Shows Like Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook
If you liked Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook (2026), 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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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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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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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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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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Top Gear (1978)
★ 8/10Also documentaryMotoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
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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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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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STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces (2024)
★ 7.8/10Also documentarySteve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Dive into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view—past and present—as Martin reflects on how his beginnings led to his…
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Super/Natural (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also documentaryUtilizing the latest scientific innovations and leading-edge filmmaking technology, this documentary reveals the secret powers and super-senses of the world’s most extraordinary animals, and invites viewers to see and…
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Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted (2019)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryFollow Gordon Ramsay as he meets with indigenous people around the globe to learn about the cultures, dishes and flavors unique to each location. Each episode concludes with Ramsay challenging himself with a local food…
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The Food That Built America (2019)
★ 8/10Also documentaryThe fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and…
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American Masters (1986)
★ 7/10Also 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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Paranormal Witness (2011)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryA tense, filmic and high-octane drama-documentary series that brings to life the stories of people who have lived through paranormal experiences that defy explanation. Using a mixture of intimate first-hand testimony…
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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 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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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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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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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.
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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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Limitless with Chris Hemsworth (2022)
★ 8.1/10Also documentaryChris is on a mission to live better for longer. With the help of top scientists, he takes on six epic challenges to test mind and body to the max.