5 must-watch Netflix documentaries that are guaranteed to make your jaw drop

Netflix fans have an abundance of TV series and films to watch this weekend, from new releases like Happy Gilmore 2 and Untamed to old favourites.

Whether you are looking for something more light-hearted and fun or something that will have you gripping the edge of your seats, there is something for everyone.

The weekend is the perfect chance to binge watch, so if you are looking for something new to add to your watch pile, we have put together five documentaries that have had people talking this week,including a horrifying missing persons case to a social media frenzy.

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Trainwreck: Storm Area 51

The Trainwreck anthology has been a hit with fans as it explores the biggest and most bizarre events that made headlines in mainstream media. From tragic festivals and political scandals, the series has shown it all.

But the latest and final instalment has been branded a must watch as it investigates the Storm Area 51 frenzy that went viral. In 2019, 20-year-old Matty Roberts sparked a worldwide sensation by creating a Facebook event titled 'Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us'.

The aim was to infiltrate the secret Air Force base in Nevada and uncover its supposed hidden secrets, from government trials to alien technologies. With millions of people expressing their interest, law enforcement agencies were on edge.

Released on July 29, fans have branded it "insane. On TikTok, one user commented that the "story is wild" as another said they will "stop what I'm currently watching to watch this."

Over on X, another fan said: "Just watched Trainwreck: Storm Area 51. That was wild from start to finish."

Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam tapes

This three part series has been branded as "craziness" as one true crime fan said on TikTok it is one "you do not want to miss". Released on Netflix on July 30, The Son of Sam Tapes transports viewers into one of the NYPD's greatest manhunts in New York City.

David Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer who was convicted of murdering six people. Now, this true crime documentary investigates the disturbing mind of the murderer himself.

Netflix teases: "Newly unearthed recordings offer rare insight into his twisted psyche, revealing what was going through his mind as he unleashed a reign of terror in the late 1970s. Alongside first-hand accounts from cops, journalists, and survivors, the series unpacks how fear spread through the streets, fuelled by cryptic letters, a frenzied press, and a killer who seemed to be everywhere and nowhere at once."

And fans cannot get enough of the true crime docuseries. One person wrote on X: "Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes may be one of their best true crime docu-series."

Amy Bradley is Missing

This heart-breaking documentary explores the disappearance of Amy Bradley who went missing without a trace in 1998 while on a Caribbean cruise with her family. The documentary features footage of her last known moments, dancing in the ship's nightclub with a cruise entertainer before returning to her cabin.

It also explores her final sighting which was by her father on their balcony early morning. He later woke to find her missing, and the mystery to this day remains unsolved.

The documentary has gripped fans who are taking to social media to share their thoughts and theories on what may have happened as viewers say they are "adding to their watch list". One person wrote on X: "If y'all into true crime docs Amy Bradley is Missing on Netflix is a must watch!"

Another added: "That Amy Bradley is missing documentary is haunting on Netflix. The forensics on the photographs matched and there were convincing witness statements who saw her. FBI should have done more to track her down. She was alive!"

Critical: Between Life and Death

Critical: Between Life and Death aired on Netflix on July 23 but has quickly become a firm favourite for documentary fans. It tracks London's trauma units as they face harrowing, real life situations and save lives.

From multiple traumas to life or death operations, the show is said to not be for those who have a weak stomach. The six-part series features surgeons, emergency crews and victims and their families as they recount the terrifying incidents as well as tense moments within the health service.

From the Makers of 24 Hours in A&E, the show features exclusive access in London's trauma hospitals over 21 days and across 40 cameras as "every second counts". And despite noting the "gory" nature of the documentary, fans are loving it.

"This one is REALLY graphic...I think a tad more than 24 Hours in A&E...I'll still watch, behind my fingers sometimes," one person wrote. Another penned: "This is brilliant. Binge watching it."

Fit for TV: Reality of the Biggest Loser

Although not released yet, Fit for TV: Reality of the Biggest Loser has fans talking on social media as anticipation for it is high. The documentary will be released on Netflix on August 15.

Fit for TV: Reality of the Biggest Loser will be a three-part documentary exploring the making of the hit reality TV competition, The Biggest Loser. Featuring exclusive interviews with former contestants, it will also explore the show's approach to extreme body transformations.

Netflix teases: "The series explores how the experience shaped the lives of those involved with the show long after the cameras stopped rolling and invites viewers to reflect on the balance between entertainment and well-being, and what it truly means to pursue lasting change."

Fans are already having their say. One person on TikTok said: "I've been waiting to see the repercussions of this show." Another added: "Already set my reminder! We've needed this for years."