Series synopsis
History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on January 26, 2026. It ended on March 30, 2026. It stars Ving Rhames.
The stories of astonishing places, people and events throughout history that have killed in the most spectacular ways. Each episode reveals the strange truths behind the world's most prolific and powerful killers: from criminals, tyrants and natural disasters to the deadliest weapons, battles - or even islands.
Premise
The stories of astonishing places, people and events throughout history that have killed in the most spectacular ways. Each episode reveals the strange truths behind the world's most prolific and powerful killers: from criminals, tyrants and natural disasters to the deadliest weapons, battles - or even islands.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ving Rhames as Narrator/Self
Guest cast
- Hakeem Muata Oluseyi as Self - Astrophysicist/Author
- Don Wildman as Self - TV Host/Historian
- Paul Matt Sutter as Self - Physicist and Author
- Austin Rogers as Self - Jeopardy! All Star
- Sami Jarroush as Self - Historian
- Nehemiah Mabry as Self - Structural Engineer
- Myron Fletcher as Self - Rocket Scientist
- Marin K.A. Morgan as Self - Author/Historian
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 26, 2026 | March 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Natural Disasters From killer hurricanes and tsunamis to earthquakes, floods and fires, these are the deadliest natural disasters ever recorded. |
January 26, 2026 |
| 2 |
Explosions One spark is all it takes. From the Hindenburg disaster to Krakatoa's violent volcanic eruption in 1883, these explosions are among history's deadliest. |
February 2, 2026 |
| 3 |
Islands Isolated, deadly, and unforgettable - places like Iwo Jima, Devil's Island, and Snake Island -these isles are home to some of history's darkest stories. |
February 9, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 26, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 30, 2026 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |