Science & Nature TV on Netflix

Experience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 9.3
Netflix ID: 80049832 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Discover the secrets of the universe in this series that pairs animation with insights on distant planets, black holes and other celestial marvels.

Year: 2007
IMDb: 8.8
Netflix ID: 70143831 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Jeremy Clarkson and his crew of car lovers test the limits of luxury vehicles in this hit show that also features celebrities racing on a test track.

Year: 2003
IMDb: 8.7
Netflix rating: 4.1/5
Netflix ID: 70140457 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Leading astronomers reveal the latest discoveries about death-trap planets, asteroids, comets and other wonders of the cosmos.

Year: 2008
IMDb: 8.5
Netflix rating: 3.1/5
Netflix ID: 80106338 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This nature series’ new technology lifts night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world’s creatures, from lions on the hunt to bats on the wing.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 8.4
Netflix ID: 80218938 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Years spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 8.3
Runtime: 01:03:10
Netflix ID: 81082125 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in a travel show that explores healthy, sustainable ways to live.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix ID: 80230601 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Inventors of larger-than-life robots go head-to-head inside a perilous bulletproof arena with one goal: disable or destroy their opponent’s machine.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 8.1
Netflix ID: 81470327 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Ever wonder what's happening inside your head? From dreaming to anxiety disorders, discover how your brain works with this illuminating series.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 8
Netflix ID: 81098586 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Take a trip inside the mind of Bill Gates as the billionaire opens up about those who influenced him and the audacious goals he's still pursuing.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 8
Netflix ID: 80184771 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From eradicating disease to selecting a child’s traits, gene editing gives humans the chance to hack biology. Meet the real people behind the science.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 8
Netflix ID: 80208910 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Comedian and writer Sue Perkins sets off on a 3,000-mile journey up the Mekong River to explore a people and region on the verge of dramatic change.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 7.9
Netflix ID: 80212224 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Dr. Lisa Sanders crowdsources diagnoses for mysterious and rare medical conditions in a documentary series based on her New York Times Magazine column.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.8
Netflix ID: 80201543 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This look behind the scenes shows how worldwide camera crews climbed, dived and froze to capture the documentary's groundbreaking night footage.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.7
Runtime: 00:59:24
Netflix ID: 81168505 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In 2020, the world changed. This topical series examines the coronavirus pandemic, the efforts to combat it and ways to manage its mental health toll.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.7
Netflix ID: 81273378 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary series tells the story of the Germans from their first confrontation with the Roman Empire until King Clovis defeated Rome.

Year: 2007
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix rating: 3.7/5
Netflix ID: 80000597 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Award-winning architect Piers Taylor and actress/property enthusiast Caroline Quentin travel the world to tour unconventional homes in extreme places.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix ID: 80213025 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Take a breathtaking journey through the vast and diverse ecosystems of Australia and the magnificent wildlife that resides within them.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix ID: 81273905 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Fact meets fiction in this docudrama chronicling the journey of a spacecraft crew as it embarks in 2033 on a mission to colonize the red planet.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 7.5
Netflix ID: 80144355 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Survivalist Andrew Ucles explores the jungles, rivers and plains of three continents with the residents who knows them best: the local animals.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.5
Netflix ID: 81464379 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This docuseries traces the history of classic video games, featuring insights from the innovators who brought these worlds and characters to life.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.4
Netflix ID: 81019087 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Were ancient humans really behind some of the most important technological advances in civilized history, or did they have extraterrestrial help?

Year: 2010
IMDb: 7.3
Netflix ID: 70178604 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Set sail with Captains Sandy and Mark as they manage messy yacht crews and demanding guests all on the picturesque Mediterranean Sea.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.3
Netflix ID: 81470227 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Two astronauts attempt to brave a life in Earth's orbit on a record-setting mission to see if humans have the endurance to survive a flight to Mars.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix ID: 81193616 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

As staff on a luxury yacht, a young crew navigates life at sea as workplace romances, demanding guests and waves of drama threaten their happy voyage.

Year: 2013
IMDb: 7.2
Netflix ID: 81228402 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From nature to nurture, this docuseries explores the groundbreaking science that reveals how infants discover life during their very first year.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.1
Netflix ID: 80117833 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

On an ominous island off of Nova Scotia, two brothers chase historical theories on a quest for enigmatic treasure.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 7
Netflix ID: 80012550 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 6.9
Netflix ID: 81160763 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary seeks to dispel clichés about Viking women, who made great contributions to European history and even modern women's lib movements.

