Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 17

Sophie: A Murder in West Cork

2021

star 6.5
A shocking murder in rural Ireland sets off an increasingly convoluted quest for justice that spans decades and cuts across national borders.
star 3

The Goop Lab

2020

The Goop Lab

2020

star 3
Leading with curiosity and keeping it real, Gwyneth Paltrow and her goop team look at psychedelics, energy work and other challenging wellness topics.
star 6.4

The Playbook

2020

The Playbook

2020

star 6.4
Coaches with championship résumés share their personal rules for success in sports and life in this reflective and inspiring documentary series.

Carlos Alcaraz: My Way

2025

star 6.5
This documentary series follows Carlos Alcaraz as he balances the pressures of a phenomenal tennis career with a 20-year-old's desire to let loose.

Medianoche en Asia: Comer · Bailar · Soñar

2022

star 5.4
Night brings out the most playful side of Asia's metropolises. This docuseries captures the food, drink, music — and night owls who shine in the dark.
star 6.4

Wormwood

2017

Wormwood

2017

star 6.4
In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.

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

Bad Sport

2021

Bad Sport

2021

star 7
True crime and sports come together in this docuseries. Global controversies and scandals are explored through reports from those involved.
star 7.4

Song Exploder

2020

Song Exploder

2020

star 7.4
Get inspired as musicians dig deep into the creative process of songwriting and reveal their intimate thoughts in a series based on the hit podcast.

Jack Whitehall: Fatherhood with My Father

2024

star 6.4
Jack Whitehall and his father embark on a globe-trotting trip to find answers to the big questions facing the comedian after becoming a dad.

Room 2806: The Accusation

2020

star 6.8
This docuseries follows the 2011 sexual assault case involving French politician Dominique Strauss-Kahn at the height of his career.
star 4.7

Absurd Planet

2020

Absurd Planet

2020

star 4.7
A cast of quirky critters and Mother Nature herself narrate this funny science series, which peeks into the lives of Earth's most incredible animals.

Reasonable Doubt: A Tale of Two Kidnappings

2021

star 5.8
A fender bender that turned into a kidnapping case leads documentalist Roberto Hernández to expose the truth behind Mexico's flawed justice system.

Till Murder Do Us Part: Soering vs. Haysom

2023

star 6.9
Did Jens Soering murder his girlfriend's parents in 1985 — or was she the killer? This docuseries digs into questions that still swirl around the case.

Our Great National Parks

2022

star 7.6
Narrated by former President Barack Obama, this stunning docuseries shines the spotlight on some of the planet's most spectacular national parks.

The Principles of Pleasure

2022

star 6.6
Sex, joy and modern science converge in this eye-opening series that celebrates the complex world of women's pleasure — and puts stubborn myths to rest.
star 7.2

Chef's Table: BBQ

2020

Chef's Table: BBQ

2020

star 7.2
The Emmy-nominated series delves into the juicy, smoky world of barbecue, visiting acclaimed chefs and pitmasters in the US, Australia and Mexico.
star 7.2

Cooked

2016

Cooked

2016

star 7.2
Explored through the lenses of the four natural elements – fire, water, air and earth – COOKED is an enlightening and compelling look at the evolution of what food means to us through the history of food preparation and its universal ability to connect us. Highlighting our primal human need to cook, the series urges a return to the kitchen to reclaim our lost traditions and to forge a deeper, more meaningful connection to the ingredients and cooking techniques that we use to nourish ourselves.
star 6.6

Terrorism Close Calls

2018

Terrorism Close Calls

2018

star 6.6
The war on terror is everywhere and anywhere. In this series, we learn about the deadly terrorist attacks that almost happened or were not as deadly as planned. Each episodes explores a recently declassified terrorist scheme intended to cause mass casualties.

Ángel Di María: Breaking Down the Wall

2024

star 8.1
From his humble origins to becoming champion of the world, this documentary series recounts the life and career of the iconic Argentinian soccer player.

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