Jean Li, Archaeologist; George Kourounis, Explorer-in-Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society; and many more.
Mysteries, Magic and Miracles

1994

Mysteries, Magic and Miracles

1994
6.5
Join Patrick MacNee as he travels the globe in search of the world’s most baffling stories and events. Infamous myths are put on trial as we try to answer those questions of the unsolved and unexplained.
Spotlight

2021

Spotlight

2021
Simply’s Spotlight provides an opportunity for rookie artists with fresh charms and musical potential to introduce their title and B-side track songs.
Man Finds Food

2015

Man Finds Food

2015
5
Adam Richman is on the ultimate hunt to uncover the most unique, surprising, and delicious hidden food treasures in every town. He'll uncover the dishes you would never find anywhere else on the planet, at the places you would never expect.
Underground Railroad: The Secret History

2022

Underground Railroad: The Secret History

2022
Archaeologists and historians use cutting-edge technology to investigate and explore some of the biggest mysteries surrounding the Underground Railroad, a secret network that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom.
Great Lighthouses of Ireland

2018

Great Lighthouses of Ireland

2018
Great Lighthouses of Ireland tells the story of Ireland’s lighthouses and their continuing importance to the country’s survival. For all their romance and mystery, lighthouses remain a vital part of Ireland’s maritime infrastructure.
Bloodlands

2014

Bloodlands

2014
5
In this documentary series, the discovery of a gruesome crime scene in a remote area sets investigators on the trail of a killer.
Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered

2015

Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered

2015
7.3
The history of U.S. involvement is told in this 7 part documentary series featuring personal stories from veterans and detailing the battles, strategy, and politics of a war that consumed multiple U.S. Presidents. A chronicle of the tragedy that tested the strength of our country and forever changed the social and political landscape of the world.
Descending

2012

Descending

2012
8.7
Descending is an exciting new weekly TV show now airing on Canada’s Outdoor Life Network, and featuring some stunning underwater video from around the world. Host Scott Wilson, from Brantford, Ontario, though fairly new to scuba, jumps right in to explore some of this planet’s “most remote locations” in the one-hour weekly show. Noting that so much of planet Earth is underwater and so few people get to see this realm firsthand, he said, “We knew it was important to shoot spectacular footage.” Wilson’s co-host is New Zealand diver Ellis Emmett, author, adventurer and friend. Emmett has penned five adventure books and is the owner of a New Zealand river rafting company. “I want people to be inspired, educated and enlightened, and have a laugh or two along the way,” he said. This year the hosts explore the underwater world on scuba, wearing full-face masks and dry suits. As post-production work continues on episodes scheduled to air in the coming weeks, they’
Fatal Attractions

2010

Fatal Attractions

2010
6.7
The show focuses on human obsessions with wild animals that can become dangerous and sometimes fatal.
Women Behind Bars

2008

Women Behind Bars

2008
5.5
Against the Odds

2014

Against the Odds

2014
7
A series that examines modern military conflicts.
Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball

2024

Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball

2024
A journey through basketball's most celebrated events, personalities, and narratives, unveiling the sport's enduring legacy and profound influence on society.
Secrets of Polygamy

2024

Secrets of Polygamy

2024
8
Delve into the worlds of extreme polygamist groups and explores how the power held by Prophet Warren Jeffs, who is currently serving a life sentence for his crimes committed as Prophet, and other high-profile polygamists such as Sam Bateman, have shaped communities where claims of abuse, incest and fraud have become common.
Secrets of the Viking Stone

2022

Secrets of the Viking Stone

2022
6
Actor Peter Stormare's personal and often humorous journey through Minnesota to learn the truth about the Kensington Runestone, a disputed proof that vikings discovered America, through meetings with scholars, skeptics and sensationalists.
Tarader Shesh Tarpon

2020

Tarader Shesh Tarpon

2020
7
A lookback down the memory lane at the lives of the stars who disappeared into the darkness.