Popular Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 8

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.
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 Confession Tapes

2017

The Confession Tapes

2017
7
This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.
The Mind, Explained

2019

The Mind, Explained

2019
7.5
Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.
Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter

2024

Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter

2024
7.8
A tenacious mother unravels the complex mystery surrounding the 1989 disappearance of the daughter she placed for adoption.
From Rock Star to Killer

2025

From Rock Star to Killer

2025
8
In 2003, rock singer Bertrand Cantat killed his partner, actress Marie Trintignant. This documentary revisits the case that divided a nation.
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.
Hei$t: The Great Robbery of Brazil's Central Bank

2022

Hei$t: The Great Robbery of Brazil's Central Bank

2022
6.3
In August 2005, through a tunnel almost 80 meter long, thiefs invaded the bank vault of Brazil's Central Bank in Fortaleza and stole over 160 milions reais, ou or nealy 3,5 tons of cash. This documenty explores that spectacular and historic heist.
1994

2019

1994

2019
7.7
Archival video and new interviews examine Mexican politics in 1994, a year marked by the rise of the EZLN and the assassination of Luis Donaldo Colosio.
Queen Cleopatra

2023

Queen Cleopatra

2023
2.7
As Egypt's last pharaoh, Cleopatra fights to protect her throne, family and legacy in this docuseries featuring reenactments and expert interviews.
Human: The World Within

2021

Human: The World Within

2021
6.9
Diverse personal stories from around the world reveal how lives, passions and goals are facilitated by the human body's various complex systems.
Chasing Cameron

2016

Chasing Cameron

2016
4.3
Go behind the scenes with social media sensation Cameron Dallas as he takes his career to the next level on an international tour.
The Confession Killer

2019

The Confession Killer

2019
7.2
Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.
Spy Ops

2023

Spy Ops

2023
6.9
Intelligence operatives from MI6 to the CIA share insider stories of spy craft, Cold War campaigns, and coups carried out by covert agents.
Starting 5

2024

Starting 5

2024
7.2
This captivating sports series follows Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum throughout the 2023-24 NBA season.
What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates

2024

What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates

2024
5.2
Join visionary philanthropist Bill Gates as he delves into pressing global issues and uncovers cutting-edge technologies that will transform the world.
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.
Sex, Love & Goop

2021

Sex, Love & Goop

2021
6.7
Courageous couples journey toward more pleasurable sex and deeper intimacy with help from Gwyneth Paltrow and a team of experts in this reality series.
Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake

2022

Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake

2022
7.3
After a terrible earthquake in Nepal, locals and tourists join forces to face destruction in this gripping docuseries.
Naomi Osaka

2021

Naomi Osaka

2021
6.5
What does it feel like to be one of the best tennis players in the world? An intimate look inside the life of one of the most gifted and complex athletes of her generation offers insight into the tough decisions and ecstatic triumphs that shape Naomi Osaka as both an elite global superstar and a young woman navigating a pressure-filled world.