Top Documentary Series of 2018 Online
Expand your knowledge with the best documentary series of 2018 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 2018 online and uncover the truths that shape our world.
Murdertown (2018)
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Each episode of this true crime docuseries sees Katherine Kelly tell the compelling, step-by-step story of how one extraordinary murder was solved and how it fit a disturbing wider pattern in one particular city.
The Innocent Man (2018)
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In a story that gained national attention with John Grisham’s best-selling non-fiction book, The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.
How I Caught The Killer (2018)
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In this true crime series, we reveal as never before, what it's like to be a police officer working on the most incredible and inconceivable murder cases in criminal history in the UK and USA. Focusing solely on the perspective of the police, former policeman and Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding narrates this series packed with revelations from the people who solved some of the most infamous murders from around the world. Featuring exclusive officer accounts, chilling interview recordings and stylish reconstructions, How I Caught The Killer provides a gripping insight into what it's like to work on indecipherable cases.
Rip It Up (2018)
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The rise of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world - as told by the indie pioneers and global superstars who made the music, the people behind the scenes, and the fans.
Twisted Sisters (2018)
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The most outrageous and provocative crimes ever committed by sisters, who sometimes work together and sometimes turn against each other.
Christiane Amanpour: Sex & Love Around the World (2018)
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Amanpour gets personal with women she meets in various corners of the globe by inquiring about their intimate lives. In the process, she shines a light on what sex and love look like around the world.
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life (2018)
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Documentary series going beyond the theatre doors of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where surgeons push medical boundaries to the limits.
Unmasking a Killer (2018)
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Viewers go inside the investigation, the case files and the mind of The Golden State Killer – a man believed to be the most prolific uncaught rapist and serial killer in the nation. With exclusive cooperation from law enforcement and survivors, the docuseries examines the historical and social ramifications of The Golden State Killer’s reign of terror, explore the advances in forensic technology, and highlight the legal changes to our justice system that his crime spree spurred.
Deadly Dinosaurs with Steve Backshall (2018)
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Steve Backshall is on the hunt for the deadliest animals to have ever walked the earth: Dinosaurs! Using modern technology to test their incredible abilities, he challenges everything we thought we knew about these creatures.
Stalker Files (2018)
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Take an unnerving dive into the cases of stalkers whose unrelenting obsession with a celebrity led to jarring and tragic ends. Every episode unfolds with two seemingly separate timelines building to a climax of fear and violence with each story presented through expert interviews, recreations, actual case files and insights from seasoned law enforcement officials.
Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors (2018)
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According to recent science the Neanderthals are not the knuckle-dragging apemen of popular imagination. In fact they are our distant ancestors. About 2% of the DNA of most people is of Neanderthal origin—and it continues to affect us today. Ella Al-Shamahi enlists the skills of Andy Serkis, the master of performance capture, and a group of experts to investigate Neanderthals.
The Pacific: In The Wake of Captain Cook (2018)
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History is taking to the seas and walking in the footsteps of Captain James Cook. 250 years after Cook began his epic exploration of the Pacific, Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, The Piano) journeys in his wake uncovering stories that resonate from those times on both sides of the beach. Sam begins with a disclaimer – he is merely an actor – but the story of Cook, and the impact he has had on the Pacific in the 250 years since his first voyage, has always fascinated him.
Empire Games (2018)
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This series explores the greatest empires in a way that has never been fully investigated. Each episode highlights and exposes the political intrigue, personal vendettas, family mayhem, acts of vengeance and the ever-evolving tension, turmoil and chaos that shaped these civilizations and led to their destruction from within.
Impossible Builds (2018)
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Learn about the creation of some of the world’s most ambitious and technologically advanced buildings. From subaquatic homes to futuristic towers and pencil thin skyscrapers, see how these previously impossible structures are taking shape.
Rich Kids Go Skint (2018)
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Rich kids ditch their fast cars, five-star hotels and endless shopping trips to share a home with families living on the breadline. During their stay, they will experience the shock of seeing what life is like below the poverty line.
