Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Free Services - Page 14

Buried In The Backyard

2018

Buried In The Backyard

2018
8
True-crime stories about unfortunate victims found buried in the most unlikely of places -- the backyard.
Christiane Amanpour: Sex & Love Around the World

2018

Christiane Amanpour: Sex & Love Around the World

2018
6.7
Amanpour gets personal with women she meets in various corners of the globe by inquiring about their intimate lives. In the process, she shines a light on what sex and love look like around the world.
Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery

2018

Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery

2018
7.7
Sex, lies and murder – what happened to Travis Alexander? This three-part special examines the most salacious murder case in American history. We explore the investigation and trial that captivated the nation with interviews from central figures.
Texas Metal

2017

Texas Metal

2017
8.7
Specializing in one-of-a-kind custom builds, Bill Carlton and the crew of Houston's Ekstensive Metal Works deal with rowdy customers, challenging projects and tight timelines while working on everything from muscle cars to monster trucks.
Hitler: The Rise and Fall

2016

Hitler: The Rise and Fall

2016
5.8
Using the latest research across the course of Hitler’s life, world-renowned experts investigate the man behind the monster and pinpoint the key moments in his meteoric rise and ultimate downfall.
Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall

2013

Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall

2013
7.8
In each one-hour episode, Tamron Hall is joined by a core team of correspondents with extensive knowledge of law enforcement and a passion for storytelling. Series goes beyond the headlines to explore not only what happened, but why it happened, and how it was investigated.
Murder Maps

2015

Murder Maps

2015
8.4
This drama-documentary series takes us back in time to the most shocking and surprising murder cases in London, England's history. Nicholas Day guides us into the world of the killer as we see how police ingenuity and early forensics helped bring them to justice.
The Captains Close Up

2013

The Captains Close Up

2013
6.6
In this documentary mini series, Shatner, in each of the five half an hour episodes, presents and interviews one of the people who played the five Star Trek captains before the 2009 reboot. Chris Pine interviews him.
The History of Comedy

2017

The History of Comedy

2017
6.6
Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.
Reasonable Doubt

2017

Reasonable Doubt

2017
8.9
Two investigators re-examine controversial murder cases to help the desperate families of those convicted decide if it's time to appeal... or accept the guilty verdict once and for all.
Betrayed

2016

Betrayed

2016
7.6
Revisits heart-pounding cases of deception that ended in murder at the hands of a trusted family member, co-worker, lover, or friend. Told through the lens of the fictionalized, first-person perspectives of the victims, the viewer is treated like the only confidant they have left.
United Shades of America

2016

United Shades of America

2016
6.2
Follow comedian and political gadfly W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures.
Return to Amish

2014

Return to Amish

2014
7
The "Breaking Amish" cast are reunited in Pennsylvania, where Abe, Jeremiah, Rebecca and Sabrina are living, though Kate resides in New York City.
Nightwatch

2015

Nightwatch

2015
7.8
Follow the men and women who keep the citizens of New Orleans safe during the night. Ride along with the police officers, the firefighters, and the paramedics as they tackle the evils of the night.
Treasure Quest: Snake Island

2015

Treasure Quest: Snake Island

2015
6.3
Hidden somewhere off the southeastern coast of Brazil could lie hundreds of millions of dollars-worth of lost Incan gold. One team of treasure hunters has a new theory on where the treasure lies - a remote spot home to 1,000s of deadly vipers.
My Haunted House

2013

My Haunted House

2013
6.7
The shocking eyewitness accounts of terrified people whose dream homes have become nightmares are brought to life in vivid, blood-curdling style on "My Haunted House". Told via gripping first person interviews and strikingly crafted re-enactments, each episode of this nerve-wracking new series tells two, compelling horror stories of people literally living in terror.
Scam City

2012

Scam City

2012
6.6
Scam City is a show which started airing on Travel + Escape in June 2012 which crosses the globe visiting ten of the world’s most popular cities in an effort to expose the darker side of tourism. The host, Conor Woodman, meets with questionable characters ranging from unethical cab drivers to aggressive pimps as he witnesses and experiences the travel experience of parting with personal property and money. He intentionally falls victim to these alleged scammers and says "yes" to every hooker and pocket jeweler in the city, giving up substantial quantities of cash in the process. The show aims to expose the local adaptations of common scams - from pick pockets, expensive cab fares, to bars luring people in with adult entertainment at a high cost. Scam City has also been aired on the National Geographic Channel. In Australia, Scam City is shown on subscription TV channel Nat Geo Adventure, which airs on channel 628 on the Foxtel network.
Obsession: Dark Desires

2014

Obsession: Dark Desires

2014
7
Intimate access to the emotional scars of those who have suffered as victims of extreme obsession.
America Unearthed

2012

America Unearthed

2012
5.1
Forensic geologist Scott Wolter explores mysteries, artifacts and relics to reveal a history of the North American continent not taught in school.
Salvage Hunters

2011

Salvage Hunters

2011
6.1
Meet modern-day treasure hunter Drew Pritchard. With demanding customers, high turnover, and one of the biggest decorative salvage yards in the UK, Drew is constantly on the road, crisscrossing the country in search of derelict gems and forgotten remnants. Drew loves the thrill of the hunt and while he gets his hands dirty in the country's architectural backwaters, his crack team of restorers is back at the shop giving old and rare finds a new lease on life.