Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video

The Walking Dead: Origins

2021

The Walking Dead: Origins

2021
7.8
The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of the zombie apocalypse from the point of view of a single character and features new interviews and narrations from the actors that portray these iconic characters, interwoven with clips from the most pivotal moments of their journeys so far.
Súbete a mi moto

2020

Súbete a mi moto

2020
7.5
The Story behind the the iconic boy band Menudo according to the creator and manager of the band
Mars

2016

Mars

2016
7
The maiden crew of the Daedalus spacecraft must push itself to the brink of human capability in order to successfully establish the first sustainable colony on Mars. Set both in the future and in the present day, this series blends scripted elements set in the future with documentary vérité interviews with today’s best and brightest minds in modern science and innovation, illuminating how research and development is creating the space technology that will enable our first attempt at a mission to Mars.
Ancient Aliens

2010

Ancient Aliens

2010
6.9
Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.
Mayday

2003

Mayday

2003
8.2
Major real-life air disasters are depicted in this series. Each episode features a detailed dramatized reconstruction of the incident based on cockpit voice recorders and air traffic control transcripts, as well as eyewitnesses recounts and interviews with aviation experts.
The Men Who Built America

2012

The Men Who Built America

2012
8
Influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States, a nation decaying from the inside after the Civil War, into the greatest economic and technological superpower the world had ever seen. The Men Who Built America is the story of a nation at the crossroads and of the people who catapulted it to prosperity.
The Universe

2007

The Universe

2007
7.9
From the planets to the stars and out to the edge of the unknown, history and science collide in a wondrous yet deadly adventure through space and time.
Gloria Trevi: Ellas soy yo

2023

Gloria Trevi: Ellas soy yo

2023
7.8
The Curse of Oak Island

2014

The Curse of Oak Island

2014
7.4
Follow brothers Marty and Rick Lagina through their effort to find the speculated - and as of yet undiscovered - buried treasure believed to have been concealed through extraordinary means on Oak Island.
Life After People: The Series

2009

Life After People: The Series

2009
7.2
Life After People is a television series on which scientists, structural engineers, and other experts speculate about what might become of Earth should humanity instantly disappear. The featured experts also talk about the impact of human extinction on the environment, and the vestiges of civilization thus left behind.
NOVA

1974

NOVA

1974
7
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult

2020

Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult

2020
7.1
This four-part documentary series follows the story of India Oxenberg's perilous journey through the dark and criminal world of the notorious self-help-group-turned-sex-slave-cult NXIVM.
James May: Our Man in…

2020

James May: Our Man in…

2020
7.6
James May embarks on a remarkable journey across Japan, from its icy north to its balmy south. He’ll see the sights, meet the locals, and eat the noodles in a bid to truly understand the Land of the Rising Sun.
The First 48

2004

The First 48

2004
7.9
The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.
CHIVAS: El Rebaño Sagrado

2021

CHIVAS: El Rebaño Sagrado

2021
7.5
This four-part docuseries chronicles one unforgettable season with one of Mexico's most popular soccer club, the Chivas of Guadalajara, as they strive to resurrect their legendary franchise from a series of devastating losses.
All or Nothing: Manchester City

2018

All or Nothing: Manchester City

2018
7.1
Legendary coach Pep Guardiola leads his Manchester City team through the 2017-18 football season.
Forensic Files

1996

Forensic Files

1996
7.9
Real crimes, disease outbreaks and accidents around the world are solved by experts using scientific laboratory analysis which helps them find previously undetectable evidence. Brilliant scientific work helps convict the guilty and free the innocent.
Fernando

2020

Fernando

2020
7.1
The documentary series shows Alonso's passion for competing at the highest level and his determination to win. Documented last year, from his presence on the most important circuits, like the Indianapolis 500 or the 24 hours of Le Mans, until his climax with his debut on the Dakar last January, Fernando offers access in his life.
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

2005

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

2005
7.7
Anthony Bourdain uncovers the best cuisine across the world. At each location, Tony dives headfirst into life's colorful and rich pageant, bringing his intellectual curiosity, empathy, wit and boundless appetite.
All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur

2020

All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur

2020
7.2
A fly-on-the-wall inside look at the goings-on of Tottenham Hotspur during the 2019-20 football season.