‘South Park’ Tops Paramount+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Shows List This Week
Paramount+ has a deep bench of comfort binges, fresh premieres, and franchise favorites, and this week’s most-watched list brings together animated staples, reality survival, and multiple crime procedurals—plus a few new-school hits riding strong word of mouth. Below, you’ll find quick primers on each series—what it’s about, who’s in it, and why it matters in its broader TV universe—so you can jump in exactly where it makes sense.
10. ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ (2025– )

Set within the ‘NCIS’ franchise, ‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ reunites former agents Anthony DiNozzo and Ziva David on a globe-spanning mission that ties personal stakes to international threats. The series builds on prior character histories while operating as a fresh entry point for new audiences. Production emphasizes European settings and serialized arcs that connect casework with family dynamics. Paramount+ is the exclusive streaming home for episodes and season catch-ups.
9. ‘Elsbeth’ (2024– )

A spinoff of ‘The Good Wife’ universe, ‘Elsbeth’ centers on quirky legal savant Elsbeth Tascioni as she consults with NYPD on cleverly structured cases. The show uses an inverted-mystery format—often revealing the culprit early—then focuses on how Elsbeth dismantles the scheme. Guest stars and New York location work are key draws, alongside procedural stand-alones that reward casual viewers. Paramount+ streams episodes post-broadcast and maintains the season collection.
8. ‘Criminal Minds’ (2005–2020)

‘Criminal Minds’ follows the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit as it profiles unknown subjects in high-stakes criminal cases nationwide. The series popularized procedural storytelling built around offender psychology, often concluding with tactical takedowns. It spawned related projects and revivals that continue the BAU’s story with returning cast. Paramount+ houses the legacy seasons and adjacent series within the same universe for seamless viewing.
7. ‘Survivor’ (2000– )

Hosted by Jeff Probst, ‘Survivor’ strands contestants in remote locations where they compete in challenges and vote each other out until one remains. The format has iterated across dozens of seasons with evolving advantages, hidden immunity idols, and jury management strategies. Filming moved primarily to Fiji in recent years, standardizing production while keeping gameplay fresh with rule tweaks. Paramount+ offers a large archive of classic seasons and streams new episodes after broadcast.
6. ‘Tracker’ (2024– )

‘Tracker’ follows survivalist Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf reward seeker who uses forensic fieldcraft and backcountry skills to locate missing persons and fugitives. Adapted from Jeffery Deaver’s novel ‘The Never Game,’ it features self-contained cases with serialized threads about Colter’s past. The production leans on location shoots across North America to stage wilderness rescues and urban pursuits. Paramount+ carries full episodes after their network airings and collects the season for binge-watching.
5. ‘Matlock’ (2024– )

The modern ‘Matlock’ reimagines the classic courtroom brand with a new lead character—Madeline “Matty” Matlock—who returns to practice law at a prestigious firm. The series uses case-of-the-week trials to explore corporate intrigue, legal ethics, and behind-the-scenes strategy. It pays homage to the original while operating as a stand-alone legal drama for new viewers. Episodes stream on Paramount+ following their CBS broadcast window.
4. ‘NCIS’ (2003– )

‘NCIS’ follows a Washington, D.C.–based team investigating crimes connected to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, blending forensic procedure with ongoing character arcs. Launched as a spinoff of ‘JAG,’ it has generated a large franchise with international and domestic offshoots. Longtime staples include Gibbs-era episodes, later seasons led by new team leadership, and multi-episode crossover events. Paramount+ hosts extensive back seasons and current-season availability in select markets.
3. ‘Ghosts’ (2021– )

Based on the British format, the U.S. version of ‘Ghosts’ centers on a couple who inherit a country house inhabited by a chorus of spirits from different eras. Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar lead the ensemble, with each ghost’s backstory revealed in episodic arcs. The series balances supernatural comedy with serialized character development and bottle-episode storytelling. Paramount+ offers past seasons from the CBS run along with in-season streaming depending on region.
2. ‘Tulsa King’ (2022– )

‘Tulsa King’ stars Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a New York mob capo sent to set up operations in Oklahoma after a long prison stint. Created by Taylor Sheridan with Terence Winter as early showrunner, the series blends fish-out-of-water comedy with crime-drama stakes. Filmed across Oklahoma and neighboring states, it showcases a new criminal ecosystem outside traditional coastal hubs. Paramount+ streams the full first season and subsequent seasons as they arrive.
1. ‘South Park’ (1997– )

Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, ‘South Park’ follows four boys in a Colorado town, using crude animation to satirize politics, pop culture, and tech trends. The show has produced 300+ episodes and a set of streaming-exclusive “event” specials alongside its regular seasons. Paramount+ carries the recent hour-long specials and new events in the franchise, while back-catalog seasons are split across services depending on region. The series has won multiple Emmys and remains a long-running cornerstone of adult animation.
Tell us which series you’re queuing up next on Paramount+ in the comments!


