Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Netflix - Page 21

Polo

2024

Polo

2024
5.9
This rousing docuseries goes behind the scenes of professional polo, offering an unprecedented look into the players' lives on and off the field.
Heart of Invictus

2023

Heart of Invictus

2023
7.6
Follow six people competing in the 2022 Invictus Games, a global event founded by Prince Harry that helps wounded service members heal through sports.
Full Swing

2023

Full Swing

2023
7.4
This immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers - on and off the course - during a relentless season of competition.
Indian Predator: Murder in a Courtroom

2022

Indian Predator: Murder in a Courtroom

2022
5.9
In 2004, a brutal predator was lynched in a courtroom. This is the story of the community he terrorized - and the vengeance they unleashed.
Race: Bubba Wallace

2022

Race: Bubba Wallace

2022
5.3
This docuseries follows Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver currently in NASCAR's Cup Series, as he uses his voice and talent to change the sport.
Under Suspicion: Uncovering the Wesphael Case

2021

Under Suspicion: Uncovering the Wesphael Case

2021
6.6
This docuseries follows the high-profile case of Belgian politician Bernard Wesphael, who was accused of murdering his wife in 2013.
Empire Games

2018

Empire Games

2018
7
This series explores the greatest empires in a way that has never been fully investigated. Each episode highlights and exposes the political intrigue, personal vendettas, family mayhem, acts of vengeance and the ever-evolving tension, turmoil and chaos that shaped these civilizations and led to their destruction from within.
Secret Agent Selection: WW2

2018

Secret Agent Selection: WW2

2018
6.4
The training programme of one of World War Two's most covert organisations, the Special Operations Executive or SEO, is resurrected.
I Am Ilary

2025

I Am Ilary

2025
6
Follow TV host Ilary Blasi as she defines her life post-divorce, balancing personal growth, career opportunities and a new love.
900 Days Without Anabel

2024

900 Days Without Anabel

2024
8.2
Anabel Segura's abduction held Spain in suspense for 900 days. This docuseries explores the case through never-before-heard recordings of the kidnappers.
The Roshans

2025

The Roshans

2025
8.3
This documentary series chronicles the trials and triumphs of Bollywood's iconic Roshan family — musician Roshan Lal Nagrath, Rajesh, Rakesh and Hrithik.
Chef's Table: Noodles

2024

Chef's Table: Noodles

2024
8
Uncover the art of noodle-making with world-renowned chefs as they share their culinary journeys and the stories behind their delicious signature dishes.
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop

2023

Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop

2023
7.5
Rappers, writers and experts detail the influence of women on hip-hop music and culture in this docuseries honoring the trailblazers and game-changers.
Beast of Bangalore: Indian Predator

2022

Beast of Bangalore: Indian Predator

2022
5.3
A teetering police force goes on a wild pursuit of a vicious and brutal killer of women who is gripping a state.
Take 1

2022

Take 1

2022
6
Renowned musicians pull out all the stops to give a song of their choice the greatest live performance they can muster — and all in a single take.
Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star

2022

Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star

2022
6.3
Soccer player Senzo Meyiwa was a national hero before his killing shocked South Africa. Who did it, and why? This docuseries dives into the evidence.
Crime Stories: India Detectives

2021

Crime Stories: India Detectives

2021
6.5
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.
Cat People

2021

Cat People

2021
4.8
Cat people come in all shapes and sizes, but they share a love for their enchanting, unique feline friends. This docuseries reveals their tales.
High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

2021

High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

2021
6.7
Black food is American food. Chef and writer Stephen Satterfield traces the delicious, moving throughlines from Africa to Texas in this docuseries.
Korean Pork Belly Rhapsody

2020

Korean Pork Belly Rhapsody

2020
7.3
A love letter to pork belly -- a perennial favorite among Koreans of every generation -- unfolds with an exploration of its history and cooking methods.