The Best TV Shows on CuriosityStream

Every CuriosityStream Show Ranked From Best To Worst

Showcasing over 20 shows from 2015 up until 2023, CuriosityStream stands as a beacon of television excellence. Icons of CuriosityStream, Rebuilding Ancient Rome and Dream the Future made their debut in 2015 and 2016, setting industry standards. As of March 2026, we’ve curated over 20 of CuriosityStream’s premier shows for your viewing pleasure.

  • Wild Galápagos
    Wild Galápagos (2017)10.0

    Galápagos, an archipelago formed by the ungovernable power of the elements. A paradise, dependent completely on the mercy of the currents, undergoes constant transformations, which grant the survival of all animals on land and in the water. Take a closer look at the most famous islands in the world! Be prepared to see Galápagos like you have never seen it before and you’ll be up for a surprise!

  • ADOLF HITLER: THE ITINERARY
    ADOLF HITLER: THE ITINERARY (2019)9.0

    For nearly 25 years, Harald Sandner, a history enthusiast, has accurately traced the Führer's itinerary from one place to another, from his childhood to the end of his life. Where was he ? Where was he sleeping? Where did he lead the war? How was he moving? Which places have witnessed the biggest decisions? Harald Sandner left nothing to chance. We will film his unique and exclusive discoveries. A collection that enters for the first time into the details of the daily life and life of the most bloodthirsty dictator of the twentieth century with the aim of decrypting the premises of the Nazi ideology.

  • The Secret Lives Of Big Cats
    The Secret Lives Of Big Cats (2020)8.6

    Big cat populations are shrinking fast, but now we have the means to view them in more detail than ever. This series looks at seven different members of the big cat family from around the world, from the tigers of Asia to the jaguars of South America.

  • Connections with James Burke
    Connections with James Burke (2023)8.2

    Historian James Burke continues his journey through random historical connections that together have shaped our world and provide important clues to our future.

  • Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall
    Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall (2021)8.0

    Dr Jane Goodall and her team rescue and help chimpanzees in danger and elaborate on the beautiful bond that one can create with animals, providing a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives. Discover Dr Jane Goodall's journey to create Tchimpounga, the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa, and follow the rehabilitation of a cast of orphaned chimpanzees.

  • Titans: The Rise of Wall Street
    Titans: The Rise of Wall Street (2022)7.3

    Money made America a global empire and for the last 150 years America’s riches have been controlled by the titans of Wall Street.

  • Dream the Future
    Dream the Future (2016)7.0

    What will the future look like? How will new discoveries and research impact our everyday lives in 2050?

  • Amazing Dinoworld
    Amazing Dinoworld (2019)7.0

    New discoveries of dinosaur fossils are completely changing what we know about the animals that lived on our planet millions of years ago.

  • Evolve
    Evolve (2022)7.0

    This refreshing and uplifting global journey deep dives into the fascinating and emerging world of biomimicry and whether the unique adaptations of the animal world can truly help us to find futuristic solutions to some of our biggest problems?

  • Speed
    Speed (2019)6.0

    Investigating mankind's insatiable necessity to move faster and further; for pleasure, for work, to explore, to survive.

  • Secrets of the Universe
    Secrets of the Universe (2022)6.0

    Secrets of the Universe launches viewers on eight mind-blowing adventures to seek answers to some of the Universe’s biggest mysteries. How did the Universe begin? Are there other Earth-like worlds? What is life? Each stand-alone film tells the remarkable stories of the missions and the breakthroughs that have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos, featuring many of the world’s top space scientists, engineers, and explorers. They reveal not just wonderful far away vistas and amazing science, but also the powerful human stories that reveal the dedication and perseverance needed to explore the Universe for all of humanity.

  • Ancient Engineering
    Ancient Engineering (2021)5.7

    Using the latest technological insights, this series sheds new light on how incredible feats of ancient engineering were achieved and how they continue to influence modern-day engineers and shape our world.

  • Ancient Earth
    Ancient Earth (2017)5.6

    Ancient Earth is an original CuriosityStream documentary series running for 2 seasons. Each season comprises of 3-3 episodes, respectively that feature stunning animations in Ultra HD 4K quality. The 1st season sheds light on the kind of life that existed in the Permian, Triassic and Cretaceous periods. The 2nd season is about some crucial moments in the evolution of life: the disappearance of the giant insects, the rise of the feathered dinosaurs, and the dawn of the mammals.

  • Titans: The Rise of Hollywood
    Titans: The Rise of Hollywood (2022)5.3

    Inspiration, power, greed, scandal – a story that was made for the movies. The gripping drama of how Hollywood was built.

  • Rebuilding Ancient Rome
    Rebuilding Ancient Rome (2015)5.0

    Supported by stunning 3D graphics, Dr. Darius Arya explains the purpose and architectural significance of ancient Roman buildings.

  • Spies of War
    Spies of War (2019)5.0

    Montagu, Garbo, Fuchs, Penkovsky... they were the greatest spies of the twentieth century. Through analysis of declassified documents, archives, reconstructions, and interviews, “Spies of War” offers you a glimpse into the minds and methods of undercover operatives. Discover the tactics for transmitting top secret information. See how one man assumed 24 identities to simulate the existence of a spy ring. Witness how scientists provided the USSR with ultra-confidential plans for the atomic bomb.

  • Engineering the Future
    Engineering the Future (2019)4.5

    An engineering revolution is underway, driven by dedicated individuals who are building extraordinary machines that will change our lives.

  • 16 Days In Berlin
    16 Days In Berlin (2022)4.5

    The most detailed documentary about the Battle of Berlin. Follow the battle day by day with this 18-part series.

  • Plane Resurrection
    Plane Resurrection (2016)N/A

    Climb into the cockpits of historic planes, and meet the craftsmen who dedicate their time to bring these aviation icons back to life.

  • Deadly Science
    Deadly Science (2023)N/A

    Humanity's drive to push the bounds of the known world sometimes results in tragedy - but science still remembers the breakthroughs.