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For a mix of crime drama, science fiction, comedy, reality competition, and family animation, these 20 series are a useful starting point for choosing what to watch on Paramount+. This is an editorial shortlist—not an official Paramount+ ranking—and its selections balance genre variety, recognizable franchises, current originals, and easy entry points for different viewers. The date in the title refers to December 2025; it does not establish that every listed show or season was available in every country or plan that month.
What to watch on Paramount+ by mood
Choose by genre, tone, and how you like to watch: some picks are episodic, while others build serialized stories across a season. Several are adult dramas or comedies; a family-animation label alone does not establish suitability for every child. Paramount+ catalogs and plan access vary by country, title, and season, so check the official listing for your location before starting.
Science fiction and animation
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds — An accessible entry point to the franchise, built around episodic space adventures. Paramount+’s June 13, 2025 guide said season 3 premiered July 17, 2025, and that all ten episodes were then available to stream: Paramount+’s season 3 guide.
- Star Trek: Lower Decks — An animated comedy set in the Star Trek universe, a lighter franchise option for viewers who enjoy its references and setting. Check whether it remains available in your market.
- Star Trek: Picard — A franchise drama centered on a familiar Star Trek character. Confirm which seasons are offered where you live.
- South Park — Adult animated satire with deliberately irreverent humor; it is not a family-animation pick.
- SpongeBob SquarePants — A recognizable animated comedy for families, though parents should check specific episodes and local ratings for their household.
Crime, suspense, and action
- Landman — A contemporary drama about the oil-field world and the power struggles around it. Check the listing for current seasons and regional availability.
- Tulsa King — A crime drama built around a fish-out-of-water setup, with a mob figure navigating a new environment.
- Mayor of Kingstown — A grim, intense drama focused on crime, incarceration, and the systems surrounding a prison town.
- Yellowjackets — A survival mystery and psychological drama associated with SHOWTIME. Its tense subject matter makes it a better fit for viewers seeking darker serialized storytelling; check plan and season access.
- Dexter — A crime thriller about a forensic blood-spatter analyst who leads a double life. This recommendation refers to the original Dexter series; check which series and seasons are listed and whether the specific season requires a particular plan.
- FBI — A procedural drama for viewers who prefer cases and investigations over a single long-running mystery. Confirm which installment and seasons are in your local catalog.
- Lioness — An espionage and action drama in Taylor Sheridan’s collection, suited to viewers looking for a more intense contemporary thriller.
Westerns and period drama
- 1883 — A historical Western and a Yellowstone-universe story, following a journey across the American frontier.
- 1923 — A period drama in the Yellowstone universe, offering another route into the franchise’s family saga.
Comedy
- Frasier — The original sitcom, for viewers after character-driven comedy and a familiar Seattle setting. This is distinct from the later revival; check the listing if you meant that version.
- Ghosts — A supernatural comedy option for viewers who want a lighter series with a paranormal premise.
Reality and competition
- Survivor — A long-running reality competition built around social strategy and physical challenges.
- Big Brother — A social-strategy competition centered on contestants living together and navigating alliances.
- Ink Master — A tattoo competition series that puts artists and their work at the center.
- NCIS — A familiar investigative procedural with a large episode library. Confirm the particular NCIS series and seasons available to you; the franchise has multiple installments.
How to check whether a show is available to you
Availability is not established uniformly across countries, seasons, or subscription plans. Paramount+’s SHOWTIME information notes that some programs or seasons may depend on Premium access, while other seasons may be available on any plan. Verify the specific season and plan rather than assuming that a show’s listing means every episode is included.
- Open Paramount+ for your country and search for the exact show title.
- Check the series version and season numbers on its listing, especially for Dexter, Frasier, and the NCIS franchise.
- Review the plan or access information for the season you want. SHOWTIME titles can have different plan requirements by program or season.
- If a title is missing or its access details differ, treat the local listing as the relevant guide; catalogs can change.
What “right now” means for this December 2025 list
Paramount+ published a watch-guide index on December 23, 2025, confirming that recommendations were being framed for viewers that month. The index is not a complete catalog archive and does not verify that all 20 titles on this editorial shortlist were available in the United States—or anywhere else—during December 2025. Current browse pages likewise cannot establish past availability. For a present-day watch decision, use the service’s listing in your country; for a historical December 2025 claim, the evidence here supports only the dated guide and the specifically documented Strange New Worlds season 3 information.
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