Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

Paramount Plus added a few fresh options across documentary, reality, true crime, and kids animation, alongside a core lineup of big name originals. This roundup starts with the newest arrivals from the past few weeks, then moves into signature series that define the service, and closes with an animated mainstay that continues to draw large audiences.

Each pick below spells out what the show covers and who is behind it, from creators and producers to the lead cast and recurring players. You will see everything from battlefield history and undercover operations to interstellar exploration and comedy that has been part of television for decades.

‘Dating Naked UK’ (2024)

This unscripted series introduces new singles who meet at a private resort without clothes and spend time on activity dates and daily routines before deciding whether to continue together. Episodes follow conversations in shared spaces, cooking sessions, and hosted gatherings where participants weigh first impressions against what they learn over the day.

The production adapts the format for a British cast and includes a host who guides the process along with a small crew that organizes icebreaker challenges. Each chapter features fresh contestants and a structured decision segment, with the team coordinating logistics, consent protocols, and matchmaking choices across the resort setting.

‘Liberation: D-Day to Berlin’ (2025)

This documentary series traces the Allied advance from the Normandy landings through the liberation of Western Europe and the final approach into Berlin. The narrative uses restored frontline footage, operational maps, field diaries, and official communiqués to explain how the campaign unfolded from beachheads to city battles.

Historians and military experts provide context on planning, supply lines, and command decisions while the episodes chart key moments such as the breakout after Normandy, encirclement operations, winter fighting, and major river crossings. The production builds a clear chronology that connects strategy discussions to the units that carried out the orders on the ground.

‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’ (2020–)

This animated preschool series follows Baby Shark and best friend William as they explore Carnivore Cove with stories that focus on friendship, problem solving, and short musical numbers. Adventures take place in schools and neighborhood hangouts under the sea where lessons about sharing, patience, and teamwork play out in simple scenes.

Nickelodeon Animation produces the show with the creators of the Pinkfong song that inspired the franchise, bringing bright designs and an easy to follow structure for early learners. The recurring cast includes family members and classmates who appear across self contained episodes that mix comedy with gentle educational themes.

‘Murder 360’ (2025)

This true crime series documents homicide investigations from the first 911 call through canvassing, forensic testing, and suspect interviews that lead to an arrest. Cameras follow the process inside command rooms, crime labs, and interrogation spaces as detectives build timelines and compare theories against evidence.

The production assembles a case file on screen with body camera video, scene photography, and surveillance clips that show how leads develop. Each episode highlights collaboration among detectives, crime scene technicians, medical examiners, and prosecutors and closes with the legal step that follows the investigative breakthrough.

‘Lioness’ (2023–)

This espionage drama centers on a clandestine program where an operative embeds with the inner circle of a high value target while a case officer manages the mission in the field. The plot focuses on training, cover maintenance, and the personal cost of long term assignments that move between safe houses and overseas postings.

Created by Taylor Sheridan, the series stars Zoe Saldaña as the on the ground leader, Laysla De Oliveira as the embedded asset, and Nicole Kidman as a senior strategist. Michael Kelly joins the ensemble with appearances by Morgan Freeman, and the production stages tactical sequences alongside briefings and debriefs that drive the operation forward.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ (2022–)

This science fiction series follows Captain Christopher Pike, Number One, and Science Officer Spock aboard the USS Enterprise as they carry out exploratory missions across the galaxy. Episodes favor self contained adventures that balance first contact stories with ethical dilemmas and classic planetary visits.

Developed for television by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet, the show stars Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, and Ethan Peck. The ensemble features Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Jess Bush, Babs Olusanmokun, and Melissa Navia, with production design that recreates a bright starship look using practical sets and detailed props.

‘Halo’ (2022–)

This adaptation of the game franchise follows Spartan supersoldier Master Chief John 117 in a war between humanity and the alien Covenant while ancient artifacts influence the direction of the conflict. The story blends large scale engagements with covert missions and mysteries tied to human origins and advanced technology.

The series was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane and stars Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, Natascha McElhone as Dr Halsey, and Jen Taylor as Cortana. Production incorporates armor and vehicles built from game accurate references and a supporting cast that includes other Spartans and military leadership across multiple fronts.

‘SEAL Team’ (2017–)

This military drama tracks the US Navy’s Bravo Team through training cycles, mission planning, and deployments that range from raids to hostage rescues. Episodes show reconnaissance, coordination with intelligence units, and the pressures that come with repeated high risk operations.

Created by Benjamin Cavell, the show stars David Boreanaz as team leader Jason Hayes with performances by Max Thieriot, Neil Brown Jr, AJ Buckley, and Toni Trucks. Military advisers work with the production on equipment and procedures while ongoing arcs follow injuries, promotions, and changes in team composition.

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (2021–)

Set in a Michigan community whose economy revolves around several prisons, this drama follows the McLusky family as they navigate law enforcement, local politics, and criminal networks. The storyline covers protection arrangements, negotiations that cross the prison walls, and ripple effects across neighborhoods.

Created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, the series stars Jeremy Renner with key roles for Taylor Handley and Dianne Wiest in earlier seasons. The production uses industrial locations that stand in for correctional facilities and surrounding streets, supporting a focus on shifting alliances among officials and inmates.

‘South Park’ (1997–)

This animated series is set in the Colorado town of South Park where four friends encounter classroom mishaps, neighborhood crises, and stories that reflect current events. Episodes are largely self contained and use a large roster of recurring characters from the school, local government, and small businesses.

Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the show features voice performances led by the creators along with a group of long time collaborators. The franchise also produces streaming events and specials that appear on the service, which sit alongside a wide collection of episodes from the long running series.

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