History’s set a January 26, 2026 premiere date for History’s Deadliest with Ving Rhames, a 10-episode series that examines the deadliest people, places, and events in the world. Host Ving Rhames (the Mission: Impossible series) narrates and also serves as an executive producer.
New episodes will air on Mondays at 10pm ET/PT.
The series is produced by Propagate Content, with Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Drew Buckley, Isabel San Vargas, Scott Hartford, Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue, and Jen Wagman executive producing.
The History Channel offers this synopsis:
“Have you ever wondered how an earthquake could become so strong that it set the city of Tokyo on fire? What about a volcanic eruption so powerful that it buried an entire village under tons of mud? Or perhaps you are curious about what factors were in place to cause the most devastating hurricane ever experienced in history? History’s Deadliest with Ving Rhames will take viewers on a shocking ride to answer these questions and more, revealing the real science, circumstances, and missteps that turned extraordinary events into unimaginable disasters.
As host, Rhames will bring his signature intensity and commanding presence to each episode, guiding viewers through the pivotal decisions, deadly chain reactions, and far-reaching consequences of these historic catastrophes. Expert interviews, rare archival footage, and dynamic visual storytelling offer deeper insight into why these events proved so lethal—and how similar scenarios could erupt again.”
