There are a lot of things about 2025 that I couldn’t have predicted, but one thing I never saw coming is my newfound interest in documentaries. I mean, sure, I’ve dabbled in the past with Netflix docuseries like Cheer, Receiver, Quarterback and America’s Sweethearts. Taylor Swift’s Miss Americana is heavy rotation, naturally. I would even occasionally watch other streaming networks offerings on consideriably heavier topics like Hurricane Karina and 9/11. But, that was rare (because, hello, heavy topics) and usually aligned with an anniversary.

Typically, when I’m unwinding in front of the TV (and it’s not football season), I’m reaching for some trashy reality show or rewatching a TV series I’ve seen a billion times. Lately, though, my TV viewing time looks a lot different.

I can’t even pinpoint when the shift happened, but more and more, when I pick up the remote and scroll through streaming services, I’m skipping over movies and reality shows in favor of documentaries or docuseries. In the last month alone, I’ve watched more than I probably have in my entire life combined.

Here’s a list of the ones I’ve watched in the last month or so (or what I can remember off the top of my head anyhow):

• Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy
• Trainwreck: Balloon Boy
• Trainwreck: Storm Area 51
• Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel
• Trainwreck: The Real Project X
• Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich
• Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror
• Amy Bradley is Missing
• Waco: American Apocalypse
• FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened
• The Twister: Caught in the Storm
• The Idaho College Murders
• Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time
• Katrina Babies
• Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing
• Shiny Happy People
• Closed for Storm
• Honey Badgers: Masters of Mayhem
• Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story

I’m sure there are others I’ve forgotten, but each of these sticks out for a reason—good or bad. I’m not going to rate or rank them, though. That’s not what this post is about. But if you ever want my opinion on any of them, feel free to hit me up in the comments or on social media. I’m always happy to chat about the things and topics I get fixated on.

I’m still not entirely sure why the sudden(ish) shift to documentaries, but I’ve been enjoying them. Though, I guess “enjoying” is a weird word to use with some of these topics, huh? You know what I mean. It’s been fascinating to learn about things I only had a passing familiarity with or absolutely no clue about. And hearing stories that never made it to the media about tragedies like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina—some of which are downright rage-inducing—has been eye-opening.

I couldn’t tell you how long this phase will last, but I’m always looking for recommendations. If you have any, leave them in the comments!