Mexican Documentary TV Shows
The 40 most popular mexican documentary TV shows on Flickfolio, ranked by popularity. Click any show for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

La Loba
2010
country: Mexico
La Loba is a Mexican telenovela by TV Azteca. It premiered on 2010. The protagonists are the international stars Ivonne Montero and Mauricio Islas. Grand actors such as Regina Torne, Omar Fierro, Ana Ciochetti, Fernando Becerril and Marta Aura also included as cast members. In the final 2 weeks, episodes are halved to give way to Maricarmen's new telenovela, Entre el Amor y el Deseo

Reto 4 Elementos
2018
country: Mexico
32 participants, divided into 8 teams, made up of two men and two women face air, water, earth and fire tests.

A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair
2022
country: Mexico
A Kidnapping Scandal: The Florence Cassez Affair examines the case of Florence Cassez and Israel Vallarta, alleged kidnappers and one of the most notable and scandalous cases in Mexico’s history. Through interviews and analysis of public records, the documentary details the irregularities of this case and throws light on the people at the center of what became a diplomatic scandal between Mexico and France.

Gloria Trevi: Ellas soy yo
2023
country: Mexico
No overview available

Killer Women
2005
country: Mexico
Anthology series, in which every episode introduces fictionalized versions of real cases about women who, for different reasons, ended up committing murder.

The Frame
2013
country: Mexico
A journey through the world of classic and contemporary cinema.

El Encanto del Águila
2011
country: Mexico
A detailed dramatization of historical events during the time of the Revolution in Mexico. Using never-before-known historical documents, details about what happened during the period from 1910 to 1928 are revealed.

The 43
2019
country: Mexico
This docuseries disputes the Mexican government's account of how and why 43 students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College vanished in Iguala in 2014.

De viaje con los Derbez
2019
country: Mexico
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.

The Prosecutor
2026
country: Mexico
This raw docuseries is about the head of the new Femicide Investigation Unit in Mexico City, a department established to stop violence against women.

Jose Jose: The Prince of Song
2018
country: United States
This is the fictionalized life story of the international singing legend "José José", the man known in the entertainment world as El Príncipe de la Canción (The Prince of Song). Featuring his stunning vocals, turbulent past, and world-wide popularity, this drama series is a homage to a true icon of Latin pop music. During his 40-year love affair with the music industry, José gained international fame, sold millions of records, received several Grammy nominations, and even sold out Madison Square Garden and the Radio City Music Hall. His musical notes have become the melody of the romantics in Spanish speaking countries around the world.

Checo Pérez: ¡No te rindas, cabr#n!
2024
country: Mexico
Checo begins his 2023 Formula 1 season under great pressure. He has the best car on the grid and aims to become the world champion. He has a great start on the street circuits of Baku and Jeddah, but an accident in Monaco puts his season at risk. Checo needs to show why he belongs among the best and never stop proving it.

Ven Acá... con Eugenia León y Pavel Granados
2023
country: Mexico
No overview available

The Ayotzinapa 43: State Crime
2024
country: Mexico
A chilling five-part docuseries detailing an attack that led to the disappearance of 43 students – and the 10-year fight for answers.

Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will
2025
country: Mexico
Rare videos and exclusive interviews reveal the genius, sacrifices and duality between the public and private lives of iconic singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel.

PRI: Crónica del Fin
2025
country: Mexico
In the past, there was only one path to success in Mexican politics: the path of the PRI. But the PRI is not just a political party; it is the institution that shaped Mexico's public and political behavior. It survived armed uprisings, student movements, economic crises, electoral defeats, and corruption scandals, but it was arrogance, corruption, inconsistency, and abuse of power that ultimately brought it down.

Science of Stupid
2014
country: Mexico
Hosted by Mexican TV personality Alfonso "Poncho" Herrera, this series combines hard data and scientific observations with some of the most outrageous, hilarious and spectacularly painful bloopers ever recorded on video.

Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas
2024
country: Mexico
In Mexico City's dark underbelly, women seeking better lives become entangled in an online escort network, unaware it will lead to a series of femicides.

