Popular History TV Shows on Netflix - Page 128

Glória

2021

Glória

2021
6.4
A small town in Portugal becomes engulfed in a web of political intrigue when a young engineer is recruited as a KGB spy in this historical thriller.
The Honeymoon Stand Up Special

2018

The Honeymoon Stand Up Special

2018
5.8
Impending parenthood does funny things to Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher, who dissect family, relationships and more in a trio of stand-up specials.
Creator's File: GOLD

2021

Creator's File: GOLD

2021
6.5
Comedian Ryuji Akiyama satirizes top "creators" in Japan with a deadpan, unerring eye for humor, with help from some surprising celebrity guest stars.
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.
Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser

2025

Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser

2025
5.6
Takes an inside look at the making of the hit reality TV competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, the documentary examines the show's approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming reality television.
Crime Stories: India Detectives

2021

Crime Stories: India Detectives

2021
6.6
With unprecedented access to the Bengaluru City Police, this gripping series follows major criminal investigations from the moment the crime is reported through to the capture of the suspects. From murder to kidnap to extortion, each film tracks a shocking and compelling case in the heart of India's Silicon Valley. Filmed with senior officers at home and at work, this is a unique window into the lives of Bengaluru's police officers as they attempt to detect the most complex and serious crimes in the city.
Selection Day

2018

Selection Day

2018
7.3
Two teen cricket prodigies struggle against their overbearing father and a system stacked against them to realize their own ambitions and identities.
Not Quite Narwhal

2023

Not Quite Narwhal

2023
6.4
Curious little Kelp's been living his whole life as a narwhal... until he finds out he's actually a unicorn. Now he's got two worlds to explore!
Bombay Begums

2021

Bombay Begums

2021
5.8
From boardrooms to society's margins, five ambitious women from various walks of life navigate dreams, desires and disappointments in modern Mumbai.
Shot in the Dark

2017

Shot in the Dark

2017
7.2
Three rival freelance stringers scour the streets at night to film crime scenes, fires, accidents -- and anything else they can sell to news outlets.
Sexy Beasts

2021

Sexy Beasts

2021
5.6
Hoping to say goodbye to superficial dating, real-life singles sport elaborate makeup and prosthetics to put true blind-date chemistry to the test.
Taj Mahal 1989

2020

Taj Mahal 1989

2020
6.4
In and around Lucknow University in 1989, couples of varying ages explore the politics of love through marriage, budding romances and friendships.
Dirty Lines

2022

Dirty Lines

2022
6.1
The story of Dirty Lines starts in 1987's Amsterdam, at a time when Dutch society was changing rapidly. Psychology student Marly Salomon takes on a side job working for a brand new firm: Teledutch - a company started by two brothers, Frank and Ramon Stigter, who established Europe’s first erotic telephone lines. Frank and Ramon become rich overnight and Marly finds herself immersed in this wild and rapid transformation. The final years of the Cold War sparked a sense of hope and inspired a new generation to celebrate life to its fullest. Amsterdam became the center of that cultural revolution with a radically new form of music: house and a new love drug: XTC. The erotic phone lines offer the opportunity to experience anonymous sex in a new way, changing the morality of its consumers, but also very much the people creating it.
A Perfect Crime

2020

A Perfect Crime

2020
7
In April 1991, Detlev Rohwedder, the head of Treuhand, the East German Privatization and Restructuring Agency, was assassinated in Dusseldorf. This documentary details the strange evidence recovered.
BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America

2020

BREAK IT ALL: The History of Rock in Latin America

2020
7.6
Soda Stereo, Café Tacvba, Aterciopelados and others figure in this 50-year history of Latin American rock through dictatorships, disasters and dissent.
Offline Love

2025

Offline Love

2025
8.8
Young singles spend ten days in a foreign country, relying on fate alone to fall in love. Without any digital devices, will they be able to find the one?
Building the Band

2025

Building the Band

2025
7.4
In the series we will meet a number of talented singers who aim to be part of a band. To form their bond, they'll have one-on-one conversations (and singing sessions) to figure out who they have the best chemistry with. Only when they decide who they want to form a band with do the different members get to see each other. From then on, they will have to work together to achieve the best performance.
Dig Deeper: The Disappearance of Birgit Meier

2021

Dig Deeper: The Disappearance of Birgit Meier

2021
7.3
After Birgit Meier vanishes in 1989, police missteps plague the case for years. But her brother never wavers in his tireless quest to find the truth.
School of Chocolate

2021

School of Chocolate

2021
7.1
Eight professionals study the art of chocolate under the guidance of a well-known chocolatier. But only one can be the best in class and win a unique opportunity.
Murder Comes To Town

2014

Murder Comes To Town

2014
7.5
A world of true crime with an authentic Americana tone, style and attitude. Each episode brings a gripping tale of betrayal and murder, told by friends, family and neighbors. It's stories of crime from America's heartland.