Popular Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 2

Rise of Empires: Ottoman

2020

Rise of Empires: Ottoman

2020
7.5
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
Mr. McMahon

2024

Mr. McMahon

2024
7.8
WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul's controversial reign.
Our Universe

2022

Our Universe

2022
7.8
Witness the remarkable story of our universe over billions of years and its inextricable link to life on Earth in this sweeping documentary series.
The Chef Show

2019

The Chef Show

2019
7.6
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.
Arnold

2023

Arnold

2023
7.9
This intimate docuseries follows Arnold Schwarzenegger's multifaceted life and career, from bodybuilding champ to Hollywood icon to politician.
Animal

2021

Animal

2021
8.1
This immersive series follows the world's most magnificent creatures, capturing never-before-seen moments from the heartwarming to the outrageous.
Bill Nye Saves the World

2017

Bill Nye Saves the World

2017
3.8
Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode tackles a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.
Starting 5

2024

Starting 5

2024
7.4
Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.
The Andy Warhol Diaries

2022

The Andy Warhol Diaries

2022
6.7
After he's shot in 1968, Andy Warhol begins documenting his life and feelings. Those diaries, and this series, reveal the secrets behind his persona.
Wormwood

2017

Wormwood

2017
6.3
In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.
Homicide

2024

Homicide

2024
7.1
Detectives and prosecutors revisit their most challenging homicide cases in this chilling true-crime docuseries.
WWE: Unreal

2025

WWE: Unreal

2025
7.8
From Monday Night RAW to WrestleMania, this series goes backstage with WWE Superstars and staff as they bring the company's biggest spectacles to life.
The Romantics

2023

The Romantics

2023
6.3
Featuring archival footage and in-depth celebrity interviews, this docuseries celebrates the life and the legacy of Bollywood filmmaking titan Yash Chopra and his studio.
Beckham

2023

Beckham

2023
8.1
With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.
The Roshans

2025

The Roshans

2025
7.9
This documentary series chronicles the trials and triumphs of Bollywood's iconic Roshan family — musician Roshan Lal Nagrath, Rajesh, Rakesh and Hrithik.
I AM A KILLER

2018

I AM A KILLER

2018
6.8
Death row inmates convicted of capital murder give a firsthand account of their crimes in this documentary series.
Simone Biles Rising

2024

Simone Biles Rising

2024
6.8
Follow gymnast Simone Biles as she balances her personal life, mental health journey and training ahead of a highly anticipated return to the Olympics Games of Paris 2024.
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

2020

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

2020
7
Stories from survivors fuel this docuseries examining how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses.
Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On

2017

Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On

2017
6.2
Porn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are defined by the current explosion of internet porn-whether they're creating it, consuming it, or both.
Alexander: The Making of a God

2024

Alexander: The Making of a God

2024
6
Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world.