First Team: Juventus (2018)
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Follow renowned soccer club Juventus on and off the pitch as they attempt to win a seventh straight Italian title and achieve Champions League glory.
Haunted (2018)
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Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments.
Air Crash Investigation: Special Report (2018)
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In this special season of Air Crash Investigation, every episode examines multiple aviation disasters that prove to have similarities including; engines that separated from their aircrafts mid-flight, mismatched pilot pairings that led to deadly crashes, and improvised landings with tragic consequences.
Ugly Delicious (2018)
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Star chef David Chang leads friends on a mouthwatering, cross-cultural hunt for the world's most satisfying grub. All the flavor. None of the BS.
First and Last (2018)
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Take an intimate look at the emotionally charged first and last days of new and soon-to-be released inmates at Georgia's Gwinnett County Jail.
The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen (2018)
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A look at the lives of iconic pioneers such as Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Tecumseh, Davy Crocket and Andrew Jackson as they traveled across America.
James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction (2018)
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Explore the evolution of sci-fi from its origins as a small genre with a cult following to the blockbuster pop-cultural phenomenon we know today. In each episode, James Cameron introduces one of the “Big Questions” that humankind has contemplated throughout the ages and reaches back into sci-fi’s past to better understand how our favorite films, TV shows, books, and video games were born.
Being Serena (2018)
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The chronicles of tennis icon Serena Williams at a pivotal moment in her personal and professional life
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan (2018)
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Comedian and TV presenter Romesh Ranganathan travels way beyond his comfort zone and the world of complimentary breakfast buffets to some of the most beautiful, but dangerous, places on earth.
Warship: Life at Sea (2018)
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Documentary series exploring everyday life on board various ships in the Royal Navy fleet.
Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (2018)
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Documentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.
GRAND PRIX Driver (2018)
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For the first time go inside McLaren, the most prestigious team in Formula 1 racing. Gain unprecedented access to the drivers, engineers, and leaders of McLaren to see what it takes to compete at the highest level.
Dark Tourist (2018)
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The definition of "tourism" is redefined as New Zealand filmmaker David Farrier sets his sights on the world of dark tourism. From nuclear tourism in Japan to Pablo Escobar-inspired tourism in Columbia to frontier tourism in Turkmenistan, David visits the world’s grisly and offbeat destinations, meeting travelers drawn to them, and the people telling these stories day after day.
Tut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets (2018)
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Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt. But over the decades since the find, many of the pharaoh’s priceless grave goods have disappeared into museum basements and archives across Egypt. Now all 5,398 objects are being reunited for the first time since their discovery at the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Many have never been seen before but together they shed new light on the short, eventful life of the so-called ‘Boy King’ and are now helping experts realize the sheer scale of Tutankhamun’s influence in the ancient world.
Wrong Man (2018)
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A team of esteemed experts re-investigate the cases of three inmates who have been locked up for decades and claim they're innocent.
Terrorism Close Calls (2018)
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The war on terror is everywhere and anywhere. In this series, we learn about the deadly terrorist attacks that almost happened or were not as deadly as planned. Each episodes explores a recently declassified terrorist scheme intended to cause mass casualties.
Pilgrimage (2018)
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Celebrities take a journey of a lifetime. They all have different faiths and beliefs - will stepping in ancient footsteps on a spiritual journey broaden minds?
Secret Agent Selection: WW2 (2018)
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The training programme of one of World War Two's most covert organisations, the Special Operations Executive or SEO, is resurrected.
Black Hollywood: 'They've Gotta Have Us' (2018)
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A unique portrait of how art and activism for black people in film are indivisible from race and cinema.
Walking Britain's Lost Railways (2018)
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Rob Bell explores the lost landscapes and infrastructure of some of Britain's former railway lines. From the 1960's the axe fell on 4,000 miles of Britain's rail network. Now, decades later, Rob Bell is going on journey to uncover those lost railway lines. Every week Rob will explore a different line; experiencing the hidden landscapes, lost infrastructure and forgotten worlds that disappeared when the line closed.
