Popular Documentary TV Shows on Paramount Plus - Page 3

Celebrity True Crime Story

2021

Celebrity True Crime Story

2021
7
Host Monica helps unravel the mystery and the motives behind high-profile celebrity crimes, revealing a dark side to being in the public eye
Whistleblower

2018

Whistleblower

2018
7
A thrilling look into the real-life David vs. Goliath stories of heroic people who put everything on the line in order to expose illegal and often dangerous wrongdoing when major corporations rip off U.S. taxpayers.
Africa's Hunters

2017

Africa's Hunters

2017
6
A wise old leopard is challenged by a young rival; a lion cub struggles to find his place in the pride; and a lowly young hyena needs to grow up fast as the dry season takes hold. Powerful, personal stories will reveal the unique characters and amazing adaptations of Africa's top predators, followed in intimate detail, in the Zambian wilderness.
The FBI Declassified

2020

The FBI Declassified

2020
7.3
A look at some of the biggest cases handled by real-life FBI agents and analysts.
Mighty Trains

2016

Mighty Trains

2016
5.8
A journey riding the rails around the world, from the locomotive to rail traffic control to the maintenance depot.
Mafia Spies

2024

Mafia Spies

2024
6.3
Relying heavily on recently declassified material and premium cinematic recreations, this series charts a Cold War game of cat and mouse from Vegas to Miami to Havana that pitted Washington's strongest players against the 20th century's most notorious gangsters and exploring the secret connections among the CIA, the mob and Sinatra's Rat Pack that still resonate today.
Disasters at Sea

2018

Disasters at Sea

2018
6.6
Dedicated investigators uncover the devastating chain of circumstances that caused a maritime disaster. With the evidence at the bottom of the sea, ingenuity is required to find the cause – whether it is human error or the uncontrollable ocean.
True Life Crime

2020

True Life Crime

2020
7.3
Take a deep dive into the true-crime stories rocking headlines and social media feeds. These victims were young, the crimes against them were shocking and haunting questions remain.
Sacred Sites

2016

Sacred Sites

2016
This docuseries uses scientific breakthroughs and archaeological research to bring new perspectives to some of the most remarkable, but mysterious, religious locations. Each episode focuses on a site, exploring fundamental questions about the landmarks and the people who constructed them. Exploring the sites allows the show to provide insight into the ancient civilizations and how their practices and struggles are reflected in the shrines and temples they constructed.
Civil War 360

2013

Civil War 360

2013
6.3
Take a journey back in time and immerse yourself in a 150-year-old battle that nearly split our nation in two. This three-part series explores famous and little known aspects of the Civil War, from the perspectives of the Union, the Confederacy and the millions of enslaved people struggling for freedom. Hosted by Ashley Judd, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Haysbert, all of whom had ancestors greatly affected by the war, this series delivers fresh insights and untold tales, brought to life through dramatic recreations and the Smithsonian Institution's vast collection of artifacts.
11 Minutes

2022

11 Minutes

2022
6.3
A four-part documentary that takes viewers inside the heart-stopping stories of terror and survival experienced by those who were at the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas.
Into the Wild: India

2020

Into the Wild: India

2020
7
A journey through the magical wilderness of India, witnessing the day-to-day lives and challenges of some its most iconic species and the many other creatures with which they share their home.
8 Days That Made Rome

2017

8 Days That Made Rome

2017
8.1
Bettany Hughes relives eight pivotal days that defined the Roman Empire and made it the world's first superpower.
Nöthin' but a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal

2024

Nöthin' but a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of '80s Hair Metal

2024
8
A fresh and shockingly candid behind-the-scenes look at one of music's most iconic eras. Each episode showcases the insanity and blazing ambition that has enthralled generations of music lovers and continues to influence culture to this day.
How Did They Build That?

2021

How Did They Build That?

2021
6
An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.
How Music Got Free

2024

How Music Got Free

2024
8.2
Details the fascinating, and often funny, inside story of the technology-driven disruption that changed music during the late-90s and early-2000s. File sharing technology, combined with the insatiable demand for new music, created both the means and the motive for millions of young people to participate in outright theft – and be celebrated for it.
Stories from the Vaults

2007

Stories from the Vaults

2007
Hosted by actor Tom Cavanagh, Stories from the Vaults is a series of 30-minute shows featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex. The new series, produced by Caragol Wells Productions, showcases the Smithsonian's rarest treasures as Tom Cavanagh meets with the experts behind the Smithsonian and discusses what it takes to preserve these precious artifacts for the generations to come. Stories from the Vaults debuted September 2007 on Smithsonian Networks. The second season premiered Sunday July 12th, 2009.
Private Lives of the Monarchs

2017

Private Lives of the Monarchs

2017
7
Tracy Borman reveals the intimate details of the monarchs, to find out what really went on in their private lives.
Mystic Britain

2019

Mystic Britain

2019
8.3
Enter a world of mummies, witches, zombies, and shamans as we explore Britain's mysterious sites and mystic past.
Burden of Guilt

2025

Burden of Guilt

2025
7
Follow Tracyraquel Berns' emotional journey to unravel the convoluted excuses that were given about her baby brother Matthew's sudden death when she was just two years old.