8 Best War TV Shows on Paramount Plus 2026
Explore nine Paramount Plus war series and documentaries, from SEAL Team and Halo to WWII Battles in Color, for action, history, and drama.
If you’re searching for the best war TV shows on Paramount Plus, this list gives you a smart mix of combat drama, history, and large-scale action. SEAL Team brings the modern battlefield to life with tight missions and strong character work, while 68 Whiskey adds a raw, often darkly funny look at military medicine. For viewers who want history with extra texture, The Tudors blends court intrigue, romance, and conflict, and Liberation: D-Day to Berlin, WWII Battles in Color, and Combat Ships deliver a vivid look at major moments and machines of war. Halo adds sci-fi scale to the lineup, and Air Warriors rounds things out with aviation history and technical detail. Together, these picks cover the best of war storytelling across action, drama, war, history, and romance.
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SEAL Team
action · drama · war
Military drama following the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high stakes missions our country can ask of them.
Directed by Christopher Chulack, Ruben Garcia, J. Michael Muro, David Boreanaz, Gonzalo AmatCast David Boreanaz, Neil Brown Jr., A.J. Buckley, Toni Trucks, Justin MelnickNetflixParamount Plus -
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The Tudors
drama · history · romance · war
The Tudors is a history-based drama series following the young, vibrant King Henry VIII, a competitive and lustful monarch who navigates the intrigues of the English court and the human heart with equal vigor and justifiable suspicion.
Directed by Ciaran Donnelly, Jeremy Podeswa, Dearbhla Walsh, Steve Shill, Brian KirkCast Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy, James Frain, Sarah BolgerAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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68 Whiskey
comedy · drama · war
A dark comedy following a multicultural mix of men and women deployed as Army medics to a forward operating base in Afghanistan nicknamed “The Orphanage.” Together, they endure a dangerous and Kafkaesque world that leads to self-destructive appetites, outrageous behavior, intense camaraderie and occasionally, a profound sense of purpose.
Directed by Michael Lehmann, Erin Feeley, David Petrarca, Michael TrimCast Sam Keeley, Jeremy Tardy, Gage Golightly, Cristina Rodlo, Beth RiesgrafParamount Plus -
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Halo
action · adventure · sci-fi · thriller · war
Depicting an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, the series weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.
Directed by Otto Bathurst, Jonathan Liebesman, Roel Reiné, Dennie Gordon, Debs PatersonCast Pablo Schreiber, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Yerin HaNetflixParamount Plus -
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Air Warriors
documentary · war
They are the high-flying pride of the U.S. military, one-of-a-kind warriors that, over the decades, collectively revolutionized aerial warfare. Through rare, archival footage and compelling testimonies, meet the men and women who fly and maintain these Air Warriors and see how they've overcome incredible obstacles to rule the sky.
Directed by Elizabeth ElsonCast Brady Cummins, Tristan Wickersham, Paul HughbanksParamount Plus -
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Liberation: D-Day to Berlin
war & military · history
Experience the liberation of Western Europe from every angle, as astonishingly colourised and expertly restored footage bring the historic turning point of World War II back to vivid life.
Directed by Ian Bremner, Rosalind Bain, Jonathan DrakeCast Guillaume Laroche, Wolf Kahler, Alexander Devrient, Anne Gallien, Daisy CarolathParamount Plus -
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WWII Battles in Color
documentary · history · war
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.
Directed by Martina Hall, Matt Pearson, Jeremy TurnerCast Mike Bodie, Mercer Boffey, Sid Phoenix, Aaron Vodovoz, Ben CroweParamount Plus -
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Hell Below
documentary · history · war
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.
Directed by Ian HerringCast Nihat Akosman, Heiner Schluck, Jesse Irving, Dustin Rahe, Wolfgang OrthParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
This roundup gives you a solid starting point whether you want intense missions, historical depth, or something with a different angle on military life. From SEAL Team and 68 Whiskey to The Tudors and WWII Battles in Color, each title brings its own style and perspective to the genre. Use this page as a quick guide when you want something gripping, smart, and easy to queue up on Paramount Plus. Bookmark it and come back whenever you need a fresh recommendation, because this list is updated regularly to stay current.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026