Is Duggar Family Documentary Available on Netflix? Where Can You Stream 'Shiny Happy People' in 2026?

Published 03/18/2026, 11:41 PM EDT

What if the seemingly happy-go-lucky family next door is not what they appear to be? One of the most wholesome families in America’s reality TV landscape, the Duggars, have been the subject of several shows over the years. 19 Kids and Counting followed Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar and their 19 children. 

One of the recent docuseries, Shiny Happy People (Season 1), reveals a very different side of the family. With the growing popularity of documentaries in recent years on streaming platforms, is this limited series available to stream on Netflix?

Streaming guide for Shiny Happy People - Duggar Family Secrets

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Although Netflix has an interesting lineup of documentaries, Shiny Happy People - Duggar Family Secrets is not available to stream on the platform. The series had earlier premiered on Amazon Prime on June 2, 2023, and it is now available to stream on Prime. The series follows the controversies around the family, their eldest son, Josh Duggar, and their link with the organisation, Institute for Basic Life Principles. 

Directed by Olivia Crist and Julia Willoughby Nason, the series has four episodes featuring interviews and footage. With each episode nearly 45 minutes long, the series gives a detailed look into the family. As for the Shiny Happy People, the series returned for a second season in 2025, focusing on Ron Luce's Teen Mania.

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Although this limited series is not available on Netflix, the streaming giant has a new documentary that is quickly rising to the top of the U.S. charts.

What is the new documentary trending on Netflix?

A Friend, a Murderer, released on March 5, 2026, had quickly found a spot on the trending lists across several countries, including Denmark and Sweden. It had even reached the top 5 in Netflix’s global TV shows ranking, according to FlixPatrol. The series follows three friends who realize that someone they trust deeply is not who he appears to be. 

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Soon, they discover that their close friend is a convicted murderer and kidnapper. Based on a true story set in a rural Danish town, the 3-part crime docuseries explores his crimes while also showing the emotional impact of his betrayal on those closest to him. For those intrigued by Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, this docuseries could very well be the next addition to the watchlist.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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