With all the recent Harry & Meghan hype. And because it’s Christmas, we’ve recently signed up to Netflix again. I am enjoying the Netflix documentaries currently available.
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Here is my list of must-watch Netflix documentaries…
Misha and the wolves
Synopsis
As a little girl, she escaped the Holocaust and lived among wolves. Or did she? An extraordinary story elicits sympathy — then draws scrutiny.
My thoughts
What an enthralling watch. One of the best Netflix documentaries I’ve watched. My hubby and I were literally shouting at the TV. So many twists and turns and the conclusion will leave you feeling both sad and angry.
Last Breath
Synopsis
A commercial diver becomes trapped on the ocean floor with dwindling oxygen and little hope of a timely rescue, so he tries to save himself.
My thoughts
It’s filmed in such a way that has you on edge the whole way through. And I must admit, I was expecting a horrible ending. The sadness of those who went through the experience touches you.
Beautifully filmed. Please go watch this extraordinary experience.
Stutz
Synopsis
In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy.
My thoughts
Not only do you get an insight into the amazing techniques, all for free. But it’s wonderful to explore the relationship they have.
In the UK, some of the content could be considered “crossing a client, therapist boundary”. But you know what, they have some profound similarities between them and I’m really glad they have this relationship with each other.
For more mental health-related content, please check out my other blog – Mummy Conquering Anxiety
How to change your mind
Synopsis
Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.
My thoughts
I find it so fascinating, to explore how psychedelics actually change your brain. And how cultures and doctors have used them to treat patients and heal.
You can check out my post on EFT tapping – as a holistic therapy used in the treatment of many conditions.
Tell me who I am
Synopsis
In this documentary, Alex trusts his twin, Marcus, to tell him about his past after he loses his memory. But Marcus is hiding a dark family secret.
My thoughts
It is a difficult watch, but so fascinating to view how abuse and trauma from abuse are complex. It features twins who are deeply connected trying to save themselves and each other pain. And I find it fascinating how each individual human being needs different things to be able to move on from traumatic events. It really cements the idea, there is no one size fits all approach.
The Imposter
Synopsis
An investigator sets out to unravel a mystery about a 13-year-old boy who vanished in Texas only to show up three years later in Spain.
My thoughts
A fascinating story of how someone pretended to be an abductee who returned. The family wanted their loved one back but noticed significant differences in the person before them. A gripping story.
Capturing the Killer Nurse
Synopsis
This documentary reveals how investigators proved ICU nurse Charles Cullen was killing patients — and how close he came to getting away with murder.
My thoughts
This documentary is fantastic. Everyone involved tells a compelling story of how systematic failures led to deaths. It’s astounding that this nurse worked at nine hospitals before being suspected of murdering patients.
Watching this led me down a rabbit hole. I loved this story so much, I immediately watched the other Netflix film based on the true events.
The Good Nurse
Synopsis
An overburdened ICU nurse leans on her selfless new colleague at work and at home — until a patient’s unexpected death casts him in a suspicious light.
My thoughts
This tells pretty much the same story as the documentary but is slightly more dramatic and from the characters’ perspective. Depends on whether you like the documentary format above dramatisation. I enjoy both.
Get the book…
The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder
Icarus
Synopsis
In his Oscar-winning film, an American cyclist plunges into a vast doping scandal involving a Russian scientist — Putin’s most-wanted whistleblower.
My thoughts
It’s so exciting to watch. The fact this started as an experiment and then became so much more is intriguing. Definitely worth a watch.
Ancient Apocalypse
Synopsis
Journalist Graham Hancock travels the globe hunting for evidence of mysterious, lost civilizations dating back to the last Ice Age.
My thoughts
Such a compelling watch. The series provides an alternative to what archaeologists and other scholars think about history. Because there is no evidence, some of these theories are plausible.
Until next time
Do you have any suggestions for Netflix documentaries I should watch?
Have you watched any of these and what were your thoughts?
Tell Me Who I Am sounds very intriguing! I prefer environmental documentaries – definitely recommend Night On Earth and any by David Attenborough 🙂
It’s such a thought-provoking and interesting one. I will check out your recommendations – always looking for new stuff to watch!
I haven’t watched any documentaries for quite a long time. Maybe it’s high time I watch documentaries again. Thank you for these recommendations.
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I would watch all of these again, at some point. So interesting!
The good nurse and tell me wo I am sounds interetsing!
Such great documentaries and can’t wait to read the book for The Good Nurse!
I love a good documentary! The Imposter looks right up my street as I love true crime and reading up about unsolved murders/disappearances! I have added this to my list and will be sure to give it a watch! Thanks for the recommendations!
I also love this genre. Glad you liked the list and found some useful recommendations.
Thank you for these Netflix documentary recommendations! I’ll have a look at these when I’m stuck for something to watch x
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Glad you found the list useful.
What a fabulous list of documentaries thank you for sharing! I’ve added a few to my must watch list!
I loved every single one of them.
I need to watch the Good Nurse documentary as I saw the film. Great list!
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The documentary is great 🙂
I am not much into documentaries, but these titles all sound brilliant! Will have to check out Icarus for sure x
Glad you liked the list. Icarus is amazing.
I was just searching for something to watch today. I am doing a binge day and this is the perfect post for it. thank you
Glad you found the post useful.
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