Documentaries have only gotten better as time has gone on, and not simply because of hindsight. As such, we think these are the best history documentaries ever.

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We don't tend to think of documentaries as cash cows, but some documentaries do end up earning impressive returns. They may not have exciting battle sequences, heartwrenching performances, or ...

True crime has become one of the most fascinating subgenres, especially on streaming services, and these are the best true crime documentaries of 2025.