10 Best Shows to Binge on Paramount+ in November 2025

As a critic, I’m seeing a really packed November for Paramount+, and honestly, it’s a great month to be a binge-watcher. They’re dropping new shows, bringing back favorites, and adding a ton of older titles, so you can easily mix current episodes with full seasons of shows you might have missed. From Taylor Sheridan’s gritty dramas to a hilarious new comedy spinoff starring Tracy Morgan, and even some family-friendly options, there’s a little bit of everything. I’ve put together ten recommendations below – quick summaries, what they’re about, and when you can start watching, so you can skip the scrolling and get straight to the good stuff.

‘Defiance’ (2013)

‘Defiance’ takes place on a transformed Earth after alien races have arrived. The series centers on Joshua Nolan, a former soldier, and his adopted daughter, Irisa, as they work to maintain peace in a frontier town built on the remains of St. Louis. Combining sci-fi action with political drama, the show explores the complicated relationships between humans and the alien Votans, who are trying to coexist under a shaky truce. All seasons become available on November 1, allowing viewers to binge-watch the entire story from beginning to end. Each episode introduces new alien species, altered landscapes, and local conflicts that threaten the town’s survival.

‘Rules of Engagement’ (2007)

‘Rules of Engagement’ follows the lives of two couples and their single friend as they experience the ups and downs of dating, marriage, and everything in between. Each week brings new comedic situations, from funny things happening at work to misunderstandings with neighbors, all stemming from the group’s different stages in life. You can binge-watch all seasons starting Saturday, November 1st, and follow how their relationships change and develop over time. The show is consistently funny, with familiar faces popping up to add to the chaos.

‘Crutch’ (2025)

I’m really excited about this new show, ‘Crutch’! It stars Tracy Morgan as Francois, a shop owner whose life gets turned upside down when his grown kids move back in. It sounds like a hilarious and relatable story about family – three adults all trying to live under one roof with their own ideas about life. What I love is that it’s set against the backdrop of a changing neighborhood, so it’s about more than just family, it’s about how things change around you too. The best part? It’s a Paramount+ Original and all the episodes drop on November 3rd, which means I can watch it all at once! It seems like it’s going to be a funny look at how families deal with everyday stuff like money, work, and relationships, and how everyone figures out what they’re willing to compromise on.

‘Rubble & Crew’ (2023)

‘Rubble & Crew,’ a new show from the makers of ‘PAW Patrol,’ focuses on Rubble and his family, who are skilled builders in Builder Cove. Each episode shows the crew working together to solve problems and complete construction projects like bridges and tunnels. New episodes will start streaming on November 5th, and previous episodes will be available to watch anytime, making it easy for families to catch up. The show features familiar building tools and techniques, with each new job presenting a unique engineering challenge for Rubble and his crew.

‘Landman’ (2024)

The new series ‘Landman,’ influenced by the podcast ‘Boomtown,’ takes you inside the high-stakes world of West Texas oil. It follows Tommy Norris as he navigates risky business deals, legal battles, and family drama, revealing how the oil industry impacts communities and livelihoods. New episodes of Season 2 premiere weekly on Paramount+ starting November 13th, and you can currently stream the complete first season. The show blends intense power struggles and on-the-ground challenges, demonstrating how characters’ personal lives are intertwined with the volatile economics of the oil business.

‘Chuck’ (2007)

“Chuck” is a fun show that mixes thrilling spy adventures with the humor of a typical workplace comedy. The story follows a relatable electronics salesman who unknowingly downloads a vital secret database into his brain. Suddenly, he’s juggling shifts at Buy More with dangerous missions around the globe, all while being protected – and managed – by CIA and NSA agents. He has to keep his new life a secret, of course! The complete series becomes available on Saturday, November 15th, letting you watch everything from how he first gains his abilities to the exciting finale. Expect plenty of gadgets, disguises, and heartwarming friendships as the characters face action-packed challenges and grow along the way.

‘The Smurfs’ (2021)

The Smurfs are back with a brand new, computer-animated series! Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, and all their friends are ready for more adventures in Smurf Village. Each episode highlights the importance of working together and finding creative solutions as the Smurfs try to avoid Gargamel’s plans to steal their magic. He always fails, thanks to the clever Smurfs! New episodes will be released every Wednesday starting November 19th, and you can watch previous episodes to get caught up. The stories feature fun inventions, Smurf Village traditions, and seasonal celebrations, all designed to entertain and help young viewers learn problem-solving skills.

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (2021– )

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ takes place in a Michigan town where the local economy depends heavily on its prisons. The show centers on the McLusky family, who wield significant influence over the prison system, law enforcement, and the town’s politics. It explores how decisions made within the prisons impact the entire community, creating complex relationships and shifting loyalties among family members, police officers, and local figures. New episodes are released weekly on Paramount+ in November, and all previous seasons are available for streaming. Each season follows ongoing investigations, tense negotiations with gangs, and the personal consequences that unfold as the story progresses.

‘NCIS: Origins’ (2024– )

‘NCIS: Origins’ takes viewers back to the early 1990s to see a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs as he begins his career with the NCIS office at Camp Pendleton, guided by his mentor, Mike Franks. The series explores how Gibbs developed his signature investigative style and introduces the team around him. New episodes are released weekly on Paramount+ through November, and previous episodes are available for those wanting to watch from the start. Each case blends military investigations with forensic science and focuses on the team’s developing relationships, laying the groundwork for future events in the ‘NCIS’ franchise.

‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’ (2024– )

‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,’ a continuation of ‘Young Sheldon,’ centers on Georgie Cooper and Mandy McAllister as they navigate the challenges of early marriage and parenthood in 1990s Texas. Each half-hour episode introduces new characters – neighbors, coworkers, and relatives – who create situations that test the couple as they begin their adult lives. The show, which premiered in October, continues weekly in November on Paramount+, with all previous episodes available for streaming in order. The storylines blend relatable life events like new jobs and childcare with the heartwarming humor fans expect from the ‘Young Sheldon’ universe.

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2025-11-01 23:48