Hitler Youth (2018)
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In 1930s Germany, the Nazi Party created the Hitler Youth to indoctrinate children and adolescents with Nazi ideology and prepare them to become a child army for Hitler. The first programme traces the rise of the movement through to the war. The second programme starts at the height of WW2 and traces the story of the Hitler Youth as they face defeat.
The 90s Greatest (2018)
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When the '90s kicked off, the Berlin Wall has just fallen down, and soon other walls were coming downtown - between public and private, news and entertainment, reality and fantasy.
Engineering Catastrophes (2018)
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From the hilarious to the mind-boggling, from the deadly to the bank-busting, witness some of the most outrageous structural disasters and the genius resolutions to get things back on track.
Pink Collar Crimes (2018)
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The impossible-to-believe, often absurd, true stories about the most unexpected women — PTA moms, country-club chairwomen, and more — who took big risks, pocketed big cash and then served hard time.
Grayson Perry: Rites of Passage (2018)
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Grayson Perry explores the landmark events in all of our lives—Birth, Coming of Age, Marriage and Death. He works alongside people who are going through those universal experiences with the aim to try and reinvent these rites of passage so he can mark and celebrate them for modern secular Britain.
A Vicar's Life (2018)
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A Vicar's Life goes behind the scenes of the lives of country vicars at the heart of the rural community in the stunning Herefordshire countryside. From opening fêtes to marrying local couples, vicars are knitted into the fabric of country life, acting as a pillar of support in times of crisis and personal sorrow. Each episode features stories from across the county giving a closer perspective on rural life, as seen through the eyes of the church. Village fetes, shooting drives, and local issues - all served up with a heavy dose of humour, charity, and inspiring local leadership.
Extraordinary Rituals (2018)
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Explores the spectacular and emotional world of rituals.
England's Forgotten Queen: The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey (2018)
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The rise and fall of Lady Jane Grey. England's Queen for only 9 days
Trucking Hell (2018)
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Super-sized transport jobs require even bigger trucks to perform them. Lifting the lid on the heavy recovery business, featuring industrial strength trucks capable of towing and lifting the biggest and heaviest machines on the nation's roads.
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers (2018)
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Modern day treasure hunter, Drew Pritchard is one of Britain's leading architectural salvage dealers, traveling the length and breadth of the country in search of weird and wonderful objects. Drew loves the thrill of the hunt and while he gets his hands dirty in the country's architectural backwaters, a crack team of restorers are back at base giving old and rare finds a new lease of life. We've seen them at work on Salvage Hunters, restoring, repairing and refining Drew's finds but for the first time, Salvage Hunters: The Restorers is going behind-the-scenes with this expert team to see what it really takes to transform junk into gems.
Murder by the Sea (2018)
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Presented by journalist and true crime author Geoffrey Wansell, Murder by the Sea examines strange murders recorded at famous seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.
Travels in Trumpland with Ed Balls (2018)
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Ed Balls travels to America's Deep South to immerse himself in the lives of those who put Trump in power, and learn how this reality TV businessman won them over.
Inside North Korea's Dynasty (2018)
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The Kim family's dark and surreal story provides a fresh perspective on North Korea.
To Catch a Killer (2018)
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(US) Step Inside the mind of a detective as he hunts down a ruthless murderer. Each episode unfolds as an epic game of cat-and-mouse, leading to the bombshell moment when these two iconic adversaries come together in an unexpected way.
Breaking the Band (2018)
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The battling egos, power struggles and inter-band rivalries that split up The Beatles, The Supremes, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, The Beach Boys, N.W.A, Van Halen and Sonny and Cher. From crippling drug addictions to scandalous affairs, we uncover the incredible true stories by recreating the key moments the cameras missed in addition to using rare band interviews and off-stage footage to piece together each dramatic tale.