Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Netflix - Page 4

The Confession Killer

2019

The Confession Killer

2019
7.2
Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.
Harry & Meghan

2022

Harry & Meghan

2022
6.1
From their courtship to their exit from royal life, Harry and Meghan share their complex journey in their own words in this docuseries.
La Línea: Shadow of Narco

2020

La Línea: Shadow of Narco

2020
6.6
Go inside La Línea, the Spanish beach town turned into Europe's drug trafficking hub, and meet the law enforcement officials determined to change that.
History 101

2020

History 101

2020
7.1
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
Pepsi, Where's My Jet?

2022

Pepsi, Where's My Jet?

2022
6.6
When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.
Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi

2022

Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi

2022
7.6
Rome, 1983. After leaving a music lesson, 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi vanishes — embroiling the Vatican in a decades-long mystery.
Roman Empire

2016

Roman Empire

2016
6.8
This stylish mix of documentary and historical epic chronicles the reign of Commodus, the emperor whose rule marked the beginning of Rome's fall.
Spycraft

2021

Spycraft

2021
6.9
The spy game is a serious business, and throughout history, the tools and technologies developed for it have mattered as much as the spies themselves.
Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta?

2020

Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta?

2020
7.5
Documentary series on the circumstances surrounding the death of María Marta García Belsunce, one of the most controversial criminal cases in Argentina.
Depp V Heard

2023

Depp V Heard

2023
5.9
The story of the tumultuous defamation trial between superstar Johnny Depp and his former wife Amber Heard.
Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer

2021

Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer

2021
6.8
In 1970s NYC, the “Torso Killer” preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime’s darkest places.
Immigration Nation

2020

Immigration Nation

2020
6.9
With unprecedented access to ICE operations, as well as moving portraits of immigrants, this docuseries takes a deep look at U.S. immigration today.
American Nightmare

2024

American Nightmare

2024
7.4
After a harrowing home invasion and kidnapping in 2015, a couple is accused of staging the ordeal when the woman reappears in this true-crime docuseries.
The Family

2019

The Family

2019
6.7
An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.
The Toys That Made Us

2017

The Toys That Made Us

2017
7.6
The minds behind history's most iconic toy franchises discuss the rise -- and sometimes fall -- of their billion-dollar creations.
Sex, Love & Goop

2021

Sex, Love & Goop

2021
6.7
Courageous couples journey toward more pleasurable sex and deeper intimacy with help from Gwyneth Paltrow and a team of experts in this reality series.
Surviving Death

2021

Surviving Death

2021
6.8
What happens after we die? This docuseries explores personal stories and research on near-death experiences, reincarnation and paranormal phenomena.
Headspace Guide to Meditation

2021

Headspace Guide to Meditation

2021
7.8
The series shows how meditation can help in your daily life. From tackling stress to embracing gratitude, each episode first teaches the basics and techniques of the practice, and then concludes with a guided meditation. Push play, close your eyes, and explore the many benefits of meditation.
The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

2019

The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

2019
6.3
The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.
Sunderland 'Til I Die

2018

Sunderland 'Til I Die

2018
7.6
This docuseries follows English soccer club Sunderland through the 2017-18 season as they try to bounce back after relegation from the Premier League.