Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on The Roku Channel - Page 44

The Granny Killer

2021

The Granny Killer

2021
Two-part series taking the sketched confession John Wayne Glover left before he completed suicide and using it to determine whether he was responsible for the unsolved murders of nine more victims.
Prison Brides

2024

Prison Brides

2024
Follow seven women from around the world who believe they have found their soulmates in the most unexpected of places, American prisons. The docuseries follows the women as they travel from their homes—many visiting the United States for the first time—to meet their prisoner fiancés, husbands, or partners, to chart their futures together.
Desperate Hours

2016

Desperate Hours

2016
Watch dramatic footage of violent volcano eruptions that caused immense damage, including the Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991, one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century.
Living in the Shadow of World War II

2018

Living in the Shadow of World War II

2018
How life went on as war raged around. War has never been limited to the battlefield. It destroys cities and kills loved ones; it casts an almost impenetrable shadow over everything it touches … but life somehow finds a way to shine, even in the toughest of times. Using archive materials and expert interviews across three eye-opening episodes, Living in the Shadow of WW2 explores the ups and downs of everyday life - with a focus on Great Britain - while the greatest war in history raged on.
Like a Girl

2023

Like a Girl

2023
We’re turning the phrase “Like A Girl” on its head. Host Beija Velez gets real with iconic athletes, exploring mental health, body image, gender and race inequality and more.
The Very Best of Victor Borge, Vol. 2

2018

The Very Best of Victor Borge, Vol. 2

2018
A legend of radio, television, and live performance, Victor Borge entertained the world with his clever and unique blend of comedy and music. This collection includes 8 uproarious specials from the archives, including routines like Phonetic Punctuation, The History of the Piano, It's Now or Never with Sergio Franchi, and many others.
Ultimate Goal

2020

Ultimate Goal

2020
Ultimate Goal gives 26 women from around the world the chance to live and train like professional footballers, before a final squad play a match under watchful eye of international scouts and agents.
Inside the Masters of Dirt

2020

Inside the Masters of Dirt

2020
Follow the crew as they travel the world amazing audiences on their arena tour featuring top stunt riders on a host of extreme sports machines.
Pridelands: Wilderness Reborn

2019

Pridelands: Wilderness Reborn

2019
Meet a couple determined to rescue the planet by returning it to the wild. See how they transform a derelict farm in South Africa from a place where animals were once hunted to a stunning wildlife sanctuary.
Mysterious Worlds

2002

Mysterious Worlds

2002
Do vampires roam the night? Are crop circles an elaborate hoax or a message from above? Visit dark underworlds to explore the unknown, the paranormal and the bizarre subcultures that lurk just underneath society's surface.
Interrogation Cam

2023

Interrogation Cam

2023
“Interrogation Cam” takes you inside the interrogation rooms of law enforcement agencies around the country. Each episode features incredible, real crime stories and spotlights the techniques used by investigators to uncover unbelievable revelations in the pursuit of justice.
Beyond the Battlefield

2023

Beyond the Battlefield

2023
Featuring archival footage, insightful interviews with active-duty military members, renowned experts, and historians, "Beyond the Battlefield" takes a closer look at crucial moments in the history of the U.S. Army Special Forces, as well as Marine and Naval Aviation.
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild

2023

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild

2023
Showcasing wildlife success stories across the United States, renowned wildlife experts explore the work of conservationists helping to save imperiled species.
Revolution in Colour

2016

Revolution in Colour

2016
This two-part landmark series tells the story of Ireland's struggle for independence through archive newsreel and photographs that have been painstakingly colourised and restored by the BAFTA nominated team behind WWII in HD Colour.
Underworld

2021

Underworld

2021
Embark on a journey deep into the unknown 95% of our planet revealing extraordinary caves with 3D laser-scanning technology.
How to Look at a Painting

2011

How to Look at a Painting

2011
'How to look at a painting' provides viewers with a fresh and exciting perspective on how to truly appreciate and better understand the world of painting. Justin embarks on a highly visual journey of exploration across the painted world to uncover and examine the marvels and mysteries of painting.
Killer Britain with Dermot Murnaghan

2020

Killer Britain with Dermot Murnaghan

2020
Cult Justice

2023

Cult Justice

2023
Cult Justice explores the magnetic power of criminal cult leaders—and the dramatic investigations that finally brought them to justice. Through the lens of the criminal justice system, every episode takes viewers deep inside a different modern-day cult. And—from sex trafficking and forced labour, to extortion, polygamy, and even murder—introduces the journalists, law enforcement agents, and prosecutors who gradually built the case against them. Meanwhile, brave survivors share first-hand accounts of how they were born or lured into the fold by twisted ideologies and false promises—and how they ultimately helped bring down these false prophets who thought they were above the law.
Space Phenomena

2020

Space Phenomena

2020
Our universe reveals itself in ways we've never seen before, thanks to new discoveries in astrobiology.
Eye in the Sky: Nordic Wonders

2023

Eye in the Sky: Nordic Wonders

2023
We take you on a captivating journey across the sweeping landscapes of Iceland Greenland Norway Denmark and Sweden