Egypt is currently streaming in the US on BBC Select Apple Tv channel, and it treats its subject with more rigour than the format usually demands. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 20 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. The storytelling serves the subject rather than the other way around. Start it on BBC Select Apple Tv channel whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Egypt keeps coming up in conversation. What makes Egypt work is a willingness to sit with complexity instead of resolving it neatly. Television drama serial about various archaeological discoveries taking place in that country's history, with the occasional 'flashback' scene involving actors portraying the ancient Egyptians themselves. Matthew Kelly and Lynsey Baxter bring credibility that the subject matter deserves. It first aired in 2005. Egypt lets its subjects speak for themselves rather than shaping them into a predetermined narrative. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Documentary fans who value serious storytelling will find Egypt essential viewing. Viewers who responded to The First 48 will find a lot to like here too. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. The subject drives every choice here, not the other way around. The kind of production you finish and immediately want to read more about.

Egypt wrapped up in 2005, created by Jonathan Rich — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.