Shows Like Dark Tourist

If you liked Dark Tourist (2018), a action & adventure 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.

1
Ugly Delicious (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary
Star chef David Chang leads friends on a mouthwatering, cross-cultural hunt for the world's most satisfying grub. All the flavor. None of the BS.
2
The New York Times Presents (2020)
★ 7/10Also documentary
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.
3
Trust Me: The False Prophet (2026)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
In this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.
4
Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also documentary
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
5
History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
6
Europe from Above (2019)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
Using the very latest in drone and aerial photographic technology, tour across countries and their seasons, getting a unique view from above.
7
Pee-wee as Himself (2025)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.
8
George Carlin's American Dream (2022)
★ 7.9/10Also documentary
A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.
9
Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.
10
Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields (2022)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
An overgrown field and a stretch of highway connect a series of grisly murders spanning several decades as grieving families search for answers.
11
Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary and action & adventure
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
12
Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Insider 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.
13
Death of the Pastor's Wife (2026)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary
What happened to Mica Miller? This documentary series retraces her promising life, toxic marriage and the mysterious circumstances of her death.
14
The Walking Dead: Origins (2021)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of the zombie apocalypse from the point of view of a single character…
15
Hip Hop Evolution (2016)
★ 7.6/10Also documentary
Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back to its humble beginnings, when the kids…
16
Chef's Table (2015)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.
17
World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary
Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.
18
Last Chance U (2016)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary
In 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.
19
Cursed Films (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen, to the rumored use of real…
20
Killer Sally (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also documentary
Interviews with friends, family and Sally McNeil herself chart a bodybuilding couple’s rocky marriage — and its shocking end in a Valentine's Day murder.