Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Netflix

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.
The Last Dance

2020

The Last Dance

2020
8.2
A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season – plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.
Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak

2020

Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak

2020
6.9
In this docuseries, meet the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza and learn about their efforts to stop the next global outbreak.
Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer

2019

Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer

2019
7.6
A group of online justice seekers track down a guy who posted a video of him killing kittens.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive

2019

Formula 1: Drive to Survive

2019
8.2
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane - both on and off the track - during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
Making a Murderer

2015

Making a Murderer

2015
7.8
Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.
Tiger King

2020

Tiger King

2020
6.9
A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.
The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

2020

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

2020
7.4
A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.
Our Planet

2019

Our Planet

2019
8.5
Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

2020

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich

2020
7.1
Stories from survivors fuel this docuseries examining how convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used his wealth and power to carry out his abuses.
Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel

2021

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel

2021
7
The notorious Cecil Hotel grows in infamy when guest Elisa Lam vanishes. A dive into crime's darkest places.
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.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer

2021

Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer

2021
7.4
Beneath the sunlit glamour of 1985 L.A. lurks a relentlessly evil serial killer. In this true-crime story, two detectives won't rest until they catch him.
Unsolved Mysteries

2020

Unsolved Mysteries

2020
7.7
Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series.
Rise of Empires: Ottoman

2020

Rise of Empires: Ottoman

2020
7.4
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II wages an epic campaign to take the Byzantine capital of Constantinople and shapes the course of history for centuries.
Down to Earth with Zac Efron

2020

Down to Earth with Zac Efron

2020
7.7
Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.
Haunted

2018

Haunted

2018
6.9
Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments.
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.
Neymar: The Perfect Chaos

2022

Neymar: The Perfect Chaos

2022
7.4
Beloved worldwide but also a lightning rod for criticism, Neymar shares the highs and lows of his personal life and brilliant football career.
Ancient Aliens

2010

Ancient Aliens

2010
6.8
Did intelligent beings from outer space visit Earth thousands of years ago? From the age of the dinosaurs to ancient Egypt, from early cave drawings to continued mass sightings in the US, each episode gives historic depth to the questions, speculations, provocative controversies, first-hand accounts and grounded theories surrounding this age old debate.