Netflix’s newest documentary about the Marines may look intense and hardcore at the start, which it is, but it has more than just grit and tough attitudes. The docuseries also tells the story of each individual and their personal experience as a Marine veteran and a newly appointed Marine trainee, telling us a story of brotherhood and courage.
In the documentary, we follow the members of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as they go through tough and rigorous training by being thrown into the sea, navigating jungles and forests, and teaching them how to use the most basic to the most complex firearms, all to hone their skills, wits, and bravery to become a true Marine.
What Does the Documentary Have for Us
If you’re looking to find out the ins and outs of what it takes to be part of the Marines, or at the very least are curious about how they function and what it’s like there, then this docuseries can give you just that. From the mind-breaking training to the bond the soldiers build, and even the perspective of the trainers has a spotlight in the documentary.
The series was released on November 10, 2025, ready for you to watch and enjoy. The documentary itself is composed of four total episodes, each lasting around 40 to 60 minutes, giving you almost an hour each episode of non-stop action, intense training, and other inside looks at how the Marines work.
Documentaries are a hidden talent that Netflix has and has yet to disappoint its viewers. A lot of them are sad, some are scary, while others, like this one, can be both tense and heartwarming. So if you’re looking to pass the time and learn about the inner workings of how the Marines work, then look no further than Netflix’s Marines.
