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

If you’re lining up your weekend watchlist on Paramount+, here’s a fresh, no-fuss mix of new arrivals, current originals, and comfort-watch classics—pulled from this week’s drops and the service’s most-watched titles—so you can jump straight into something good without the endless scrolling.

‘Crutch’ (2025)

This new comedy follows Francois “Frank” Crutchfield, a Harlem widower whose quiet plans get derailed when adult kids and grandkids boomerang back home—plus he’s juggling his own flooring business on the side. The series is connected to ‘The Neighborhood’ behind the scenes and stars Tracy Morgan, with Cedric the Entertainer among the executive producers. Episodes stream on Paramount+, with multigenerational hijinks and small-business headaches fueling each half-hour story. It premiered the week of November 3 and is set up for easy weekend sampling.

‘The Smurfs’ (2021– )

A modern CGI take on Peyo’s blue crew lands on Paramount+ with 13-minute adventures featuring Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, and Hefty facing Gargamel and Azrael. Produced by IMPS and Dupuis, the series originated in Belgium and France and uses a style aligned with ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village.’ The production involves studios like DreamWall in Charleroi, with French voice actors including Jean-Loup Horwitz and Anna Ramade. It arrived this week on Wednesday, November 19, making it a timely kid-friendly pick.

‘Rubble & Crew’ (2023– )

Set in the ‘PAW Patrol’ universe, this spin-off focuses on construction-themed missions in Builder Cove led by bulldog foreman Rubble and his family team. The show emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and STEM-leaning builds, with animation by Jam Filled Toronto. Voice talent across the run includes Luxton Handspiker, Lucien Duncan Reid, and Shazdeh Kapadia. New episodes rolled onto Paramount+ the week of November 5, and the library’s ready for quick, kid-friendly marathons.

‘Landman’ (2024– )

This contemporary drama from Taylor Sheridan explores West Texas oil’s boom-and-bust world, with roughnecks, executives, and deal-makers colliding under high stakes. Billy Bob Thornton leads the ensemble, and the series expands Sheridan’s slate of modern American workplace and power narratives. As a Paramount+ original, episodes stream directly on the service. It’s designed for edge-of-your-seat weekend binges with ongoing arcs set in the energy industry.

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (2021– )

Set in a Michigan town dominated by the prison industry, this series centers on the McLusky family as power brokers navigating law enforcement, inmates, and local politics. Jeremy Renner headlines, with Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon as creators. Paramount+ carries full seasons, making it simple to catch up on the interlocking storylines. It’s a flagship original with themes that unfold across multi-episode arcs.

‘Tulsa King’ (2022– )

Sylvester Stallone stars as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York mafia capo sent to establish operations in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Created by Taylor Sheridan with early development involvement from Terence Winter, the show blends organized-crime maneuvering with culture-clash moments. Episodes debut on Paramount+ as part of the streamer’s original slate. The series connects to Sheridan’s broader universe while carving out its own fish-out-of-water crime story.

‘Tracker’ (2024– )

Based on Jeffery Deaver’s ‘The Never Game,’ this procedural follows Colter Shaw, a reward-seeking survivalist who tracks missing people and solves tough cases. Justin Hartley stars, with episodes structured around self-contained investigations plus ongoing character threads. Paramount+ hosts full seasons along with next-day streaming from its broadcast run. It’s easy to sample a single case or let a few investigations play back-to-back.

‘Ghosts’ (2021– )

An American adaptation of the UK hit, the series follows a couple who inherit a country house and discover it’s crowded with spirits from different eras. Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar lead the living cast, while the ghosts’ period backstories fuel episodic and seasonal plots. Paramount+ carries complete seasons, including holiday episodes that have become favorites. The short, character-driven installments fit quick weeknight viewing or full-on weekend marathons.

‘NCIS’ (2003– )

This long-running procedural chronicles a team investigating crimes involving Navy and Marine Corps personnel. The franchise spun out of ‘JAG’ and has since added multiple spinoffs, all anchored by forensic work and field operations. Paramount+ houses extensive seasons, so you can hop among eras and team lineups. The episodic format supports one-off viewing and longer arcs alike.

‘South Park’ (1997– )

Set in the Colorado town of South Park, the animated series follows Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny through outrageous, topical storylines known for fast turnarounds. Paramount+ includes the main series library plus exclusive event specials like ‘South Park: Post COVID’ and ‘The Streaming Wars.’ The deep catalog spans decades of episodes for continuous streaming. It recently topped the service’s weekly most-watched list, reflecting its ongoing pull on the platform.

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