Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Plex - Page 6

The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade

2018

The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade

2018
7.5
A look at notorious murders and crimes that happened during the 1990s.
Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest

2016

Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest

2016
8.8
Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest follows the star of Star Wars and voice of the Joker on a mission to find and meet with collectors of pop culture memorabilia and experience their amazing collections! As a lifelong collector himself, Mark wants to dig deeper and explore the origins of the most fascinating people and objects he runs across on his quest.
Snake City

2014

Snake City

2014
7.2
As the weather warms up in Durban, S.A., deadly venomous snakes enter homes, offices, and factories. Streetwise snake-catcher Simon Keys and his partner Siouxsie Gillett, rush across the city to save snakes...and people. From deadly black mambas in wardrobes to cobras in factories, Simon and Siouxsie put their lives on the line to catch these deadly invaders - by hand. Their reward? Watching the snakes slither away unharmed, back into the wild.
Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery

2018

Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery

2018
6
Sex, lies and a tale too twisted to be real surround the murder of Gregg Smart. Who Killed Him? And why? On May 1, 1990, 22-year-old teacher Pamela Smart finds her husband Gregg dead on the floor of their southern New Hampshire condo, leaving the town of Derry stunned. Scouring the region for clues, police shift their attention to Gregg's grieving widow, Pamela Smart, who has been making curious television appearances publicizing her plight. When investigators discover Pamela has been having a sordid affair with high school student, Billy Flynn, a complicated web of lies and deceit unravel, revealing one of the most scandalous crimes of the century. Now, leading true crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) delves into the case in Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery. From the tawdry affair, to teenage assassins, to the explosive nationally televised trial, this case transfixed the entire nation as Pamela Smart emerged as the original Black Widow.
The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure

2014

The Hairy Bikers' Asian Adventure

2014
7.8
Dave Myers and Simon King take an adventurous road trip to explore the local way of life and the origins of some of the West's favorite Asian cuisine.
The Mind of a Murderer

2015

The Mind of a Murderer

2015
5
Dr. Michelle Ward goes behind bars to interview violent murderers and offer insight into what drives people to kill. From her early doctorate research on psychopathy, to her ongoing study of criminal behavior, she possesses a unique ability to push murderers to the limit, getting them to admit things they wouldn't confess to anyone else. She is trained to go beyond excuses and get to the psychological core of why people commit heinous acts - and she does it alone in a room, face-to-face with coldblooded killers.
World's Most Evil Killers

2018

World's Most Evil Killers

2018
8.2
World’s Most Evil Killers delves into the gripping real-life stories of the world’s most terrifying and prolific killers. From Fred and Rose West to Ed Gein – The Clown Killer – and even to The Milwaukee Cannibal. Each episode focuses on one notorious killer and features authentic first-hand accounts of their behavior, from detectives who ran the case, journalists who reported on the stories, relatives, and at times survivors, alongside series experts who provide analysis. These criminologists, crime journalists and psychologists examine how the infamous killers made headlines both nationally and internationally and why they still continue to evoke fear and fascination in the public eye.
The Fighting Season

2015

The Fighting Season

2015
8
Village of the Damned

2017

Village of the Damned

2017
6.8
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.
Murder by Numbers

2017

Murder by Numbers

2017
8.5
Each episode of this true-crime series begins with the grisly discovery of a body and the onset of an intense investigation. When police think they've solved the case, shocking twists sends each investigation into the depths of evil.
Murder Made Me Famous

2015

Murder Made Me Famous

2015
8.2
Share personal accounts from victims' family members, jurors, members of law enforcement and journalists involved with each case to gain an intimate perspective and new information.
The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade

2016

The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade

2016
6
Investigation Discovery transports viewers on a bittersweet and terrifying journey back in time, revealing the dark side of America's favorite decade.
Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies

2016

Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies

2016
6.2
Explore the true stories of America's covert operations told firsthand by the agents who lived it, while getting unprecedented access to the riveting and secret world of espionage.
Southern Fried Homicide

2013

Southern Fried Homicide

2013
5.3
Southern Fried Homicide probes the juiciest stories from down in the Bible Belt. Classic true crime is served up against a backdrop of Southern hospitality, etiquette and Christian values. Good ol' morals give way to cold-blooded murder in these grim tales of love gone wrong, business deals turned sour, families divided, and more.
High Profits

2015

High Profits

2015
7
A young couple with a dream seek to build the world's first legal marijuana empire.
Gypsy Sisters

2013

Gypsy Sisters

2013
3.8
Gypsy Sisters is an American reality television series on TLC. The series debuted on February 10, 2013. It follows the daily life of four Romanichal sisters located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The series serves as a spin-off to its sister show My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding.
Freakshow

2013

Freakshow

2013
5.2
Freakshow is an American unscripted reality documentary television series from AMC that chronicles the operations of former music producer Todd Ray's Venice Beach Freakshow. The series premiered on February 14, 2013, preceded by the mid-season premiere of Comic Book Men and followed by the series premiere of Immortalized. The show was given a greenlight along with Immortalized on August 16, 2012. It was announced in April 2013 that the series has been renewed for a second season.
The Hotel Inspector

2005

The Hotel Inspector

2005
8.5
The Hotel Inspector is an observational documentary television series which is broadcast on the British terrestrial television station, Channel 5, and by other networks around the world. In each episode, a celebrated hotelier visits a struggling British hotel and tries to turn its fortunes by giving advice and suggestions to the owner.
MotorWeek

1981

MotorWeek

1981
3
This award-winning weekly automotive magazine provides unbiased, consumer-oriented car news with feature stories on related topics.
Icons Unearthed: Marvel

2023

Icons Unearthed: Marvel

2023
8
Cast, crew, and experts reveal never-before-heard stories about the Marvel Cinematic Universe.