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- Paramount+ offers a wide range of TV shows from various popular networks, making its library impressive and varied.
- Standout original shows on Paramount+ include Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Special Ops: Lioness, and 1923, which have received critical acclaim for their performances and storytelling.
- Paramount+ also includes fan-favorite shows like Beavis and Butt-Head and Frasier, which have a dedicated and passionate fan base.
Following a comprehensive rebrand in 2021, Paramount+ is now known for hosting some of the best TV shows of any streaming platform. Where once the triumvirate of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu dominated the landscape, there has been a boom of studio-backed services. This race, kicked into high gear by Disney+ and then furthered by the likes of Max and Peacock, is only continuing to pick up speed. The best shows on Paramount+ show why it stands out among the newer streaming services, with a range of classic content and high-quality originals available for subscribers.
With access to TV shows from the likes of Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV, as well as CBS and Paramount favorites, the Paramount+ library is impressive and varied. With new TV shows available on Paramount+ every month, Viacom promises it will only get bigger going forward, providing plenty of options for customers from as little as $5.99 a month. Whether you're a fully up subscriber or are considering a subscription, here's Screen Rant's guide to the best shows to watch on Paramount+ right now.
For more TV streaming recommendations, be sure to check out the best TV shows on Netflix and the best TV shows on Disney+.
The 30 Best Movies On Paramount+ Right Now (May 2024)
Paramount+ is arguably better known for its original TV shows, but its movie selection shouldn't be overlooked, with a great selection to choose from.
Best Drama TV Shows On Paramount+
The Offer (2022)
The Offer
- Cast
- Dan Fogler , Colin Hanks , Juno Temple , Miles Teller , Matthew Goode , Giovanni Ribisi , Burn Gorman
- Release Date
- April 28, 2022
- Seasons
- 1
Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather is one of the most iconic movies ever made, but the behind-the-scenes production was just as much of an intriguing tale as the movie itself. This is why 2022 miniseries The Offer is one of the best dramas currently on Paramount+, as it tells a dramatized version of the highs and lows of the incredible journey taken by the creative team getting The Godfather to completion. Miles Teller and Juno Temple star in The Offer, and recurring roles include Frank John Hughes as Frank Sinatra and Justin Chambers as Marlon Brando.
While The Offer wasn't a huge hit when it came to awards, it did manage to receive a few accolades, including a Satellite Award for Juno Temple. and nominations at the Critics Choice Awards for Best Limited Series, Best Supporting Actor (Matthew Goode) and Best Supporting Actress (Temple once more).
Evil (2019-Present)
Evil
- Cast
- Mike Colter , Brooklyn Shuck , Katja Herbers , Dalya Knapp , Marti Matulis , Maddy Crocco , Kurt Fuller , Michael Emerson , Skylar Gray , Aasif Mandvi , Christine Lahti
- Release Date
- September 26, 2019
- Seasons
- 4
Evil is one of the best horror TV shows to arrive in the last five years, and among the most chilling dramas currently available on Paramount+. Mike Colter stars as David, a Catholic priest-in-training who takes hallucinogenic substances to have divine visions. He works with Dr. Kristen Bouchard, played by Katja Herbers, a forensic psychologist and — initially — skeptic non-believer. The show has been described as Supernatural meets The X-Files, with the pair investigating various unsettling events and phenomena.
Paramount+ subscribers wanting a show that's tense, thrilling, and has solid writing, performances, and visual effects throughout need look no further than Evil. Season 4 arrives in May 2024 too, making it the perfect time for the uninitiated to delve into the show's haunting universe.