Documentary TV Series on Netflix

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30 for 30

2009

30 for 30

2009

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30 for 30 is the umbrella title for a series of documentary films airing on ESPN and its sister networks and online properties. The series, which highlights people and events in the sports world that have generally received small amounts of attention, has featured two "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.
star 6.9

Intervention

2005

Intervention

2005

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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.
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RIDE ON TIME

2018

RIDE ON TIME

2018

star 6
Take a deep dive into the beautiful world of Japan's top male idol groups from number one producer Johnny's in this revealing docuseries.

Formula 1: Drive to Survive

2019

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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.
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Ancient Aliens

2010

Ancient Aliens

2010

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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.
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The Chef Show

2019

The Chef Show

2019

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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.
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The UnXplained

2019

The UnXplained

2019

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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.

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

2020

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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.
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Our Universe

2022

Our Universe

2022

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Witness the remarkable story of our universe over billions of years and its inextricable link to life on Earth in this sweeping documentary series.
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High Score

2020

High Score

2020

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This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.
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Somebody Feed Phil

2018

Somebody Feed Phil

2018

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"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.
star 8.6

Our Planet

2019

Our Planet

2019

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Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.

American Murder: Laci Peterson

2024

star 7.1
Laci Peterson was eight months pregnant when she vanished, sparking a search that ended in tragedy. This docuseries delves into the 2002 murder case.
star 7.9

Cold Case Files

2017

Cold Case Files

2017

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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.
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Explained

2018

Explained

2018

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

Song Exploder

2020

Song Exploder

2020

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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.
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Chef's Table

2015

Chef's Table

2015

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Find out what's inside the kitchens and minds of the international culinary stars who are redefining gourmet food.

The Movies That Made Us

2019

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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 6.9

Haunted

2018

Haunted

2018

star 6.9
Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments.

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