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.
Facing Nolan is the definitive documentary on legendary Major League Baseball pitcher Nolan Ryan. The documentary films takes the viewer through the point of view of his teammates and the hitters who faced him. Photo: Netflix
The Tinder Swindler follows the fascinating story of Simon Leviev, a man who used dating app Tinder to con women out of thousands of dollars. Photo: Netflix
8. The Anthrax Attacks: In The Shadow of 9/11 - 89%
The Anthrax Attacks takes viewers back to the days following 9/11, as letters containing fatal anthrax spark panic and tragedy in the US and the subsequent FBI investigation. Photo: Netflix