Popular Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 11

Night on Earth

2020

Night on Earth

2020
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.
Captains of the World

2023

Captains of the World

2023
8.5
From the locker room to the pitch, this docuseries offers exclusive access to all 32 teams as they fight for football glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Captive

2016

Captive

2016
6.3
This documentary series reconstructs history's most complex, high-stakes hostage negotiations as kidnapping victims recount their terrifying ordeals.
You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment

2024

You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment

2024
6.6
Identical twins change their diets and lifestyles for eight weeks in a unique scientific experiment designed to explore how certain foods impact the body.
Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

2022

Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet

2022
6.6
Conspiracy. Fraud. Violence. Murder. What starts out virtual can get real all too quickly — and when the web is worldwide, so are the consequences.
Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War

2024

Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War

2024
7
The legendary feud between Wyatt Earp and Ike Clanton unfolds through vivid reenactments in this gritty docudrama about the gunfight that defined an era.
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop

2023

Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop

2023
7.5
Rappers, writers and experts detail the influence of women on hip-hop music and culture in this docuseries honoring the trailblazers and game-changers.
Turning Point: The Vietnam War

2025

Turning Point: The Vietnam War

2025
7.3
This thought-provoking documentary series examines the harrowing consequences of the Vietnam War, from the Gulf of Tonkin incident to the fall of Saigon.
Khawater

2005

Khawater

2005
8.9
Khawater is a pioneering Saudi documentary series in which Ahmad Al Shugairi explores self‑development, social reform, ethics, and everyday improvement. Through short reflections, real‑world examples, and global observations, the show encourages viewers to rethink habits, embrace positive change, and engage with society more thoughtfully.
Murder Among the Mormons

2021

Murder Among the Mormons

2021
7
High-stakes exploits turn deadly — and shake a global church to its core — in this extraordinary true crime story.
Abstract: The Art of Design

2017

Abstract: The Art of Design

2017
7.7
Step inside the minds of the most innovative designers in a variety of disciplines and learn how design impacts every aspect of life.
Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan

2021

Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan

2021
7
In the late 1970s, an accused serial rapist claims multiple personalities control his behavior, setting off a legal odyssey that captivates America.
Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields

2022

Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields

2022
6.4
An overgrown field and a stretch of highway connect a series of grisly murders spanning several decades as grieving families search for answers.
Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story

2022

Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story

2022
6.8
Jimmy Savile was one of the United Kingdom’s most beloved TV personalities. Shortly after his death in 2011, an investigation prompted more than 450 horrific allegations of sexual assault and abuse, with victims as young as 5.
The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

2019

The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

2019
6.4
The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.
Fearless

2016

Fearless

2016
7.8
On a journey from Brazil to the Las Vegas championships, professional bull riders risk it all to earn money, respect and titles.
The Devil Next Door

2019

The Devil Next Door

2019
7.1
A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous Nazi death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.
D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!

2022

D.B. Cooper: Where Are You?!

2022
5.9
In 1971, a skyjacker parachutes off a plane with a bag of stolen cash — and gets away with it. Decades later, his identity remains a compelling mystery.
American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders

2024

American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders

2024
6.9
An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as the Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.
Dope

2017

Dope

2017
6.8
Filmed from the perspectives of dealers, users and the police, this vivid series offers a bracing look at the war on drugs.