Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Paramount Plus - Page 3

Strange Creatures

2015

Strange Creatures

2015
5.3
The amazing thing about nature is the number of ways it continues to surprise us - and in the case of these unique creatures, it appears we're barely scratching the surface. Spend some time in the company of nature's evolutionary mavericks.
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.
Britain In Color

2019

Britain In Color

2019
6
Britain in Color showcases key moments in 20th century Britain seen for the first time in color.
Atomic Age Declassified

2019

Atomic Age Declassified

2019
9
Taking viewers back to the Atomic Age of the mid-20th century by going on a mission to identify the endless possibilities of atoms as an energy source.
Aerial Britain

2019

Aerial Britain

2019
4.7
Journey to four regions of Britain, discovering the historical significance of the island from breathtaking heights.
Inside Mighty Machines

2019

Inside Mighty Machines

2019
6.7
Former NASA rocket engineer Chad Zdenek takes apart some of the world's mightiest machines and uncovers their secrets.
Don't Date Brandon

2025

Don't Date Brandon

2025
5
Follow a modern romance that spiraled into a dangerous game of deception. When Amber starts dating Brandon after meeting him online, he seems like the perfect boyfriend. But when she connects with his ex-wife, Athena, everything is turned upside-down as they learn the truth together: Brandon is a manipulative liar with dark secrets.
Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas

2025

Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas

2025
2
Follow the criminal investigation of a former Gigolos cast member who was arrested for killing a young female client.
Burden of Guilt

2025

Burden of Guilt

2025
4
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.
Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken

2024

Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken

2024
8.5
An inspiring story of healing and transcendence through the power of music. When five female residents from the Topeka Correctional Facility, a women's prison in Kansas, write letters to Etheridge, she then uses as inspiration to create and perform an original song for them. Having recently lost her son to opioids, Etheridge works to understand and interrupt the cycle of addiction while connecting with these women who, so often, are forgotten by society.
MTV's Family Legacy

2023

MTV's Family Legacy

2023
3.5
A brand new music series that looks back on the most celebrated moments of legendary artists -- from Diddy to *NSYNC -- through the eyes of their kids.
Willie Nelson & Family

2023

Willie Nelson & Family

2023
9
The first authorized work exploring the extraordinary life of Willie Nelson traverses the personal and career ups, downs, and in-betweens of one of the world’s most beloved musicians.
Sacred Sites of the World

2016

Sacred Sites of the World

2016
5.5
How Did They Build That?

2021

How Did They Build That?

2021
8
An exploration of how some of the world's biggest man-made structures were built.
Animal Empires

2016

Animal Empires

2016
8.5
Animals congregate in places where their basic needs can be met: havens from predators where competition for food is manageable and breeding opportunities are abundant. Journey to the habitats of these one-of-a-kind animals and learn their survival stories, from nesting fairy penguins, to migrating caribou.
Texas 6

2020

Texas 6

2020
5
This docuseries takes place in Strawn, Texas and follows the Greyhounds, a high school six-man football team under the direction of Coach Dewaine Lee, as they attempt a three-peat for the 6-Man Football State Championship.
The Curious Life and Death of...

2020

The Curious Life and Death of...

2020
7.5
Author and medical historian Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris uses science, tests, and demonstrations to shed new light on famous deaths, ranging from drug lord Pablo Escobar to magician Harry Houdini. Using her lab to perform virtual autopsies, experiment with blood samples, interview witnesses and conduct real-time demonstrations, Dr. Fitzharris puts everything about these mysterious deaths to the test.
America's Wild Seasons

2019

America's Wild Seasons

2019
7
America’s Wild Seasons is a landmark four-part documentary series that celebrates the drama and spectacle of the American wilderness, captured over the course of a turbulent and perilous year. On the ground, in the air and beneath the waves, the changing conditions provide a distinctive narrative arc as every wild inhabitant confronts life and death challenges.
Mike Brewer's World of Cars

2020

Mike Brewer's World of Cars

2020
6
This Wheeler Dealer is going global! Watch Mike Brewer travel the world to indulge his passion for all things automotive.
Carriers at War

2018

Carriers at War

2018
9
From the shipyard to the battlefield, see what makes U.S. supercarriers the cornerstone of America's naval might.