Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 6

How to Become a Cult Leader

2023

star 6.8
Look inside the cult leader's playbook for achieving unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people's minds, bodies, and souls.

African Queens: Njinga

2023

star 6.6
Blending dramatization with documentary, this series traces the rise and reign of Queen Njinga of Angola amid family betrayal and political rivalries.
star 7.4

NASCAR: Full Speed

2024

NASCAR: Full Speed

2024

star 7.4
Fueled by passion and NASCAR Cup glory, drivers and their teams compete for the championship and the chance to make history in this sports docuseries.
star 7.5

The Keepers

2017

The Keepers

2017

star 7.5
This docuseries examines the decades-old murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik and its suspected link to a priest accused of abuse.
star 7.4

Full Swing

2023

Full Swing

2023

star 7.4
This immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers - on and off the course - during a relentless season of competition.

American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson

2025

star 7.6
The white Bronco. The gloves. The trial of the century. This documentary series investigates the shocking murder case that became a cultural phenomenon.

American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing

2023

star 7.5
Archive footage, chilling reenactments and exclusive interviews shed new light on a tragedy — and two brothers — that suspended a city in terror.

BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America

2020

star 7.6
Soda Stereo, Café Tacvba, Aterciopelados and others figure in this 50-year history of Latin American rock through dictatorships, disasters and dissent.
star 7.5

The Staircase

2004

The Staircase

2004

star 7.5
Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife Kathleen, whose body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the stairway of their home. Granted unusual access to Peterson's lawyers, home and immediate family, de Lestrade's cameras capture the defense team as it considers its strategic options. The series is an engrossing look at contemporary American justice that features more twists than a legal bestseller.

How to Change Your Mind

2022

star 7.9
Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.
star 3.1

The Goop Lab

2020

The Goop Lab

2020

star 3.1
Leading with curiosity and keeping it real, Gwyneth Paltrow and her goop team look at psychedelics, energy work and other challenging wellness topics.

Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team

2023

star 6.8
In this docuseries, the U.S. women's national soccer team pursues their third consecutive title amid trials and triumphs at the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
star 7.4

Love on the Spectrum

2019

Love on the Spectrum

2019

star 7.4
Seven singles take their first steps into the world of dating; this uplifting four-part documentary follows young adults on the autism spectrum as they explore the unpredictable world of love and relationships.

American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders

2024

star 7.1
An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as the Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.

Mysteries of the Faith

2023

star 6.2
Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these Catholic relics.

Trump: An American Dream

2017

star 6.3
Friends, associates and critics reveal the truly American story of Donald Trump, the brash businessman who defied the odds to become U.S. president.

Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal

2023

star 6.6
Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.
star 5.4

The Future Of

2022

The Future Of

2022

star 5.4
With the help of industry experts, this innovative docuseries examines new and emerging technological trends to imagine revolutionary possibilities.
star 6

I Am Ilary

2025

I Am Ilary

2025

star 6
Follow TV host Ilary Blasi as she defines her life post-divorce, balancing personal growth, career opportunities and a new love.

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