Shows Like Unspun World with John Simpson
If you liked Unspun World with John Simpson (2022), a news and documentary series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Frontline (1983)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary and newsSince it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial…
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48 Hours (1988)
★ 7/10Also news and documentaryThis newsmagazine series investigates intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all aspects of the human experience. Over its long run, the show has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, driven the…
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VICE (2013)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and newsA documentary news series with a taboo-breaking team who deliver incredible news stories from around the world.
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20/20 (1978)
★ 6.3/10Also news and documentary20/20 is an American television newsmagazine that has been broadcast on ABC since June 6, 1978. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the show was designed similarly to CBS's 60 Minutes but focuses more on human…
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WWE 24 (2015)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and talkThe acclaimed docu-series takes you on a lightning-fast journey through a day in the life of WWE's most intriguing Superstars and groundbreaking events.
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Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural (2016)
★ 8.5/10Also documentary and talkRyan Bergara (a believer in the supernatural) and Shane Madej (a skeptic) travel to alleged haunted locations to investigate paranormal activity.
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Beyond Stranger Things (2017)
★ 7.5/10Also talk and documentarySecrets from the "Stranger Things 2" universe are revealed as cast and guests discuss the latest episodes with host Jim Rash. Caution: spoilers ahead!
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Buzzfeed Unsolved: True Crime (2016)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and talkHosts Ryan & Shane discuss mysteries surrounding notorious unsolved crimes.
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NASA's Unexplained Files (2012)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary and talkDive into the mysteries of some of NASA’s most curious missions and explore stories of engineering achievement and human endurance. Each episode offers first hand testimony from astronauts, NASA mission footage, plus…
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Jonestown: Terror in the Jungle (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary and newsDocumentary series that examines the Jonestown Massacre 40 years later.
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Dateline (1992)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryDateline NBC, or simply Dateline, is a weekly American television newsmagazine series. It was previously the network's flagship newsmagazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions…
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Raël: The Alien Prophet (2024)
★ 6.2/10Also documentaryFeaturing interviews with his followers, critics and Raël himself, this docuseries traces how a UFO-inspired religion spiraled into a controversial cult.
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The Dinosaur Hour (2023)
Also news and talkComedy legend John Cleese presents The Dinosaur Hour, a new discussion show for GB News. In this series, John has the opportunity to talk to the people he most admires about the subjects that matter most to him.
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Good Morning America (1975)
★ 4.9/10Also news and talkGood Morning America is a daily American television show on the ABC television network. The program features news, interviews, weather forecasts, special-interest stories, and segments such as "Pop News" and "Play of…
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Nightline (1980)
★ 5.6/10Also news and documentaryNightline, or ABC News Nightline, is a late-night news program that is broadcast by ABC in the United States, and has a franchised formula to other networks and stations elsewhere in the world. Created by Roone…
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Targeted for Murder (2022)
★ 10/10Also documentaryExploring a wide range of murders committed by using the world's deadliest weapons: guns. Includes gripping interviews, dramatic reenactments, and archival footage to share the circumstances surrounding these crimes.
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Jim Rome Is Burning (2003)
★ 5/10Also talkHost Jim Rome interviews sports figures, gives personal opinions on a few of the day's sports stories and is joined by analysts to discuss controversies in sports. Weekly correspondent segments featuring athletes take…
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Thailand from Above (2017)
★ 9/10Also documentaryThailand is not just a vacation destination, it is a wealth of culture and beauty. From the dramatic mountains of the North to the very tip of the Malay Peninsula in the South, travel the length and breadth of Thailand…
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Hur fan hamnade vi här? (2025)
★ 8/10Also documentaryComedian Messiah Hallberg examines various parts of our Swedish society and asks the question: how the hell did we end up here?
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Earthstorm (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryStorm chasers, survivors and first responders recount their harrowing experiences with volcanoes, tornadoes, hurricanes and earthquakes.