De 50 beste documentaireseries op HBO Max (oktober 2026)
Alleen documentaireseries die nu echt op HBO Max in Nederland te zien zijn, gerangschikt op een mix van IMDb- en Rotten Tomatoes-scores. Zwak beoordeelde titels laten we weg. Open de app om te filteren op jaar, leeftijd en taal, of om iets te vinden zoals je favoriete titel.
1. How the Universe Works
A users' guide to the cosmos, from the Big Bang to galaxies, stars, planets and moons: where did it all come from and how does it all fit together? A primer for anyone who has eve…
2. How To with John Wilson
In a uniquely hilarious odyssey of self-discovery and cultural observation, documentary filmmaker and self-described "anxious New Yorker" John Wilson covertly and obsessively film…
3. Dave Chappelle
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials.
4. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
Robert Durst, scion of NY's billionaire real-estate family, has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years. Durst speaks in this true crime series, rev…
5. The Rehearsal
With a construction crew, a legion of actors, and seemingly unlimited resources, Nathan Fielder allows ordinary people to prepare for life's biggest moments by "rehearsing" them i…
6. Pee-wee as Himself
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts tracing the life of the imaginative artist.
7. George Carlin's American Dream
A look at the life and work of legendary comedian George Carlin.
8. Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
A portrait of celebrated filmmaker David Chase: his life, his career and his groundbreaking work on the HBO original series The Sopranos.
9. Conan O'Brien Must Go
Conan O'Brien visits new friends he met through his podcast, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan," where he dives deep with listeners from across the country and the world.
10. Expedition Unknown
The adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe.
11. Wheeler Dealers
Experienced car dealer Mike Brewer is joined by multi-talented mechanics in a monumental motoring mission: to find and restore iconic cars to later sell for a profit at their LA-b…
12. The Crime of the Century
A searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.
13. 100 Foot Wave
The decade-long odyssey of surfing pioneer Garrett McNamara, who, after visiting Nazaré, Portugal in hopes of conquering a 100-foot wave, pushed the sport to ever-greater heights…
14. George Harrison: Living in the Material World
He was part of the most famous rock-'n'-roll quartet in history. But George Harrison was much more than just a member of The Beatles.
15. Man vs. Wild
Bear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger.
16. Evil Lives Here
The true stories of people who lived with a killer. How well do you really know your family? Would you recognize the warning signs? Or would you become entangled in evil?
17. Marcial Maciel: The Wolf of God
A docuseries that reveals the decades of abuse and deception of Father Marcial Maciel, the infamous leader of the Legionaries of Christ.
18. Web of Lies
The internet is no longer a place you log on and visit; it's where you live. The home of true crime is now online. The internet is the Wild West. And if you're not careful, you to…
19. How It's Made
Have you ever wondered how the products you use every day are made? How It's Made leads you through the process of how everyday products, such as apple juice, skateboards, engines…
20. Tiger
A revealing look at the rise, fall, and epic comeback of global icon Tiger Woods. The series paints an intimate picture of the prodigy whose dedication and obsession with the game…
21. Rust Valley Restorers
A crew of car lovers at a garage in the Rocky Mountains transforms abandoned heaps of rust into collectible classics.
22. Shaq
Featuring a series of revealing interviews with Shaquille O'Neal, this four-part documentary tells the story of a basketball legend unlike any other, whose larger-than-life person…
23. People Magazine Investigates
Uncover the heart-wrenching true stories behind crimes that transcended headlines and became part of popular culture. Exclusive first hand interviews reveal shocking twists, new e…
24. 100 Years of Warner Bros.
Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the unparalleled global impact of Warner Bros. on art, commerce, and culture.
25. Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
Discover 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…
26. Q: Into the Storm
A three-year investigation chronicles the evolution of “Q” in real time, with access to key players, along with an examination of how the anonymous character uses conspiracy theor…
27. American Monster
Monsters can be found lurking behind any innocent smile and on any street corner in America. Never-before-seen-video footage stares straight into the eyes of these killers who hid…
28. How Do They Do It?
An insider's look at the engineering and scientific miracles behind the things that form the modern world.
29. Exterminate All the Brutes
Hybrid docuseries offering an expansive exploration of the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism, from America to Africa, and its impact on society today.
30. Murder on Middle Beach
A four-part documentary series revolving around the case of single mother Barbara Hamburg, who was brutally murdered in 2010 near her home in the upper-middle class enclave of Mad…
31. I'll Be Gone in the Dark
An exploration of the case of the Golden State Killer who terrorized California in the 1970s and 1980s, committing 50 sexual assaults and 10 murders, and true crime author Michell…
32. I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter
Teen Michelle Carter’s actions shocked a nation — but what really happened behind closed doors?
33. Who Killed Garrett Phillips?
The documentary examines and chronicles the years following the 2011 murder of 12-year-old Garrett Phillips and the subsequent trial of Clarkson University soccer coach Oral "Nick…
34. Telemarketers
This docuseries chronicles the darkly comedic, unexpected 20-year journey of two unlikely office buddies, who stumble upon the murky truth behind the work they’ve been doing at a…
35. The Murder of Laci Peterson
Nearing the 15th anniversary of Laci Peterson's disappearance, A&E Networks takes a fresh look at the case. A definitive factual account by those who lived and breathed it every d…
36. Ghost Adventures
Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans and his crew, Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin, search for haunted locations both domestically and internationally. During their investigations, Zak…
37. Superpowered: The DC Story
This docuseries takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book…
38. Phoenix Rising
Actress and activist Evan Rachel Wood takes her experience as a survivor of domestic violence and pursues justice, heals generational wounds, and reclaims her story. Almost a deca…
39. The Vow
The docuseries follows people deeply involved in the group NXIVM — which is faced with various charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy — over the course of…
40. McMillion$
A detailed account of the McDonald's Monopoly game scam during the 1990s as told by the participants in the case, including the prizewinners and the FBI agents who caught the secu…
41. Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
Chronicles 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 sessio…
42. Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
What started in 1975 with the disappearance of 20 people from a small town in Oregon, ended in 1997 with the largest suicide on US soil and changed the face of modern New Age reli…
43. Destination Fear
You saw him on Ghost Adventures, now, Dakota Laden takes his sister and best friend on a cross-country road trip to visit the most haunted locations in America.
44. Paranormal Lockdown
Nick Groff, a paranormal investigator who's "on a mission to discover something new in the paranormal field", and his paranormal researcher Katrina Weidman spend 72 hours together…
45. The Curious Case of Natalia Grace
This stranger-than-fiction series explores the question of whether Natalia Barnett is an exploited Ukrainian child with dwarfism or a dangerous adult masquerading as a child. Feat…
46. 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days
Follow couples who have an existing relationship online, but haven't met in person. We'll experience their journey as they travel to the other's foreign country for the first time…
47. 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way
Americans move to a foreign country all in the name of love. Will uprooting their lives in the United States pay off, or will they be packing up and moving back to America brokenh…
48. Gold Rush: White Water
Gold miners Dakota Fred and his son Dustin are back – returning to McKinley Creek Alaska, determined to make a fortune no matter the risk. But to find the big gold payout, they'll…
49. The Dead Files
Psychic medium Amy Allan and former NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi investigate locations that are reported to be haunted.
50. Bering Sea Gold
In the frontier town of Nome, Alaska, there’s a gold rush on. But you've never seen gold mining like this before — here, the precious metal isn't found in the ground. It’s sitting…