While once it was primarily known for Star Trek, Survivor, and a handful of other staples, that’s no longer the case. It’s now a destination for fresh and must-see content. While it’s brought back some of the beloved classics and new and exciting originals, it’s also brought back some of the hidden gems that fans of the platform have been missing. To help make it a little easier on you, we’ve compiled a list of the ten best shows currently available on Paramount+, ranked in reverse order to keep it interesting, and ranging from Star Trek and Taylor Sheridan fans to those looking for their next binge-worthy series.
10. Beavis and Butt-Head
What happens when two belovedly clueless teens from the 1990s make their way back to the present day of streaming? Well, what do you think? Chaos ensues, hilarity follows, and lots of moments make people laugh out loud. Yes, the classic duo from Mike Judge still has what it takes, and their antics have never felt more relevant than they do today. The new season of the series is “pretty damn hysterical,” and we couldn’t agree more! Who would have thought that dumb humor would still be effective?
9. Frasier (2023)
Frasier Crane has returned to Boston, and although the reboot is a nod to the original show, it has also brought in new themes such as the effects of aging, parenthood, and a new beginning. Kelsey Grammer slips effortlessly into the role he made famous, along with a new cast and some familiar guest stars. There is even a hint of romance to keep the audience entertained.
8. The Good Fight
Imagine The Good Wife on a crazier, edgier note. Christine Baranski headlines a solid cast in this courtroom drama that’s tailored specifically to our times of turmoil. Over six seasons, The Good Fight satirizes politics, the media, and the system of justice with acerbic humor and intermittent surrealism. It’s not merely courtroom drama—it’s cultural critique with panache. And yes, Audra McDonald and Delroy Lindo are always an improvement.
7. Yellowjackets
Creepy survival horror, flashbacks to high school, and an unshakable feeling of dread—Yellowjackets is a genre-bending thrill ride that refuses to let go. Following a plane crash landing in the wilderness, we alternate between their traumatic history and the dark secrets plaguing them decades later. Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, and Juliette Lewis are completely riveting. Despite a slightly rockier second season, it’s still completely addictive.
6. MobLand
It sounds pretty much too good to be true, Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren together in a hard-boiled British crime drama—but MobLand delivers. Conceived initially as a spin-off from Ray Donovan, this series holds its own with confidence. Hardy is in charge every step of the way, and the narrative burrows into London’s underworld of crime with sophistication and bite. It has “one of the most unbelievable casts on any streaming service.
5. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Paramount+ has made Star Trek its crown jewel, and Strange New Worlds is the brightest gem in the franchise’s current roster. With Anson Mount’s dashing Captain Pike, Ethan Peck’s thinky Spock, and Rebecca Romijn’s rock steady Number One, the show embodies that old Trek mojo with a contemporary twist. Daring, bizarre, sentimental—it’s all the old-timers adore, and it’s attracting a whole new audience.
4. Dexter: Original Sin
Before he was Miami’s most delightful serial killer, Dexter Morgan was simply a troubled teenage boy with a dark craving and a code of conduct that he had to follow. The origin story of this prequel series is Dexter’s first encounter with Harry rules, and it is shown how Dexter was both physically and morally unaware. Patrick Gibson actually energizes the character terribly, and the young Dexter mishap (both light and dark) is at the same time fascinating and terrifying to watch.
3. 1923
The 1923 series is the latest addition to the Taylor Sheridan Yellowstone family, and it might be the most emotionally impactful so far. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren deliver old-fashioned solemnity to the newest Dutton clan, but it is the youngsters and their grand, tragic love story that really hooks the audience. Beautiful to watch, intense at the brink of conflict, and intricate in plot, this is like prestige TV with a cowboy hat.
2. Evil
If you enjoy your supernatural horror with biting dialogue and social commentary, Evil is not to be missed. This smart, surreal show tracks a psychologist, a priest-in-training, and an IT specialist as they deal with demonic forces—literally and metaphorically. It’s a witty mix of spookiness and dark humor, with a clever script that tackles everything from religion to algorithms. A contemporary spiritual relative of The X-Files, and just as spooky.
1. Star Trek: The Next Generation
Param+ is indebted to Star Trek, and The Next Generation remains its star. Patrick Stewart’s classic Captain Picard, and Data, Riker, and the rest of the Enterprise-D crew, are still ageless. With intelligent stories, moral conflicts, and some good ol’ space adventuring, TNG is the gold standard for science fiction on television. Whether you’re rewatching or diving in for the first time, this series is a cornerstone of the streaming service—and for good reason.
And there you have it—Paramount+ in its finest form. From cartoon mayhem to metaphysical space travel, from supernatural exorcisms to epic Western epics, the service has turned into a pleasantly random launching pad for first-class television. If you’re in the mood for laughs, scares, or an existential exploration of the human experience, there’s something here that’ll have you up past your bedtimes watching.