Documentary TV Shows

Clash of the Gods

80/100

Covers many of the ancient Greek and Norse Gods, monsters and heroes including Hades, Hercules, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus and Zeus.

Years of Living Dangerously

86/100

From the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy to the upheaval caused by drought in the Middle East, this groundbreaking documentary event series provides first-hand reports on those affected by, and seeking solutions to, climate change.

The F.B.I. Files

80/100

Real FBI cases are recounted through reenactments and interviews with law enforcement and forensic scientists.

Stalingrad - Der Angriff, der Kessel, der Untergang

83/100

The World War 2 Battle of Stalingrad from the initial attack to the repatriation of the survivors after the war.

Most Evil

84/100

Series follows Columbia University's Michael Stone as he searches for the roots of evil in human beings by exploring acts committed by infamous criminals and ordinary people which he rates on his "scale of evil".

Everest: Beyond the Limit

84/100

Climbers arrive at Everest Base Camp and quickly learn the dangers of the mountain.They are shocked to discover how badly their minds and bodies cope as they move to Advance Base Camp. A ... See full summary »

Decoded

64/100

Novelist Brad Meltzer and a team of investigators delve into historical mysteries.

Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives

84/100

David Attenborough's comprehensive study of fossils, which give many clues to how life existed on pre-historic Earth.

Apocalypse: The Rise of Hitler

80/100

Chronicles Hitler's life as a failed painter and far-right activist up to his election as Chancellor of Germany, leading to his relentless rise to power, culminating in the beginning of World War II.

Race to Dakar

81/100

This documentary follows the entry of motorcyclist and actor Charley Boorman into the 2006 Dakar Rally from Lisbon to Dakar.

I Love the '80s Strikes Back

83/100

The Incredible Dr. Pol

87/100

With more than 20,000 patients, Dr. Pol has seen it all. Specializing in large farm animals, this senior is anything but retiring as he takes an old school, no-nonsense approach to veterinary medicine.

Kingdom of Plants 3D

85/100

3D technology reveals a whole new dimension in the lives of plants, from the most bizarre to the most beautiful. In this sensational series, shot over the course of a year, David ... See full summary »

Dave Chappelle

86/100

Comedian Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, never-before-aired specials from his personal vault.

A Crime to Remember

85/100

A look back at famous cases from the past.

The Killing Season

76/100

"The Killing Season" from Executive Producer Alex Gibney follows documentarians, Joshua Zeman (Cropsey) and Rachel Mills as they investigate one of the most bizarre unsolved serial killer ... See full summary »

Rise of Animals: Triumph of the Vertebrates

85/100

David Attenborough embarks on a remarkable 500 million-year journey revealing the extraordinary group of animals that dominate our world, and how their evolution defines our human bodies.

Tatort Großstadt

80/100

Host Conor Woodman travels to some of the world's most popular cities in an effort to expose the darker side of tourism.

Cities of the Underworld

80/100

As we descend beneath our modern day cities, we are met with ancient and hidden secrets. Journey with us back through history and rediscover cities of the underworld.

No Small Parts

81/100

No Small Parts is a fan-made documentary web series about character actors. Most episodes focus on a specific character actor and chronicle their life and career in the entertainment industry.

Bondi Rescue

74/100

Bondi Rescue follows the work of lifeguards at one of the world's busiest beaches 'Bondi'.

Nightmare Next Door

72/100

Tells the tales of mysterious murders that rocked small-town America.

Doctor Who Confidential

81/100

Behind the scenes of the making of Doctor Who with the cast, crew and directors.

Unusual Suspects

77/100

Just when you thought you knew who did it, a tip comes in that changes the direction of the case and shifts suspicion.

Unsealed: Alien Files

66/100

Unsealed Alien Files investigates documents of alien and UFO encounters, made accessible to the public by the Freedom of Information Act. Each episode tackles a compelling alien case by opening these previously off-limit secret files.