Days That Shook the BBC with David Dimbleby

Wild Isles

This nature documentary introduces viewers to the fauna and flora of Britain and Ireland across four main areas: woodlands, grasslands, freshwater and marine.

Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist

From Notre Dame to the NFL, Manti Te'o's future in football showed promise until a secret online relationship sent his life and career spiraling.

Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates

7.3

2019

Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates

Take a trip inside the mind of Bill Gates as the billionaire opens up about those who influenced him and the audacious goals he's still pursuing.

Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer

6.3

Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer

When a suspect is found in a journalist's murder, the case is considered closed until a secret diary suggests 13 more victims — and possible cannibalism.

2013

Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle

Examines the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these disposable diversions were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity.

7.6

2013

A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley

This documentary takes a look at some of the most horrible and despicable murders in modern British history. From Jack the Ripper in the 1880s to Agatha Christie's best known stories.

as1one: The Israeli-Palestinian Pop Music Journey

A coming-of-age series based on the lives of six young men - the world's first mixed Israeli-Palestinian pop group - that came together to form the next global hit pop group, as1one.

The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Currently still incarcerated, Gypsy's shocking story has been told by many others but now, as she approaches her release in December, she is finally ready to tell her truth before she becomes a free woman for the first time in her life.

6.4

2021

Sophie: A Murder in West Cork

A shocking murder in rural Ireland sets off an increasingly convoluted quest for justice that spans decades and cuts across national borders.

Untitled Dirty John Documentary Series

The definitive documentary series of the man behind the myth, weaving together never-before-seen archival materials, chilling evidence, and powerful testimony from the women who lived through it all and the investigators who worked to piece together what actually happened.

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History

5.3

2026

Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History

Four-part docuseries that explores the complex relationship between Black Americans and Jewish Americans - forged in shared struggle, tested by division, and representing a uniquely American experience.

8.4

2021

9/11: One Day in America

In official collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, this documentary series takes viewers through harrowing moments of the historic morning of September 11, 2001.

Blue Planet III

The third series of this nature documentary uses the very latest in underwater filming techniques to reveal brand new and untold stories from magical underwater worlds focusing on five major underwater habitats: the tropical seas, temperate seas, polar seas, high seas and deep seas.

The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga

6.1

The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga

An Elvis impersonator's conspiracy theory sets off a feud that spirals into an attempted presidential assassination.

Sins of Our Mother

When Lori Vallow's kids vanished, the search for them unearthed a trail of suspicious deaths, a new husband who shared her doomsday views — and murder.

7.8

2013

Rise of the Continents

The Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost supercontinent – Pangaea. In this stunning four part series Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the evidence for this ancient past. He reveals how the world around us is full of clues – in the rocks, the landscapes and even the animals. All of which tell us how the land we live on was created.

Diana: One Day in Paris

Explore the tragic death of Princess Diana on the 30th anniversary of that paparazzi car chase through a Parisian motorway tunnel.

Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston

2026

Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston

A historical exploration about the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and the preserved Roman city it left behind.

Dead in the Water

A young British couple's dream trip through remote Central America, turns into a chilling nightmare when they are brutally murdered and the trail for their killer goes cold. Four decades later, failed by law enforcement, their family take up the manhunt and make a shocking discovery.

8.0

Wild Crime: Blood Mountain

Follow the case of experienced hiker Meredith Emerson, who along with her dog, vanished without a trace on Blood Mountain in Georgia, leading authorities to begin a massive search-and-rescue operation. When two murdered hikers in other national forests across the southeast are discovered, the question is posed: Is Emerson just another lost hiker — or is something more sinister behind her disappearance?

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7.7

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones

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7.9

2025

Pee-wee as Himself

A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.

8.2

2005

Doctor Who Confidential

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7.8

2026

Death of the Pastor's Wife

What happened to Mica Miller? This documentary series retraces her promising life, toxic marriage and the mysterious circumstances of her death.

8.0

1978

Top Gear

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

Superpowered: The DC Story

This docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium.

7.9

George Carlin's American Dream

A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.

1983

Natural World

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7.6

2025

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.

Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser

5.9

2025

Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser

Takes an inside look at the making of the hit reality TV competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, the documentary examines the show's approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming reality television.

How to Become a Mob Boss

This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.

6.3

Escaping Twin Flames

A couple built a spiritual business to help people find true love. Now, former followers are sharing their disturbing practices in this docuseries.

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Favreau himself.

8.6

2006

Planet Earth

David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.

8.2

Earth at Night in Colour

Filmed 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.

The New York Times Presents

A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.

1964

Horizon

Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.

8.8

2010

Mysteries at the Museum

Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.

7.1

History 101

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

2006

How Do They Do It?

An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.