Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Netflix - Page 24

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.
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.
Sue Perkins: Perfectly Legal

2022

Sue Perkins: Perfectly Legal

2022
4.1
There are bizarre, very unusual and extremely shocking activities that, despite the risk and associated dangers, are just legal in South American countries. Sue Perkins is eager to take advantage of this, and enjoys experiencing these adventurous yet dangerous challenges. In this way she hopes to defy and hopefully cover up her middle age.
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.
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.
Deaf U

2020

Deaf U

2020
5.8
In this reality series, a tight-knit group of Deaf and hard of hearing students share their stories and explore life at Gallaudet University.
Happy Jail

2019

Happy Jail

2019
5.8
The jail in the Philippines made famous for a viral Michael Jackson dance video comes under the management of an ex-convict which causes some controversy
Brainchild

2018

Brainchild

2018
7
From germs and emotions to social media and more, it's the science of your world explained in a way that's refreshingly relatable.
Coach Snoop

2016

Coach Snoop

2016
5.7
See a different side of Snoop Dogg in this unique documentary, which details the famous rapper's efforts to mentor young athletes and create opportunities for them to compete at the highest level of youth football. We'll meet the kids and coaches that form Snoop's squad -- and witness the important life lessons they learn with every game.
From Dreams to Tragedy: The Fire that Shook Brazilian Football

2024

From Dreams to Tragedy: The Fire that Shook Brazilian Football

2024
8.1
After a tragic event at a youth football facility, grieving families demand answers and justice from Brazil's most popular team.
The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan

2025

The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan

2025
7.2
Tracing the cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan, this documentary series explores their intricate past and uncertain present on the pitch.
Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team

2023

Under Pressure: The U.S. Women's World Cup Team

2023
6.8
In this docuseries, the U.S. women's national soccer team pursues their third consecutive title amid trials and triumphs at the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked

2022

Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked

2022
6.8
Miriam Margolyes is back on the road, heading west along the bottom of Australia, to understand what the Fair Go means in Australia today and how it is playing out in the diverse lives of her fellow citizens.
Johnny Hallyday: Beyond Rock

2022

Johnny Hallyday: Beyond Rock

2022
6
Johnny Hallyday in his own words. This intimate docuseries explores the life and career of France's rock icon through archival film and interviews.
Reasonable Doubt: A Tale of Two Kidnappings

2021

Reasonable Doubt: A Tale of Two Kidnappings

2021
6.6
A fender bender that turned into a kidnapping case leads documentalist Roberto Hernández to expose the truth behind Mexico's flawed justice system.
Jailbirds New Orleans

2021

Jailbirds New Orleans

2021
6.1
Feuds, flirtations and toilet talk go down among the incarcerated women at the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans on this gritty reality series.
Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream

2021

Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream

2021
6.6
In a "nation of middle-class" the IIT dream involves clearing the world's toughest public exam for guaranteed lifelong success. Life is not an exam though. It's a hustle, one that nobody trains them for. The result? Eternal tumult.
Becoming Champions

2018

Becoming Champions

2018
5.8
This series looks at the stories behind the athletes and countries that have achieved World Cup champion status.