Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 2

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 7.7

Our Universe

2022

Our Universe

2022

star 7.7
Witness the remarkable story of our universe over billions of years and its inextricable link to life on Earth in this sweeping documentary series.
star 7.5

The Chef Show

2019

The Chef Show

2019

star 7.5
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.
star 7.5

Break Point

2023

Break Point

2023

star 7.5
Travel alongside some of the world's most talented tennis players as they swing for greatness and Grand Slams through an action-packed season.

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.

The Legend of Bruce Lee

2008

star 6.5
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.

Amend: The Fight for America

2021

star 7.1
When the United States of America was founded, the ideals of freedom and equality did not apply to all people. These are the stories of the brave Americans who fought to right the nation’s wrongs and enshrine the values we hold most dear into the Constitution — with liberty and justice for all.
star 6.8

Frontier

2016

Frontier

2016

star 6.8
The chaotic and violent struggle to control wealth and power in the North American fur trade in late 18th century Canada. Told from multiple perspectives, Frontier takes place in a world where business negotiations might be resolved with close-quarter hatchet fights, and where delicate relations between native tribes and Europeans can spark bloody conflicts.

Time: The Kalief Browder Story

2017

star 7.3
The story of a teenager wrongfully charged with theft and jailed at Riker's Island prison for over 1,000 days.
star 7.4

Night on Earth

2020

Night on Earth

2020

star 7.4
This nature series’ new technology lifts night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world’s creatures, from lions on the hunt to bats on the wing.

NHK Documentary

1999

Hard-hitting documentary series that takes an in-depth look at some of the political, economic, and social challenges that Japan and our world is facing.
star 7.5

Somebody Feed Phil

2018

Somebody Feed Phil

2018

star 7.5
"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.

Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War

2024

star 7.7
With firsthand accounts and access to prominent figures around the world, this comprehensive docuseries explores the Cold War and its aftermath.
star 7.1

Dirty Money

2018

Dirty Money

2018

star 7.1
From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.
star 6.9

Bill Russell: Legend

2023

Bill Russell: Legend

2023

star 6.9
Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this 2-part biographical documentary.
star 7.7

Chef's Table

2015

Chef's Table

2015

star 7.7
Find out what's inside the kitchens and minds of the international culinary stars who are redefining gourmet food.
star 7.5

Hip Hop Evolution

2016

Hip Hop Evolution

2016

star 7.5
Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back to its humble beginnings, when the kids of the Bronx crammed into house parties, rec rooms, and public parks to hear music like they’d never heard it before.

Challenger: The Final Flight

2020

star 7.1
Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
star 7.4

The Mind, Explained

2019

The Mind, Explained

2019

star 7.4
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
star 6.7

Roman Empire

2016

Roman Empire

2016

star 6.7
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.

keyboard_arrow_up