Netflix documentaries never leave us disappointed. From the bold and brilliant to the downright horrifying, we have been fascinated and left on the edge of our seats by plenty of real-life stories from across the globe.
Don’t miss out on the ultimate deep dive into David Beckham’s celebrity and football career with never-before-seen footage, and the exposé of the UK’s most prolific cyberstalker in Can I Tell You A Secret?.
The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal docuseries is an intense eye-opener into the world of privilege, health and corruption in small-town America. Meanwhile, off the back of the allegations directed at the most powerful adult website in the world, Money Shot: The Pornhub Story has brought to light the topic of consent in the online space.
We have also been shocked by documentaries such as The Texas Killing Fields, The Most Hated Man On The Internet, as well as Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal. Then there are the critically acclaimed docs based on the success and injustices in the sporting world, such as The Last Dance and Athlete A.
For something that will pull on your heartstrings, there is The Kalief Browder Story, which details the tragic events that led a 16-year-old boy to get wrongly accused of stealing a backpack, subsequently being imprisoned for three years, including solitary confinement that eventually crippled his mental health and all the traumatic events that followed.
Too heavy for you? Fear not; we can delve deep into the lives of some of your favourite pop stars in some incredible music documentaries. In Miss Americana, Taylor Swift opens up about her life in the most candid ways, while Jennifer Lopez reflects on her showstopping career in Halftime. More of a Little Monster? Gaga: Five Foot Two is just the thing for you.
Just when you thought you had completed all Netflix documentaries, these options will take you on a roller coaster of emotions you may or may not be prepared for. So, luckily for you, we’ve organised them into categories to fit any mood you may be in, from inspirational stories to crime. Here is our list of 71 best Netflix documentaries to watch…