Year: 2014
IMDb: 6.8
Netflix rating: 3/5
Netflix ID: 80139278 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this interactive series, you'll make key decisions to help Bear Grylls survive, thrive and complete missions in the harshest environments on Earth.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 6.7
Netflix ID: 80227574 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Science journalist Latif Nasser investigates the surprising and intricate ways in which we are connected to each other, the world and the universe.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 6.6
Netflix ID: 81031737 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Get up close and personal with avalanches, fiery volcanoes and other natural cataclysms, and learn why some choose to live in their destructive paths.

Year: 2016
IMDb: 6.5
Netflix rating: 3/5
Netflix ID: 80103006 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From allergies to diet to sleep, three friendly doctors share expert advice, bust medical myths and test the latest treatments.

Year: 2017
IMDb: 6.3
Netflix ID: 81003997 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From Kentucky to South Africa, Thailand and beyond, host Sean Duggan travels the globe to look for some of nature's most unusual creepy critters.

Year: 2015
IMDb: 6.1
Netflix rating: 3/5
Netflix ID: 80106423 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In this docuseries, meet the heroes on the front lines of the battle against influenza and learn about their efforts to stop the next global outbreak.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 6.1
Netflix ID: 81026143 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This true crime series shows how innocent people have been convicted with dubious forensic techniques and tools such as touch DNA and cadaver dogs.

Year: 2019
IMDb: 6
Netflix ID: 80245117 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 5.8
Netflix ID: 81012137 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

One hundred hardy souls from diverse backgrounds participate in playful experiments exploring age, sex, happiness and other aspects of being human.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 5.7
Netflix ID: 80215997 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

They’re philosophers, storytellers and pioneers in their fields. Four surgeons reflect on their lives and professions in this inspiring docuseries.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 4.9
Netflix ID: 81004466 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Little animals embark on big adventures across the U.S. in a dramatic nature series that explores their hidden worlds and epic survival stories.

Year: 2020
IMDb: 4.8
Netflix ID: 81004151 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Explore the incredible wildlife, glaciers, volcanoes, fjords, and jungles of far Northern Europe, including Norway, Greenland, Denmark and more.

Year: 2011
Netflix rating: 4.2/5
Netflix ID: 80001232 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

A cast of quirky critters and Mother Nature herself narrate this funny science series, which peeks into the lives of Earth’s most incredible animals.

Year: 2020
Netflix ID: 81082225 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Host Felipe Castanhari explores science, history, mysteries and marvels, uncovering mind-blowing facts with help from his lab buddies.

Year: 2020
Netflix ID: 81020977 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Comedians shadow mountain dwellers who have opted out of the hustle and bustle of city life in exchange for fresh air and peace of mind.

Year: 2012
Netflix ID: 81325869 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Headspace takes a friendly, animated look at the benefits of meditation while offering techniques and guided meditations to jump-start your practice.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81280926 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

The spy game is a serious business, and throughout history, the tools and technologies developed for it have mattered as much as the spies themselves.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81014547 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

In a picturesque South African town, an eclectic group of endangered penguins flock together to find mates, raise families and mix with the locals.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81214135 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This two-part documentary shows off Italy's wild side, from pink flamingos and sure-footed ibex up north to wild horses and giant sharks in the south.

Year: 2014
Netflix ID: 81457526 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Join the seasoned naturalists and film crew from the long-running documentary series as they explore the wildlife wonders of the North Sea.

Year: 2007
Netflix rating: 3.6/5
Netflix ID: 80001042 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Explore the amazingly diverse wildlife and landscapes of Germany, from countless lakes to dense forests.

Year: 2011
Netflix rating: 4.1/5
Netflix ID: 80001233 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This series examines the nature of cuteness and how adorability helps some animal species to survive and thrive in a variety of environments.

Year: 2016
Netflix rating: 3.1/5
Netflix ID: 80104022 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Dr. Carin Bondar introduces unusual animal friendships, such as an elephant who leads a buffalo herd, a jackal caring for an elderly dog and more.

Year: 2015
Netflix rating: 3.1/5
Netflix ID: 80106367 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Physicist Jim Al-Khalili explores the science behind the origins of our universe and new insights that hint at the surprising ways it could end.

