Shows Like The Killing Season
If you liked The Killing Season (2015), a war & politics and 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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WWII in HD (2009)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politicsWWII 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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Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States (2012)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and war & politicsOliver Stone's re-examination of under-reported events in American history.
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How to Become a Tyrant (2021)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and war & politicsThe documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.
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World War II: From the Frontlines (2023)
★ 8/10Also documentary and war & politicsThrough vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
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The War (2007)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary and war & politicsThe 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 Civil War (1990)
★ 8/10Also documentary and war & politicsA documentary on the American Civil War narrated by Ken Burns, covering the secession of the Confederacy to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
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The World Wars (2014)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and war & politicsThe story of three decades of war told through the eyes of various men who were its key players: Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, DeGaulle and MacArthur. The series examines the two wars as one…
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WWII in Color: Road to Victory (2021)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politicsGripping historical footage and expert commentary give detailed insights into the leading figures and decisive turning points of World War II.
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Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story (2023)
★ 7.8/10Also documentaryKeanu Reeves tells one of the greatest sagas in Formula 1 history. Through the insights of Ross Brawn and revered racing icons like Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, all is revealed in this gripping four-part…
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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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The World at War (1973)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary and war & politicsA documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.
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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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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary and war & politicsChronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that…
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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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Natural World (1983)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryNatural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British…
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Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (2023)
★ 7/10Also documentaryChronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her…
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The Century of the Self (2002)
★ 8.4/10Also documentary and war & politicsThe legacy of famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud informs the lives of people throughout the world even to this day, though it's a phenomenon to which most are unaware. The film is an exhaustive examination of his…
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World War II in Colour (2009)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary and war & politicsWorld War II In Colour is a 13-episode television documentary miniseries recounting the events of World War II narrated by Robert Powell. The show covers the Western Front, Eastern Front, and the Pacific War. It is on…
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Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryDiscover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that…
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American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also documentaryArchive footage, chilling reenactments and exclusive interviews shed new light on a tragedy — and two brothers — that suspended a city in terror.