9 Docuseries On Netflix That Got Practically Perfect Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes (VIDEO)
Say goodbye to boredom. With these highly-rated Netflix docuseries, you can get the wheels turning in your head for hours on end. From dissecting murder cases to watching behind the scenes looks at the world of exotic animals, there’s enough subject matter to keep you entertained for days.
With the rise in popularity of documentaries like Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness and Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, it can be easy to forget some other great content Netflix has to offer.
Subscribers who have gotten the chance to indulge in these docuseries took their opinions to Rotten Tomatoes. Here are nine they thought deserved amazing scores.
Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez
Rating: 82% On Rotten Tomatoes
NFL star Aaron Hernandez was sentenced to life in prison back in 2013 for the murder of Odin Lloyd. This documentary breaks down what really happened using statements from friends, family, attorneys, and former teammates.
Evil Genius
Rating: 83% On Rotten Tomatoes
This documentary dissects the high profile murder of Brian Wells, also known as the “pizza bomber.” Wells was just a pizza delivery man until he turned up at a bank with a bomb wrapped around his neck.
Making a Murderer
Rating: 98% on Rotten Tomatoes
Released back in 2015, this docuseries follows Stephen Avery, a man who spent 13 years in prison after being accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Soon after his release, he’s accused of a murder he claims he’s also being falsely accused of.
The Staircase
Rating: 84% on Rotten Tomatoes
The Staircase follows the trial and conviction of author Michael Peterson, who was accused of murdering his wife after she was found dead in their home.
Dirty Money
Rating: 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
This docuseries features episodes that deal with different examples of corporate corruption around us. Season 2 of the series recently began streaming on Netflix.
Wild Wild Country
Rating: 88% on Rotten Tomatoes
Guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh moved to Oregon back in the 1980s where he used his following to create a controversial cult. Building an entire city from scratch, his ideal world causes a “national scandal.”
Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness
Rating: 94% on Rotten Tomatoes
This newly-released docuseries brings viewers into the exotic animal industry in America. It specifically follows the life of Joe Exotic who is convicted for the "murder for hire" of animal activist Carole Baskin.
Flint Town
Rating: 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
Filmmakers document the unlivable situations in Flint, Michigan over a two year period. The film brings awareness to the unjust lives of these American citizens.
The Pharmacist
Rating: 97% on Rotten Tomatoes
A pharmacist from Louisiana delves into the world of opioid addiction after his son’s death. He uncovers the cruel corrupt world of the country's drug crisis.