Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Google Play Movies - Page 30

Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks

2023

Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks

2023
8.8
Bill Kurtis examines cold cases that are solved through advancements in DNA, along with help from victims’ families, law enforcement and the public. Each episode tells the story of how forensic evidence is used to solve murder cases that have remained unsolved for years.
FDR

2023

FDR

2023
6.8
The three-part miniseries chronicles the life of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the thirty-second President of the United States.
The Torso Killer Confessions

2023

The Torso Killer Confessions

2023
7.4
Delves into the decades long journey of Detective Robert Anzilotti as he works to bring justice to cold case victims linked to serial killer Richard Cottingham.
Mean Girl Murders

2023

Mean Girl Murders

2023
8
These real-life mysteries explore the dark side of female connections and rivalry: the inner workings of cutthroat cliques, vicious backbiting and cruel intentions. Who are the queen bees and the wannabes -- and who thrives on jealousy and gossip? Sometimes these dynamics lead to shocking acts of psychological and physical violence.
Death by Fame

2023

Death by Fame

2023
6.6
Death by Fame goes behind the scenes to uncover the sinister side of fame and reveal the shocking true stories behind the rise, fall and murder of some of Hollywood's most promising stars.
Jeffrey Dahmer: Mind of a Monster

2020

Jeffrey Dahmer: Mind of a Monster

2020
5.6
New evidence shines a light on the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and his disturbing transformation from a shy boy to one of the world's most infamous serial killers and criminals.
LA Fire & Rescue

2023

LA Fire & Rescue

2023
6.6
This docuseries offers unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, documenting real calls and real drama while giving faces to the passionate firefighters who risk their lives in the name of service. These real-life heroes and their compelling stories are told alongside the unpredictable dangers they face on the front lines of life and death.
Tales from the Explorers Club

2022

Tales from the Explorers Club

2022
7.4
At the world-famous Explorers Club, a gathering place for trailblazers, club member Josh Gates recounts the greatest adventures of all time.
#TextMeWhenYouGetHome

2022

#TextMeWhenYouGetHome

2022
8.4
#TextMeWhenYouGetHome became a worldwide movement following the 2021 death of Sarah Everard in the U.K. The hashtag sparked global awareness, anger and a conversation around the vulnerability and lack of safety women feel while in public alone. Each individual episode follows a case of an innocent woman who's been harmed, killed, or abducted by someone on what should have been just another average day. These stories are told through interviews, re-creations, texts, phone records and other digital breadcrumbs that authorities used to solve the case. Unfolding as a whodunnit, all suspects are explored until the actual perpetrator is caught.
Two Shallow Graves

2022

Two Shallow Graves

2022
7
The disappearance of the McStay's haunts police for three years until their remains turn up in the desert. Prosecutors say evidence proves Chase Merritt killed them, Merritt said he's innocence, claiming they are misinterpreting the facts.
The Real Murders of Atlanta

2022

The Real Murders of Atlanta

2022
6.4
Portrayal of the horrifying cases that highlight the boundaries between gentrified Southern dynasties, hip-hop hustlers and the flashy nouveau riche of this metropolitan mecca of music, entertainment and tech. Told by the investigators, witnesses, reporters and loved ones who have direct connections to the cases, each hourlong episode brings Atlanta's hustle and deadly decadence into sharp focus. It's the dark side of the New South, where deadly battles for status and affluence emerge between those who are willing to kill for the good life and those willing to kill to keep it.
This Came Out of Me

2022

This Came Out of Me

2022
8
A behind-the-scenes look inside the world of emergency medicine in the Lone Star State, where Dr. Ruby Rose and other skilled physicians resolve Texas-sized medical emergencies. The freestanding ER physicians deal with painful, unusual DNA, sometimes even gruesome emergency cases including a monster bug stuck in a patient's ear and a huge piece of concrete trapped in a patient's leg.
Taking the Stand

2022

Taking the Stand

2022
7.2
The story of crimes from the unique lens of the accused as they take the witness stand.
The Real Jesus of Nazareth

2017

The Real Jesus of Nazareth

2017
7.6
Take a pilgrimage across the Holy Land as we explore the life of Jesus of Nazareth, separating history from legend.
The Engineering That Built the World

2021

The Engineering That Built the World

2021
6.4
The stories behind the iconic structures and engineering feats that have shaped and defined our nation and our world.
True Crime Story

2021

True Crime Story

2021
6.8
This franchise is made up of series that tell a wide variety of true crime stories from unique perspectives. Each will shine a new light on crime and the genre, focusing on fresh and unexpected stories from unlikely, and much-needed voices.
I Survived a Serial Killer

2021

I Survived a Serial Killer

2021
6.8
The harrowing, heroic stories of one or more survivors of the same serial killers. Told from the survivors’ point of view, the series highlights the strength and perseverance of regular people encountering and overcoming pure evil.
The Story of Late Night

2021

The Story of Late Night

2021
6.6
A six-part docuseries that takes viewers on a journey through late-night television’s most memorable moments. Spanning a more than 60-year history of engaging with, adapting to and influencing our rapidly changing society, late-night television has grown into a thriving entertainment phenomenon and vitally important cultural institution.
Mastermind of Murder

2021

Mastermind of Murder

2021
7.4
The best way to get away with murder is to have someone else do it for you, which is why the most cunning killers never lay a finger on their victims. In these cases love, loyalty, faith, and family become dangerous weapons, and the most vicious criminal isn't the one who pulled the trigger--it's the one who pulled their strings.
True Life Crime: UK

2021

True Life Crime: UK

2021
6.2
True Life Crime UK investigates the most harrowing true crime mysteries rocking headlines and social feeds. The victims were young; the crimes against them were shocking and haunting questions remain.