Popular Documentary TV Shows - Page 23
A Bite of China
2012
A Bite of China
2012
star 8.4This series explores the history, traditions and culture of Chinese food. Filmed at over 160 locations across China, this series truly is a feast for the senses. The seven-episode documentary series introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 160 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine.Dateline: Unforgettable
2021
star 7A series of reports chosen by "Dateline" correspondents that answers the question they most often get asked — what their most memorable story is and why.All Access
2012
Look at Life
1959
Look at Life
1959
star 8Look at Life was a regular British series of short documentary films of which 507 were produced between 1959 and 1969 by the Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation for screening in their Odeon and Gaumont cinemas. The films always preceded the main feature film that was being shown in the cinema that week. It replaced the circuit's newsreel, Universal News, which had become increasingly irrelevant in the face of more immediate news media, particularly on television with the launch of ITN on the Independent Television service, which began broadcasting in parts of the United Kingdom in 1955.Enigma
2001
Enigma
2001
star 2Anthology series based on true crime stories that usually are unsolved mysteries. Intertwining dramatizations and real interviews with the victims and witnesses.Inside Comedy
2012
Inside Comedy
2012
star 6.5Half hour comedy documentary series from veteran funny-man David Steinberg and Steve Carell reveals the inspirations, influences and idols of some of the greatest comics of our time.Air Disasters
2011
Air Disasters
2011
star 8.2Catastrophic incidents in aviation history are meticulously reenacted, providing insight into what went wrong and if the crashes and near-disasters could have been prevented. Accounts from survivors combine with cockpit recordings and computer images to weave the gripping tales, and expert testimony reveals the hows and whys behind the events, some of which have resulted in important changes to aviation safety and regulations.Seven Ages of Rock
2007
Seven Ages of Rock
2007
star 9A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.Ripley's Believe It or Not!
2000
star 5.1Explorer Michael Ripley's adventures were chronicled in this animated series based on the popular newspaper feature and live-action television shows. Michael---who had inherited his famous uncle Robert's fortune and his entire museum collection---joined forces with a documentarian and an accident-prone computer wizard to examine various bizarre happenings.Blue Planet II
2017
Blue Planet II
2017
star 8.6There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.Rescue 911
1989
Rescue 911
1989
star 7.6Rescue 911 is an informational reality-based television series that premiered on April 18, 1989 and ended on August 27, 1996. The series was hosted by William Shatner and featured reenactments of emergency situations that often involved calls to 911. Though never intended as a teaching tool, various viewers used the knowledge they obtained watching the show. Two specials, titled "100 Lives Saved" and "200 Lives Saved," were dedicated to viewers who had written to CBS with their stories on how the knowledge they obtained watching the show allowed them to save the life of someone else. At least 350 lives have been saved as a result of what viewers learned from watching it. The show's popularity coincided with the widespread adoption of the 911 emergency system, replacing standalone police and fire numbers that would vary from municipality to municipality. The number is now universally understood in the United States and Canada to be the number dialed for emergency assistance nationwide.MLB Network Presents
2015
MLB Network Presents
2015
star 8A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.Snapped: Killer Couples
2013
star 8.2This extension of the long-running true-crime series 'Snapped' shifts the focus to couples whose passion drives them to commit terrible criminal acts. Using re-creations and gripping firsthand accounts, each episode takes a deep dive into a case, telling the story of the couple's romance, how the relationship evolved from love to manipulation, and what ultimately drove the couple to commit the crime.The History of Sweden
2023
star 6.9The great story of our country. About the people and forces that shaped it - from the Ice Age to the present day. Simon J Berger is the narrator of the series. The program series consists of ten parts and is based on reconstructions of historical events and people. Over 300 experts have contributed to the content and 100 of them appear in the series. The series' signature melody is composed by Ludwig Göransson and Per-Gunnar Juliusson.Architectures
1996
Architectures
1996
star 9.5An ongoing series of films devoted to the most remarkable achievements in modern architecture, from the works that heralded the birth of the modern style at the end of the 19th century to the latest designs from today's top architects. By examining each building in detail, the series brings to light the role each has played in the history and evolution of architecture.The Rehearsal
2022
The Rehearsal
2022
star 8With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life’s biggest moments by “rehearsing” them in carefully crafted simulations of his own design. When a single misstep could shatter your entire world, why leave life to chance?Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films
2025
star 6This two-part documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon "Avatar: The Way of Water" and features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.The Vallecas Files
2025
The Vallecas Files
2025
star 6.5Three decades after the mysterious death of a 17-year-old girl, her family relives the traumatic events in Spain's highest-profile paranormal case.SEVENTEEN: OUR CHAPTER
2025
Answers discovered through endless questioning, never-ending challenges and performances, and the stories shared with CARATs. This 10th-anniversary documentary series captures SEVENTEEN's candid stories.Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild
2013
star 7.8Ben Fogle follows in the footsteps of various individuals, who against all odds, have willingly forsaken the luxuries and lifestyle of the modern world, for a less-than-ordinary life in the wilderness.
