I like watching nature documentaries.
do-cu-men-TA-ri: stress on fourth syllable. 'Natura' = na-TU-ra.
Use this when discussing screen-based hobbies or evening routines. It is a universally relatable activity. Specifying the type of documentary (natura, storia, cucina) shows personality and opens specific conversations.
'Guardare' (to watch) is used for TV, films, and screens — contrast with 'vedere' which is more general ('see'). In informal Italian, you might hear 'vedere la TV' interchangeably with 'guardare la TV', but 'guardare' is preferred for intentional watching.
Seguo spesso documentari storici.
I often follow historical documentaries.
'Seguire' (to follow) is used for series you watch regularly
Sono un fan dei documentari di cucina.
I am a fan of cooking documentaries.
Using 'fan' (common loanword in Italian)
La sera guardo film o qualche serie.
In the evening I watch films or some series.
Broader screen hobby statement
Italian public television (RAI) has a strong tradition of high-quality documentaries, particularly on art, history, and Italian landscapes. Shows like 'Meraviglie' (Wonders of Italy) by Alberto Angela are enormously popular and celebrate Italy's cultural heritage.