Looking for compelling new watches on Netflix? As dedicated streaming experts with years of binge-watching under our belts, we've curated the top 5 documentaries available on the platform.
If series fatigue has set in and documentaries are your passion, Netflix delivers with diverse options in wildlife, true crime, music, science, and beyond. You'll find plenty to love, but to cut through the catalog, here are five standout picks from 2020 you won't want to miss.
Directed by Abraham Joffe, this film introduces five photographers who ventured to the planet's most remote corners. Earth in Light reveals a fresh perspective on Earth through breathtaking imagery, transporting you on an armchair adventure.
"Fyre: the greatest party that never happened." That's how it was hyped. But ambition outpaced reality, turning the world's supposed premier music festival into the biggest flop ever. Stars like Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid promoted it via jets and yachts. Attendees shelled out fortunes only to face chaos—no food, water, or music, and no escape. A gripping look at marketing's power and Instagram's societal influence.
A devoted husband, nurturing wife, and two sweet daughters formed the picture-perfect Watts family. Then, pregnant Shanann Watts and her girls, 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste, vanished. Drawing on archival footage, this documentary unravels the heartbreaking tragedy—and reveals who targeted them.
Hooked on your phone? Constantly scrolling Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok? This doc might intensify that urge—at first. Featuring testimonials from top ex-employees at Facebook, Google, and YouTube, it exposes the manipulative tactics targeting users and the hidden dangers in our hyper-connected world. Eye-opening and essential viewing.
One of Netflix's most riveting documentaries, filmed over a decade. It chronicles Steven Avery, imprisoned 18 years for a rape he didn't commit, exonerated by DNA evidence. He sues the state for millions—until he's charged with photographer Teresa Halbach's murder. A raw, addictive true-crime saga that demands attention.
