Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘Mayor of Kingstown’

There’s plenty to watch right now, whether you want big-universe sci-fi, tense thrillers, or something the whole family can enjoy. These Paramount+ series span fresh originals and long-running staples, so you can jump into a new obsession or catch up on a franchise you already love.

To keep things simple, this roundup prioritizes recent releases and Paramount+ originals first, then folds in classics and long-time favorites that continue to add new episodes or specials to the service. All picks below are TV shows available on Paramount+.

‘Survivor’ (2000– )

The long-running competition series strands a group of castaways in a remote location where they form tribes, compete in challenges, and vote each other out until one remains to claim the title of Sole Survivor. It’s hosted and executive-produced by Jeff Probst, based on a format created by Charlie Parsons.

Across its many seasons, the show has filmed in locales from Borneo to Fiji and features recurring structural beats like the Immunity Idol and Tribal Council. Producers Mark Burnett and Matt VanWagenen have overseen eras that introduced game-changing twists, and the ensemble each season blends new players with returning favorites in special editions.

‘Lioness’ (2023– )

Set inside a clandestine U.S. program, the series follows an elite operative embedded with the CIA to befriend the daughter of a high-value target. Created by Taylor Sheridan, it stars Zoe Saldaña as the station chief, with Laysla De Oliveira playing the embedded recruit.

Nicole Kidman serves as executive producer and appears on screen, alongside Michael Kelly in a key agency role. Episodes focus on training, fieldcraft, and interagency coordination, with production drawing on military advisors for procedures and tactics.

‘Halo’ (2022– )

Adapted from the Xbox franchise, the show tracks humanity’s war with the Covenant and the secretive Spartan-II program that created supersoldiers like Master Chief. Pablo Schreiber leads the cast as Master Chief John-117, with Jen Taylor reprising the voice of Cortana and Natascha McElhone portraying Dr. Catherine Halsey.

The first season was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane, with later episodes overseen by David Wiener. The production uses large-scale practical sets, VFX for alien species and starships, and new storylines that sit alongside familiar canon elements such as the Forerunners and the Halo installations.

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

This pre-Kirk era series follows Captain Christopher Pike aboard the USS Enterprise on exploratory missions that mix first-contact diplomacy with classic starship adventure. Anson Mount stars as Pike, with Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Spock.

Developed by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet, the show emphasizes episodic storytelling within an overarching character arc. The creative team draws on franchise design language while introducing new species and planets, and the ensemble includes Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, and Jess Bush in core bridge roles.

‘Frasier’ (2023– )

The revival continues the story of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane after his years in Seattle, relocating him to a new city and re-engaging with family and colleagues. Kelsey Grammer returns in the title role and executive-produces the series.

Created by Joe Cristalli and Chris Harris, the new chapter introduces Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frasier’s son and Nicholas Lyndhurst as a longtime friend, with direction on early episodes by James Burrows. The production records in front of a live audience, maintaining the multi-camera format associated with the character’s earlier runs.

‘Criminal Minds’ (2005– )

This continuation of the behavioral-profiling procedural reunites the FBI’s BAU to track a network of serial offenders who adapted their methods during a global shutdown. Returning cast members include Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster.

The series is overseen by showrunner Erica Messer, who has led the franchise across multiple eras. New cases are structured around a season-long unsub while still presenting case-of-the-week elements, and production collaborates with consultants on behavioral science and investigative protocols.

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (2021– )

Set in a Michigan town dominated by the prison industry, the series follows a fixer working between law enforcement, incarcerated populations, and local power brokers to keep an uneasy peace. Jeremy Renner stars as Mike McLusky, with Hugh Dillon co-creating the show alongside Taylor Sheridan.

The ensemble includes Dianne Wiest, Tobi Bamtefa, and Emma Laird, and the storytelling maps gang dynamics, corrections policy, and political negotiations. Filming takes place in Ontario stand-ins for the show’s setting, with a mix of location work and constructed interiors for institutional spaces.

‘SEAL Team’ (2017– )

Focusing on an elite U.S. Navy unit, the drama covers mission planning, deployments, and the personal toll of high-risk operations. David Boreanaz leads as Master Chief Jason Hayes, supported by Neil Brown Jr., A.J. Buckley, Toni Trucks, and Max Thieriot in earlier seasons.

Created by Benjamin Cavell, the series consults military advisors for tactics and kit, and the writers’ room emphasizes after-action procedures, intel gathering, and team psychology. Later seasons expanded into long-arc storylines involving evolving theaters of operation and shifting command structures.

‘South Park’ (1997– )

The animated comedy centers on four boys in a Colorado town as they encounter outlandish events tied to pop culture, politics, and everyday life. Trey Parker and Matt Stone created the series and voice many of the characters, with rapid-turnaround production enabling episodes to reference current events.

Paramount+ features franchise content including original specials produced under Parker and Stone’s expansive deal, alongside seasons from the long-running series. The voice cast also includes April Stewart and Mona Marshall, and the production blends digital animation with the show’s cut-out aesthetic.

‘The Adventures of Paddington’ (2019– )

This family series follows Paddington Bear living with the Brown family, chronicling gentle adventures that highlight curiosity, kindness, and problem-solving. Ben Whishaw voices Paddington, continuing his role from the feature films, with narration and supporting roles rounded out by a regular ensemble.

Produced by StudioCanal and Heyday, the show employs bright CG animation and short, self-contained stories suitable for younger viewers. Episodes introduce recurring characters from Windsor Gardens and include creative teams experienced in preschool and early-grade children’s programming.

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