13 Best Biography TV Shows on Paramount Plus 2026
Find 13 standout biography TV picks on Paramount Plus, from The Offer and Escape at Dannemora to Sun Records, sports, music, and docuseries.
If you’re searching for the best biography TV shows on Paramount Plus, this lineup gives you a strong mix of real-life stories, sharp writing, and unforgettable performances. You’ll find crime and drama in Escape at Dannemora, a movie-business power story in The Offer, and intense sports storytelling in Anderson Spider Silva. For music and pop-culture fans, Sun Records, Behind the Music, and The Carters: Hurts to Love You bring the people behind the headlines into focus, while We Need to Talk About Cosby takes a harder, more serious look at a complicated legacy. Britain in Color adds a fresh historical angle, making this page useful whether you want scandal, inspiration, or a deeper look at the world behind the fame.
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The Offer
biography · crime · drama
Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy’s never before revealed experiences of making the iconic 1972 film The Godfather that Francis Ford Coppola directed and adapted with Mario Puzo.
Directed by Adam Arkin, Colin Bucksey, Dexter Fletcher, Gwyneth Horder-PaytonCast Miles Teller, Matthew Goode, Dan Fogler, Burn Gorman, Colin HanksParamount Plus -
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Escape at Dannemora
biography · crime · drama · thriller
The stranger-than-fiction account of a prison break in upstate New York in the summer of 2015, which spawned a massive manhunt for two convicted murderers who were aided in their escape by a married female prison employee with whom they both became sexually entangled.
Directed by Ben StillerCast Benicio Del Toro, Patricia Arquette, Paul Dano, Bonnie Hunt, Eric LangeParamount Plus -
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Anderson Spider Silva
biography · sport
How many barriers does a champion have to overcome to become the black icon of his generation? Anderson Spider Silva's journey through victories and defeats, in and out of the ring.
Directed by Helder Fruteira, Caito OrtizCast Melique Berger, Tatiana Tibúrcio, William Nascimento, Larissa Nunes, Douglas SilvaParamount Plus -
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Britain in Color
documentary · biography · history
Britain in Color showcases key moments in 20th century Britain seen for the first time in color.
Directed by Tom BrisleyCast Stephen ManganParamount Plus -
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The Carters: Hurts to Love You
documentary · biography
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.
Directed by Soleil Moon FryeCast Angel ConradParamount Plus -
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Sun Records
biography · drama · history · music
The untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Guided by Sam Phillips, young musicians like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis combined the styles of hillbilly country with the 1950s R&B sound created by artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino and Ike Turner, and changed the course of music forever.
Directed by Roland JofféCast Chad Michael Murray, Margaret Anne Florence, Keir O'Donnell, Drake Milligan, Kevin FonteyneParamount Plus -
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Behind the Music
documentary · biography · music
The best of the vault remastered and updated with artist interviews, a creative refresh, and reimagined visual style.
Directed by Steve PaleyCast Jennifer Lopez, Huey LewisParamount Plus -
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We Need to Talk About Cosby
documentary · biography · crime · history
During his nearly 50 years in show business, Bill Cosby became one of America's most recognizable black celebrities: his career was a model of excellence for millions of Americans, until the painful testimonies of dozens of women uncovered the sinister grimace behind the smile of the so-called America's dad.
Directed by W. Kamau BellCast Hamilton Morris, Matt WilliamsParamount Plus -
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George & Tammy
biography · drama · history · music
A look at the romance between famed country musicians George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
Directed by John HillcoatCast Jessica Chastain, Michael Shannon, Steve Zahn, David Wilson Barnes, Walton GogginsParamount Plus -
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The Putin Interviews
documentary · biography
A revealing series of interviews between renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone and Vladimir Putin in which the Russian President speaks candidly on the US Election, Trump, Syria, Snowden and more.
Directed by Oliver StoneParamount Plus -
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Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men
documentary · biography · music
Transcending the music documentary genre by creating a new lane that merges music, socio-cultural commentary and and intimate family portrait of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Directed by Sacha JenkinsCast Ronald P Boone Jr., Frank FernandezParamount Plus -
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The New Edition Story
biography · drama · music
Follow the story of R&B pioneers Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill as they navigate fame from their native Boston to Hollywood and beyond.
Directed by Chris RobinsonCast Bryshere Y. Gray, Elijah Kelley, Luke James, Woody McClain, Keith PowersParamount Plus -
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The Reagans
documentary · biography · history
A four-part documentary series that explores the many surprisingly unexamined aspects of the Reagan White House, and how Nancy Reagan's paper-doll image was at odds with the power she ultimately wielded throughout her husband's presidency.
Directed by Matt TyrnauerCast Sean O. StrubParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
These picks show how varied true-story TV can be, from gritty prison drama and sports profiles to music history and documentary-style investigations. Whether you want something tense, emotional, or informative, there’s plenty here to keep your watchlist full. Bookmark this page if you’re building a queue, because it’s updated regularly with new additions and changing availability. Come back whenever you want a fresh guide to the latest biography-focused series on the service.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026