Documentary TV Series on Netflix

star 6.9

Ancient Aliens

2010

Ancient Aliens

2010

star 6.9
Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.

Formula 1: Drive to Survive

2019

star 8.2
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane - both on and off the track - during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.

The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea's Tragedies

2025

star 8.6
Discover the harrowing tales of those who survived Korea's gloomiest chapters, shedding a light on long-hidden truths.
star 8.1

MeatEater

2012

MeatEater

2012

star 8.1
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote, beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table.
star 6.5

Sex, Explained

2020

Sex, Explained

2020

star 6.5
From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.

Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser

2025

star 5.6
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.
star 8.1

Flavorful Origins

2019

Flavorful Origins

2019

star 8.1
Delve into the delectable world of Chaoshan cuisine, explore its unique ingredients and hear the stories of the people behind its creation. In the second series of "Flavorful Origins", we discover the cuisine of Yunnan . The third series of Flavorful Origins takes us around the cuisine of Gansu.
star 7.5

Explained

2018

Explained

2018

star 7.5
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
star 7.8

WWE: Unreal

2025

WWE: Unreal

2025

star 7.8
From Monday Night RAW to WrestleMania, this series goes backstage with WWE Superstars and staff as they bring the company's biggest spectacles to life.
star 6.7

The UnXplained

2019

The UnXplained

2019

star 6.7
Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.

Rise of Empires: Ottoman

2020

star 7.5
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
star 6.9

Roman Empire

2016

Roman Empire

2016

star 6.9
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.

Testament: The Story of Moses

2024

star 7.2
This illuminating docudrama series chronicles Moses' remarkable life as a prince, prophet and more with insights from theologians and historians.

The Movies That Made Us

2019

star 7.2
These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.

In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal

2023

star 7.9
This docuseries examining the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.
star 7.7

Unsolved Mysteries

2020

Unsolved Mysteries

2020

star 7.7
Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.
star 8.2

The Last Dance

2020

The Last Dance

2020

star 8.2
A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.
star 7.4

The Chef Show

2019

The Chef Show

2019

star 7.4
Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.
star 7.1

Dirty Money

2018

Dirty Money

2018

star 7.1
From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.
star 7.1

History 101

2020

History 101

2020

star 7.1
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

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