As the year comes to an end, it is the perfect time to bask in the glory of the abundance of incredible Paramount+ stands out with its beloved original series. Ranging from high-octane action-filled animated drama series based on video games to reboots of popular comedy shows, Paramount+ has an original show for every type of audience.
Formerly known as CBS All Access, Paramount+ has been releasing TV shows since 2014 and has solidified itself as a streaming platform that consistently produces well-crafted shows with intricate plotlines. 2024 is a brilliant year for Paramount+'s TV shows, as the year saw the premiere of new compelling shows and the long-awaited conclusions to beloved shows. The best Paramount+ shows of 2024 keep audiences hooked with their well-developed characters and intriguing plots.
10 Insomnia
Released In 2024
Insomnia follows Emma, a successful woman on the brink of her 40th birthday, as she grapples with sleep deprivation and fears of losing her sanity. To regain control, she must confront her troubled past, seeking answers that connect her history with her current condition.
- Producers
- Andy Harries, Tim Bricknell, Jessica Burdett, Charlotte Essex
- Seasons
- 1
The British thriller series Insomnia is an adaption of Sarah Pinboorough's novel of the same name, starring Vicky McClure as Emma, a woman who develops insomnia and struggles to fall asleep as her 40th birthday approaches. Sleep-deprived and exhausted, Emma decides to seek answers and investigate her traumatic past. The six-episode thriller series slowly builds the tension as it follows Emma and her struggles.
While the solution to the various plot points in Insomnia is wrapped up neatly, the show's conclusion puts a damper on the rewatchability of the show.
Despite Insomnia's slow start and sluggish pace, the thriller boasts a captivating performance from the lead, McClure, and an intriguing premise entrenched in family drama that keeps the show compelling and entertaining. While the solution to the various plot points in Insomnia is wrapped up neatly, the show's conclusion puts a damper on the rewatchability of the show. Despite its flaws, Insomnia remains an entertaining, engaging, and riveting TV show filled with twists and turns, family drama, and thrilling mysteries.
9 Landman
Released In 2024
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Set in West Texas, this series explores the world of oil rigs and the fortunes they create. It portrays a modern upstairs/downstairs narrative of roughnecks and billionaires, highlighting the profound impact on the climate, economy, and geopolitics in these boomtowns.
- Seasons
- 1
Landman is a drama TV series based on a podcast about big oil titled Boomtown, hosted by series co-creator Christian Wallace. The show revolves around Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), the titular landman at an oil company. Landman is an adventure in West Texas in the world of oil rigs and the show follows Tommy in his investigations into a fatal accident. Thornton's impeccable acting makes his portrayal of Tommy as a charismatic, witty, and depth-filled character the highlight of Landman.
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Landman is an action-filled joyride with intricate plot twists, betrayals, and interesting characters. Tommy's dynamic with his family and his struggles as a landman during a time of turmoil and tragedy make for an enthralling experience. Landman's impeccable casting, strong characterizations, and thrilling plot promise an adventurous journey into the world of big oil.
8 Ark: The Animated Series
Released In 2024
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ARK: The Animated Series
- Release Date
- March 21, 2024
- Franchise(s)
- ARK: Survival Evolved
Cast
Gerard Butler
WHERE TO WATCH
ARK: The Animated Series is an adventure-based television adaptation of the popular video game ARK: Survival Evolved. Premiering in 2024, the series follows a group of characters who awaken on a mysterious island populated by prehistoric creatures and other fantastical elements. The series explores themes of survival, teamwork, and discovery as the characters navigate the island's many dangers and uncover its secrets.
- Main Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Creator(s)
- Jeremy Stieglitz, Jesse Rapczak
- Seasons
- 1
The fantasy action-adventure TV show Ark: Survival Evolved. The series follows Helena Walker (Madeleine Madden) after she finds herself fighting for her survival after being transported into a strange and dangerous world filled with dinosaurs. Helena's grieving for her deceased wife is suddenly interrupted when she wakes and finds herself in the middle of an ocean.
Ark: The Animated Series revolves around Helena's struggle to survive in the deadly world as she strives to return to her world and makes friends and allies from different time periods along the way. Helena's burgeoning bond with Meiyin Li (Michelle Yeoh) is beautiful to witness, and her journey toward healing and dealing with her grief is a poignant and touching arc. The vibrant yet dangerous new world and brilliant characters cement Ark: The Animated Series as an incredible and underrated TV show adaption of a video game.
