Documentary series

Stanley Tucci: Italian cooking earns Emmy Awards recognition

Stanley Tucci: Italian Cooking wins the 2026 Emmy Award for Outstanding Nonfiction Series with Host. Its second season explores five regions.

Professor Raoult vs. the Cherry Gang: HBO Max’s Documentary Investigation

The four‑part documentary series Professor Raoult vs. the Cherry Gang revisits the hydroxychloroquine controversy in four episodes. Streaming on HBO Max from September 11, 2026.

Pompeii: Tom Hiddleston travels back in time on Disney+

Pompeii: Tom Hiddleston journeys back in time in a three-episode National Geographic documentary series, arriving on Disney+ on July 23, 2026, and on National Geographic on July 26.

Hell's Neighbours on Netflix: a true-crime documentary series arriving in July

Neighbors from Hell, an American documentary series focused on neighborhood cases marked by harassment and violence, arrives on Netflix on July 1, 2026.

Michael Jackson: Netflix verdict, the documentary about his trial

Michael Jackson: The verdict has been available on Netflix since June 3, 2026. This three-part documentary series revisits the 2005 trial and the star's complex legacy.

The American Experiment on Netflix: a documentary series examining American democracy

The American Experiment, a five-part documentary series, lands on Netflix on June 24, 2026. It revisits the founding of the United States and examines the future of American democracy.

I don’t like swimming on HBO Max: Florent Manaudou at the heart of a documentary series

HBO Max announces I Don’t Like to Swim, an HBO Original documentary series featuring Florent Manaudou, focusing on his preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Rafa on Netflix: Rafael Nadal opens up in a docu-series

Rafa lands on Netflix on May 29, 2026. This four-episode docu-series charts Rafael Nadal’s career, from his beginnings to his comeback in 2024, weaving together tennis, injuries and his enduring legacy.

Fake You!: The True Story of the Master Forger on Canal+

Fake You!, a documentary series on Canal+, begins on March 25, 2026, and delves into a major scandal involving forged paintings and the dark side of the contemporary art market.

Trust Me: The Fake Prophet – Netflix’s Docuseries on Samuel Bateman

On Netflix starting April 8, 2026, Trust Me: The False Prophet chronicles the rise of Samuel Bateman in a four-part documentary series directed by Rachel Dretzin.

Homicide: Season 2 of New York's true-crime series

Homicide returns to Netflix with a second season focused on New York’s most notable criminal cases, told firsthand by the investigators themselves, premiering March 25, 2026.

Beyond the Game: Odom's Journey from Lulls to Highlights

Behind the Scenes of Sports: Odom—From Quiet Moments to Bold Highlights—reviews the career and downfall of Lamar Odom, the former NBA star found unconscious in 2015. Streaming on Netflix starting March 31, 2026.

The Predator of Seville: True Crime Documentary on Netflix

The Seville Predator, the Spanish documentary series uncovering a series of assaults reported by several international students, is set to premiere on Netflix on March 27, 2026.

Dynasty: The Murdochs, an inside look at the media empire

Dynasty: The Murdochs, an American documentary miniseries exploring Rupert Murdoch's media empire and the family rivalries behind it, drops on Netflix on March 13, 2026.

A tale of murder and friendship: Danish true crime series now on Netflix

A gripping tale of murder and friendship, the Danish documentary series directed by Christian Dyekjær dives into a criminal case that shook a community to its core. Premiering on Netflix on March 5, 2026.

The Secrets of Bees: Documentary Premieres on Disney+

The documentary series Les Secrets des abeilles (The Secrets of Bees), hosted by Bertie Gregory and produced by James Cameron, is set to premiere on Disney+ on April 1, 2026.

Take That, the documentary series exploring the iconic boys band, is coming to Netflix.

A three-part documentary series, Take That chronicles the rise, breakup, and reunion of the legendary British boy band, premiering on Netflix starting January 27, 2026.

Pole to Pole with Will Smith: A Must-Watch Documentary Series on Disney+

National Geographic's documentary series starring Will Smith, Pole to Pole, will premiere on Disney+ on January 14, 2026. The show blends daring adventures with scientific insights, taking viewers on an extraordinary journey from the Earth's extremes.

Geordie Stories: Nathan & Dad, the poignant documentary series, is coming to Paramount+.

Geordie Stories: Nathan & Dad, an intimate documentary series following Nathan Henry and his sick father, arrives on Paramount+ on December 2, 2025.

All the Empty Bedrooms: documentary by Joshua Seftel on Netflix

All the Empty Bedrooms, a documentary by Joshua Seftel, will be released on Netflix on December 1, 2025. A journey through the bedrooms of children who were victims of school shootings.