Top Rated Documentary TV Series on Netflix - Page 17

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

2022

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

2022
6.5
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.
Worn Stories

2021

Worn Stories

2021
6.8
In this funny, heartfelt and moving docuseries, real people unpack the fascinating and quirky stories around their most meaningful pieces of clothing.
Trial 4

2020

Trial 4

2020
7
Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.
F1: The Academy

2025

F1: The Academy

2025
6.4
Fifteen young women break barriers in one of the world's most demanding sports as they race to get a female driver back on the Formula 1 grid.
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.
Secret World of Sound

2024

Secret World of Sound

2024
8.2
Anthony Morgan explores the extraordinary ways that animals hear and produce sound, and the crucial role sound plays in the lives of animals around the globe - from birth to surviving adulthood and finding a mate.
The Hunt for Veerappan

2023

The Hunt for Veerappan

2023
8.1
This docuseries follows the rise and fall of Veerappan, a dreaded smuggler whose bloody reign sparked a 20-year-long manhunt in south India.
Penguin Town

2021

Penguin Town

2021
7.4
In a picturesque South African town, an eclectic group of endangered penguins flock together to find mates, raise families and mix with the locals.
Losers

2019

Losers

2019
7.2
In a "winning is everything" society, how do we handle failure? This series profiles athletes who have turned the agony of defeat into human triumph.
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.
I Am a Stalker

2022

I Am a Stalker

2022
6.3
Convicted stalkers and survivors share harrowing accounts of harassment, abuse and other crimes in this documentary series.
The Houseboat

2021

The Houseboat

2021
6.6
With plenty of passion and little know-how, two musicians undertake a daunting project: turn a late singer's houseboat into a creative musical space.
We Are the Champions

2020

We Are the Champions

2020
5.9
Explore the quirkiest, most charming, and oddly inspirational competitions you never knew existed, and the determined, passionate, and incredibly skilled competitors who put it all on the line to become heroes in their own extraordinary worlds.
Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

2019

Trigger Warning with Killer Mike

2019
6.3
In this funny and provocative series, rapper and activists Killer Mike puts his revolutionary ideas about achieving social change into action.
Medal of Honor

2018

Medal of Honor

2018
6.7
Honoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.
Antiques Roadshow

1997

Antiques Roadshow

1997
7.4
Based on the popular BBC series running since 1979, the PBS Antiques Roadshow combines history with discovery. Each year, the show visits a handful of cities to appraise items brought in by viewers. Are these items worth a lot of money, more than the visitors expect?
A Friend, a Murderer

2026

A Friend, a Murderer

2026
7.5
A Danish town feared a serial criminal for eight years. When caught, Amanda, Nichlas and Kiri discovered the perpetrator was their close friend who'd committed assaults, kidnappings and murder while spending time with them.
Paparazzi King

2026

Paparazzi King

2026
6.4
Explore the life and career of paparazzi king Fabrizio Corona, reflecting Italy's recent history of scandals and social change.
Katrina: Come Hell and High Water

2025

Katrina: Come Hell and High Water

2025
6.2
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors reflect on the disastrous storm that forever changed their lives and the systemic inequities it exposed.
The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox

2024

The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox

2024
7.8
This definitive docuseries chronicles the Red Sox's journey to their first World Series title in 86 years via interviews with star players and personnel.