Shows Like Superpowered: The DC Story
If you liked Superpowered: The DC Story (2023), 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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Marvel Studios Legends (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryRevisit 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…
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Marvel Studios Assembled (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also documentaryGo behind the scenes of the shows and movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step of the way.
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The Movies (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryExplore American cinema through the decades and the cultural, societal and political shifts that framed its evolution.
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American Experience (1988)
★ 6.5/10Also documentaryTV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
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American Masters (1986)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryAmerican 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…
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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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100 Years of Warner Bros. (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryTracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the unparalleled global impact of Warner Bros. on art, commerce, and culture.
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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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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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Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser (2025)
★ 5.9/10Also documentaryTakes 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…
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The Kings (2021)
★ 6.9/10Also documentaryA four-part series featuring four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. The series showcases the dominance of Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard and their battles in…
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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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Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryExecutive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars…
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WWII in HD (2009)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryWWII in HD is a 10-part American documentary television miniseries that originally aired from November 15 to November 19, 2009 on the History Channel. The program focuses on the firsthand experiences of twelve American…
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The Americas (2025)
★ 8.2/10Also documentaryA showcase of the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the Americas, narrated by Tom Hanks.
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Mysteries at the Museum (2010)
★ 8.8/10Also documentaryDon 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.
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Long Way Home (2025)
★ 7.9/10Also documentaryBest friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman gear up for their fourth Long Way series—this time going from Ewan's home in Scotland to Charley's in England. They'll take the scenic route, of course, through 17…
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The War (2007)
★ 8.2/10Also documentaryThe story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and…
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The Circus (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also documentaryCome 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…
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Who Do You Think You Are? (2004)
★ 7/10Also documentaryA British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.