Popular Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 5

Beyond Stranger Things

2017

Beyond Stranger Things

2017
7.5
Secrets from the "Stranger Things 2" universe are revealed as cast and guests discuss the latest episodes with host Jim Rash. Caution: spoilers ahead!
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

2021

Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan

2021
7.1
Dynamic reenactments and expert commentaries bring to life the tumultuous history and power struggles of a warring 16th-century feudal Japan.
Crime Scene Berlin: Nightlife Killer

2024

Crime Scene Berlin: Nightlife Killer

2024
6.6
In 2012, a string of grisly murders sent shock waves through the Berlin party scene. The killer remained at large — until one of his targets survived.
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.
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.
Beckham

2023

Beckham

2023
8
With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom.
Should I Marry a Murderer?

2026

Should I Marry a Murderer?

2026
6.3
In 2020, pathologist Caroline Muirhead's fiancé, Scottish farmer Alexander 'Sandy' McKellar, confessed to her that he and his twin brother Robert had killed cyclist Tony Parsons in a 2017 hit-and-run on the A82 near Bridge of Orchy and buried the body on the Auch Estate.
The Devil Next Door

2019

The Devil Next Door

2019
7.2
A Cleveland grandfather is brought to trial in Israel, accused of being the infamous Nazi death camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.
Homicide

2024

Homicide

2024
7.1
Detectives and prosecutors revisit their most challenging homicide cases in this chilling true-crime docuseries.
Ángel Di María: Breaking Down the Wall

2024

Ángel Di María: Breaking Down the Wall

2024
7.8
From his humble origins to becoming champion of the world, this documentary series recounts the life and career of the iconic Argentinian soccer player.
Evil Genius

2018

Evil Genius

2018
7.3
This baffling true crime story starts with the grisly death of a pizza man who robs a bank with a bomb around his neck - and gets weirder from there.
Hip Hop Evolution

2016

Hip Hop Evolution

2016
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.
James.

2026

James.

2026
8.3
James Rodríguez, Colombia's legendary No. 10, shares details of his journey to football's elite and the game's biggest stage.
Sex, Explained

2020

Sex, Explained

2020
6.5
From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.
Break Point

2023

Break Point

2023
7.3
Travel alongside some of the world's most talented tennis players as they swing for greatness and Grand Slams through an action-packed season.
Alexander: The Making of a God

2024

Alexander: The Making of a God

2024
6.2
Expert interviews and gripping reenactments combine to reveal the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great and his burning desire to conquer the world.
Chef's Table

2015

Chef's Table

2015
7.7
Meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.
How to Become a Cult Leader

2023

How to Become a Cult Leader

2023
6.9
Look inside the cult leader's playbook for achieving unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people's minds, bodies, and souls. Disguised as a guidebook for capturing a devoted cult following, this docuseries takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six famed flock leaders.
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE

2024

Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE

2024
7.6
Twenty aspiring pop stars undergo a K-pop training program in this docuseries about the creation of HYBE x Geffen's first global girl group, KATSEYE.
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

2025

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

2025
7.6
Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.