All the Movies and Shows Coming to Paramount+ This Week, Including Robb Cullen’s Dark Comedy
Paramount+ is expanding its streaming catalog this week with a diverse selection of television programming and feature films. Subscribers can look forward to new additions spanning crime-tinged dark comedy, independent digital series, emotional family dramas, and thought-provoking post-apocalyptic thrillers. Whether you are searching for a high-stakes serialized drama or an international festival favorite, this week’s lineup offers varied entertainment options arriving between August 17 and August 23.
‘Average Joe’ (2023)
Set to arrive on Paramount+ on Wednesday, August 19, ‘Average Joe’ is a dark comedy-drama series inspired by the life of creator Robb Cullen. The story follows Joe Washington, a blue-collar plumber in Pittsburgh who discovers that his recently deceased father led a secret double life. After learning that his father stole millions of dollars and a luxury car from dangerous Russian mobsters, Joe and his close-knit group of friends find themselves pursued by ruthless criminals. The series stars Deon Cole in the lead role alongside Tammy Townsend, Malcolm Barrett, and Michael Trucco.
‘Average Joe’ (2012)
The independent digital comedy series ‘Average Joe’ lands on the platform on Wednesday, August 19. The short-form project centers on the everyday misadventures and dating struggles of an ordinary bachelor trying to navigate modern romance. Through a collection of episodic vignettes, the show portrays awkward encounters, humorous social blunders, and unconventional romantic pursuits. This comedic web series offers a lighthearted look at the complexities of young adult relationships.
‘The Harvest’ (2023)
Directed by Caylee So and written by Doua Moua, ‘The Harvest’ makes its streaming premiere on Saturday, August 22. The family drama revolves around a young Hmong-American man who returns to his childhood home in Long Beach, California, to assist his ailing father. As the family gathers, cultural expectations, financial burdens, and unresolved generational trauma begin to surface. The feature explores themes of filial duty and identity through an intimate depiction of a Southeast Asian immigrant family.
‘The Cured’ (2018)
Arriving on the streaming service on Sunday, August 23, ‘The Cured’ is a post-apocalyptic horror-drama directed by David Freyne. Set in the aftermath of a devastating virus that transformed people into aggressive cannibals, the story focuses on the reintegration of former infected individuals who have been successfully cured. Senan, a cured survivor portrayed by Sam Keeley, struggles with haunting memories of his violent past while facing intense social prejudice and growing civil unrest. The film features Elliot Page and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor in central roles as society divides over whether to accept or eliminate the former infected.
Tell us which of these new Paramount+ additions you plan to watch this week in the comments.
