Shows Like Deadly Women
If you liked Deadly Women (2005), a 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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Top Gear (1978)
★ 8/10Also documentaryMotoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
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Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also documentarySerial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.
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Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also documentaryAn in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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Trust Me: The False Prophet (2026)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryIn this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.
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Biography (1987)
★ 6.7/10Also documentaryBiography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced…
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Last Chance U (2016)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryIn a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.
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The Walking Dead: Origins (2021)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryThe Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of the zombie apocalypse from the point of view of a single character…
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Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields (2022)
★ 6.5/10Also documentaryAn overgrown field and a stretch of highway connect a series of grisly murders spanning several decades as grieving families search for answers.
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America's Most Wanted (1988)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryPresented by Walsh, the show profiles and assist law enforcement in the apprehension of fugitives wanted for numerous crimes, including murder, rape, kidnapping, child molestation, white-collar crime, organized crime…
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MegaStructures (2004)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryMegaStructures is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia…
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I AM A KILLER (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryDeath row inmates convicted of capital murder give a firsthand account of their crimes in this documentary series.
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Earth at Night in Colour (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also documentaryFilmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.
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Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
★ 8.1/10Also documentaryThis docuseries captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing…
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Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryInsider accounts and never-seen-before footage tell the story of the 7/7 bombings on London's transport network in 2005 — and its explosive aftermath.
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Death of the Pastor's Wife (2026)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryWhat happened to Mica Miller? This documentary series retraces her promising life, toxic marriage and the mysterious circumstances of her death.
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World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryExplores 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.
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The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare (2026)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryThrough bodycam footage, texts and interviews with loved ones, this documentary investigates the horrifying murder of four University of Idaho students.
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Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryActor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
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Doctor Who Confidential (2005)
★ 8/10Also documentaryDoctor Who Confidential is a documentary to complement the revival of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Each episode was broadcast on BBC Three on Saturdays, immediately after the…
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History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryInfographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.