Best Documentary TV Shows of 2023
The 8 highest rated documentary TV shows released in 2023, ranked by viewer ratings on TMDB. Only titles with enough votes to count are included, so one-off five-star ratings can't skew the list.
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1
Life on Our Planet (2023)
Life's extraordinary journey to conquer, adapt and survive on Earth across billions of years comes alive in this groundbreaking nature docuseries.
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2
Beckham (2023)
With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.
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3
World War II: From the Frontlines (2023)
Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
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4
Arnold (2023)
This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.
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5
Gloria Trevi: Ellas soy yo (2023)
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6
MH370: The Plane That Disappeared (2023)
In 2014, a plane with 239 people aboard vanishes from all radar. This docuseries delves into one of our greatest modern mysteries: Flight MH370.
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7
Depp V Heard (2023)
The story of the tumultuous defamation trial between superstar Johnny Depp and his former wife Amber Heard.
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8
Queen Cleopatra (2023)
As Egypt's last pharaoh, Cleopatra fights to protect her throne, family and legacy in this docuseries featuring reenactments and expert interviews.