Best Documentary TV Series - Page 36
Greatest Events of World War II in Colour
2019
star 8Using highly advanced colourisation techniques, critical moments from World War II, from Stalingrad to The Battle of Britain, are shown in a whole new light.Once Upon a Time... The Americas
1992
star 7.3"Once upon a time ... the Americas" tells us the story of this vast continent, from the very first inhabitants to the present day, including the Aztecs and the Incas, the conquistadors, the war of independence or the gold Rush. Through our usual sympathetic heroes (Maestro, Pierrot, Petit Gros, le Teigneux, le Nabot, etc.), we travel from time to time, always with the aim of teaching us something.Unsung
2008
star 3.4The stories behind once well-known R&B and soul music artists, bands or groups who exploded onto the Billboard music charts with a string of hits, only to have their career derailed by a major crisis that cause them to be essentially unappreciated by later generations of general Contemporary R&B listeners.Aerial China
2017
star 8The large-scale aerial documentary "Aerial China", produced by CCTV and contracted by CCTV Records International Media Co., Ltd., is a documentary film that overlooks China from an aerial perspective and comprehensively and stereoscopically displays History of China's historical and cultural landscape, natural and geographical features, and economic and social development and changes. The series consists of 34 episodes, each lasting 50 minutes, covering 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, and 2 special administrative regions across the country. This film will be entirely completed through aerial photography, with each episode selecting the most representative and ornamental historical, cultural, natural, and modern landscapes from various provinces and cities. Using aerial flight routes as clues, it will showcase a beautiful China, ecological China, and civilized China that the audience is familiar with and full of freshness through storytelling.Claimed and Shamed
2012
Claimed and Shamed
2012
Documentary series that casts a covert eye over the ever-growing problem of insurance fraud, and sees outlandish claimers as they're caught out on camera.Once Upon a Time... Man
1978
star 8.2Once Upon a Time… Man is a French animated TV series from 1978 directed by Albert Barillé. It is the first in the Once Upon a Time... franchise. The series explains world history in a format designed for children. The action focuses around one group. The same familiar characters appear in all episodes as they deal with the problems of their time. The series' opening and ending title sequences famously used Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor as the main title theme music. Shortening the piece to only 2 minutes in length, the introduction uses the very beginning, which jumps into the start of the middle section and finally the dramatic ending to coincide with the destruction of Earth at the end of the intro.K-Pop Generation
2023
star 6With the rise of K-pop’s fourth generation, it’s time to take a step back and appreciate just how far this beloved genre of music has come. Join a number of the industry’s leading artists, including EXO, Stray Kids, Tomorrow x Together, Enhypen, Mamamoo, and more, as they take us back to the origins of K-Pop and walk us through the progression of the industry over the years. Giving us a glimpse of the industry from the perspective of the artists, the media, and the fandom, learn how K-pop has grown from its humble origins into a global phenomenon.Ride with Norman Reedus
2016
star 7.8The Walking Dead star and motorcycle enthusiast Norman Reedus hits the open road to explore local biker culture and celebrate the best and brightest collectors, mechanics and craftsmen around the country. Each episode features Reedus and a riding companion – a fellow actor, musician, friend or local chopper fanatic – as they journey to custom bike shops, tattoo parlors, collector’s warehouses, or a roadside smokehouse… with plenty of time for unplanned detours and tire changes.Encounters
2023
star 7Mass UFO sightings from the last 50 years fuel a global mystery in this docuseries featuring eyewitness accounts, expert interviews and new evidence.Earth at Night in Color
2020
star 8.1Filmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.Journey to the Microcosmos
2019
star 5Take a dive into the tiny, unseen world that surrounds us! With music by Andrew Huang, footage from James Weiss, and narration by Hank Green, we want to take you on a fascinating, reflective journey through the microcosmos.The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox
2024
star 7.7This definitive docuseries chronicles the Red Sox's journey to their first World Series title in 86 years via interviews with star players and personnel.Rick Steves' Europe
2000
star 8.6Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside.The Beatles: Get Back
2021
star 8.4The three-part documentary series, compiled from over 60 hours of unseen footage, captures the warmth, camaraderie, and creative genius that defined the legacy of music's most iconic foursome. The series also includes – for the first time in its entirety – The Beatles' final performance at London's Savile Row.
