Documentary TV Series on Netflix

star 8.8

Khawater

2005

Khawater

2005

star 8.8
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 6.9

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.

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.
star 7

Intervention

2005

Intervention

2005

star 7
People whose uncontrollable addiction to drugs, alcohol or compulsive behavior has brought them to the brink of destruction and has devastated their family and friends are presented with a life-changing opportunity of intervention and rehab. Each addict must confront their darkest demons in order to begin their journey to recovery in the hopes that they can turn their lives around before it’s too late.
star 7.9

Flavorful Origins

2019

Flavorful Origins

2019

star 7.9
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 6.4

Hoarders

2009

Hoarders

2009

star 6.4
Each episode of Hoarders is a fascinating look inside the lives of two different people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of a personal crisis.

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.

Rise of Empires: Ottoman

2020

star 7.4
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.

Money Heist: From Tokyo to Berlin

2021

star 8.1
The filmmakers and actors behind "Money Heist" characters like Tokyo and the Professor talk about the emotional and artistic process of filming Money Heist.
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.

Testament: The Story of Moses

2024

star 7.5
This illuminating docudrama series chronicles Moses' remarkable life as a prince, prophet and more with insights from theologians and historians.
star 7.9

Cold Case Files

2017

Cold Case Files

2017

star 7.9
There are over 100,000 cold cases in America, and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims’ families, law enforcement and the public, “Cold Case Files” explores the cases that defied the odds. Each episode of the Emmy-nominated series examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it. Featuring interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others close to the cases, the refreshed classic series examines all facets of the crime and shines a light on a range of voices and victims.
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

Explained

2018

Explained

2018

star 7.4
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
star 6.8

Roman Empire

2016

Roman Empire

2016

star 6.8
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

2020

star 8
The investigation of the world’s most mysterious hot spot for UFO and “High Strangeness” phenomena with astrophysicist Dr. Travis Taylor who joins real estate tycoon Brandon Fugal, along with his team of scientists and researchers on Utah’s notorious Skinwalker Ranch. The team utilizes cutting edge technology to investigate the 512-acre property to uncover the possibly “otherworldly” perpetrators behind it all. With everything from mysterious animal deaths to hidden underground workings and possible gateways that open to other dimensions, witness the close encounters that go beyond conventional explanation, as the team risks everything to finally reveal the ultimate secret of Skinwalker Ranch.
star 7.5

30 for 30

2009

30 for 30

2009

star 7.5
30 for 30 is the title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN, its sister networks, and online highlighting interesting people and events in sports history. This currently includes four "volumes" of 30 episodes each, a 13-episode series under the ESPN Films Presents title in 2011–2012, and a series of 30 for 30 Shorts shown through the ESPN.com website. The series has also expanded to include Soccer Stories, which aired in advance of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and audio podcasts. This entry refers to the main Volumes of the series presented by ESPN
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.

Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE

2024

star 8.1
Twenty aspiring pop stars undergo a K-pop training program in this docuseries about the creation of HYBE x Geffen's first global girl group, KATSEYE.

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