Netflix had a task on their hands at the beginning of 2022, with reports the streaming service had lost subscribers for the first time since 2012.
We shouldn’t have doubted them though, with the streamer making a solid comeback thanks to a terrific list of new release films, series and shocking documentaries.
In short, 2022 is proving to be the year when Netflix got its mojo back.
From the wacky to the weird, Netflix have handed viewers some top notch documentaries this year, many of which delve into a world many of us could never fathom existed.
So, if you’re tired of scrolling and need to know which new release Netflix documentary you should watch, we suggest you take a look at this handy list to help you decide.

9. D.B. Cooper: Where Are You - 90%
This documentary looks at the potential whereabouts of D.B. Cooper, a man who hijacked a Northwest Airlines passenger jet in November 1971 and escaped with $200,000 and, 50 years on, has still not been found. Photo: Netflix

10. Civil: Ben Crump - 88%
Civil takes a deeper look at the life of maverick civil rights attorney Ben Crump as he attempts to make America look to at what it owes his clients -- including the families of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Photo: Netflix

