Documentary Reviews — Page 2
The Blue Planet Review: The Ocean Series That Set the Bar
The BBC's original ocean epic is a landmark in natural history filmmaking. Our verdict.
Human Planet Review: People and the Wild
This BBC series explores how humans survive and thrive in the planet's harshest environments. Our verdict.
Frozen Planet Review: The Poles in All Their Glory
The BBC's polar series is a spectacular tour of the Arctic and Antarctic. Our verdict.
Clarkson's Farm Review: Jeremy Clarkson Gets His Hands Dirty
Prime Video's farming series is a surprisingly charming and funny look at a TV presenter learning to farm. Our verdict.
The Civil War Review: Ken Burns's Landmark History
Ken Burns's PBS series about the American Civil War is an immersive, humane history. Our verdict.
The Beatles: Get Back Review: A Fly-on-the-Wall Studio Marathon
Peter Jackson's eight-hour documentary reveals the Beatles at work and play during the Let It Be sessions. Our verdict.
Nathan for You Review: A Deadpan Business Experiment
Nathan Fielder's Comedy Central show helps small businesses with outlandish, uncomfortable schemes. Our verdict.
Apocalypse: The Second World War Review: The War in Colour
This French documentary uses colourised archive film to bring the Second World War to life. Our verdict.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Review: Comedy That Makes You Angry and Informed
John Oliver's HBO show mixes news satire with in-depth explainers on neglected topics. Our verdict.
Africa Review: Attenborough's Continent
The BBC's six-part series is a beautiful portrait of the African continent's wildlife. Our verdict.