Let’s face it—Paramount+ was once the streaming service you only turned to when you wanted to rewatch Star Trek or get caught up on Survivor. But times have changed. Under the radar and steadily, it’s become an unexpected well of rich programming packed with must-see shows. With a blend of familiar old favorites, risky new originals, and some under-the-radar gems, Paramount+ is no longer coasting on nostalgia—it’s splashing. Whether you’re a die-hard Trekkie, a Taylor Sheridan fanatic, or just searching for your next binge watch, here are the top 10 shows on Paramount+ today, ranked in reverse order, so you can enjoy the cliffhanger.
10. Beavis and Butt-Head
What happens when two loveably clueless teens from the ‘90s get rebooted in the streaming age? Pretty much what you’d expect—stupidity, chaos, and gut-busting laughs. Mike Judge’s infamous duo hasn’t missed a beat, and their antics hit even harder in the modern world. As Vulture put it, the new run is “pretty damn hysterical”—and we’re inclined to agree. Who knew dumb jokes could age this well?
9. Frasier (2023)
Frasier Crane is back in Boston, and although the new take on the sitcom honors the original, it also gives us a new spin on aging, parenthood, and beginning anew. Kelsey Grammer glides effortlessly back into his iconic role with the assistance of a new cast and a few nice guest spots. As TV Insider points out, there’s even a slow-burn romance to keep an eye on. It’s an elegant return that’s both familiar yet abounds with fresh charm.
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. As Vulture summarizes, 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 became Miami’s most charming serial killer, Dexter Morgan was just a conflicted teen with a dark urge and a code to follow. This prequel series peels back the curtain on his early days, showing how Harry’s rules took shape—and how Dexter stumbled his way through them. Patrick Gibson brings a new energy to the role, and watching young Dexter trip (literally and morally) is equal parts fascinating and terrifying.
3. 1923
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe continues to grow, and 1923 could be its most emotionally resonant installment so far. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren bring old-school gravitas to this latest generation of the Dutton clan, but it’s the younger players—and their sweeping, heartbreaking romance—that truly take hold. Stunning visuals, high-drama tension, and complex storytelling make this feel 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.