Best Documentary TV Series - Page 139
The National Dream
1974
The National Dream
1974
A combination of documentary and dramatic reconstructions, depicting the conception and construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 19th century.All or Nothing: The Michigan Wolverines
2018
star 7.5All or Nothing: The Michigan Wolverines goes behind-the-scenes of the winningest program in college football to chronicle Michigan's 2017 season. Head coach Jim Harbaugh leads his alma mater's young team as the series provides an intimate look at the lives, both on the field and off, of the student athletes charged with carrying on Michigan's legacy.Lincoln's Dilemma
2022
star 6.5Discover a side of Abraham Lincoln you've never seen before. In this four-part docuseries, a diverse panel of historians and rare archival materials offer a more nuanced look into the man dubbed the Great Emancipator.The Invisible Pilot
2022
star 6.5The tale of a charismatic, daredevil husband and father who unexpectedly jumped off a bridge in 1977, despite a seemingly happy home life and a lucrative career as a pilot. His small-town Arkansas community searches for his body in vain while family and friends seek answers. Years later, a mysterious story emerges involving hypnosis, secret identities and a double life of dangerous missions and law-breaking. And that’s just the beginning…Top Gear Italia
2016
star 6.8Top Gear Italia is an international version of the popular British BBC Two motoring show. This version of the show is presented by Guido Meda (an Italian commentator of the Moto GP), Joe Bastianich (an American restaurateur, previously a judge on MasterChef Italia) and Davide Valsecchi (an Italian racing driver and GP2 Series champion). It also features the Italian version of "The Stig".Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen
2022
star 6.3A life as dramatic as her work. Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic - and with some compelling characters, uncovers carefully concealed secrets.长城：中国的故事
2015
The Investigator: A British Crime Story
2016
star 6Mark Williams-Thomas returns to ITV for an explosive and ground-breaking new investigative series that shows how real life crime can be far more compelling than fiction. The murder of Carole Packman, whose body has never been found, continues to affect the lives of many of those involved and as Williams-Thomas discovers, the shocking tale of murder, fraud, deceit and lies has left family members desperate for answers. In a UK television first, The Investigator: A British Crime Story, will follow the case over four explosive episodes, combining stylized drama with compelling documentary.The Unknown Champions
2018
Dive into the world's most fascinating championships and meet the most passionate and competitive people.My Grandparents' War
2019
star 7.3In this four-part documentary series, leading Hollywood actors undertake a fascinating journey into their family's past by re-tracing the footsteps of their grandparents during World War Two. We follow the moving, personal stories of Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Carey Mulligan as they travel to historic locations, from the beaches of Dunkirk to prisoner of war camps in Asia, to learn about the war their grandparents experienced. All of the actors have unanswered questions about the scars war left on their grandparents, and in each episode one of the actors explore how six years changed the lives of their family and the world forever while learning about the life and death decisions that their grandparents faced.Marilyn Manson: Unmasked
2024
star 7Explores the allegations in the wider context of Manson’s career, his meteoric rise as the self-proclaimed ‘Antichrist Superstar’ and the controversy surrounding his fall from grace. Examining the fallout of high-profile sexual allegations through the voices of the accusers and Manson’s allies, the series is a shocking portrayal of the different accounts of what went on and how much society, the world of music and celebrity has changed in the last generation.Unreported World
2000
star 8.6Unreported World is a foreign affairs programme produced by Quicksilver Media Productions and broadcast by Channel 4 in the United Kingdom. Over the course of its twenty-four series, reporters have travelled to dangerous locations all over the world in an attempt to uncover stories usually ignored by the world media. The first episode of series 24 was broadcast on 2 November, 2012.Diana
1984
star 5The very different lives of Jan Leigh, a poor but studious young country lad, and Diana Gayelorde-Sutton, the equally single minded daughter of a rich landowner, from the 1920s through to post-war Britain.Bucket List
2021
star 3Bucket List celebrates the best destinations in college football. Former NFL linebacker Brian "The Boz" Bosworth (The Longest Yard) tours the eight top programs, interviewing coaches, former star players and fans to determine why each place deserves a spot on your do-not-miss list.Murder Made Me Famous
2015
star 8.2Share 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.Sahara with Michael Palin
2002
star 7.3In this four-part BBC documentary, former Monty Python funnyman and renowned globe-trotter Michael Palin sets off from Gibraltar to travel across the Sahara, his witty humor downplaying the hardships he faces along the arduous journey. He travels to Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and beyond, across some of the harshest terrain on the planet.Keisei Saimin no Otoko
2015
A 3-part series of biographical dramas to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the establishment of NHK.Whose Vote Counts, Explained
2020
star 6.5The right to vote is at the foundation of America's democracy. But not every vote is created equal. How does the system work, and can it be fixed?Johnny vs Amber
2021
star 4.2The tumultuous marriage and subsequent legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard will have both sides of the story told in Johnny vs Amber.
