Popular Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 6

Bill Russell: Legend

2023

Bill Russell: Legend

2023
7.2
Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.
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.
Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes

2019

Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes

2019
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.
Chimp Empire

2023

Chimp Empire

2023
8
A vast community of chimpanzees thrives in a forest in Uganda, navigating complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes.
The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping

2024

The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping

2024
7.6
Years after being sent to a disciplinary school, a woman still haunted by her experiences exposes the corruption and abuse of the troubled teen industry.
Rotten

2018

Rotten

2018
7.2
This docuseries travels deep into the heart of the food supply chain to reveal unsavory truths and expose hidden forces that shape what we eat.
Top Secret UFO Projects Declassified

2021

Top Secret UFO Projects Declassified

2021
7.3
Though claims of extraterrestrial encounters have long been dismissed, many believe the existence of UFOs is not just likely, but a certainty.
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.
Worst Roommate Ever

2022

Worst Roommate Ever

2022
6.9
Roommates with malevolent and sometimes violent intentions turn the lives of their unsuspecting victims into real-life nightmares. These terrifying true stories unveil some of the worst cohabitation experiences one could ever imagine.
In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal

2023

In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal

2023
7.7
This docuseries examining the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.
House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths

2021

House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths

2021
7.2
Suicide, murder... or something else? This docuseries examines chilling truths and theories around the deaths of 11 members of a Delhi family.
True Haunting

2025

True Haunting

2025
6.2
Paranormal encounters from the viewpoint of those who lived them are detailed through immersive reenactments and present-day interviews.
Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes

2022

Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes

2022
7.4
He dined with the powerful. He preyed on the vulnerable. Beneath a smiling exterior was the horrifying darkness of a sadistic serial killer.
Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer

2025

Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer

2025
7.3
This tense true-crime series examines the hunt for the Long Island serial killer through the perspective of his victims, their loved ones and the police.
This Is the Zodiac Speaking

2024

This Is the Zodiac Speaking

2024
7.3
In this true-crime docuseries, a family searching for answers shares clues and eye-opening testimonies about the prime suspect in the Zodiac murders.
Katrina: Come Hell and High Water

2025

Katrina: Come Hell and High Water

2025
6.3
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors reflect on the disastrous storm that forever changed their lives and the systemic inequities it exposed.
McGREGOR FOREVER

2023

McGREGOR FOREVER

2023
7.5
Conor McGregor's brutal strikes and trash-talking swagger made him the UFC's biggest draw. This rousing documentary series follows his dynamic career.
Full Swing

2023

Full Swing

2023
6.7
This immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers - on and off the course - during a relentless season of competition.
Five Came Back

2017

Five Came Back

2017
7.2
Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II.
Investigation Alien

2024

Investigation Alien

2024
7.3
In this gripping docuseries, legendary reporter George Knapp travels the globe to uncover new evidence about UFOs and investigate their presence on Earth.