Shows Like Love on the Spectrum

If you liked Love on the Spectrum (2022), a documentary and reality 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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Paranormal Caught on Camera (2019)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and reality
Some of the most amazing, eye-opening and downright scary paranormal videos from around the world are featured as a panel of experts break down the footage and analyze what exactly the eyewitnesses captured.
2
American Masters (1986)
★ 7/10Also documentary
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the…
3
Long Way Round (2004)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and reality
In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all…
4
Down to Earth with Zac Efron (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
5
Survivorman (2005)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and reality
In this harrowing reality series, “Survivorman” Les Stroud travels to far-flung locales with little more than the clothes on his back and 50 pounds of camera equipment to battle - and try to survive - insanely harsh…
6
Mysteries at the Museum (2010)
★ 8.8/10Also documentary
Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.
7
Life Below Zero (2013)
★ 7.3/10Also reality and documentary
Viewers go deep into an Alaskan winter to meet six tough and resilient residents as they try to stay one step ahead of storms and man-eating beasts to make it through to spring. The closest neighbor to Sue Aikens is…
8
American Experience (1988)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
9
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (2006)
★ 7.9/10Also reality and documentary
Reality show following the auditioning process and making of the annual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Squad.
10
Mountain Men (2012)
★ 6.5/10Also reality and documentary
Profiles of some of the men who choose to live off the grid in the unspoiled wilderness, where dangers like mudslides, falling trees and bears are all part of everyday life.
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MegaStructures (2004)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
MegaStructures 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…
12
Top Gear (1978)
★ 8/10Also documentary
Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
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Marvel Studios Legends (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Revisit the epic heroes, villains and moments from across the MCU in preparation for the stories still to come. Each dynamic segment feeds directly into the upcoming series — setting the stage for future events. This…
14
16 and Pregnant (2009)
★ 6.2/10Also documentary and reality
This hourlong documentary series focuses on the issue of teen pregnancy, with each episode detailing the wide variety of challenges -- marriage, adoption, finances, gossip and graduating high school among them — a…
15
Starting 5 (2024)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and reality
Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.
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The Circus (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters…
17
Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser (2025)
★ 5.9/10Also documentary
Takes an inside look at the making of the hit reality TV competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, the…
18
Somebody Feed Phil (2018)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and reality
"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.
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Superpowered: The DC Story (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
This docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company’s origins, its evolution and…
20
Destination Fear (2019)
★ 8.4/10Also reality and documentary
You saw him on Ghost Adventures, now, Dakota Laden takes his sister and best friend on a cross-country road trip to visit the most haunted locations in America.