Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 3

star 6.9

Roman Empire

2016

Roman Empire

2016

star 6.9
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
star 8

Life on Our Planet

2023

Life on Our Planet

2023

star 8
Life's extraordinary journey to conquer, adapt and survive on Earth across billions of years comes alive in this groundbreaking nature docuseries.
star 7.3

Money, Explained

2021

Money, Explained

2021

star 7.3
We spend it, we borrow it, and save it. Now let's talk about money and its many minefields, from credit cards to casino, scammers to student loans.
star 6.1

Harry & Meghan

2022

Harry & Meghan

2022

star 6.1
From their courtship to their exit from royal life, Harry and Meghan share their complex journey in their own words in this docuseries.
star 6.7

The Family

2019

The Family

2019

star 6.7
An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.

How to Change Your Mind

2022

star 7.8
Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.
star 8.1

Animal

2021

Animal

2021

star 8.1
This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.
star 7.4

The Chef Show

2019

The Chef Show

2019

star 7.4
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.

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.

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.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

2019

star 5.9
Chef David Chang takes his insatiable curiosity about food, culture and identity on the road, in the convivial company of fun-loving celebrity guests.

Abstract: The Art of Design

2017

star 7.8
Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.

The Day I Met El Chapo: The Kate del Castillo Story

2017

star 5.7
Mexican superstar actress Kate del Castillo reveals the untold story of her encounter with El Chapo Guzmán, the world’s most-wanted drug lord.
star 7

The Innocent Man

2018

The Innocent Man

2018

star 7
In a story that gained national attention with John Grisham’s best-selling non-fiction book, The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.

Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes

2019

star 7.5
A unique look inside the mind of an infamous serial killer with this cinematic self-portrait crafted from statements made by Ted Bundy, including present-day interviews, archival footage and audio recordings from death row.
star 7.8

Making a Murderer

2015

Making a Murderer

2015

star 7.8
Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.

Whose Vote Counts, Explained

2020

star 6.5
The right to vote is at the foundation of America's democracy. But not every vote is created equal. How does the system work, and can it be fixed?

Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators

2023

star 7.3
In the '90s, TV's stunt-filled "American Gladiators" thrilled fans. This docuseries explores the show's success — and how it almost ended before it began.
star 6.9

Spycraft

2021

Spycraft

2021

star 6.9
The spy game is a serious business, and throughout history, the tools and technologies developed for it have mattered as much as the spies themselves.

Pepsi, Where's My Jet?

2022

star 6.7
When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.

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