James May: Our Man in…
2020 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 121 votes
James May embarks on a remarkable journey across Japan, from its icy north to its balmy south. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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Documentary TV Shows
Discover popular and highly rated documentary TV shows. This page focuses on useful, popular choices for viewers in the United States.
Updated 2026-08-03 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
Eligible titles are ranked using TMDB popularity, audience rating, and vote count. Streaming availability and ratings can change over time.
Blue Planet II
2017 · TMDB 8.6/10 · 352 votes
There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Money Heist: From Tokyo to Berlin
2021 · TMDB 8.2/10 · 258 votes
The filmmakers and actors behind "Money Heist" characters like Tokyo and the Professor talk about the emotional artistic process of filming the series. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Beyond Stranger Things
2017 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 122 votes
Secrets from the "Stranger Things 2" universe are revealed as cast and guests discuss the latest episodes with host Jim Rash. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Walking with Dinosaurs
1999 · TMDB 8.2/10 · 186 votes
Combining fact and informed speculation with cutting-edge computer graphics and animatronics effects, the series set out to create the most accurate portrayal of prehistoric animals ever seen on the screen. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Vow
2020 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 114 votes
The docuseries follows people deeply involved in the group NXIVM — which is faced with various charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy — over the course of several years. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The World at War
1973 · TMDB 8.3/10 · 184 votes
A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Haunted
2018 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 313 votes
Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
How To with John Wilson
2020 · TMDB 8.1/10 · 140 votes
In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Blue Planet
2001 · TMDB 8.4/10 · 400 votes
Sir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
De viaje con los Derbez
2019 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,346 votes
The series follows the fun and endearing Derbez family as they discover new cultures in foreign lands and for the first time – all together and unfiltered. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Mind, Explained
2019 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 120 votes
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
2020 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 446 votes
Stories from survivors fuel this docuseries examining how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Beckham
2023 · TMDB 8.0/10 · 189 votes
With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes
2022 · TMDB 7.8/10 · 284 votes
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Cheer
2020 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 146 votes
The stakes on the mat are high, but for these cheerleaders, the only thing more brutal than their workouts and more exceptional than their performances are the stories of adversity and triumph behind the athletes themselves. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan
2021 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 307 votes
Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Chef's Table
2015 · TMDB 7.7/10 · 126 votes
Meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Neymar: The Perfect Chaos
2022 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 287 votes
Beloved worldwide but also a lightning rod for criticism, Neymar shares the highs and lows of his personal life and brilliant football career. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Defiant Ones
2017 · TMDB 7.8/10 · 105 votes
A four-part documentary series that tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.