Shows Like The Philosophy of Science
If you liked The Philosophy of Science (2026), a documentary and talk 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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Horizon (1964)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryHorizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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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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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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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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The World According to Jeff Goldblum (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also documentaryThrough the prism of Jeff Goldblum's always inquisitive and highly entertaining mind, nothing is as it seems. Each episode is centered around something we all love — like sneakers or ice cream — as Jeff pulls the…
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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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History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentaryInfographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
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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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How Do They Do It? (2006)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryAn insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
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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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Through the Wormhole (2010)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryHosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole explores the deepest mysteries of existence - the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. What are we made of? What was there before the beginning? Are we really…
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30 for 30 (2009)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30…
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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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TYSON (2026)
★ 8.5/10Also documentaryExplore the explosive life of Mike Tyson — one of the most feared and fascinating figures in sports history.
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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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Deadly Women (2005)
★ 7.9/10Also documentaryThis compelling series investigates the motives and m.o. of female murderers. While males are often driven by anger, impulse and destruction, women usually have more complex, long-term reasons to kill.
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The Real History of Science Fiction (2014)
★ 6.8/10Also documentaryThe series heads to the very frontiers of space and science to produce the definitive television history of science fiction, told through its impact on cinema, television and literature, with the help of filmmakers…
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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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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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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.