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Top 10 Shows on Paramount+ in 2025: A Fresh Look

USASaturday, December 27, 2025
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Paramount+ might not churn out as many original shows as Netflix or Prime Video, but it still has some great stuff. In 2025, a mix of new and returning series made the streamer's lineup stand out. These shows were picked based on how well they kept the story going, how fun they were to watch, and how they stacked up against other shows.

Top Picks

Tulsa King Season 3

  • Action, emotion, and Sylvester Stallone's best acting
  • Drawbacks: Story can feel stretched out, some plot lines underdeveloped
  • Verdict: Solid show

Yellowjackets Season 3

  • Not as good as earlier seasons, but still worth watching
  • Mystery losing steam, but great performances and dark humor

NCIS: Tony & Ziva

  • Spinoff blending old and new
  • Fan-favorite couple reunites and goes on the run
  • Great chemistry and fresh format

1923 Season 2

  • Epic Western with gunfights and beautiful scenery
  • Drawbacks: Drags at times, questionable character choices**

Dexter: Original Sin

  • Prequel exploring Dexter Morgan's early adulthood
  • Great crime thriller and solid reboot
  • Interesting murder mystery and great cast

School Spirits Season 2

  • Aimed at younger audience, but one of Paramount+'s best original shows
  • Supernatural mystery with well-written plot and twists

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3

  • Great addition to the Star Trek franchise
  • Follows Captain Pike and the USS Enterprise
  • Captures adventure and intrigue of the original series

MobLand

  • Only truly original show on the list
  • Fun and entertaining with an all-star cast
  • Not emotionally deep, but highly entertaining

Landman Season 2

  • Still underway, but one of Paramount+'s best shows of the year
  • Dives deeper into the oil industry and Norris family dynamics
  • More focused story than the first season

Dexter: Resurrection

  • Best show on Paramount+ with Showtime of 2025
  • Sequel picking up after Dexter: New Blood
  • Revives the magic of the original series
  • Michael C. Hall reunites with his son and faces off against serial killers

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