1. Our Planet
IMDb 9.32019 · 2 seasons
Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.
Where to watch Our PlanetAll the best Documentary Shows Streaming on Netflix in November 2026
We found 547 documentary TV shows streaming on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. These are the best of them, ranked by IMDb score, plus the newest additions.
Most popular documentary TV shows on Netflix this week
What Australians are streaming most on Netflix, from JustWatch's seven-day popularity ranking.
The top 17 best documentary TV shows on Netflix, by rating
The latest documentary TV shows on Netflix
The top 5 documentary TV shows on Netflix
2. The Last Dance
IMDb 9.12020 · 1 season
A 10-part documentary chronicling the untold story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty with rare, never-before-seen footage and sound from the 1997-98 championship season - plus over 100 interviews with famous figures and basketball’s biggest names.
Where to watch The Last Dance
3. Making a Murderer
IMDb 8.62015 · 2 seasons
Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.
Where to watch Making a Murderer
4. Formula 1: Drive to Survive
IMDb 8.52019- · 7 seasons
Drivers, managers and team owners live life in the fast lane -- both on and off the track -- during one cutthroat season of Formula 1 racing.
Where to watch Formula 1: Drive to Survive
5. Wild Wild Country
IMDb 8.12018 · 1 season
When a controversial cult leader builds a utopian city in the Oregon desert, conflict with the locals escalates into a national scandal.
Where to watch Wild Wild CountryOnly on Netflix: 525 documentary TV shows you will not find on another service
Best rated first. These stream on Netflix and on no other service in Australia; renting or buying on a store does not count.
Which service has the most documentary TV shows in Australia?
Documentary TV shows on each streaming service in Australia, from the daily JustWatch catalogue feed, November 2026. Stores and rentals are not counted.
- 2. Netflix547
- 3. Binge433
- 4. Disney+289
- 6. HBO Max212
- 7. DocPlay193
- 8. Tubi135
- 9. 9Now112
- 12. Stan72
Documentary TV shows on Netflix: questions answered
How many documentary TV shows are on Netflix in Australia?
547 documentary TV shows are on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026, counted from the daily Australian catalogue feed we use for every page on CompareTV. The number moves as titles arrive and leave.
What is the best documentary TV show on Netflix?
By IMDb score, Our Planet (2019) is the best rated documentary title on Netflix in Australia right now (IMDb 9.3), followed by The Last Dance (2020) (IMDb 9.1) and Making a Murderer (2015) (IMDb 8.6). The full top list is above.
What are the most popular documentary TV shows on Netflix this week?
ER, Wednesday and The Recruit are the documentary TV shows Australians are streaming most on Netflix this week, from JustWatch's seven-day popularity ranking for Australia.
Which streaming service has the most documentary TV shows in Australia?
Foxtel Now has the most, with 614 documentary TV shows, ahead of Netflix with 547. Netflix is number 2 of the 12 services we compare, with 547. Rentals and stores like Apple TV (iTunes) and Google Play are not counted.
Which documentary TV shows can you only watch on Netflix?
525 documentary TV shows stream on Netflix and on no other service in Australia, including The Last Dance, Our Planet and Making a Murderer. Rentals and purchases on stores are not counted as another home.
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The Netflix catalogue is a huge draw for many. The pricing is competitive, and you can watch it in 4K and HD.Netflix device compatibility is second to none.
Benefits of Netflix
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What's on Netflix?
Netflix doesn’t reveal the size of its ever-changing library, but it’s estimated to have around 6,000 titles available to stream. And while not all survived the passage to Australia, Netflix’s in-house productions are all here, including Jessica Jones, House of Cards, Narcos, Chef’s Table, and dozens more.
How do you setup Netflix and start streaming?
To begin watching movies and TV shows from your PC or Mac: 1. Open an Internet browser 2. Go to www.netflix.com 3. Sign into your Netflix account 4. Select a title to play That’s it
How much does Netflix Australia cost?
We list 3 plans for Netflix in Australia, prices checked on Netflix's own site on 28 October 2026: Standard with ads, $9.99 a month (watch on 2 devices at a time, Full HD (1080p), includes ads); Standard, $20.99 a month (watch on 2 devices at a time, Full HD (1080p), ad-free); and Premium, $28.99 a month (watch on 4 devices at a time, 4K (Ultra HD) and HDR, ad-free, Download on 6 devices). There is no lock-in contract. Prices can change, so confirm on the provider's site before you subscribe.
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