The 25 best shows to stream on Paramount Plus Australia

Paramount Plus hosts original series, exclusive shows, movies and live football matches – all for $9.99 a month with a 7-day free trial.

There is a lot of content, including a vast amount of reality TV and crime shows by the bucketload – multiple versions of CSI, for example. Plus animations, children's content, 80s sitcoms, old-school favourites and some of the latest buzz-worthy shows.

Want a head start? Add these best shows on Paramount Plus to your watchlist ASAP.

• How do we come up with our list?

  For our best show and movie recommendations we look at a combination of titles' IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes scores (where available), what's popular on the service's app and the expert and critical opinion of our writers, who have over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry.

It started out as mainly toilet humour and horrible animation, but over the years, South Park grew to offer a funny and insightful view of huge issues in society. Even better? The toilet humour never went away.

Part horror story, part coming-of-age drama, Yellowjackets is all around amazing. With a terrific cast, killer soundtrack and immersive storyline, it's the kind of show that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

Tulsa King is funny and engaging. Add a strong lead performance from Sylvester Stallone into the mix and you've got yourself a hit.

If you're into sci-fi, Halo should be right up your alley. With plenty of action and great visuals, it will pull you in from episode 1.

The fantastic performances and polished visuals will hook you right from the very start.

Gritty and captivating, Last King of the Cross will keep you coming back for more.

Set 10 years after the original series wrapped up, Dexter: New Blood updates viewers on what everyone's favourite serial killer is up to in the present. A quick and fascinating binge, the series will give long-time fans plenty to talk about. This reboot rights the wrongs of the original's divisive finale.

With a mesmerising lead performance from Sonequa Martin-Green, Star Trek: Discovery is a solid starting point for viewers new to this universe. At the same time, it provides plenty of goodies for those who have been following the franchise for a while.

Clever and witty, the US version of Ghosts is a delicious comedy that will make you laugh out loud.

Anchored by a marvellous cast led by Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, 1923 can be grim at times – but is very much worth it. Another stellar show in the Yellowstone universe.

You're certain to have someone in your life who has seen every episode of Ray Donovan. Now ask that person if you should tune in for the first time. We'll wait.

Propelled by a sense of discovery, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds does the Star Trek name justice. It helps too that the cast is top-notch.

It’s heartbreaking, emotional, sobering and enlightening. As the story moves through the years, you can despair at how similar some things might seem today, but it’s a beautifully shot show that is a rewarding watch.

The plot takes a few sharp turns before you realise what’s going on, but stick with it and you will be rewarded. The episodes are fairly short in length too, which makes it easy to get through.

If you’re looking for a mix of melodrama and grandeur, The Gilded Age walks the line between soap and serious drama. Or you can just sit back and enjoy the amazing costumes and settings on offer.

For those who like their entertainment spooky, Evil is a brilliant supernatural drama. Clever and well-written, the show is the best kind of unsettling.

Five Bedrooms is heartwarming and funny, with appealing characters and an engaging plot. Trust us: you don't want to miss a thing.

Reality show Survivor laid the groundwork for everything that has entered the genre since. That probably means plenty of people can't stomach Survivor, but it retains an enormous, loyal fanbase. While dedicated fans can likely recall each act of physical strength and all the horrendous food, the social game-playing is really what Survivor is all about.

While Awkwafina's comedy chops are well established, it's often the supporting cast that steals the show, especially Lori Tan Chinn as the outspoken grandma. Trying to do adulting right has never been funnier.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney's harbour, it’s an ideal location for the expansion of the NCIS franchise.

Rather than focus on just the action of a heist, The Gold has a strong cast with some well-developed characters. If you're in the mood for a well-written drama, then check this out.

Already a common name on your social media feeds, the team are spot on with their satirical take on the news and with The Betoota Advocate Presents, you'll know what to expect and love.

A hidden camera prank show sounds very passé, but The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers offers big, dumb laughs. And sometimes, that's all you want. Switch off your brain and enjoy the hilarity.

Featuring plenty of drama and mind games, reality competition show The Bridge Australia is a whole lot of fun.

If you love psychological thrillers, buckle up for a wild ride on The Secrets She Keeps.

What changed on our list?

New addition

• The Gilded Age

We removed

• Special Ops: Lioness

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