These Are All The Best History Documentaries On Netflix

Captive

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In eight episodes, Captive explores different real-life hostage situatinos that happened throughout history, with terrifying, procedural detail. The series boasts a variety of stylized filmmaking techniques — something like Errol Morris meets Michael Bay. It also forces the viewer to find a sense of understanding with the kidnappers profiled. Doug Liman, best known for fiction films like The Bourne Identity, created the show.

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