When fictional shows and films aren’t real enough, the best Netflix documentaries are there for something meatier.
Pulled from actual events, these fact-based films and series give us plenty of pathos and beautiful moments of nature to dive into.
And, thankfully, Netflix has plenty of documentaries and docuseries to educate and entertain us for hours.
Whether you’re a fan of true crime and murder mysteries or are more intrigued by the natural world, you’re set with options at Netflix.
This is why it’s one of the best streaming services: it’s got one of the largest documentary selections of any streaming platform, practically guaranteed to have something you’ll love.
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Some of our top picks include true crime classics like Making a Murderer and The Staircase, as well as celebrations of the natural world such as My Octopus Teacher and David Attenborough: Life on Our Planet.
Step outside your comfort zone and give something new a try — you just might come away with knowledge and appreciation of an entirely new topic.
While there’s no repairing the damage done on dozens if not hundreds of athletes over the years by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, Athlete A offers many of those he victimized an opportunity to tell their story and expose the truth depths of his horrific crimes.
It’s a heartbreaking watch at times but an important one, empowering the women previously in his care and proving that the truth will always come out.
