Best Documentary TV Series - Page 56
Beauty of Beauty
1974
Beauty of Beauty
1974
Documentary series about art. Yoshida's camera documents the history of painting and artistic expression with delicate intimacy.Long Lost Family
2016
star 7.5Follow the touching stories of people who have suffered a lifetime of separation and are yearning to be reunited with their birthparents and biological families or find children they had to place for adoption long ago.Checkpoint
2014
Checkpoint
2014
Redrum
2013
star 6.4When it comes to murder, no detective starts their search at the beginning of the crime. Rather, a murder investigation always begins with the body, after the deed is done. It is up to the police to piece together the story, moving backwards in time until they arrive at the root of the crime. In REDRUM, viewers follow the backwards tale of murder from false motives and mistaken witnesses to conversations taken completely out of context, until the truth finally comes out at the very end.Voulez-vous danser?
2010
Voulez-vous danser?
2010
Geneviève Guérard meets fans who share their love for all kinds of dance styles and the communities that gave birth to them. Each episode is an opportunity to learn the rhythms, steps and artistry of a new dance, and its history, as well as its social and cultural impact.True Crime News
2015
star 8.9Former NBC News fixture Chris Hansen leads a team of correspondents on this series that explores the world of crime, mystery and drama through real-life criminal cases. Hansen brings to the show a modified version of a long-running segment he did at NBC. In "Hansen vs. Predator," he helps bring down predators who use social media to target children. Dirty politicians, financial scammers and celebrities are also targeted by Hansen's investigations. Hansen anchors the show from the streets of New York City, while most of the correspondents are based at the Los Angeles newsroom.Bang Goes the Theory
2009
star 7.8Dallas Campbell, Liz Bonnin, Jem Stansfield and Dr. Yan Wong take on the scientific world by devising their own ingenious ways of explaining cutting-edge developments in technology.Beyond the Glory
2001
star 6Beyond the Glory was a documentary series that profiles some of the most legendary and controversial athletes in recent history. Executive produced by Steve Michaels and Frank Sinton and narrated by Jay Mohr, the show used archived video, on-camera interviews and player histories to take viewers beyond the playing field and into the athletes' lives and minds. The series was produced by Asylum Entertainment.Österreich-Bild
1968
Österreich-Bild
1968
Murder Under the Friday Night Lights
2022
star 6.8Across the country, high school football unites small-town communities. But when a heinous murder shatters that Friday night dream world, the crime ripples beyond those immediately impacted, and the community will never be the same again.Sacred Sites
2016
Sacred Sites
2016
This docuseries uses scientific breakthroughs and archaeological research to bring new perspectives to some of the most remarkable, but mysterious, religious locations. Each episode focuses on a site, exploring fundamental questions about the landmarks and the people who constructed them. Exploring the sites allows the show to provide insight into the ancient civilizations and how their practices and struggles are reflected in the shrines and temples they constructed.Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura
2009
star 8.5Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura is an American television series hosted by Jesse Ventura and broadcast on truTV. It premiered on December 2, 2009. The second season premiered on October 15, 2010, with the third season premiering on November 7, 2012. In May 2013, Ventura stated that the show has been discontinued and a fourth season will not air.Don't Get Done, Get Dom
2006
Dominic Littlewood takes on some of the biggest names in town to sort out the domestic disasters of frustrated homeowners.Biography: WWE Legends
2021
star 7.2The stories behind some of the most memorable WWE Superstars of all time.Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend
2024
star 7.4Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges he's faced.David Holt's State of Music
2016
star 9David Holt plays tunes and talks with modern masters of traditional music in Appalachia, showcasing not just the music but also the countryside that gave it life. Shot entirely on location, the program puts its featured performers in the context of the countryside that nurtured their musical traditions.Cold Case Files: Dead West
2025
star 8In the ruggedness of the American West, death is always a shadow over the shoulder: a grizzly bear encounter, an avalanche, or a bite from a rattlesnake can change everything in an instant; and those are just the natural threats. If one wants to get away with murder, the mountain ranges of the West may be the perfect place to do it. Peering into the dusty files found in the back country sheriff's offices and highlighting the cases that were deemed unsolvable because the crime scene was too rugged, too remote, or the victim assumed too hard to find; despite the odds in this landscape, justice prevails.Tucker on X
2023
star 7.4Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who was controversially axed by the network in May 2023, has launched a new show on Twitter.