7 Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Released In 2024
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Network
- Nickelodeon
- Showrunner
- Christopher L. Yost, Alan Wan
- Writers
- Christopher L. Yost, Alan Wan
Cast
Brady Noon
Nicolas Cantu
Micah Abbey-
Shamon Brown Jr.
WHERE TO WATCH
A spin-off of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an animated action-adventure series that sees the titular heroic turtles strike out on their own in an all-new storyline penned for television. Voice actors Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon will return to reprise their roles as the four turtles.
- Seasons
- 1
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an animated show based on the popular and beloved childhood characters of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The animated series follows the titular Turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, as they navigate their double lives as high school students while fighting crime and the insidious forces in New York City.
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is set two months after the events of the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and serves to fill the gap between the film and the planned sequel.
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles follows the Turtles as they face off against the villainous Bishop who aims to take down all mutants. The superhero animated series effortlessly balances the bizarre nature of the Turtles with comedy, drama, and action. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is filled with Easter eggs and references for fans of the franchise but doesn't alienate new audiences from the show.
6 Mayor Of Kingstown
Released In 2021
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Mayor of Kingstown
- Release Date
- November 14, 2021
- Network
- Paramount
- Showrunner
- Taylor Sheridan
Cast
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Pha'rez Lass
WHERE TO WATCH
Mayor of Kingstown is a drama-thriller series starring Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, who takes over for his brother as the head of the family. The McLusky family are power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption, and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.
- Writers
- Taylor Sheridan
- Main Genre
- Drama
- Creator(s)
- Hugh Dillon, Taylor Sheridan
- Seasons
- 3
Mayor of Kingstown stars Jeremy Renner, the actor best known for his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Mike McLusky, the titular mayor of Kingstown. The drama thriller series follows the powerful McLusky family as they navigate keeping the peace in the fictional town deeply entrenched in the business of incarceration. Mike is thrust into responsibility after he takes over and is forced to ease the tensions between the police, prisoners, prison staff, and gangs.
The TV show premiered on Paramount+ in 2021 and the third season was released in 2024. season 4 was confirmed months after season 3's finale premiered. The return of Mayor of Kingstown for season 3 was a triumph, as it took a deeper look into racism, corruption, and prison and saw the return of Renner after he was hospitalized in 2023. The show's third season is jam-packed with action, drama, and intriguing storylines.
5 Knuckles
Released In 2024
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Knuckles
- Release Date
- 2024 - 2024-00-00
- Showrunner
- John Whittington
- Directors
- Jeff Fowler, Brandon Trost
Cast
WHERE TO WATCH
Knuckles is a spin-off of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise created for Paramount+. Idris Elba reprises his role as Knuckles the Echidna in the action-adventure series, and the show will follow him on a new adventure as he meets new allies and faces new foes.
- Main Genre
- Adventure
- Seasons
- 1
Knuckles is a TV show based on the video game series Sonic the Hedgehog and follows Knuckles the Echida (Idris Elba) after his move to Earth. The show is a spin-off of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series and serves as a continuation of the events after Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Knuckles revolves around the titular character as he adjusts to the new world and begins training Wade Whipple (Adam Pally). While the duo of Knuckles and Wade train together, Knuckles also deals with being hunted by Dr. Ivo Robotnik's agent as he attempts to steal his powers.
Knuckles broke records when it became the most-watched Paramount+ original series during the show's premiere weekend and appealed to broad audiences with its stunning visuals, comedy, and heartening character dynamics. The fun and unpredictable show Knuckles is the perfect lighthearted entertainment for the whole family, filled with action, adventure, and comedy.
4 Frasier
Released In 2023
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Frasier
- Release Date
- 2023 - 2024-00-00
Cast
Frasier Crane
Jack Cutmore-ScottFreddy Crane
WHERE TO WATCH
Follow Frasier Crane in the next chapter of his life as he returns to Boston, Mass., with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge and an old dream or two to finally fulfill.
