Top Rated Documentary TV Shows on Paramount Plus - Page 5

Secrets Unlocked

2020

Secrets Unlocked

2020
8
Join host Adam Mastrelli as he brings us face-to-face with the puzzling treasures of remarkable relics that are full of secrets, written in stone, gold, and blood. Explore hidden corners of the world, decipher ancient documents, and apply groundbreaking research and forensic techniques in our quest to discover the truth about these fabled cities, monuments, and remnants.
Aerial Africa

2018

Aerial Africa

2018
9
Aerial Africa reveals the fascinating stories you'd never find if you weren't in the air.
Africa's Wild Horizons

2016

Africa's Wild Horizons

2016
7
Africa's spectacular biodiversity extends across a vast, numerous network of ecosystems. Explore the continent's incredible landscape and the unique wildlife that call its many different environments home.
Die Anden - Natur am Limit

2018

Die Anden - Natur am Limit

2018
10
Wild Castles

2017

Wild Castles

2017
8
From the exquisite brown bears and aquatic salamanders of Predjama Castle, to the Neuschwanstein Castle that inspired the fictional fortresses of some of Disney's most iconic princesses, explore the curious history of these imposing European structures and the creatures that now call them home.
The Life of Earth

2019

The Life of Earth

2019
8
How did the world we call home come to be? Combining the latest scientific discoveries and theories with CGI, we journey through eons of fire and ice to detail how Earth evolved into a habitable planet and how humanity's success is putting us and our environment in peril.
Epic Yellowstone

2019

Epic Yellowstone

2019
10
Bill Pullman introduces and narrates this four-part documentary on the world's first national park, Yellowstone.
Murder in the Thirst

2019

Murder in the Thirst

2019
10
Hosted by LisaRaye, Murder in the Thirst explores scandalous and shocking true-crime stories. With stylized recreations of the crimes themselves and interviews with the real-life players involved, the show explores what pushes someone to murder.
Rome's Chariot Superstar

2019

Rome's Chariot Superstar

2019
10
In 90 A.D., ancient Rome played host to a sporting spectacle that attracted crowds three times the size of the Colosseum?s gladiator games: chariot racing. Every week, 150,000 fans packed the massive Circus Maximus, not just to cheer on the speed, fury, and danger of the races, but to witness the champion charioteer, Flavius Scorpus. Examine his improbable rise from young slave to arguably the most successful competitor in the sport?s history.
Brazil Untamed

2016

Brazil Untamed

2016
10
The Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetland, a lush environment where a tangled web of lives comes together. Tree-dwelling capuchin monkeys, gravity-defying Piraputanga fish that leap out of the water to pluck fruit from trees, and over 650 species of birds call this ecosystem home. Wade into this wonderland of biodiversity and uncover its natural rhythms.
Secrets of Wild Australia

2016

Secrets of Wild Australia

2016
Dive into the secret and surprising lives of some of Australia's signature wildlife. From mini marsupials to flying foxes, join these extraordinary creatures thriving in the otherworldly landscapes of this astonishing island-continent.
Klepper

2019

Klepper

2019
8
In this docuseries punctuated with self-deprecating wit and lots of way-harder-than-I-thought reality checks, Jordan Klepper leaves the comfort of the studio and embeds on the front lines of America’s push for change.
Pink Collar Crimes

2018

Pink Collar Crimes

2018
6
The impossible-to-believe, often absurd, true stories about the most unexpected women — PTA moms, country-club chairwomen, and more — who took big risks, pocketed big cash and then served hard time.
Extreme Africa

2016

Extreme Africa

2016
7
Africa's diverse terrain is as awesome as it is deadly. With scalding volcanic fields, scorched-earth deserts, and violent waterways, discover what lives in some of the world's most inhospitable places and see how these species have adapted to thrive where others would perish.
Epic Warrior Women

2018

Epic Warrior Women

2018
7
Join us as we tell the tales of history's most iconic female fighters, from the legendary Amazons of Central Asia to the gladiators of the Roman Empire to the all-female fighting force of West Africa.
The Lost Tapes

2016

The Lost Tapes

2016
10
Encounter the Pearl Harbor attacks, the L.A. riots, the Son of Sam murders and Patty Hearst's kidnapping the way they unfolded on TVs and radios across America. We present these shocking events from the 20th century, not through traditional journalistic reportage, but in real-time, as they were covered by national and local news broadcasts. This footage, much of which has not been seen in decades, gives an intimacy and immediacy to stories we thought we knew but will now rediscover through a unique perspective.
Combat Trains

2015

Combat Trains

2015
7
For over a century, locomotives played a vital role in wartime. We explore some of the trains and railways, from the American Civil War through World War II, that turned the tides of battles and changed history. Rarely seen archival footage and accounts from vets who were there highlight these thrilling stories of engineering genius and extraordinary bravery.
Secrets

2013

Secrets

2013
8
A monument that may explain why the people of a thriving ancient city vanished from Earth. A tablet that reveals a towering truth about one of the Bible's strangest stories. Evidence that the 10 plagues of Egypt were real natural phenomena. Join us as we follow a team of investigators around the globe, using modern science and technology to uncover ancient mysteries surrounding these and other puzzles from our past. By examining these relics and legends, we hope to gain insights into who we are, where we come from, and where we are going.
5-Star

2025

5-Star

2025
As these athletes chase their dreams under the spotlight, they must learn how to navigate playing in the Big Ten Conference while growing up in a pressure-cooker environment. When every mistake can risk everything and the fall from grace is devastatingly real, this isn't just about competing anymore; it's about fighting for a future where glory is within reach.
My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story

2025

My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story

2025
The harrowing true story of how actress Eva LaRue and her daughter Kaya endured 12 years of terror at the hands of a relentless stalker. Operating from the shadows, he taunted and terrorized their lives while his identity remained a mystery, even to the FBI. In this gripping account, Eva reveals the constant fear, emotional toll, and the resolve, courage and resilience it took to protect her family.