Six Escapist Docuseries To Watch on Netflix Right Now

Aug 28

Netflix becoming another endless scroll? We hear you. The enormous library of series and movies can make it hard to make a snap decision. Fortunately, Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club is here to help. We’ve listed six documentary series titles that are not only extremely interesting, but are also available to stream in the U.S. right now!

Most of these series have standalone episodes that won’t need more than an hour commitment –which, by the way, have you seen the new “Low Commitment” category? Consider yourself seen and appreciated, witty Netflix copywriter.

Now without further ado, here’s the short list of titles to watch, recommended by technologists who miss traveling and stadium seats, just like you.

1. Home Game

A sports documentary series featuring unusual sports from around the world, and the cultures that keep them alive.

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2. Connected

A docuseries hosted by science journalist, Latif Nasser (director of research, Radiolab), exploring the world to present the surprising ways n which we are connected to each other and the universe.

Science reporter and host Latif Nasser investigates the fascinating and intricate ways that we are connected to each other, the world and the universe at lar...

3. Grand Designs

A British TV show featuring ambitious people pursuing their dream homes, taking their homebuilding to the next level.

Wood steam benders Tom and Danielle Raffield have just £100k to hand-build a spectacular family home in South Cornwall with curvy wood cladding and twisty ha...

4. Street Food: Latin America

A colorful documentary series profiling Latin American chefs who artfully balance tradition and innovation in their food.

The mouth-watering documentary series travels to Latin America to meet the local stars of Street Food in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Boliv...

5. Losers

A sports documentary series telling the stories of athletes who have turned the anguish of defeat into personal triumph.

We live in a winner take all society where losing is laughed off, dismissed and shamed. But what do we miss when we turn our back on the lessons that failure...

6. Tales By Light

This series follows photographers and filmmakers around the world as they capture incredible images of people, places, and creatures from unprecedented angles.

Uniting exploration, photography and the natural world, Tales by Light offers a rare glimpse into the eyes and minds of some of Australia and the world's bes...

Not really feeling anything on Netflix? You can always turn to the classics! Here are some animated season premieres to look forward to on Hulu, available to stream on Monday, September 28.

Bob's Burgers: Season 11 Premiere
Family Guy: Season 19 Premiere
The Simpsons: Season 32 Premiere

DID YOU KNOW?

A person makes 226.7 decisions each day on just food alone, according to researchers at Cornell University (Wansink and Sobal, 2007). Since July, Netflix started testing a “Shuffle” button to help combat the decision fatigue. Look out for it on your menu screen!

What are some movie or series titles you would recommend? Let us know in the comments below.

TSQ Team