Our Planet, Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli & Other Top Documentaries To Watch On Netflix

We have compiled a list of documentaries or docu-series on Netflix which might capture your interest. 

List Of Top Documentaries To Watch On Netflix

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Is watching and discussing documentaries something you like doing? Whether you are interested in history, drama, or crime, Netflix offers numerous mind-blowing documentaries. Here, we have compiled a list of documentaries or docu-series which might capture your interest. 

Top 7 Documentaries on Netflix

Mysteries Of The Terracotta Warriors

Deep into the incredible history of China's Terracotta Army, this captivating documentary explores that past. Ancient beliefs, the emperor's desire for immortality, and the possibility of secret rooms with long-lost riches are all explored. The plot is like a mashup of detective work, history and mysteries.

Modern Masters: S.S. Rajamouli

One of India's most lauded filmmakers, S.S. Rajamouli, has his career and artistic output beautifully chronicled in this documentary. Rajamouli revolutionised Indian film with his epic narrative. The documentary follows him as he moves from TV to cinema, highlighting his talent for fascinating stories.

What Jennifer Did

In 2010, Jennifer Pan had her parents murdered by hitmen. She was then entangled in a murder conspiracy and a web of lies. ‘What Jennifer Did’ follows Pan as she undergoes extensive questioning and including video from the assault night. An unsettling series that shows how an ordinary life may become tragic. Anyone interested in real crime should watch it.

The Final: Attack On Wembley

‘The Final: Attack On Wembley’ is an exciting documentary that follows the dramatic build-up to the 2020 UEFA European Championship final, when Italy and England played at Wembley Stadium. Along with the match itself, the documentary gives a detailed look at the intense and chaotic atmosphere around it. 

Nelma Kodama: The Queen of Dirty Money

The documentary explores Nelma Kodama's life in great detail; she was a key figure in Brazil's criminal underground. Her arrest and following spectacular takedown are seen in the documentary; this made her one of the most wanted people in Brazil. An emotional roller coaster, it reveals a smart and perceptive woman while highlighting the victims of her crimes. 

Wild Wild Country

Released in 2018, the six-part documentary, produced by Chapman Way and Maclain Way, is based on the real-life story of Rajneeshpuram, an Oregon commune established in the 1980s by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, and the conflict between the commune's adherents and the neighbouring township. Headlined by the fearsome Ma Anand Sheela, the story is riveting because it involves biological warfare.

Our Planet

The breathtaking natural splendour of our planet is on full display in this wildlife documentary series hosted by the legendary David Attenborough. In this 2019 Netflix series, we follow the impact of climate change on some of the most vital environments on Earth and the species that call them home. Throughout the course of eight episodes, viewers will travel to different locations to see the direct effects of climate change on flora and fauna.