If we are to talk about a streamer that is quietly but steadily making its way to the top, then it has to be Paramount+. The redoubtable behemoth of the binge TV world is no longer the underdog of the crowded streaming market. The services of Paramount+ have created such a lineup that one could hardly leave the screen for hours, whether it be their stunning dramas, humorous comedies, or daring sci-fi epics.
So, whether you’re heading to the big screen or catching an episode on your phone, here are the 10 greatest Paramount+ shows you need to include on your watchlist today—listed in reverse, because why not mix it up?
10. MobLand
Want gritty gangster drama with a British flavor? MobLand is on the job. Tom Hardy stars as Harry, a fixer stuck in the middle of London’s explosive underworld, trying to prevent warring gangs from destroying one another. Of course, things quickly get out of hand. Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren lend added star firepower to this stylish, gory treat for crime drama aficionados.
9. Dexter: Resurrection
One of the most notorious serial killers in Miami is not going to leave us alone. Michael C. Hall returns to his classic character in this follow-up that acknowledges its campy origins and at the same time regains the original Dexter’s strength to draw. Dexter fans old and new will find Resurrection satisfying their craving for grim, twisted tales.
8. Landman
Taylor Sheridan builds out his Yellowstone franchise with another gritty drama. Landman features Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy Norris, the no-nonsense on-the-ground representative for a wealthy oil company run by Jon Hamm. With Ali Larter and Demi Moore joining him in the cast, the show combines contemporary Western grime with corporate conflict—Yellowstone meets Succession, but grittier.
7. The Agency
If spy stuff floats your boat, The Agency is a must. This stylish spy thriller has a killer cast: Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere, and Jodie Turner-Smith, to start. Based on a popular French series, it explores the human cost of being undercover, where the agents are so far into their characters that they begin to lose themselves. It’s spy stuff with intelligence, suspense, and heart.
6. Evil
Weird, unsettling, and wickedly smart, Evil blends supernatural scares with sharp commentary on modern life. Katja Herbers and Mike Colter lead the charge as investigators trying to make sense of possession, miracles, and—yes—even internet culture gone dark. Imagine The X-Files reimagined for the TikTok generation, and you’re close.
5. 1923
Sheridan takes the Dutton clan saga back in time to 1923, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. This sprawling prequel provides epic vistas, a hard-as-rawhide family saga, and a standout romance between Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer. It’s epic and intimate—a genuine Western through and through.
4. Happy Face
True crime enthusiasts, this one’s for you. Happy Face recounts the chilling tale of a woman who learns that her father (played menacingly by Dennis Quaid) is a well-known serial killer. When fresh confessions surface, her world comes apart. Annaleigh Ashford delivers a strong, fiercely emotional performance that makes this one of the service’s most compelling dramas.
3. Mayor of Kingstown
Jeremy Renner demonstrates he was born to do gritty television in Mayor of Kingstown, which is set in a Michigan community where prisons are the mainstay of the local economy. Developed by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, the series explores corruption, survival, and maneuvering for power. Renner’s acting is raw yet magnetic, and he keeps the series in high-octane mode at all times.
2. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Paramount+ is home to Star Trek, and Strange New Worlds may be the best modern addition to the franchise. Tipping the balance between optimism, adventure, and deep character development, it’s a throwback to the classic Trek without feeling stale. Die-hard Trekkie or new to the universe, this show is a total highlight.
1. The Good Fight
Smart, sharp, and fearless, The Good Fight takes the top spot. Christine Baranski’s Diane Lockhart anchors a series that tackles real-world issues with biting wit and powerful performances. With an ensemble stacked with talent (plus scene-stealing guest appearances from the likes of Michael J. Fox and Michael Sheen), it’s not just one of the best shows on Paramount+—it’s one of the boldest dramas of the streaming era.
And there you have it—10 shows worth watching on Paramount+. From mobsters to attorneys, space travelers to serial killers, the platform has it all. So set up your next binge—you’re covered.