Top Rated Documentary TV Shows - Page 56

Punk

2019

Punk

2019
7.8
Featuring original interviews with America’s punk pioneers and the U.K.’s most notorious bands, alongside a seamless blend of rare and unseen photos, gritty archival film and video, a crackling soundtrack of punk hits and misses, this documentary series explores the music, the fashion, the art and the DIY attitude of a subculture of self-described misfits and outcasts.
The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer

2017

The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer

2017
6.1
A look at the hunt for California's Zodiac Killer, who murdered at least five people in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s and early '70s.
The Royal House of Windsor

2017

The Royal House of Windsor

2017
7.7
Drawing on newly available evidence, this epic series explores the Windsor dynasty's gripping family saga, providing fresh insights into how our royal family have survived four generations of crisis.
The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

2017

The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

2017
6.8
Morgan Freeman travels the globe in search of an answer to one fundamental question for humanity: what are the common forces that bind us together?
Abandoned Engineering

2017

Abandoned Engineering

2017
7.4
These are some of the most spectacular examples of abandoned engineering the world has ever known. The series explores how and why they were built, consider the financial and social costs of their failure and examine the environmental and ecological impacts. The series also explores how experts came up with plans to make something beautiful or useful from the ruins.
Einsatzgruppen: The Nazi Death Squads

2009

Einsatzgruppen: The Nazi Death Squads

2009
7.7
This documentary series examines the Einsatzgruppen, Nazis responsible for the mass murder of Jews, Romani and Soviet prisoners in Eastern Europe.
The Story of Diana

2017

The Story of Diana

2017
8.2
Princess Diana's life and legacy is explored through interviews with those who knew her best, as well as the world's leading experts on her.
Daughters of Destiny

2017

Daughters of Destiny

2017
6.9
Five girls from India's most impoverished families attend a boarding school designed to create opportunities as they strive for a brighter future.
Ghost Brothers

2016

Ghost Brothers

2016
7
Ghost Brothers, is a trio of friends exploring the paranormal with a dash of comedy.
Six Wives with Lucy Worsley

2016

Six Wives with Lucy Worsley

2016
6.8
In an ambitious and groundbreaking approach to drama and history featuring dramatic reconstruction, historian Lucy Worsley time travels back to the Tudor Court to witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII's six wives.
A Crime to Remember

2013

A Crime to Remember

2013
7.3
Showcasing the most compelling crimes of yesteryear, when secrets festered, passions ran wild and cops had nothing but shoe-leather and gut instinct to catch a killer. Fashions may change but murder never goes out of style.
Great Greek Myths

2016

Great Greek Myths

2016
8.4
Based on original animation and selected iconographies throughout art history, this series of twenty episodes tells the Greek myths. An all-picture creation, which features the fascinating destinies of gods, heroes, and great figures of mythology.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of...

2014

Autopsy: The Last Hours of...

2014
7.1
Revealing the truth behind the controversial deaths of some of the most famous celebrities. Crucial medical evidence gained from the actual autopsies explains what killed the stars and reveals how they died, finally putting an end to the speculation.
The Secret Life of the Zoo

2016

The Secret Life of the Zoo

2016
6.3
Chester Zoo is the most popular zoo in Britain. This observational documentary series uses micro-rig camera technology to capture, in incredible detail, the remarkable behaviour of the animals there.
Your Worst Nightmare

2014

Your Worst Nightmare

2014
7.4
Spine-tingling crimes that take viewers on a ride of twists and turns, complete with jump-out-of-their-seats moments and chilling conclusions. This show uses classic suspense film techniques to follow some of the creepiest, most harrowing crimes ever committed, as these victims' darkest dreams become unfathomable realities.
David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies

2015

David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies

2015
8.4
Evolutionary story of flight from the very first insects to the incredible array of creatures which rule the skies today.
American Genius

2015

American Genius

2015
6.4
Behind every great genius was a great rival - an unstoppable adversary whose incredible vision, determination, and ambition is their match. Out of their struggles came the world's most brilliant inventions, the spoils of the heated battle between competitors.
24 Hours in Police Custody

2014

24 Hours in Police Custody

2014
7.6
The landmark documentary series that captures real life drama at its most intense, following police detectives around the clock as they investigate major crimes.
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle

2013

Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle

2013
7.5
Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these disposable diversions were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity.
Too Cute

2011

Too Cute

2011
8.2
Witness the miracle of cute, from a kitten's first tentative steps, to a puppy's first call to the wild. The first few months of their lives are an adorable adventure. These furry friends are simply too loveable, too curious, too cute!