Top Rated Documentary TV Series on Paramount Plus - Page 3

Hell Below

2016

Hell Below

2016
6.5
Hell Below is an event-based series charting the stealth game of sub sea warfare, tracking the dramatic narrative from contact to attack of the greatest submarine patrols of World War II. From the rise of the Wolfpack to the drive for victory in the Pacific, we profile the strategic masterminds and the rapid evolution of technology and tactics, as the threat of undersea warfare brings every sailor's worst nightmare to life. Expert analysis and stock footage are woven with narrative driven re-enactments filmed on authentic Second World War era submarines to place the characters at the heart of the action.
PULISIC

2024

PULISIC

2024
8.7
A behind-the-scenes look at American soccer's biggest star Christian Pulisic, providing unprecedented access to his life and growing celebrity in Italy as he competes in UEFA Champions League and Serie A competitions. Cameras capture Pulisic's journey in meeting the demands of global stardom while he prepares for the biggest moment of his career – the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup on home soil.
#CyberSleuths: The Idaho Murders

2024

#CyberSleuths: The Idaho Murders

2024
5.7
Four college students are murdered in Idaho. A group of amateur detectives obsessed with true crime try to solve the case by examining evidence and pursuing leads.
Born in Synanon

2023

Born in Synanon

2023
7.3
One woman's journey to discover the truth about Synanon, the experimental community that turned into a full-blown cult.
Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders

2023

Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders

2023
2.7
In 1982 seven people, mostly in and around Chicago, died suddenly and without explanation. The victims included three people from one family and a child from another. Eventually, a nurse quickly saw a common thread between the deaths; the victims all took the common pain reliever Tylenol, but their capsules were laced with cyanide. The deaths were soon dubbed the "Tylenol Murders" and started a frenzy to find the person responsible as fear spread across the country and store owners pulled Tylenol from their shelves.
72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square

2023

72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square

2023
1.7
Two men, a chance meeting, and nothing would ever be the same. A city teeters on a knife's edge as this provocative documentary challenges us to reconsider a case that seemed like a no-brainer at first glance. Stream the new docuseries exclusively on Paramount+.
Aerial Argentina

2022

Aerial Argentina

2022
6.3
Venture into one of South America's most scenic locales, abundant in both dense cityscapes and rolling natural landscapes, and see the beauty of Argentina from a bird's eye view.
Behind the Music

2021

Behind the Music

2021
5
The groundbreaking and prolific music documentary series returns with several new episodes and the best of the vault remastered and updated for today’s audiences featuring artist interviews, a creative refresh and reimagined visual style.
The Challenge: Untold History

2022

The Challenge: Untold History

2022
8.7
Exploring the conception of the reality show. Featuring commentaries from competitors, producers, media analysts and famous fans.
WWII Battles in Color

2021

WWII Battles in Color

2021
7
World War II was marked by its epic battles, which decided the fate of nations and changed the course of history. From Germany's Blitzkrieg attacks on Poland that launched the European campaign to the Allied invasion of Berlin that signaled its violent end, we bring these seminal conflicts to life through never-before-seen colorized combat footage. This six-part series puts you in the center of the action through rarely scene films from the frontline plus personal memoirs and oral histories from both sides of the battle lines.
My True Crime Story

2021

My True Crime Story

2021
8
Rapper and host Remy Ma profiles ordinary people who reveal how they got mixed up in criminal acts, from bank robberies to jewelry heists, and share their road to redemption in this true crime series.
Murderous History

2021

Murderous History

2021
7
At the scene of every crime is a story of a time, the place, and its people. This six-part series steps back in time to examine the most gruesome and compelling murder mysteries of the past 200 years, viewed through the lens of the eras and cities in which they took place. Through cinematic reenactments, we follow the determined investigators and complex perpetrators while revealing how each case made its own mark on history.
Legends of the Pharaohs

2021

Legends of the Pharaohs

2021
5.7
This documentary series brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza, shining a light on the personal stories of individuals who took part in the construction of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
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.
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.