Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Netflix - Page 7

Our Universe

2022

Our Universe

2022
7.8
Witness the remarkable story of our universe over billions of years and its inextricable link to life on Earth in this sweeping documentary series.
Testament: The Story of Moses

2024

Testament: The Story of Moses

2024
7.2
This illuminating docudrama series chronicles Moses' remarkable life as a prince, prophet and more with insights from theologians and historians.
Killer Sally

2022

Killer Sally

2022
6.8
Interviews with friends, family and Sally McNeil herself chart a bodybuilding couple’s rocky marriage — and its shocking end in a Valentine's Day murder.
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

2025

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden

2025
7.5
Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.
Catching Killers

2021

Catching Killers

2021
6.7
The investigators behind infamous serial killer cases reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts in this true crime series.
The 43

2019

The 43

2019
6.7
This docuseries disputes the Mexican government's account of how and why 43 students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College vanished in Iguala in 2014.
The Innocent Man

2018

The Innocent Man

2018
6.9
In a story that gained national attention with John Grisham’s best-selling non-fiction book, The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town, the six-part documentary series The Innocent Man focuses on two murders that shook the small town of Ada, Oklahoma, in the 1980s — and the controversial chain of events that followed.
Hip Hop Evolution

2016

Hip Hop Evolution

2016
7.5
Hip-Hop today is a global culture that has changed music, dance, fashion, language —and even politics. But where did this worldwide cultural movement begin? We trace hip-hop back to its humble beginnings, when the kids of the Bronx crammed into house parties, rec rooms, and public parks to hear music like they’d never heard it before.
100 Humans: Life's Questions. Answered.

2020

100 Humans: Life's Questions. Answered.

2020
6.1
One hundred hardy souls from diverse backgrounds participate in playful experiments exploring age, sex, happiness and other aspects of being human.
The Confession Tapes

2017

The Confession Tapes

2017
7
This true crime documentary series investigates cases where people convicted of murder claim their confessions were coerced, involuntary or false.
Bill Nye Saves the World

2017

Bill Nye Saves the World

2017
3.7
Bill Nye explores science and its impact on politics, society and pop culture. Each episode tackles a topic from a scientific point of view, dispelling myths, and refuting anti-scientific claims that may be espoused by politicians, religious leaders or titans of industry.
This Is the Zodiac Speaking

2024

This Is the Zodiac Speaking

2024
7.4
In this true-crime docuseries, a family searching for answers shares clues and eye-opening testimonies about the prime suspect in the Zodiac murders.
Heist

2021

Heist

2021
6.6
Millions in stolen cash. Missing luxury bourbon. Watch ordinary people almost get away with these extraordinary heists in this true crime series.
McGREGOR FOREVER

2023

McGREGOR FOREVER

2023
7.5
Conor McGregor's brutal strikes and trash-talking swagger made him the UFC's biggest draw. This rousing documentary series follows his dynamic career.
Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.

2022

Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives.

2022
6.2
After marrying a mysterious man who claimed he could make her dog immortal, a celebrated vegan restaurateur finds her life veering off the rails.
The Surgeon's Cut

2020

The Surgeon's Cut

2020
7.6
They're philosophers, storytellers and pioneers in their fields. Four surgeons reflect on their lives and professions in this inspiring docuseries.
(Un)Well

2020

(Un)Well

2020
6.3
This docuseries takes a deep dive into the lucrative wellness industry, which touts health and healing. But do the products live up to the promises?
The Pharmacist

2020

The Pharmacist

2020
7.3
After his son's tragic death, a Louisiana pharmacist goes to extremes to expose the rampant corruption behind the opioid addiction crisis.
Last Chance U

2016

Last Chance U

2016
7.2
In a docuseries set at one of NCAA football's most fertile recruiting grounds, guys with red flags seek to prove their worth on the field and in class.
Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter

2024

Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter

2024
7.7
A tenacious mother unravels the complex mystery surrounding the 1989 disappearance of the daughter she placed for adoption.