Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Paramount Plus - Page 4

Is O.J. Innocent? The Missing Evidence

2017

Is O.J. Innocent? The Missing Evidence

2017
2
After examining evidence both old and new, the team questions O.J.’s role in the crimes. Was he involved in these murders…or was another person was responsible? Dr. Henry Lee, a forensics expert from the original investigation, discusses the confounding details and problems with the preliminary evidence collection from the crime scene, and what impact that may have had on the trial.
The Real Mad Men of Advertising

2017

The Real Mad Men of Advertising

2017
5
Follow the evolution of advertising from the 1950s through the 1980s, via interviews with the industry's top ad executives, and through classic ads and commercials.
Mighty Planes

2012

Mighty Planes

2012
5.3
Mighty Planes explores the art and science of aviation, on planes that soar to faraway places on astounding missions. From preparation, loading and take off, through the journey and to the landing and unloading, viewers will experience the high-stakes and high-stress jobs through the eyes and lives of the characters that make it all happen. Featuring the genius of flight technology with the aid of high-end CGI, shot in HD, and recorded in 5.1 surround sound, MIGHTY PLANES captures all the action as it happens.
Forensic Firsts

2012

Forensic Firsts

2012
7
Hip Hop Was Born Here

2025

Hip Hop Was Born Here

2025
4.5
LL COOL J charts the creation, evolution and ongoing legacy of Hip Hop not just as a genre but as a culture.
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.
The Carters: Hurts to Love You

2025

The Carters: Hurts to Love You

2025
10
Unravel a deeply disturbing path told by Angel Conrad, the Nick and Aaron Carter's sister, along with first-time interviews with friends Melissa Joan Hart and Scout Willis. Never-before-seen home movies that detail the brothers' rise to fame and the devastating toll it took on their family also help tell the Carters’ story.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Apollo's Moon Shot

2019

Apollo's Moon Shot

2019
8.5
The stories of the men and women who made America's mission to the Moon possible are told through archival film, oral histories taken directly from the astronauts and Apollo artifacts, such as John Glenn's camera and Apollo 11's command module.
Africa's Hidden Kingdoms

2016

Africa's Hidden Kingdoms

2016
9
In this series we explore the unknown corners of Africa, delving past the fame of the Big Five we uncover a treasure trove of Hidden Kingdoms, fertile ecosystems are brimming with natural secrets.
The Wild Andes

2018

The Wild Andes

2018
8.5
Explore the Andes mountains' extremes and celebrate the animals that call it home on a 4,000-mile journey along the western edge of South America, from icy Southern Patagonia to the oxygen-deprived Altiplano plateau to the northern tropical Andes.