Paramount+ Review: A deep catalog with strong IP and popular current shows and movies
CBS All Access rebranded as Paramount+ in 2021. Paramount+ includes lots of well-known movies and shows that you’ll recognize, regardless of your age and interests. Is Paramount+ worth it? Read below to see if it’s a good fit for you.
What is Paramount+?
Paramount+ is a paid streaming service owned by Paramount (formerly known as Viacom). You may recognize Paramount by its ownership of the major broadcast channel CBS, and other famous channels like MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and more.
How many movies and shows are on Paramount+?
Paramount+ has 1,500+ movies and shows - with that many titles, there is something for everyone.
Paramount+ also has dozens of live channels, including your local CBS station and other 24/7 channels. Some of these channels are specific to franchises, such as “Survivor”, “Dora The Explorer”, “CSI” etc. And some channels are focused on certain genres, such as Comedy movies, 90s sitcoms, and more.
How much does Paramount+ cost?
Paramount+ offers two plans
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for $12.99 per month (or $10 per month if you choose the annual plan for $119.99 total)
Or
Paramount+ Essential for $7.99 per month (or $5 per month if you choose the annual plan for $59.99)
Paramount+ offers a Free trial for one week
Can I watch NFL games on Paramount+?
Yes, subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan can watch their local CBS channel live on Paramount+. Please note that this is subject to local availability according to your geographic location.
What is on Paramount+?
Paramount+ has a strong catalog of nostalgia, studio, original, and live content. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME members have access to LIVE channels, including their local CBS channel. Nearly all of CBS’s shows are also available on Paramount+.
Popular movies on Paramount+:
- Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick
- A Quiet Place franchise
- Transformers franchise
- Mission: Impossible franchise
- Friday the 13th franchise
- Divergent franchise
Popular series on Paramount+:
- Yellowjackets
- NCIS
- Criminal Minds
- Tracker
- Frasier
- Survivor
- Big Brother
- The Amazing Race
- The Hills
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Star Trek
- Dexter
- Billions
- Beavis and Butt-head
- Tosh.o
Things for Kids on Paramount+:
- Spongebob Squarepants
- Paw Patrol
- Peppa Pig
- Bob the Builder
- Many more Nickelodeon titles
Is Paramount+ Worth It?
Paramount+ is a great option for individuals and families alike. Movie and show lovers will enjoy its deep library. As Paramount+ is directly connected to a major movie studio and broadcast channels, it will always have an offering of recently released and currently airing content. Because of its Nickelodeon integration, Paramount+ is a must have for all families with children and anyone that likes to stay up to date with the latest movies and shows.
Take advantage of the free 7 day trial to see if Paramount+ is the right streaming provider for you.
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