Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 3

Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

2021

star 7.2
Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.

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 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.

Working: What We Do All Day

2023

star 8.2
For some, it's a paycheck. For others, it's a calling. This docuseries explores the meaning of work for modern Americans in a time of rapid change.

Last Chance U: Basketball

2021

star 7.7
Hit the hardwood in East Los Angeles as a coach with strong convictions leads young men who hope to fulfill major college potential.

African Queens: Njinga

2023

star 7.3
Blending dramatization with documentary, this series traces the rise and reign of Queen Njinga of Angola amid family betrayal and political rivalries.
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.

Top Secret UFO Projects Declassified

2021

star 7.2
Though claims of extraterrestrial encounters have long been dismissed, many believe the existence of UFOs is not just likely, but a certainty.
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.
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.

Headspace Guide to Meditation

2021

star 7.9
The series shows how meditation can help in your daily life. From tackling stress to embracing gratitude, each episode first teaches the basics and techniques of the practice, and then concludes with a guided meditation. Push play, close your eyes, and explore the many benefits of meditation.

Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer

2021

star 7.5
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.

Island of the Sea Wolves

2022

star 8.7
Explore wild, wondrous Vancouver Island, where the ocean nurtures all life, from bald eagles who go fishing to sea wolves who swim in frigid waters.

How to Become a Tyrant

2021

star 7.4
The documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.

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.

Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer

2019

star 7.7
A group of online justice seekers track down a guy who posted a video of him killing kittens.

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

2020

star 7.4
A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.
star 7.7

Wild Wild Country

2018

Wild Wild Country

2018

star 7.7
When a controversial cult leader builds a utopian city in the Oregon desert, conflict with the locals escalates into a national scandal.
star 6.9

I Am a Killer

2018

I Am a Killer

2018

star 6.9
Death row inmates convicted of capital murder give a firsthand account of their crimes in this documentary series.
star 7.8

Chef's Table

2015

Chef's Table

2015

star 7.8
In this Emmy-nominated docuseries, find out what's inside the kitchens and minds of the international culinary stars who are redefining gourmet food.

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