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    2020s Documentary TV Shows

    The 40 most popular 2020s documentary TV shows, ranked. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Great Minds
    TMDB2.6

    Great Minds

    2021 · KR

    A current affairs program that began airing on EBS in August 2021. Co-produced by the Ministry of Education, the National Institute for Lifelong Learning, and EBS, the program is part of the Korean MOOC (Korean Massive Open Online Course) program, which aims to disseminate world-class knowledge to the public amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, which has widened the knowledge gap between classes and spread fake information on social media. Hear great thoughts from some of the world's leading minds right now, including Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, Michael Sandel of What is Justice, and world-renowned conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim.

    Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror
    TMDB3.6

    Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror

    2021 · US

    Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation.

    Michael Jackson: The Verdict
    TMDB2.3

    Michael Jackson: The Verdict

    2026 · US

    Told by key players who were inside the courtroom, this comprehensive documentary dissects the trial of Michael Jackson and his complex legacy.

    Marvel Studios Legends
    TMDB3.7

    Marvel Studios Legends

    2021 · US

    Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This series weaves together the many threads that constitute the unparalleled Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    Welcome to Wrexham
    TMDB3.9

    Welcome to Wrexham

    2022 · US

    Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.

    The Fall of El Mayo
    TMDB4.3

    The Fall of El Mayo

    2026 · MX

    Co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, longtime partner of "El Chapo", and a ghost to authorities for over three decades. The documentary that tells the story of his downfall.

    9/11: One Day in America
    TMDB4.2

    9/11: One Day in America

    2021 · US

    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.

    Unsolved Mysteries
    TMDB3.9

    Unsolved Mysteries

    2020 · US

    Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.

    The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
    TMDB3.3

    The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

    2024 · US

    The scandalous world of a group of Mormon mom influencers implodes when they get caught in the midst of a swinging sex scandal that makes international headlines. Now, their sisterhood is shook to its core. Faith, friendship and reputations are all on the line. Will #MomTok be able to survive and continue to give the rulebook a run for its money, or will this group fall from grace?

    On Patrol: Live
    TMDB3.9

    On Patrol: Live

    2022 · US

    "On Patrol: Live" follows police officers and sheriff's deputies from diverse agencies in different cities across the country for three hours. Program hosts Dan Abrams, retired Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson provide minute-by-minute perspective and analysis from a central studio location during footage. Local residents from the communities of featured departments are given the opportunity to have a firsthand experience during ride-alongs with officers on live nights.

    Remembers…
    TMDB3.8

    Remembers…

    2022 · UK

    What are the secrets of our favourite TV shows? Famous names from both sides of the camera reflect on making some of the most popular and influential programs of all time.

    SPRINT
    TMDB3.8

    SPRINT

    2024 · US

    Elite sprinters navigate training, media scrutiny and fierce competition in this sports series following their race to become the world's fastest humans.

    The One About Matthew Perry
    TMDB3.7

    The One About Matthew Perry

    2026 · US

    Told through intimate testimonies from close family and friends, this documentary event reveals the real Matthew Perry—generous, funny, vulnerable, larger than life—and the battles he fought to become the man behind the icon. A raw record of a life lived in full, and the honesty that became his greatest legacy.

    Prehistoric Planet
    TMDB4.2

    Prehistoric Planet

    2022 · UK

    Experience the wonders of our world like never before in this epic series from Jon Favreau and the producers of Planet Earth. Travel back 66 million years to when majestic dinosaurs and extraordinary creatures roamed the lands, seas, and skies.

    42: The Answer to Almost Everything
    TMDB4.8

    42: The Answer to Almost Everything

    2021 · DE

    What would we be without mucus? Can we live on water? How much does life weigh? Finding out the answers is the aim of ARTE's new science show. In a nod to Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", where the figure 42 is the ultimate answer to all questions, 42 tries to provide the answers.

    Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes
    TMDB3.9

    Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes

    2022 · US

    Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.

    History's Greatest Mysteries
    TMDB3.9

    History's Greatest Mysteries

    2020 · US

    Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh, new evidence and perspectives will be showcased, such as never-before-released documents, personal diaries and DNA evidence.

    Richard Hammond's Workshop
    TMDB3.5

    Richard Hammond's Workshop

    2021 · UK

    Richard Hammond trades his jet-setting lifestyle for a long-standing dream to set up a classic car restoration workshop close to his home in Herefordshire. With the help of skilled craftsmen, he navigates the ups and downs of building a new business.

    On Patrol: First Shift
    TMDB3.7

    On Patrol: First Shift

    2022 · US

    Dan Abrams, Sean "Sticks" Larkin and Curtis Wilson discuss what's in store for the upcoming episode of On Patrol: Live and provide a sneak peak of the departments and officers that the cameras will be following. The hosts will also look back at the most memorable moments from past episodes including everything from police pursuits to encounters with unforgettable suspects, as well as inspiring acts of heroism and courage under fire.

    ARD Crime Time
    TMDB4.7

    ARD Crime Time

    2020 · DE

    In Crime Time, the public prosecutor's office, forensic medicine, police and profilers talk about Hessian criminal cases that they won't soon forget. How do they manage to catch the perpetrators? How do real murderers think?

