Top Documentary Series of 2017 Online
Expand your knowledge with the best documentary series of 2017 online. From groundbreaking investigations to awe-inspiring stories, these shows delve deep into real-world events and fascinating topics. Watch the top documentary series of 2017 online and uncover the truths that shape our world.
Cesar Millan's Dog Nation (2017)
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Renowned dog behaviorist Cesar Millan visits towns across America, taking on multiple cases at each stop. Some are quick fixes and some are high stakes, but every case ends with life-changing results for the dogs and their owners. And while Cesar is always the leader of the pack, his son and fellow dog behaviorist Andre joins dad for a father-and-son adventure packed with humor and heart.
First in Human (2017)
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With unprecedented access to the halls of Building 10, First In Human reveals for the first time how the medical breakthroughs of tomorrow make their way out of the hi-tech research laboratories and into the hands of our world’s medical professionals. The series explores the lives of the doctors, researchers, and patients who together make progress possible in this cutting-edge testing ground.
Nigella: At My Table (2017)
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Nigella Lawson shows us food we can all bring to our own tables, vibrant and varied but always relaxed.
Epicly Later'd (2017)
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Filmmaker Patrick O'Dell explores the careers and lives of some of the most influential people in skateboarding–and in the culture at large.
Wild Galápagos (2017)
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Galápagos, an archipelago formed by the ungovernable power of the elements. A paradise, dependent completely on the mercy of the currents, undergoes constant transformations, which grant the survival of all animals on land and in the water. Take a closer look at the most famous islands in the world! Be prepared to see Galápagos like you have never seen it before and you’ll be up for a surprise!
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television (2017)
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Let’s stop doing things in the kitchen that made sense in the 19th century but not in the 21st. Milk Street travels the world to bring you the very best ideas and techniques with no lists of hard-to-find ingredients, strange cookware, or all-day methods to slow you down.
JFK Declassified: Tracking Oswald (2017)
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Follows former CIA agent, Bob Baer and former LAPD police lieutenant, Adam Bercovici, on their independent global investigation into Lee Harvey Oswald, and the murder of JFK, asking the questions: did he have accomplices, and if so, who helped him assassinate the President?
Flavours of Romania (2017)
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A stunning tv travel series aimed at protecting and promoting Romania's natural and cultural legacy. Join us for a road trip through Romania's great historic regions celebrating the country's diverse cultures, landscapes, gastronomy, people and music and showing how eco-tourism and conservation could provide the best road map for the future.
The Human Body: Secrets of Your Life Revealed (2017)
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In this major three-part series, Chris and Xand van Tulleken uncover the latest secrets of our bodies.
Parched (2017)
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Documentary series investigating water wars from West Virginia and Michigan to Syria and India including the corporate, political and social interests that are responsible for our water-limited future.
Murder Calls (2017)
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Base line reenactments of people being murdered while being on the phone with 911 services.
Caribbean Pirate Treasure (2017)
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Follow Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau as they explore the Caribbean by boat, investigating legends of lost treasure and pirates' plunder. Their adventures take them to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world.
Reasonable Doubt (2017)
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Two investigators re-examine controversial murder cases to help the desperate families of those convicted decide if it's time to appeal... or accept the guilty verdict once and for all.
The Art of Japanese Life (2017)
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Dr James Fox looks at the art and culture of Japan.
Legendary Locations (2017)
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Josh Gates goes on an awe-inspiring journey to the most storied places on the planet.
Texas Metal (2017)
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Specializing in one-of-a-kind custom builds, Bill Carlton and the crew of Houston's Ekstensive Metal Works deal with rowdy customers, challenging projects and tight timelines while working on everything from muscle cars to monster trucks.
Blue Planet II (2017)
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There is nowhere more powerful and unforgiving yet more beautiful and compelling than the ocean. Join us and explore the greatest yet least known parts of our planet.
Cruising with Jane McDonald (2017)
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TV presenter and former cruise ship entertainer Jane McDonald hosts a travel show in which she embarks on a series of ocean odysseys aboard some of the world's largest and most luxurious cruise ships.
Road to 9/11 (2017)
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Beginning with the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, journalist Steve Coll chronicles the events that took place in the lead-up to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, including missed signals, failed operations and political turf wars.
The Secrets of Your Food (2017)
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Michael Mosley and James Wong reveal the delicious physics, chemistry and biology hidden inside our food.
Shattered (2017)
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A look at the ripple effect that crimes have on the families and friends of the victims and criminals.
American MC (2017)
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A dedicated biker who leads weekend bikers on a road road trips starts a biker boot camp of 17 men from three states to see if they have what it takes.
Mind Field (2017)
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Explore the surprising things we know (and don’t know) about why people are the way they are through expert interviews, rare footage from historical experiments, and brand-new, ground-breaking demonstrations of human nature at work.
Murder in the Heartland (2017)
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Weaving harrowing narratives of quiet Middle American towns torn apart by provocative murders. Each town's tale is given life by the combined perspectives of its residents, who are more than just storytellers. They are also key witnesses to each of the crimes, and they hold critical clues to puzzles that not only have forever changed their lives but how they have come to view their once-idyllic hometowns.
