Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including a YA Mystery

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Paramount+ has a wide range of shows and movies, including original dramas, popular animated comedies, and the growing world of Taylor Sheridan’s television series, plus well-known crime shows. This weekend, you can find everything from spooky mysteries and intense crime dramas to feel-good family comedies. Here are ten of the most-watched shows you can stream right now.

‘School Spirits’ (2023–)

‘School Spirits’ centers on Maddie Nears, a teen who unexpectedly dies and becomes a ghost trapped at her high school. While trying to figure out what happened to her, she connects with other ghosts who haunt the school from different eras. Maddie soon realizes she can talk to one of her still-living friends and enlists their help to solve the mystery of her disappearance. The show blends teen drama with a supernatural investigation, revealing long-hidden secrets about the town and its history.

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (2021–)

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ delves into the complex world of the McLusky family in a Michigan town heavily reliant on prisons. Mike McLusky acts as a go-between, navigating the relationships between the prison, police, and local criminals. The show tackles tough issues like corruption, inequality, and the struggle to maintain order in a chaotic place. Created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, the series offers a stark look at the business of America’s prison system.

‘Landman’ (2024–)

‘Landman’ takes place in the competitive world of oil drilling in West Texas, showing the lives of both the workers and the wealthy individuals who control the energy industry. Inspired by the ‘Boomtown’ podcast, the series examines how the recent oil boom has affected the local environment and economy. It portrays the dangerous jobs and complex business dealings involved in getting oil out of the Permian Basin, and focuses on the personal struggles and financial difficulties faced by those working in the field.

‘Criminal Minds’ (2005–)

‘Criminal Minds’ follows a highly skilled team of FBI profilers who are part of the Behavioral Analysis Unit. They investigate the nation’s most dangerous criminals by studying their behavior and psychology to predict what they’ll do next. Over many seasons, the show features a group of agents working together to solve challenging cases, all while dealing with their own personal issues. It’s a classic example of a crime procedural, but it stands out by focusing on why criminals do what they do, rather than just the facts of the crime.

‘South Park’ (1997–)

South Park is a funny, animated TV show about four boys and their wild adventures in a made-up town in Colorado. It’s famous for using humor to comment on current events and society, often in a shocking or controversial way. The show has a unique, simple animation style and regularly pokes fun at celebrities, politics, and popular trends. Since it first aired in the late 1990s, South Park has become a lasting part of pop culture and has had a big impact on other animated shows.

‘NCIS’ (2003–)

NCIS follows a team of investigators from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they solve crimes related to the Navy and Marine Corps. The show combines intriguing case-of-the-week mysteries with the personal lives and professional skills of its characters. Each episode usually features a new, self-contained investigation dealing with serious issues like national security, murder, or spying. As a long-running and popular show, NCIS has led to several spin-offs and is a key part of the Paramount+ streaming service.

‘Tulsa King’ (2022–)

‘Tulsa King’ tells the story of Dwight Manfredi, a tough New York mobster nicknamed ‘The General’ who is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma, after spending 25 years in prison. He’s ordered to start a new criminal enterprise in a place he doesn’t know, so he assembles a team of unexpected allies from the local area. The show follows Dwight as he adjusts to life in the Midwest, deals with cultural clashes, and faces danger from competing groups, all while trying to regain his power in a city that’s very different from his old world.

‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999–)

SpongeBob SquarePants follows the everyday adventures of a cheerful sea sponge and his quirky friends in the underwater town of Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob works as a cook at the Krusty Krab and often gets into silly situations with his neighbor, Patrick Star. The show is known for its funny and original humor, bright and colorful animation, and appeal to viewers of all ages. It’s become a hugely popular show on Nickelodeon and a landmark in animation history.

‘The King of Queens’ (1998–2007)

‘The King of Queens’ is a comedy about Doug Heffernan, a delivery driver in Queens who lives with his wife, Carrie, and her quirky father, Arthur. The show humorously portrays the challenges and funny moments that come with family life, especially with Arthur living in their basement. A lot of the laughs come from how Doug, Carrie, and Arthur interact as they deal with work and everyday life. It’s a classic example of a sitcom from the late 90s and early 2000s, filmed with multiple cameras.

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ (1996–2005)

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ is a funny and relatable sitcom about Ray Barone, a sportswriter, and his family. The show focuses on the everyday challenges and humorous moments that happen when Ray, his wife Debra, and their extended family – including his overbearing parents and brother who live nearby – constantly interact. A lot of the comedy comes from Ray’s parents, Marie and Frank, who are always offering unwanted advice and opinions. The show is famous for realistically portraying the ups and downs of family life and marriage.

Share which of these Paramount+ series you plan to binge-watch this weekend in the comments.

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2026-02-07 15:15