    Marvel Studios Assembled
    TMDB3.6

    Marvel Studios Assembled

    2021 · US

    Go behind the scenes of the shows and movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step of the way.

    Tiger King
    TMDB3.5

    Tiger King

    2020 · US

    A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.

    Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian
    TMDB3.7

    Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian

    2020 · US

    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.

    The Rehearsal
    TMDB4.0

    The Rehearsal

    2022 · US

    With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life's biggest moments by "rehearsing" them in carefully crafted simulations of his own design. When a single misstep could shatter your entire world, why leave life to chance?

    The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
    TMDB3.3

    The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd

    2023 · US

    Each episode opens up a cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. From Boston’s Great Molasses Flood to a man who survived being struck by lightning not once, not twice, but SEVEN times, these seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.

    World War II with Tom Hanks
    TMDB4.2

    World War II with Tom Hanks

    2026 · US

    Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.

    The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch
    TMDB4.0

    The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

    2020 · US

    There is a ranch in northern Utah. It is considered the epicenter of the strangest, and most disturbing occurrences on Earth: For two decades, the federal government investigated the property. Their findings have never been made public. Now a new team of independent scientists and researchers are taking over. They are uncovering evidence that the countless stories, of unidentified aerial phenomena, Bizarre energies, and portals that lead to other dimensions Might actually be true. They will stop at nothing to reveal The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch.

    Number One on the Call Sheet
    TMDB1.9

    Number One on the Call Sheet

    2025 · US

    Some of Hollywood's biggest stars reveal their journeys to game-changing leading roles. In candid interviews, they shine a light on the highs and lows of their craft, breakthrough moments, blueprints for success, and the next generation's huge potential.

    Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields
    TMDB3.3

    Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields

    2022 · US

    An overgrown field and a stretch of highway connect a series of grisly murders spanning several decades as grieving families search for answers.

    Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid
    TMDB3.4

    Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid

    2024 · US

    Extraordinary stories, puzzling mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world's most sacred relics, including objects of immortality, holy treasures, and revered monuments.

    TYSON
    TMDB4.3

    TYSON

    2026 · US

    Explore the explosive life of Mike Tyson — one of the most feared and fascinating figures in sports history.

    JAŸ-Z in 8
    TMDB2.4

    JAŸ-Z in 8

    2026 · US

    Thirty years after his landmark debut album, artist, icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur JAŸ-Z sits down with longtime friend, producer, and director Rick Rubin for an intimate reflection on his storied career.

    The Last Dance
    TMDB4.1
    FF4.0

    The Last Dance

    2020 · US

    A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.

    Starting 5
    TMDB3.6

    Starting 5

    2024 · US

    Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.

    Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop
    TMDB3.9

    Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop

    2023 · US

    Rappers, writers and experts detail the influence of women on hip-hop music and culture in this docuseries honoring the trailblazers and game-changers.

    7 vs. Wild
    TMDB4.1

    7 vs. Wild

    2021 · DE

    Abandoned in the swedish wilderness seven candidates struggle to survive for seven days. Everybody has to get along with seven previously selected items and the clothes they are wearing. Who remains after seven days and collected the most points in the challenges of the day wins. No camera crew, no contact to the outer world, complete isolation.

    WWE Rivals
    TMDB3.6

    WWE Rivals

    2022 · US

    Actor and former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion of WWE luminaries to delve into the storylines and dynamic characters behind the epic battles that built WWE. Each one-hour episode features archival footage from WWE’s library as well as interviews with the Legends involved and the Superstars who watched these rivalries unfold.

    Isto é Gozar Com Quem Trabalha
    TMDB3.8

    Isto é Gozar Com Quem Trabalha

    2020 · PT

    No overview available

    Shiny Happy People
    TMDB3.8

    Shiny Happy People

    2023 · US

    A limited docuseries exposing the truth beneath the wholesome Americana surface of reality tv’s favorite mega-family, The Duggars, and the radical organization behind them: The Institute in Basic Life Principles. As details of the family and their scandals unfold, we realize they’re part of an insidious, much larger threat already in motion, with democracy itself in peril.

    Signs of a Psychopath
    TMDB3.9

    Signs of a Psychopath

    2020 · US

    This harrowing half-hour archive series revisits some of the most brutal killers in modern history, reviewing news footage and the words of the killers themselves to see which terrifying traits each killer exhibited. What are the signs...of evil?

    About 2020s Documentary TV Shows

    The 2020s

    Television in the 2020s is defined by streaming saturation and its correction — shorter seasons, faster cancellations, and international productions competing on equal footing with American ones.

    Documentary

    Documentary series use length the way films can't — returning to subjects, following developments, and building cases across many hours. Streaming turned the format into a genuine cultural force.

    In this list

    Best reviewed
    Prehistoric Planet (8.3)
    Often also
    Reality, Crime, Talk
    Longest run
    56 seasons

    Common questions

    What are the best 2020s documentary TV shows?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Great Minds, Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror, and Michael Jackson: The Verdict. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any show for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    2020s documentary TV shows are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these TV shows?
    Every show page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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