‘South Park’ Tops Paramount+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Shows List of the Week Once Again

Paramount+ continues to captivate audiences with a diverse library of content ranging from gritty dramas to animated classics. The platform features a mix of new original series alongside beloved legacy shows that keep viewers engaged. This week sees a strong performance from Taylor Sheridan productions as well as enduring sitcoms. Viewers are clearly gravitating toward both high-stakes narratives and comforting comedies.

‘The Neighborhood’ (2018– )

Dave Johnson moves his white family from the Midwest to a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pasadena. He attempts to befriend his neighbor Calvin Butler who is initially wary of the newcomers. The series explores the cultural differences and evolving friendship between the two families. Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield lead the cast in this sitcom about community dynamics. The show highlights how neighbors can find common ground despite their distinct backgrounds.

‘Fire Country’ (2022– )

Bode Donovan seeks redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison-release firefighting program. He returns to his hometown in Northern California where he works alongside elite firefighters to battle massive wildfires. The drama highlights the tension between his past mistakes and his desire for a fresh start. Max Thieriot stars as the convict who must navigate dangerous emergencies and strained personal relationships. The series combines high-stakes action with emotional family storylines.

‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ (1999– )

An optimistic sea sponge lives in a pineapple under the sea in the fictional city of Bikini Bottom. He works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab while embarking on nautical adventures with his friends. ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ features a colorful cast of marine characters including a dimwitted starfish and a grumpy squid. The animated series employs slapstick humor and visual gags that appeal to audiences of all ages. It remains one of the longest-running American animated series in television history.

‘Ghosts’ (2021– )

A young couple inherits a rundown country estate only to discover it is inhabited by spirits from different historical eras. Samantha becomes the only living person who can see and hear these eclectic ghosts after a near-death experience. The group includes a Viking explorer and a Prohibition-era jazz singer who must learn to coexist with their new roommates. This supernatural sitcom explores the humorous clashes between the modern world and the afterlife. The show is a successful adaptation of a British series with the same name.

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (2021– )

The McLusky family acts as power brokers in Kingstown where the business of incarceration drives the local economy. Jeremy Renner stars as Mike McLusky who attempts to bring order and justice to a town that has neither. The series tackles themes of systemic racism and corruption within the prison industrial complex. Mike navigates an uneasy alliance between police officers and prisoners to maintain a fragile peace. The gritty drama exposes the brutal realities of life inside and outside the prison walls.

‘NCIS’ (2003– )

Special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service investigate crimes involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The team handles cases ranging from murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines. Each episode focuses on forensic evidence and character-driven storytelling to solve complex mysteries. ‘NCIS’ has established itself as a global phenomenon with numerous spinoffs set in different locations. The procedural drama balances intense investigations with the personal lives of its dedicated agents.

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ (1996–2005)

Ray Barone is a successful sportswriter who lives across the street from his overbearing parents and jealous brother. His wife Debra deals with the constant intrusion of her in-laws into their daily family life. Ray Romano stars in this sitcom that draws humor from real-life family situations and marriage dynamics. The series portrays the chaotic but loving relationship between the Barone family members. It remains a staple of television syndication due to its relatable portrayal of multigenerational living.

‘Tulsa King’ (2022– )

Dwight Manfredi is a New York mafia capo who is exiled to Oklahoma after serving a long prison sentence. He realizes his mob family does not have his best interests at heart and begins to build his own crew. Sylvester Stallone leads the cast as the fish-out-of-water gangster navigating the criminal underworld of Tulsa. The series blends crime drama with dark comedy as Dwight adapts to modern culture and rural life. He recruits an unlikely group of characters to help him establish a new criminal empire.

‘Landman’ (2024– )

Billy Bob Thornton stars as a crisis executive working in the boomtowns of West Texas. The series explores the world of oil rigs and the billionaires fueling a climate of greed and opportunity. It depicts the roughnecks and wildcatters who risk their lives to reshape the economy and geopolitics. The narrative focuses on the high-stakes gamble of the modern-day gold rush for black gold. This drama provides a gritty look at the upstream sector of the oil industry.

‘South Park’ (1997– )

Four grade-school boys navigate life in a dysfunctional mountain town in Colorado. The animated sitcom is known for its dark humor and satire of current events and pop culture. Stan and Kyle and Cartman and Kenny find themselves in surreal situations that often escalate into global crises. ‘South Park’ pushes boundaries with its irreverent take on social and political issues. The show utilizes a unique cutout animation style to deliver its sharp commentary.

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