- Seasons
- 2
The revival of the beloved 1990s sitcom Frasier sees the return of Kelsey Grammer as the psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane. The Frasier reboot follows the titular character after he returns to Boston in an effort to bond with his son Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scott) and build a stronger relationship with him. Frasier premiered in 2023 and the second season was released on September 19, 2024.
Frasier season 3 has not been confirmed yet, season 2 perfectly laid the groundwork for future seasons with its introductions of entertaining romantic arcs and cemented its place as an entertaining and lovable reboot of a beloved TV show.
3 Halo
Released In 2022
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A live-action adaptation of the video game franchise of the same name, Halo follows Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 (Pablo Schrieber) as he fights his part in a war between humanity's United Nations Space Command (UNSC) and the Covenant, an alliance of multiple hostile races of aliens intent on destroying the human race. The Master Chief is ed by Cortana (Jen Taylor) - an AI construct based on the personality of Dr. Catherine Halsey, who created the Spartan supersoldier program - implanted in his brain.
- Writers
- Kyle Killen, Silka Luisa, Richard Robbins, Steven Kane, Justine Juel Gillmer
- Seasons
- 2
The science fiction military drama series Halo is based on the popular video game franchise set in space. Halo revolves around the 26th-century war between humans and an alliance of aliens known as the Covenant. The TV show isn't an adaption or continuation of the video game franchise, and is instead a standalone story taking place within its own timeline. Halo follows Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 (Pablo Schreiber), a super soldier who is leading his team of Spartans against the Covenant.
Unfortunately, while Halo season 2 set up a thrilling subsequent season, the show's untimely cancelation leaves Halo's storylines and character arcs unfinished.
Halo's second and final season premiered on February 8, 2024, and was canceled in July. Halo season 2 was a significant improvement from the previous season as the show managed to find its footing in the second season. Unfortunately, while Halo season 2 set up a thrilling subsequent season, the show's untimely cancelation leaves Halo's storylines and character arcs unfinished.
2 Star Trek: Lower Decks
Released In 2020
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Star Trek Lower Decks
- Release Date
- 2020 - 2024-00-00
- Network
- Paramount
- Writers
- Gene Roddenberry
Cast
Gillian Vigman
WHERE TO WATCH
The animated comedy series Star Trek: Lower Decks follows the crew on one of Starfleet’s least significant ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos, in 2380. Ensigns Mariner (Tawny Newsome), Boimler (Jack Quaid), Rutherford (Eugene Cordero), and Tendi (Noël Wells) have to keep up with their duties and their social lives often. At the same time, the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies.
Star Trek: Lower Decks is an animated expansion of the long-running Star Trek franchise. The sci-fi comedy adventure show stands out from other Star Trek media by putting the focus on the low-ranking crew rather than the high-ranking officers and captains of a starship. Star Trek: Lower Decks premiered in 2020 when Paramount+ was still known as CBS All Access.
Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5, the final season, premiered in 2024 and revolves around the officers with menial jobs on Cerritos, one of the least important starships in Starfleet. From parallel universes that explore the characters' motivations to space races through asteroid fields to resolve wars, Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 maintains the fun and exciting tone that made the show a beloved addition to the franchise, without sacrificing character growth and development.
1 Evil
Released In 2019
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Evil is a psychological mystery series that follows a skeptical forensic psychologist, Kristen Bouchard, who teams up with a Catholic priest-in-training and a tech expert to investigate purportedly supernatural incidents. The series delves into complex themes of religion, science, and the nature of evil through its deeply layered narrative and character development. The show stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, and Aasif Mandvi.
- Writers
- Michelle King
- Main Genre
- Horror
- Seasons
- 4
The supernatural drama series Evil premiered in 2019 on CBS before the series moved to Paramount+ for the subsequent seasons. The critically acclaimed TV show Evil came to an end in 2024 with the fourth season being the final season. Evil follows the skeptical psychologist Dr. Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) and tech expert Ben Shakir (Aasif Mandvi) as they Catholic priest-in-training David Acosta (Mike Colter) in investigating seemingly supernatural events.
Evil season 4 had the difficult task of wrapping up the compelling overarching plot built upon since season 1. The Evil maintains a thrilling pace while continuing to have meaningful developments in the characters' personal growth and character dynamics, and the chemistry between the central trio keeps the show grounded and heartfelt. Evil's final season is the perfect send-off for the compelling and complex horror series.
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