Year: 2016
Netflix rating: 3/5
Netflix ID: 80145514 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

This documentary series offers a well-rounded portrayal of Vikings, not just as barbarians but also as successful traders, mercenaries and explorers.

Year: 2015
Netflix rating: 3/5
Netflix ID: 80139519 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Explore the natural beauty, diverse wildlife and timeless mysteries of the Mediterranean Sea and its surrounding areas.

Year: 2014
Netflix ID: 80204348 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Curious kids Emma and her big brother Tim observe different animals as they make their way through various life milestones, from birth to adulthood.

Year: 2018
Netflix ID: 80189586 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

Engineer Dick Strawbridge and craftsman Will Hardie tour eight unique cabins built for a pop-up hotel in Wales, and construct No. 9 on their own.

Year: 2017
Netflix ID: 80241102 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

When it comes to daring stunts and outrageous pranks, we often wonder: What were they thinking? This high-octane series tries to find some answers.

Year: 2018
Netflix ID: 80241004 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb

From Argentina to Colombia, this stunning documentary follows five characters who share their deep connection to South America's majestic mountains.

Year: 2019
Netflix ID: 81154549 · Watch on Netflix

A group of innovators presents their unique creations to a panel of judges and a studio audience in hopes of being named the best invention.

Year: 2019
Netflix ID: 81258122 · Watch on Netflix

From astronomical events to shapes and patterns in space, strange and wonderful phenomena are explored with modern science in this series.

Year: 2015
Netflix ID: 81271182 · Watch on Netflix

Comedian Luke Mockridge explores his family roots as he travels across Canada, from the wonders of nature to the quirks of urban life.

Year: 2017
Netflix ID: 81264135 · Watch on Netflix

The real-life pirates of the Caribbean violently plunder the world's riches and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic in this documentary series.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81035118 · Watch on Netflix

Using innovative technology, this docuseries explores nature from a fresh perspective as animals use color to survive and thrive in the wild.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81036559 · Watch on Netflix

Learn how to sleep better with Headspace. Each episode unpacks misconceptions, offers friendly tips and concludes with a guided wind-down.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81328827 · Watch on Netflix

Cutting-edge science and captivating personal stories collide in this illuminating docuseries about the incredible workings of the human body.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81139212 · Watch on Netflix

From Japan to Indonesia, this docuseries explores the singular events that shook entire countries — with effects that reverberated over decades.

Year: 2020
Netflix ID: 81477457 · Watch on Netflix

This docuseries explores the daily challenges at KK Women's and Children's Hospital in Singapore as young patients fight for their lives.

Year: 2018
Netflix ID: 81477473 · Watch on Netflix

David Attenborough narrates this nature series exploring the world of Raffles' banded langurs and other species inhabiting Singapore's rainforest.

Year: 2019
Runtime: 00:44:47
Netflix ID: 81477610 · Watch on Netflix

In this nature series, tiny creatures ranging from bullfrogs to praying mantises play out daily dramas of survival, mostly unseen by human Singaporeans.

Year: 2019
Runtime: 00:44:37
Netflix ID: 81477613 · Watch on Netflix

Filmmakers Rainer Bergomaz and Yung Sandy travel through remote rainforests to observe the massive black caiman and the rare harpy eagle.

Year: 2009
Netflix ID: 81457025 · Watch on Netflix

In this documentary, nature photographer Benny Rebel embarks on a multiweek expedition to capture images of wildlife native to his homeland of Iran.

Year: 2012
Netflix ID: 81457040 · Watch on Netflix

Discover the glistening lakes, breathtaking glaciers, ancient forests and unique plants and animals of the Swiss Alps in this nature series.

Year: 2017
Netflix ID: 81457251 · Watch on Netflix

A group of scientists and activists battle extreme temperatures and sleep deprivation while working for weeks on end to save the world's oceans.

Year: 2016
Netflix ID: 81457062 · Watch on Netflix

Today, Silicon Valley is home to tech companies that are worth billions. But their beginnings were ad hoc, chaotic and revolutionary.

Year: 2017
Netflix ID: 81457246 · Watch on Netflix

From training to launch to landing, this all-access docuseries rides along with the Inspiration4 crew on the first all-civilian orbital space mission.

Year: 2021
Netflix ID: 81441273 · Watch on Netflix