Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘Lioness’

A handful of fresh arrivals landed this week on Paramount Plus along with a strong slate of signature originals and one long running animated hit. This guide gathers new premieres first so you can start with what just dropped and then rounds out the queue with standout series that anchor the service. Every pick includes clear details on story and the key people who bring it to life.

You will find history told through archival footage, unscripted adventures that lean into bold premises, animated fun for kids, and big scale dramas led by recognizable casts. Whether you want true crime, science fiction, or military action, these shows cover a wide range of genres so planning a weekend watchlist is simple.

‘Liberation: D-Day to Berlin’ (2025)

This documentary series follows the Allied advance from the Normandy landings through the push across Europe to the fall of Berlin. Episodes use restored combat footage, battlefield maps, diaries, and official records to trace operations from the beaches to the breakout, then onward through major campaigns and city fighting that closed the European war.

Production focuses on clear chronology and expert context with historians and veterans sharing insights into planning, logistics, and frontline decision making. Key segments highlight Normandy, the Falaise Pocket, airborne assaults, winter fighting in the Ardennes, crossings of the great rivers, and the final approach into the German capital.

‘Dating Naked UK’ (2024)

This unscripted dating series brings singles together for first meetings and activity dates without clothes in a private resort setting. The premise strips away fashion and status markers while cameras follow participants as they talk, cook, and explore the grounds before choosing whether to pursue a connection.

The show adapts the format for a British cast with a production team that guides match making, post date debriefs, and selection ceremonies. Each episode features new contestants, a host who frames the process, and a small crew that coordinates challenges designed to spark conversation and test compatibility.

‘Murder 360’ (2025)

This true crime series documents homicide investigations from the first patrol call through evidence collection, suspect interviews, and case presentation. Viewers see the workflow inside command rooms, forensic labs, and interrogation suites as detectives build timelines, test theories, and move toward an arrest.

The production uses surveillance video, body camera footage, and scene photography to assemble a complete case file on screen. Episodes emphasize collaboration among detectives, crime scene technicians, medical examiners, and prosecutors while each chapter closes with the legal step that follows the investigative breakthrough.

‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’ (2020–)

This animated preschool series follows Baby Shark and best friend William as they explore the underwater community of Carnivore Cove. Stories focus on friendship, problem solving, and music with short songs that help young viewers remember simple lessons about sharing, patience, and teamwork.

The show is produced by Nickelodeon Animation and the creators of the original Pinkfong song, with colorful designs and gentle humor shaped for early learners. Recurring characters include family members and classmates who join the duo for ocean adventures, talent shows, and school projects across self contained episodes.

‘Halo’ (2022–)

This science fiction series adapts the Xbox franchise and follows Spartan supersoldier Master Chief John 117 in a war against the alien Covenant. The story blends large scale battles, black ops missions, and the mystery of ancient artifacts that influence human history and the future of interstellar conflict.

The television version was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane and stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, Natascha McElhone as Dr Halsey, and Jen Taylor as Cortana. The production features expansive sets, armor built from game accurate designs, and a supporting ensemble that includes other Spartans and military commanders.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ (2022–)

This series follows Captain Christopher Pike, Number One, and Science Officer Spock aboard the USS Enterprise on exploratory missions that mix first contact stories with classic planetary adventures. Episodes favor self contained plots that showcase alien cultures, ethical dilemmas, and the early years of the crew that later becomes legend.

Developed for television by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet, the series stars Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, and Ethan Peck. The ensemble also features Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Jess Bush, Babs Olusanmokun, and Melissa Navia, with production design that recreates a bright starship aesthetic and practical sets.

‘Lioness’ (2023–)

This modern espionage drama centers on a covert program where an operative infiltrates a high value target’s inner circle while a case officer manages the mission from the field. The plot follows training, tradecraft, and the personal cost of long term cover as the team moves between safe houses and overseas postings.

Created by Taylor Sheridan, the series stars Zoe Saldaña as the on the ground leader, Laysla De Oliveira as the embedded asset, and Nicole Kidman as a senior strategist. The cast also includes Michael Kelly and appearances by Morgan Freeman, with production staging tactical sequences alongside character driven briefings and debriefs.

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (2021–)

Set in a Michigan town whose economy revolves around several prisons, this drama tracks the McLusky family as they navigate politics, law enforcement, and the criminal networks that cross the walls. The story examines negotiations, protection deals, and community fallout as tensions build across cells, streets, and city hall offices.

The series was created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon and stars Jeremy Renner as the family fixer with key roles for Taylor Handley and Dianne Wiest in earlier seasons. Production uses a grounded visual style with locations that double for industrial neighborhoods and correctional facilities to frame shifting alliances.

‘SEAL Team’ (2017–)

This military drama follows the US Navy’s Bravo Team on high risk missions around the world while showing the training cycles, planning sessions, and family lives that surround deployments. Episodes balance intelligence gathering with field tactics as the unit executes raids, hostage rescues, and counterterror operations.

Created by Benjamin Cavell, the series stars David Boreanaz as team leader Jason Hayes with cast members Max Thieriot, Neil Brown Jr, AJ Buckley, and Toni Trucks. The production works with military advisers on equipment and procedures and features recurring storylines that track injuries, promotions, and team rotations.

‘South Park’ (1997–)

This animated series takes place in the Colorado town of South Park where four friends encounter school dramas, small town crises, and exaggerated versions of current events. The setting supports standalone episodes that mix satire with recurring characters from classrooms, homes, and local businesses.

Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the show features voice performances led by the creators along with a team of long time collaborators. Production is known for rapid turnaround that allows timely topics and the franchise also delivers made for streaming events that sit alongside the regular episode library.

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