Documentary Reviews
Planet Earth II Review: Nature Filmmaking at Its Peak
The BBC's follow-up to Planet Earth is jaw-dropping, from the iguana-and-snakes chase to the cities of the wild. Our verdict.
Planet Earth Review: The Series That Redefined Nature TV
The BBC's landmark nature series was the first of its kind in high definition and remains astounding. Our verdict.
Blue Planet II Review: A Deep, Moving Ocean Epic
The BBC's ocean sequel is visually dazzling and emotionally powerful, with a clear message about the sea's fragility. Our verdict.
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey Review: A Modern Tour of the Universe
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes up Carl Sagan's mantle in a visually spectacular science series. Our verdict.
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage Review: Carl Sagan's Classic Journey
The original Cosmos series made science popular and still inspires with its poetry and curiosity. Our verdict.
Our Planet Review: Nature With a Conservation Message
Netflix's David Attenborough series is a visually stunning and sobering look at the planet's habitats. Our verdict.
The World at War Review: The Definitive Second World War Series
This landmark 26-part documentary is still one of the finest accounts of the Second World War. Our verdict.
Life Review: Attenborough on Survival
The BBC's ten-part series looks at life's incredible strategies for survival, with extraordinary footage. Our verdict.
The Last Dance Review: Michael Jordan's Final Bulls Season
This ten-part sports documentary charts the Chicago Bulls' last championship run with superb archive footage. Our verdict.
The Vietnam War Review: Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's Epic
A ten-part, eighteen-hour documentary that presents the Vietnam War from many sides. Our verdict.