Wild Ireland: The Edge of the World (2017)
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Professional nature photographer Colin Stafford-Johnson takes a year-long journey up the west coast of Ireland, once thought to be "the edge of the world." As he winds he leisurely way up the coast he stops to appreciate some of the natural wonders the area offers, both biological and geographical.
The Vietnam War (2017)
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An immersive 360-degree narrative telling the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Featuring testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
Mexico: Earth's Festival of Life (2017)
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The diverse peoples, wildlife, landscape and culture of Mexico are explored by focusing on three distinct worlds, great mountain ranges, tropical forests and scorching deserts.
Italy's Invisible Cities (2017)
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Using the latest 3D scanning technology, Alexander Armstrong and Dr Michael Scott uncover the hidden history of Italian civilisation and city life.
The Great War in Numbers (2017)
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The Great War in Numbers tells the complete story of World War I - from outbreak to conclusion - and the fragile peace that followed. It was a war unlike any other before it, with a number of firsts along the way. Seventy-milliion men were mobilised to fight around the world, from the trenches of the Western Front to the Middle East and Africa.
Truth Hunter (2017)
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The search for ET, all the latest news presented by Linda Moulton Howe.
Wildest New Zealand (2017)
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The islands of New Zealand are home to an entirely unique menagerie of creatures. It is a place where the normal rules don't apply - the birds can't fly, a small, ancient lizard is a top predator, parrots play in snowy mountain meadows and penguins roam the streets. Seals battle on the beaches, albatrosses soar on the air currents and a monster movie plays out in miniature among the dense undergrowth of this lush, vital land.
Elizabeth I's Secret Agents (2017)
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This three-part series uncovers the network of spymasters and secret agents that helped protect Queen Elizabeth I from assassination, terror and treason for over 40 years. During a period when Britain was divided, unstable and violent, one of the world’s first secret services was born. Run by William and Robert Cecil, this father and son team had the duty of protecting the Queen and the Country. This series asks leading historians to each study the period from a different key player’s point of view, dissecting the minds and motivations of the protagonists, to reveal a covert spy network - and present a picture of the Elizabethan Court as it
Art of France (2017)
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Andrew Graham-Dixon examines the history of French art, revealing how it emerged from a struggle between tradition and revolution, and rulers and citizens. He compresses centuries of culture into three thematically linked chapters.
Murder Chose Me (2017)
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Homicide detective, Rod Demery, races against the clock to catch criminals running loose on the streets of Shreveport, Louisiana.
Africa's Great Civilizations (2017)
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African continent, of art, writing and civilization itself, through the millennia in which Africa and Africans shaped not only their own rich civilizations, but also the wider world.
Hitler's Propaganda Machine (2017)
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Power, terror, performance. These notions define our perception of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party at the height of the Third Reich. But behind these impressions Hitler was a rather ordinary man. This compelling new series tells the story of one of the most comprehensive, wide-reaching, and successful marketing campaigns in modern history. It describes in a whole new way the rise of Adolf Hitler.
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby (2017)
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Giles Coren and Monica Galetti travel the globe visiting some of the world's most incredible hotels. They go beyond the lobby to see the areas that the public never see and roll up their sleeves to work alongside staff.
Volatile Earth (2017)
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Scientists who are experts in natural disasters identify the most extreme catastrophes to have hit the Earth and piece together exactly what happened from the evidence left in their wake.
Cold Case Files (2017)
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There are over 100,000 cold cases in America, and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims’ families, law enforcement and the public, “Cold Case Files” explores the cases that defied the odds. Each episode of the Emmy-nominated series examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it. Featuring interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others close to the cases, the refreshed classic
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered (2017)
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For more than 25 years, Dateline has brought viewers investigations into some of biggest mysteries in America. This entry in the franchise takes a second look at some of the most mysterious cases of recent history. It explores the stories through firsthand accounts told by people who are close to the crime, including investigators who dedicated their time to the cases and family members who are still trying to confront the tragedies that befell their loved ones.
Homicide: Hours to Kill (2017)
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The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere within the final 24 hours of the victim's life. This true-crime documentary series follows investigators as they piece together events.
Expedition Unknown: Hunt for Extraterrestrials (2017)
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Josh Gates sets off on the most extraordinary expedition of his career. He'll journey over 50,000 miles to four continents to tackle mankind's greatest question: Are we alone in the universe?
The Defiant Ones (2017)
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A four-part documentary series that tells the stories of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre -- one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - -- and their improbable partnership and surprising leading roles in a series of transformative events in contemporary culture.
The Planets and Beyond (2017)
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The story of the discovery and exploration of the planets, revealing the deepest secrets of our neighbors in space.
Abstract: The Art of Design (2017)
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Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.
Britain’s Most Evil Killers (2017)
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The smiling parents, the respectable groom, the helpful official... all with evil inside. Britain's Most Evil Killers explores the crimes of Britain's most brutal killers.
Found (2017)
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A group of experts fan out across the nation to investigate unexplained objects found by ordinary people in their own backyards across America. They study the objects, test them, date them, and deliver real answers about the object's origins.
Tales from Zambia (2017)
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Zambia is home to some of the world's most exotic wildlife. From elephants to eagles and baboons to hippos, this collection of films features a range of different species, exploring their fascinating behaviour and taking viewers on a virtual safari into some of the wildest and most beautiful habitats on Earth. Written by Enzedder