Best Netflix documentaries to watch right now

Revisit the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in US history - the shocking 1995 bombing of an Oklahoma City federal building. Documentary starring Max Bennett, directed by Greg Tillman

A daring heist at the dawning of a new century doesn't go to plan in a three-part documentary series directed by Jessie Vile, which boasts Guy Ritchie as an executive producer. In summer 2000, a gang of south-east London criminals plot to steal the second biggest flawless diamond in the world from the Millennium Dome. The thieves intend to orchestrate the robbery in broad daylight using a bulldozer to ram-raid the venue. If successful, the gang will pilfer gems worth around £350 million. Unfortunately, the Flying Squad are watching and are wise to the gang's plan to escape by speedboat down the Thames. The film features contributions from figures on different sides of the law including Lee Wenham, Beth Wenham, John Swinfield, Martin Heslop KC and Neil Wallis

A revealing documentary series goes behind the headlines about the relationship between popular internet celebrity Piper Rockelle, her cast of young friends known as The Squad and her mother and manager Tiffany Smith. Starting at the age of eight, Rockelle rose to fame through her YouTube channel and other social media platforms. She amassed millions of followers and at the height of her fame, reportedly earned upwards of half a million dollars per month through various income streams and brand deals. However, former members of The Squad shared stories of exploitation and manipulation masterminded by Smith. Three episodes directed by Jenna Rosher and Kief Davidson expose the dark reality of life through a social media lens and the potential dangers for the next generation of fame-hungry content creators

Victims of the Long Island serial killer, their loved ones and the police relive the headline-grabbing hunt for the perpetrator

A chef's life is upended when a jet-setting, champagne-sipping, hotel-hopping woman claims to be his mother. This documentary reveals the untold story.

In May 2011, a massive tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. With pulse-pounding firsthand footage, this documentary goes inside a deadly twister.

In August 1969, Charles Manson's followers killed seven people on his orders. Why? Explore a conspiracy of mind control, CIA experiments and murder.

Behind-the-scenes documentary series about the controversial talk show hosted by Springer, which made headlines with on- and off-camera scandals

Documentary about wealthy entrepreneur Bryan Johnson's quest for immortality, leveraging his fortune to defy aging and extend his life beyond known limits

What happened in the final days of Gabby Petito's life? In this gripping true-crime series, her loved ones reveal the untold story of her tragic murder

Winston Churchill began his first tenure as Prime Minister of UK in May 1940 and he led the country through the turmoil of the Second World War, resisting the German onslaught from across the English Channel. A four-part documentary series directed by Malcolm Venville explores this pivotal period and Churchill's role in the Allies' triumph, told using coloured images and recordings of the statesman's words. Dramatic recreations feature Christian McKay as Churchill and Erica Wessels as his steadfast wife, Clementine

This short documentary celebrates trailblazing double bassist Orin O'Brien, the first woman to become a full-time member of the New York Philharmonic.

A three-part docuseries chronicles a decades-long quest for justice in the JonBenet Ramsey murder case that includes police missteps and a swirling media circus

A documentary portrait of Tim Bergling aka Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, recounted in his own words. Also Starring Aloe Blacc and Chris Martin

Discover unique creatures and ecosystems in our planet's five majestic oceans. Five-part natural history series narrated by Barack Obama

College student and tourist Elisa Lam vanishes, leaving behind all of her possessions in her hotel room. The Cecil Hotel grows in infamy.

The festival was billed as a luxury music experience on a posh private island, but it failed spectacularly in the hands of a cocky entrepreneur. Infamous unraveling of the Fyre music festival documentary starring Billy Mcfarland and Jason Bell in Archive footage, also starring Gabrielle Bluestone.

Documentary series about a woman, who claims to have been abducted by extra-terrestrials from her bedroom in Manhattan

Kirat falls for a man she meets online, only to get swept up in a virtual relationship that upends her life for years, in this shocking documentary.

A group of online justice seekers track down a guy who posted a video of himself killing kittens.

Venture behind the scenes of the NBA 2023-34 season in the company of Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum

In this gripping documentary, an Alabama corrections officer falls in love with a man awaiting trial for murder and risks it all to help him escape.

Tiger King filmmaker Chris Smith turns his camera on another controversial figure: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder Vince McMahon. The entrepreneur transformed WWE from a regional business into a global entertainment phenomenon, home to superstars including Hulk Hogan. A six-part series sifts through over 200 hours of interviews including McMahon himself to chart his rise before allegations of sexual misconduct forced him to tender his resignation. Journalists who covered the case share their insights along with members of the McMahon family, associates and some of the athletes who paraded inside the wrestling ring

Two-part true crime docuseries about one tenacious mother's search for answers about her daughter, who went missing in 1989