Top Rated Documentary TV Shows - Page 20

See No Evil

2015

See No Evil

2015
8.1
Every second of every day, millions of Americans are caught on CCTV. Living in a surveillance society means everyday actions are caught on camera, mostly of honest citizens going about their daily lives. But a few are guilty of unspeakable crimes. Video doesn't discriminate; criminals also end up on film. See no Evil is a groundbreaking series that presents dramatic stories about how real crimes are solved with the aid of surveillance cameras. Police reveal how CCTV footage has unlocked the answer to cases that otherwise might have remained unsolved- leaving dangerous killers at large. The series features real footage and dramatic reconstruction, combined with first-hand testimony from police, witnesses, and families.
Planet Dinosaur

2011

Planet Dinosaur

2011
8
The stories of the biggest, deadliest and weirdest creatures ever to walk the Earth, using the latest fossil evidence and immersive computer graphics.
Destination Truth

2007

Destination Truth

2007
8
Destination Truth is a weekly American paranormal reality television series that premiered on June 6, 2007, on Syfy. Produced by Mandt Bros. Productions and Ping Pong Productions, the program follows paranormal researcher Josh Gates around the world to investigate claims of the supernatural, mainly in the field of cryptozoology.
Brainiac: Science Abuse

2003

Brainiac: Science Abuse

2003
6.8
Brainiac is The Alternative science series that shows you the experiments you were never allowed to do in school. Richard Hammond aims to answer the scientific questions that have been bothering us all such as what you shouldn't put in a microwave and Do mobile phones really cause explosions in petrol stations.
You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment

2024

You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment

2024
6.7
Identical twins change their diets and lifestyles for eight weeks in a unique scientific experiment designed to explore how certain foods impact the body.
Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife

2023

Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife

2023
7.5
Dr. Paolo Macchiarini is world famous for his revolutionary stem cell-infused windpipe transplants. There's just one problem: His patients keep dying.
How to Become a Mob Boss

2023

How to Become a Mob Boss

2023
7.5
This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.
A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez

2022

A Brutal Pact: The Murder of Daniella Perez

2022
7.6
In 1992, actress and dancer Daniella Perez was murdered by her co-star, Guilherme de Pádua and his wife, Paula Thomaz, in a cruelly premeditated crime. The untimely death of the 22-year-old, daughter of Brazilian author and producer, International Emmy winner Gloria Perez, shocked the country, gained notoriety and occupied the front pages of national newspapers for years.
Love on the Spectrum

2022

Love on the Spectrum

2022
7.8
In this romantic docuseries, people on the autism spectrum look for love and navigate the changing world of dating and relationships.
SanPa: Sins of the Savior

2020

SanPa: Sins of the Savior

2020
7.5
Amidst a heroin crisis, Vincenzo Muccioli cared for the addicted, earning him fierce public devotion — even as charges of violence began to mount.
Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults

2020

Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults

2020
6.8
What started in 1975 with the disappearance of 20 people from a small town in Oregon, ended in 1997 with the largest suicide on US soil and changed the face of modern New Age religion forever. This four-part docuseries uses never-before-seen footage and first-person accounts to explore the infamous UFO cult that shocked the nation with their out-of-this-world beliefs.
Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer

2020

Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer

2020
7.3
After years of silence, Ted Bundy’s long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall, her daughter Molly, and other survivors come forward for the first time in a docuseries that reframes Bundy’s crimes from a female perspective. The series reveals how Bundy’s pathological hatred of women collided with the culture wars and the feminist movement of the 1970s in one of the most infamous crime stories of our time.
Street Food: Asia

2019

Street Food: Asia

2019
7.6
Embark on a global cultural journey into street food and discover the stories of the people who create the flavorful dishes.
Flint Town

2018

Flint Town

2018
7
Over a two-year period, filmmakers embedded with cops in Flint, Michigan, reveal a department grappling with volatile issues in untenable conditions.
Gold Rush: White Water

2018

Gold Rush: White Water

2018
7.2
Gold miners Dakota Fred and his son Dustin are back – returning to McKinley Creek Alaska, determined to make a fortune no matter the risk. But to find the big gold payout, they'll put their lives on the line by diving deep beneath the raging waters of one of Alaska's wildest creeks.
Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On

2017

Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On

2017
6.2
Porn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are defined by the current explosion of internet porn-whether they're creating it, consuming it, or both.
Intervention

2005

Intervention

2005
7
People whose uncontrollable addiction to drugs, alcohol or compulsive behavior has brought them to the brink of destruction and has devastated their family and friends are presented with a life-changing opportunity of intervention and rehab. Each addict must confront their darkest demons in order to begin their journey to recovery in the hopes that they can turn their lives around before it’s too late.
American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson

2025

American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson

2025
7.2
The white Bronco. The gloves. The trial of the century. This documentary series investigates the shocking murder case that became a cultural phenomenon.
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey

2024

Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey

2024
7.3
Police missteps and a media circus derailed the JonBenét Ramsey murder case. This definitive docuseries chronicles the decades-long quest for justice.
Investigation Alien

2024

Investigation Alien

2024
7.2
In this gripping docuseries, legendary reporter George Knapp travels the globe to uncover new evidence about UFOs and investigate their presence on Earth.