Aislados
2020
country: Mexico
Starring youtubers Luisito Comunica and Juanpa Zurita, the documentary focuses on the Coronavirus pandemic and confinement impact, combining them with statements from health specialists, researchers and other content creators experiences, such as the Colombian Sebastian Villalobos; Argentine Micaela Suarez; Peruvian Wendy Sulca, and others.

Por siempre Joan Sebastián
2016
country: Mexico
Biographical miniseries about the late Mexican singer Joan Sebastian.

My Encounter with Evil
2022
country: Mexico
Real people who believe their lives were touched by demonic possession recount their experiences through reenactments and testimonies.

El show: crónica de un asesinato
2023
country: Mexico
The murder of Paco Stanley, the most popular comedian on television in Mexico, unleashes a series of intrigues in the world of politics and entertainment. Through an in-depth investigation, the use of archival material of the time and the direct testimony of the main people involved in the case, this documentary series delves into the culture of show business and exposes the lies and tragedies that unexpectedly marked the arrival of democracy in Mexico in the year 2000.

Taco Chronicles
2019
country: Mexico
Many of the most popular taco styles have long, rich, little-known histories. Explore some of them in this eye-opening, mouth-watering food adventure.

The Narcosatanist
2023
country: Mexico
No overview available

Ciro, el ángel del Colca
2013
country: Mexico
No overview available

This Is Silvia Pinal
2019
country: Mexico
A biography of Silvia Pinal, Mexican actress, singer, and producer, showing the professional as well as personal parts of her life. Partial narration by the legend herself.

Garnachas: Glorious Street Food!
2025
country: Mexico
A flavorful exploration of Mexico's street food scene, where the beloved garnacha takes center stage, sparks debates and unites fans with every bite.

1994
2019
country: Mexico
Archival video and new interviews examine Mexican politics in 1994, a year marked by the rise of the EZLN and the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio.

CHIVAS: El Rebaño Sagrado
2021
country: Mexico
This four-part docuseries chronicles one unforgettable season with one of Mexico's most popular soccer club, the Chivas of Guadalajara, as they strive to resurrect their legendary franchise from a series of devastating losses.

El Apóstol
2023
country: Mexico
No overview available

Solo para Mujeres
2025
country: Mexico
No overview available

Agua Santa
2022
country: Mexico
Agua Santa brings to light the melting pot of flavors, regional cultures and unmissable places that to the amazement of all we must know. Under the motto that you cannot love what you do not admire, we expose the precious, diverse and brilliant tradition.

40 Años de Tradición Folklórica
2015
country: Mexico
No overview available

Hugo Sánchez Presents
2022
country: Mexico
Hugo Sánchez presents the biggest stories in the world of sports with great personalities of Mexico. A series of interviews where memories are shared and spicy subjects are discussed in conversations that are only shared between champions.

México campeón del mundo
2022
country: Mexico
A journey through the history of the Mexican National Team to understand how and why a world champion is built from long before, off the pitch, in aspects that determine what can be done inside it.

Club América vs. Club América
2022
country: Mexico
This docuseries delves into the past, present and future of América, the most winning and controversial soccer club in Mexico, and its players' DNA.

El Buki
2022
country: Mexico
Originally from a village in Michoacán, founder of Los Bukis and protagonist of an enormous solo career, Marco Antonio Solís managed to become one of the most important Latin composers; but getting there was not easy. Based on interviews and unpublished material, we will travel through time to learn about the history of one of the most important contemporary singer-songwriters in Mexico.

50 Seconds: The Fernando Báez Sosa Case
2025
country: Mexico
This documentary series explores the case of Fernando Báez Sosa, whose fatal beating by a group of young men was caught on video, shocking Argentina.

Colosio: Political Assassination
2026
country: Mexico
A docuseries examining one of Mexico's most controversial political events: the 1994 assassination of presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio. It explores the investigation, contradictions, and unanswered questions surrounding the case.

De la L a la Q+
2022
country: Mexico
No overview available