Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 2

Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

2021

star 7.1
Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.

The Legend of Bruce Lee

2008

star 6
The story of the legendary martial arts icon Bruce Lee following him from Hong Kong to America and back again, leading up to his tragic death at the age of 32.

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

2020

star 8.1
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 6.9

Tiger King

2020

Tiger King

2020

star 6.9
A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.
star 8.5

Our Planet

2019

Our Planet

2019

star 8.5
Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel

2021

star 7.1
The notorious Cecil Hotel grows in infamy when guest Elisa Lam vanishes. A dive into crime's darkest places.
star 7.1

I Am a Killer

2018

I Am a Killer

2018

star 7.1
Death row inmates convicted of capital murder give a firsthand account of their crimes in this documentary series.
star 7.5

High Score

2020

High Score

2020

star 7.5
This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street

2023

star 7
This docuseries follows the rise and fall of financier Bernie Madoff, who orchestrated one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in Wall Street history.
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.

My Encounter with Evil

2022

star 6.7
Real people who believe their lives were touched by demonic possession recount their experiences through reenactments and testimonies.
star 7.2

Dirty Money

2018

Dirty Money

2018

star 7.2
From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.
star 7.2

Last Chance U

2016

Last Chance U

2016

star 7.2
In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.

Neymar: The Perfect Chaos

2022

star 7.4
Beloved worldwide but also a lightning rod for criticism, Neymar shares the highs and lows of his personal life and brilliant football career.

Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer

2021

star 7.4
Beneath the sunlit glamour of 1985 L.A. lurks a relentlessly evil serial killer. In this true-crime story, two detectives won't rest until they catch him.
star 7

Haunted

2018

Haunted

2018

star 7
Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments.

The Movies That Made Us

2019

star 7.3
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 7.1

Dope

2017

Dope

2017

star 7.1
Filmed from the perspectives of dealers, users and the police, this vivid series offers a bracing look at the war on drugs.

Down to Earth with Zac Efron

2020

star 7.7
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
star 6.8

Intervention

2005

Intervention

2005

star 6.8
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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