All the TV Shows Coming to Paramount+ in November 2025

November is packed with series premieres and library favorites on Paramount+, spanning sci-fi, classic sitcoms, animated adventures, and action comedies. You’ll find a post-apocalyptic drama that blends alien politics with frontier grit, a long-running workplace comedy about the chaos of dating and marriage, a beloved spy caper with a heart, and family friendly animation from two different eras. There’s also a new original series debut and a modern Taylor Sheridan drama set in the high-stakes world of American energy. Here’s everything hitting the service this month and when to expect it.

‘Defiance’ (2013–2015)

The sci-fi drama set in a transformed St. Louis follows lawkeeper Joshua Nolan and his adopted Irathient daughter as humans and various alien races struggle to build a fragile community after terraforming changes Earth. Expect arc-driven storytelling that weaves frontier justice with interspecies politics, plus worldbuilding that spans Votan cultures, alien tech, and territorial crime families. The series is known for its ensemble, including key figures like Mayor Amanda Rosewater and the scheming Tarr family, and for action that pivots on uneasy alliances. It arrives on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘Rules of Engagement’ (2007–2013)

This ensemble sitcom tracks a married couple, an engaged pair, and their single friend as they navigate the everyday messiness of relationships and friendship in New York. Episodes mix workplace hijinks with domestic mix-ups, anchored by recurring gags and character dynamics that reward casual drop-ins and full-series binges alike. The show’s rotating guest characters and bottle episodes make it easy to jump in at any season. It arrives on Saturday November 1 as a catalog addition.

‘Crutch’ (2025– )

Paramount+ introduces a new series with its first season debut, bringing a fresh title to the lineup as part of the service’s November premieres. The show launches with a series premiere that will establish the core cast and the overarching hook designed to unfold over weekly installments. As an original addition, expect season-long threads alongside episode-specific stories suited for streaming release cadence. It premieres on Monday November 3 as a new series launch.

‘Rubble & Crew’ (2023–present)

This preschool spinoff expands the world of ‘PAW Patrol’ by focusing on construction pup Rubble and his family as they tackle building projects and community fixes in Builder Cove. Episodes blend teamwork, problem solving, and STEM-flavored concepts like planning, safety, and simple engineering, all wrapped in short adventures for young viewers. Familiar vehicles and gadgets return alongside new tools tailored to construction themes. It lands on Wednesday November 5 as a catalog addition for family streaming.

‘Landman’ (2024–present)

Set in the modern oil patch, this contemporary drama follows roughnecks, executives, and landmen whose deals and drilling decisions ripple across families, towns, and boardrooms. The series explores the economics and personal stakes of energy booms, spotlighting field operations, land leases, and the power plays that connect the rig site to corporate suites. Viewers can expect serialized storytelling with character arcs that cross blue-collar crews and high-finance players. It arrives on Thursday November 13 as a catalog addition.

‘Chuck’ (2007–2012)

This action comedy follows an everyman who accidentally downloads top-secret intelligence into his brain and gets drafted into spy work under the watch of two handlers, balancing missions with his day job at an electronics store. Episodes mix spy gadgetry, undercover ops, and pop-culture nods with ongoing character growth and relationships. The show’s blend of case-of-the-week assignments and season-long conspiracies makes it highly bingeable. It arrives on Saturday November 15 as a catalog addition.

‘The Smurfs’ (2021–present)

The modern animated reboot brings Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, and the village back for new adventures against the ever-scheming Gargamel, using CGI animation while keeping the humor and lessons for kids. Stories emphasize teamwork, creativity, and friendship, with quick plots and bright visuals geared to early grade-school viewers. Episodes often introduce new Smurf specialties and playful inventions that fuel the village’s problem solving. It arrives on Wednesday November 19 as a catalog addition.

What are you most excited to queue up first on Paramount+ this month? Drop your picks in the comments!