Shows like Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook: 20 to watch next
If you loved Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook (2026) — a documentary series — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like cooking. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Mysteries at the Museum 2010★ 8.8
Shares: Documentary
Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.
Stream in India on Discovery+ Amazon Channel
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Down to Earth with Zac Efron 2020★ 7.7
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Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian 2020★ 7.4
Shares: Documentary
Executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew of The Mandalorian to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Favreau himself.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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The Circus 2016★ 6.5
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Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Top Gear 1978★ 8.0
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Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Food That Built America 2019★ 8.0
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The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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American Masters 1986★ 7.1
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American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers 2022★ 8.1
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This docuseries captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs, this series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside – told only by the people who lived it.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Super/Natural 2022★ 7.3
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Utilizing the latest scientific innovations and leading-edge filmmaking technology, this documentary reveals the secret powers and super-senses of the world’s most extraordinary animals, and invites viewers to see and hear beyond normal human perception to experience the natural world as a specific species does — from seeing flowers in bee-vision to eavesdropping on a conversation between elephant seals to soaring the length of a football field with glow-in-the-dark squirrels.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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MegaStructures 2004★ 7.5
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MegaStructures is a documentary television series appearing on the National Geographic Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom, Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, France 5 in France, and 7mate in Australia. Each episode is an educational look of varying depth into the construction, operation, and staffing of various structures or construction projects, but not ordinary construction products. Generally containing interviews with designers and project managers, it presents the problems of construction and the methodology or techniques used to overcome obstacles. In some cases this involved the development of new materials or products that are now in general use within the construction industry. MegaStructures focuses on constructions that are extreme; in the sense that they are the biggest, tallest, longest, or deepest in the world. Alternatively, a project may appear if it had an element of novelty or are a world first. This type of project is known as a Megaproject.
Stream in India on Magellan TV
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Marvel Studios Assembled 2021★ 7.2
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Go behind the scenes of the shows and movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step of the way.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces 2024★ 7.8
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Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Dive into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view—past and present—as Martin reflects on how his beginnings led to his unexpectedly fulfilling life today.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted 2019★ 7.5
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Follow Gordon Ramsay as he meets with indigenous people around the globe to learn about the cultures, dishes and flavors unique to each location. Each episode concludes with Ramsay challenging himself with a local food legend by his side - putting his newfound skills to the test as they cook a feast together for the natives.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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Who Do You Think You Are? 2004★ 7.0
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A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser 2025★ 5.9
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Takes an inside look at the making of the hit reality TV competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, the documentary examines the show's approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming reality television.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Story of God with Morgan Freeman 2016★ 7.4
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Morgan Freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after death, what different civilizations thought about the act of creation and other big questions that mankind has continuously asked.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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E! True Hollywood Story 1996★ 8.1
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E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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American Experience 1988★ 6.5
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TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Kings 2021★ 6.9
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A four-part series featuring four champions who ushered in a boxing renaissance. The series showcases the dominance of Roberto Duran, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard and their battles in and out of the ring.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Nature's Great Events 2009★ 8.4
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Documentary series looking at the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on our planet, showing how life responds to natural events which can dramatically transform entire landscapes.
Stream in India on Discovery+ Amazon Channel