Top Rated Documentary TV Shows - Page 34

Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention

2010

Wallace & Gromit's World of Invention

2010
6.6
In the series, "Wallace will take a light hearted and humorous look at the real-life inventors, contraptions, gadgets and inventions, with the silent help of Gromit. The series aims to inspire a whole new generation of innovative minds by showing them real, but mind-boggling, machines and inventions from around the world that have influenced his illustrious inventing career" (the BBC press statement). Peter Sallis reprised his role as the voice of Wallace. The filmed inserts are mostly narrated by Ashley Jensen, with one in each episode presented in-vision by Jem Stansfield. John Sparkes also voices a portion in the unseen character of archivist Goronwy.
Who Do You Think You Are?

2010

Who Do You Think You Are?

2010
6.6
From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the journeys of some of the most well-known names in American popular culture. Watch as celebrities discover unknown details about themselves and their families while researching their ancestry with the help of historians and genealogical experts.
Seconds From Disaster

2005

Seconds From Disaster

2005
7.2
Seconds from Disaster is a US/UK-produced documentary television programme that investigates historically relevant man-made and natural disasters of the 20th century. Each episode aims to explain a single incidental by analyzing the causes and circumstances that ultimately effected the disaster. The program uses re-enactments, interviews, testimonies, and CGI to analyze the sequence of events second-by-second for the audience. Narrators for the show are Ashton Smith, Richard Vaughan and Peter Guinness.
Who Do You Think You Are?

2004

Who Do You Think You Are?

2004
6.7
A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Pee-wee as Himself

2025

Pee-wee as Himself

2025
8.1
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.
Homicide

2024

Homicide

2024
7
Detectives and prosecutors revisit their most challenging homicide cases in this chilling true-crime docuseries.
Beyond Skinwalker Ranch

2023

Beyond Skinwalker Ranch

2023
8
Utilizing a team of reputable professionals working alongside "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch" veterans, this series explores other sites of unusual activity and "high strangeness" phenomena in an effort to discover if the activity documented on Skinwalker Ranch is not only real, but pervasive.
Running for my Truth: Alex Schwazer

2023

Running for my Truth: Alex Schwazer

2023
7.7
After being banned for doping, Olympic medalist race walker Alex Schwazer enlists one of his accusers to help him make a comeback.
The Secret Life of Our Pets

2022

The Secret Life of Our Pets

2022
7.5
With the help of the latest science and new camera technology, this exciting show reveals that our pets are hiding incredible superpowers and quirks of evolution.
The Ferragnez

2021

The Ferragnez

2021
6.5
Tells the extraordinary life of Chiara Ferragni and Fedez. An authentic tale that unveils the behind the scenes of one of the most followed couples ever and the most intimate moments of a young family that passionately fights for their dreams to come true.
Where Is Marta?

2021

Where Is Marta?

2021
7.2
Teenager Marta del Castillo's disappearance made headlines in Spain. Family, friends, police and more weigh in on a case that is still unresolved.
LuLaRich

2021

LuLaRich

2021
6.5
A four-part docuseries that chronicles the unraveling of LuLaRoe, the billion dollar clothing empire accused of misleading thousands of women with their multi-level marketing platform.
John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise

2021

John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise

2021
6.7
The chilling story of one of the world’s most notorious serial killers told through the words of Gacy himself, those who were forever changed by his unspeakable deeds and those who believe that the full truth remains concealed to this day.
Who Killed Malcolm X?

2019

Who Killed Malcolm X?

2019
7.2
Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.
The Goop Lab

2020

The Goop Lab

2020
2.9
Leading with curiosity and keeping it real, Gwyneth Paltrow and her goop team look at psychedelics, energy work and other challenging wellness topics.
Behind the Attraction

2021

Behind the Attraction

2021
7.2
Learn how popular Disney attractions and destinations came to be, how they have changed over time, and how fans continue to obsess over them.
Broken

2019

Broken

2019
6.2
This investigative docuseries shows how negligence and deceit in the production and marketing of popular consumer items can result in dire outcomes.
I Am...

2019

I Am...

2019
5.5
Each hour-long film follows a different woman as they experience “moments that are emotionally raw, thought-provoking and utterly personal”.
Tales by Light

2015

Tales by Light

2015
7.5
Behind every powerful image is a powerful story. Uniting exploration, photography and the natural world, Tales By Light follows photographers from Australia and around the world as they push the limits of their craft.
Urban Myths

2017

Urban Myths

2017
7.4
Our Urban Myths are stories that have been passed down over time and have now become part of urban folklore. But are they true? We take a slightly tongue in cheek, mischievous – and deliberately ambiguous – look at what might have happened...