Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Google Play Movies - Page 27

Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers

2018

Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers

2018
7.3
A deep dive into the horrific December 2014 murder of Jessica Chambers, the Mississippi teen who was doused with gasoline and set on fire. The five-part series explores the murder of 19-year-old Chambers and takes an inside look into the trial of Quinton Tellis, a local black man accused of the crime. With tensions high, a small Mississippi town seeks the truth while facing a growing racial divide over guilt or innocence. Is the right man on trial - or is a murderer on the loose?
Enemies: The President, Justice & the FBI

2018

Enemies: The President, Justice & the FBI

2018
6.3
An in-depth look into the long history of conflict between American presidents and the FBI. Inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tim Weiner’s book, Enemies: A History of the FBI, the series presents the long, complex history of presidents testing the rule of law and the FBI’s job to enforce it.
Building Off the Grid

2014

Building Off the Grid

2014
7
Adventurers and their teams battle Mother Nature to build unique homes in remote areas. From unpredictable weather to encroaching wildlife, will they build in time to beat their deadlines?
Wrong Man

2018

Wrong Man

2018
6.8
A team of esteemed experts re-investigate the cases of three inmates who have been locked up for decades and claim they're innocent.
Engineering Catastrophes

2018

Engineering Catastrophes

2018
6.2
From the hilarious to the mind-boggling, from the deadly to the bank-busting, witness some of the most outrageous structural disasters and the genius resolutions to get things back on track.
Expedition Unknown: Hunt for Extraterrestrials

2017

Expedition Unknown: Hunt for Extraterrestrials

2017
7.8
Josh Gates sets off on the most extraordinary expedition of his career. He'll journey over 50,000 miles to four continents to tackle mankind's greatest question: Are we alone in the universe?
Tesla's Death Ray: A Murder Declassified

2018

Tesla's Death Ray: A Murder Declassified

2018
6
An investigator and a historian seek to uncover information about Nikola Tesla's mysterious life and inventions.
The Trade

2018

The Trade

2018
6.7
A visceral, rarely-seen look into the personal stories of those most affected by ongoing national emergencies.
How It Really Happened

2017

How It Really Happened

2017
7.2
Jesse L. Martin takes an in-depth look at some of the most notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies of our time.
Village of the Damned

2017

Village of the Damned

2017
6.5
A string of strange tragedies and murders bedevils the picturesque town of Dryden, N.Y., for 10 years, beginning with the cold-blooded execution of an entire family at Christmastime.
Ancient Top 10

2016

Ancient Top 10

2016
8.3
Ancient Top 10 is a smart, fun countdown that details how ancient technology worked, how surprisingly advanced it was, and how it was kind of awesome!
Finding Escobar's Millions

2017

Finding Escobar's Millions

2017
7.2
Ex-CIA operatives Doug Laux and Ben Smith search for the rumored millions hidden by Pablo Escobar in Colombia and Central America.
The Eleven

2017

The Eleven

2017
6.7
Follow investigators as they reexamine the murders of eleven teenage girls in and around Galveston County, Texas after discovering a confession letter from current inmate and convicted murderer Edward Harold Bell.
Mysteries of the Missing

2017

Mysteries of the Missing

2017
8.3
Explore the most startling disappearances of the modern era, looking at what we know happened that fateful day, what the theories behind their vanishing are – and what science can tell us about what really happened.
Animal Fight Night

2013

Animal Fight Night

2013
6.7
Featuring battles between some of the biggest and baddest fighters of the animal kingdom and some of the most surprising, revealing the extraordinary motivations and strategies that fuel each incredible brawl.
The Brain with David Eagleman

2015

The Brain with David Eagleman

2015
8
Neuroscientist David Eagleman explores the interior of the brain to reveal why people feel and think the way they do. Episodes examine how personality, emotions and memories are encoded as neural activity; the unconscious brain; and how the brain navigates thousands of conscious decisions every day. Dr. Eagleman ponders the darker side of humanity and why the brain drives people toward certain actions and behaviors. The series also looks at the future, considering what may be next for the human brain and for the human species.
Murder Chose Me

2017

Murder Chose Me

2017
8
Homicide detective, Rod Demery, races against the clock to catch criminals running loose on the streets of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Grave Secrets

2016

Grave Secrets

2016
7.5
A secret is never safe, even when it is buried six feet under. This series reveals the skeletons we hide in the closet and the fear of falling under suspicion. To unravel a murder...
Strut

2016

Strut

2016
3
A group of transgender models try to make a name for themselves in the world of fashion.
JonBenét: An American Murder Mystery

2016

JonBenét: An American Murder Mystery

2016
8.2
Who killed JonBenét? It's one of the most enduring American mysteries. Revisit the homicide that gripped the nation, with exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage from the crime scene.