Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘Elsbeth’

If your Paramount+ watchlist needs a refresh, this week delivers a spread of brand-new premieres and dependable favorites across drama, procedurals, competition series, and newsmagazines. There’s a buzzy limited series debut, fresh seasons for unscripted juggernauts, and a couple of recent network hits now living comfortably on the service.

Below, you’ll find quick primers on each title—what it’s about, who’s in it, and which creative teams are behind the camera—so you can jump right in without doing extra research. Everything here is streaming on Paramount+ and sticks strictly to TV shows.

‘Red Alert’ (2025)

This four-part limited series dramatizes the civilian experiences surrounding the events of October 7 through interwoven, ground-level stories. Created and directed by Lior Chefetz with co-creator Ruth Efroni, the show follows families, first responders, and bystanders across a single harrowing day and its aftermath, structured as a near–real-time chronicle.

The ensemble includes Rotem Sela, Israel Atias, Miki Leon, Hisham Sulliman, and Chen Amsalem. Produced by Keshet Media Group with producer Lawrence Bender, the series employs a docu-drama approach to align character arcs with verifiable timelines, emphasizing authenticity in locations, costuming, and dialogue.

‘Matlock’ (2024–present)

A contemporary reimagining of the classic legal franchise, ‘Matlock’ centers on Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a seasoned attorney who joins a high-profile New York firm and quietly dismantles corruption with methodical case work. Kathy Bates leads the cast, with Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, and Leah Lewis rounding out the firm’s hierarchy and clients-of-the-week.

Developed by Jennie Snyder Urman, the series counts Urman, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, and Kathy Bates among its executive producers, with the pilot directed by Kat Coiro. Produced by Sutton Street, Cloud Nine, and CBS Studios, the show balances case-driven narratives with serialized arcs for the firm’s lawyers and their personal stakes.

‘Elsbeth’ (2024–present)

Spun off from ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘The Good Fight,’ ‘Elsbeth’ brings Carrie Preston back as Elsbeth Tascioni, an unorthodox attorney consulting for the NYPD whose annotated observations unlock case mechanics others miss. The series positions Elsbeth against affluent or high-profile suspects while she navigates the department’s culture.

Created by Robert and Michelle King, the show features Wendell Pierce as Captain C. W. Wagner and Carra Patterson as Detective Kaya Blanke, with Jonathan Tolins serving as showrunner and executive producer alongside the Kings and Liz Glotzer. Produced by Nemorino Productions, King Size Productions, and CBS Studios, episodes run roughly 43 minutes.

‘The Young and the Restless’ (1973–present)

Set in the fictional Genoa City, this long-running daytime drama follows the Abbotts, Newmans, and other legacy families through business intrigue, personal power struggles, and shifting alliances. Signature roles include Eric Braeden as Victor Newman, Melody Thomas Scott as Nikki Newman, Peter Bergman as Jack Abbott, Joshua Morrow as Nicholas Newman, and Sharon Case as Sharon.

Created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, the series is steered by head writer and executive producer Josh Griffith, with direction across episodes from veterans such as Sally McDonald and Owen Renfroe. Produced at Television City Studios, the show uses multi-camera staging and is introduced by the iconic ‘Nadia’s Theme’.

‘Survivor’ (2000–present)

Hosted by Jeff Probst, ‘Survivor’ strands contestants in remote locations where they form tribes, compete in reward and immunity challenges, and vote at Tribal Council until a final jury selects the Sole Survivor. Key mechanics include hidden Immunity Idols, advantages, and the post-merge individual game that culminates in the Final Tribal Council.

Based on Charlie Parsons’ original format, the U.S. edition is produced by Survivor Productions LLC and CBS Studios in association with Castaway Television Productions, with Probst among the executive producers. Many recent seasons film in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands, supported by large-scale challenge builds and mobile camera units designed for endurance events and puzzle-forward set pieces.

‘The Amazing Race’ (2001–present)

Co-created by Elise Doganieri and Bertram van Munster, this competition series pairs teams of two with pre-existing relationships in a globe-spanning race. Teams decode clues, navigate transit, and complete tasks like Detours and Roadblocks while managing budgets and penalties to reach Pit Stops and avoid elimination.

Hosted by Phil Keoghan, the show is produced by Worldrace Productions and Jerry Bruckheimer Television with CBS Studios. Each leg is planned by route-setters who integrate geography and local customs into challenges, while mobile camera units and local fixers enable verité-style coverage across multiple countries and cultures.

‘60 Minutes’ (1968–present)

The pioneering newsmagazine delivers multiple in-depth segments per broadcast that cover domestic and international affairs, science, business, culture, and investigative reporting. Notable correspondents include Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Bill Whitaker, Sharyn Alfonsi, Anderson Cooper, and Jon Wertheim.

Created by Don Hewitt and produced by CBS News, the program’s editorial teams combine months-long sourcing with on-camera interviews, data-driven graphics, and on-location shoots. Producers, associate producers, field crews, and researchers work in concert to structure each segment’s narrative and verification process.

‘The Adventures of Paddington’ (2019–present)

This family series follows Paddington’s everyday adventures with the Brown family at 32 Windsor Gardens, focusing on small mysteries and neighborly conundrums solved with the bear’s polite, note-writing approach. Episodes highlight kindness, problem-solving, and gentle humor rooted in Michael Bond’s classic stories.

Ben Whishaw voices Paddington, with development by Jon Foster and James Lamont. Produced by StudioCanal and Heyday alongside Nickelodeon, with animation by Blue-Zoo, the show maintains continuity with the recent film era while crafting standalone stories suitable for younger viewers and families.

‘Tulsa King’ (2022–present)

‘Tulsa King’ follows Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York mafia capo who, after 25 years in prison, relocates to Tulsa and begins building an unconventional crew. The series tracks his efforts to establish a power base and cut deals while old-world codes collide with a modern criminal landscape.

Created by Taylor Sheridan, the show stars Sylvester Stallone, with key players including Andrea Savage, Martin Starr, Jay Will, Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Garrett Hedlund, and Dana Delany. Episodes have featured directors such as Allen Coulter, and production is handled by 101 Studios within the broader Paramount ecosystem.

‘Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout.’ (2025)

This two-part docuseries examines the meteoric rise of a young creator on short-form video platforms and the ecosystem that followed—brand deals, fandoms, and parasocial dynamics—before public controversies reshaped the online persona. The narrative blends interviews, archival posts, and behind-the-scenes materials.

Produced by Pyramid Productions, the series maps the initial breakthrough, the monetization structures around viral celebrity, and the subsequent unraveling. Filmmakers structure the timeline around key moments in content creation, management decisions, and community reactions.

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