Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Netflix - Page 21

Afflicted

2018

Afflicted

2018
4.6
Baffling symptoms. Controversial diagnoses. Costly treatments. Seven people with chronic illnesses search for answers -- and relief.
Fire Chasers

2017

Fire Chasers

2017
5.7
As California's 2016 fire season rages, brave backcountry firefighters race to put out the flames, protect homes and save lives in this docuseries.
Start Up, Fall Down: From Billionaire to Convict

2025

Start Up, Fall Down: From Billionaire to Convict

2025
7
One of Milan's most exclusive parties takes a dark turn when a woman reports sexual assault. This documentary chronicles the investigation that followed.
All the Sharks

2025

All the Sharks

2025
7.8
Four teams of shark experts and enthusiasts travel the globe trying to find the most elusive shark species in this fin-tastic reality competition.
Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure

2025

Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure

2025
6.1
An eccentric man named Forrest Fenn sets off a real-life treasure hunt when he hides a chest of gold in the Rockies — and leaves clues in a cryptic poem.
The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox

2025

The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox

2025
7.7
This immersive documentary series goes inside the dugout and gets up close and personal with the 2024 Boston Red Sox during their roller-coaster season.
Critical: Between Life and Death

2025

Critical: Between Life and Death

2025
6.9
From critical emergencies to the operating room, this documentary series follows London's trauma centres as they treat the most severely injured.
Little Nicholas: Life of a Scoundrel

2024

Little Nicholas: Life of a Scoundrel

2024
6.7
As a teen, Little Nicolás managed to sneak between politicians, millionaires and even royals. This docuseries revisits his case through key testimonies.
At Home with the Furys

2023

At Home with the Furys

2023
7.8
Undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury retires from boxing to embrace the eccentricities of family life in this hilarious and heartfelt docusoap.
Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer

2022

Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer

2022
7.1
When a suspect is found in a journalist's murder, the case is considered closed until a secret diary suggests 13 more victims — and possible cannibalism.
800 Meters

2022

800 Meters

2022
6.4
In 2017, Spain suffered two terrorist attacks perpetrated by young members of its community. How could this happen? This incisive series investigates.
Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy

2019

Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy

2019
5.7
Legendary comedy writer and director Larry Charles travels the world in search of humor in the most unusual, unexpected and dangerous places.
Vai Anitta

2018

Vai Anitta

2018
5.5
Go behind the scenes with Brazilian superstar Anitta as the singer reveals how she's consolidating her international career.
Battlefish

2018

Battlefish

2018
6
Over the course of a fishing season, tough men and women pursue lucrative albacore tuna in the competitive waters off the Oregon coast.
Pistorius

2018

Pistorius

2018
6.9
A four-part documentary about the South African Paralympic and Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, who shot and killed his girlfriend in the early hours of Valentine's Day 2013. The story of a man and a nation both born to great disadvantage, the film follows the challenges, hopes and triumphs of both and the demise of their dreams under the glare of the world media.
Follow This

2018

Follow This

2018
4.9
Follow the reporters at BuzzFeed as they probe topics ranging from quirky internet crazes to safe injection spaces for opioid users.
Fearless

2016

Fearless

2016
7.8
On a journey from Brazil to the Las Vegas championships, professional bull riders risk it all to earn money, respect and titles.
The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea's Tragedies

2025

The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea's Tragedies

2025
8.6
Discover the harrowing tales of those who survived Korea's gloomiest chapters, shedding a light on long-hidden truths.
Chef's Table: Noodles

2024

Chef's Table: Noodles

2024
7.8
Uncover the art of noodle-making with world-renowned chefs as they share their culinary journeys and the stories behind their delicious signature dishes.
Victoria Beckham

2025

Victoria Beckham

2025
6.8
Step into Victoria Beckham's London atelier, as the Spice Girl-turned-powerhouse designer opens up about her life while preparing for Paris Fashion Week.