Top Rated Documentary TV Shows - Page 85

Connections

1978

Connections

1978
7.9
Taking an interdisciplinary approach to the history of science and invention, Connections explores an "Alternative View of Change" that rejects the conventional linear and teleological view of historical progress. To demonstrate this view, Burke begins each episode with a particular event or innovation in the past (usually ancient or medieval) and traces a path from that event through a series of connections to a fundamental and essential aspect of the modern world.
Putin vs the West

2023

Putin vs the West

2023
7.4
From the 2014 seizure of Crimea to the invasion of Ukraine, this is the inside story of a decade of clashes - as told by the Western leaders who traded blows with Putin's Russia.
Full Swing

2023

Full Swing

2023
7.4
This immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers - on and off the course - during a relentless season of competition.
El Buki

2022

El Buki

2022
7.8
Originally from a village in Michoacán, founder of Los Bukis and protagonist of an enormous solo career, Marco Antonio Solís managed to become one of the most important Latin composers; but getting there was not easy. Based on interviews and unpublished material, we will travel through time to learn about the history of one of the most important contemporary singer-songwriters in Mexico.
Beast of Bangalore: Indian Predator

2022

Beast of Bangalore: Indian Predator

2022
5.8
A teetering police force goes on a wild pursuit of a vicious and brutal killer of women who is gripping a state.
Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

2022

Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

2022
6.8
A life as dramatic as her work. Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic - and with some compelling characters, uncovers carefully concealed secrets.
Customer Wars

2022

Customer Wars

2022
7.1
With supply chain shortages, prices skyrocketing and more shoplifting than ever before, positive customer relations are nearly impossible. “Customer Wars” spotlights the conflicts that arise when disgruntled and irrational customers come face-to-face with the employees doing their best to take care of their needs. From fiery exchanges at the fast-food drive thru to loss-prevention brawls, this series proves once and for all that “The customer is always right” is the exception rather than the rule.
Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty

2022

Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty

2022
6.5
Hailing from a long line of powerful legal figures, Alex Murdaugh along with his wife, Maggie, and sons, Buster and Paul, enjoyed unparalleled sway over authorities, until Paul’s involvement in a tragic boating accident thrust a level of scrutiny on the family’s actions and legacy, revealing a bizarre and deadly chain of events. This docuseries questions the unchecked power of privilege – and the trail of death and destruction left in one family’s wake.
Who Killed Biggie and Tupac ?

2022

Who Killed Biggie and Tupac ?

2022
7.8
Twenty-five years of contempt, controversy and conspiracy lead to one question -- who killed Biggie and Tupac? With exclusive interviews and unique insight into both shootings, hear the riveting answers from key players. Who is telling the truth?
Porn King: The Rise & Fall of Ron Jeremy

2022

Porn King: The Rise & Fall of Ron Jeremy

2022
5.6
The world's biggest porn star faces 34 counts of rape and sexual assault. This is the inside story of Jeremy's 40 year career and how his alleged crimes came to light.
A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair

2022

A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair

2022
7.2
A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair examines the case of Florence Cassez and Israel Vallarta, alleged kidnappers and one of the most notable and scandalous cases in Mexico’s history. Through interviews and analysis of public records, the documentary details the irregularities of this case and throws light on the people at the center of what became a diplomatic scandal between Mexico and France.
The Hillside Strangler: Devil in Disguise

2022

The Hillside Strangler: Devil in Disguise

2022
5.6
A new, in-depth peek inside the minds of notorious serial killing cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono who allegedly impersonated off-duty police officers to lure unsuspecting victims to their deaths before leaving their bodies to be found on the hillsides of East Los Angeles during the 1970s.
Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

2022

Icons Unearthed: Star Wars

2022
6.9
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor and ex-wife of George Lucas, sits down for her first-ever on-camera interview and provides unique insight into the rise of LucasFilm — including her 14-year marriage to and eventual divorce from George Lucas — the editing of the original Star Wars trilogy, the origin of the idea that Darth Vader would be Luke’s father and if there were really originally plans for nine movies.
Lost Treasures of Rome

2022

Lost Treasures of Rome

2022
7.1
This new series follows International teams of archaeologists on the front line, as they embark on a season of excavations to unravel the secrets of life in the Roman Empire. Crawling beneath Pompeii, unearthing an enormous lost coliseum, and hauling a 2000 year old battleship ram from the depths of the ocean, they race to unlock the secrets of this ancient civilization.
Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory

2022

Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory

2022
7.6
Follow the escapades of a young Explorer as he travels the world capturing extraordinary footage of wild animals.
David Blaine Do Not Attempt

2025

David Blaine Do Not Attempt

2025
7.6
Seeking out incredible people who perform real feats that look like magic, David Blaine takes viewers on a jaw-dropping journey through some of the world's most extraordinary cultures as he seeks out kindred spirits, finds inspiration, and learns some truly exceptional skills along the way.
Noi

2022

Noi

2022
5.8
New York Homicide

2022

New York Homicide

2022
6.1
A deep dive into some of the most chilling murder cases in New York City's recent history. New York City is a shining beacon of opportunity for people across the world and a true melting pot. It's a city with a gritty core, where tensions run high. A series of details to the brazen crimes that could only happen in New York and the intense work by law enforcement and civilians who race to take murderers off the streets.
Romário, o Cara

2024

Romário, o Cara

2024
8.2
The career of Brazilian soccer's most controversial player. From the slums of Rio de Janeiro to world stardom, Romário became one of the greatest strikers of all time.
Attack on Pearl Harbor: Minute by Minute

2021

Attack on Pearl Harbor: Minute by Minute

2021
6.8
Covers the 1941 Japanese military strike on a Hawaiian naval base in never before seen detail.