Paramount+: best new shows streaming this week

From 18 to 24 November 2024 – discover the best new shows streaming on Paramount+.
Landman – Season 1. Image: Paramount+. 5 new shows streaming.

Paramount+: new to streaming

Landman – Season 1 (18 Nov)

Series. Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs. Based on the notable 11-part podcast Boomtown from Imperative Entertainment and Texas Monthly, the series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fuelling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics. Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez and Demi Moore. Watch the trailer.

SpongeBob SquarePants – Season 14 (20 Nov)

Series. The landmark 25th anniversary celebrations for SpongeBob SquarePants continue with all new episodes. Take a deep dive to Bikini Bottom and join us for more underwater adventures with all your favourite sea friends.

The French Montana Story (20 Nov)

Documentary. Chronicling the unlikely rise of Moroccan born, diamond-selling recording artist French Montana as his single mother sacrifices everything to raise her three young sons in the Bronx, after being abandoned by their father and left destitute.

The film spans the globe as it depicts the family’s unique immigrant journey, a son’s perseverance in the face of insurmountable obstacles, and a mother’s unwavering faith – all in pursuit of the American dream; it is a timeless hero’s journey with a modern day, hip-hop twist.

The Loud House – Season 8 (22 Nov)

Series. The Louds are back! Sit back for a brand-new season of hit animated comedy series The Loud House. The Loud House follows middle schooler Lincoln Loud as he goes on adventures in the town of Royal Woods with his best friend Clyde McBride, while also navigating the chaos of living in a family with ten sisters.

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The Smurfs – Season 3 (13 Nov)

The Smurfs – Season 3. Image: Paramount+. Best New Shows.
The Smurfs – Season 3. Image: Paramount+.

Series. Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Clumsy, and the rest of the Smurfs are back for an even Smurfier third season. Promising more adventure and more mischief, season three of The Smurfs introduces Gargamel’s nephew and niece, Dwayne and Rowena, who are just as mischievous as their uncle.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (5 Nov)

The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Image: Universal. Streaming On Paramount+. New Shows Streaming.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Image: Universal. Streaming on Paramount+.

Film (2023). While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers and brothers Mario and Luigi are transported through a mysterious pipe to a magical new world. But when the siblings are separated, an epic adventure begins. Starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy and Charlie Day. Watch the trailer.

Baby Shark’s Big Show! – Season 3 (6 Nov)

Series. This popular animated show makes a splash with Season 3. Co-produced by Nickelodeon Animation and The Pinkfong Company, the new season features 18 half-hour episodes and four hour-long musical specials following Baby Shark, his family, and his friends as they dive into unexpected adventures in Carnivore Cove and beyond, from adopting cuddly sea-critter pets to meeting electrifying new fishy friends and more.

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (8 Nov)

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. Image: Paramount+. New Shows Streaming.
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. Image: Paramount+.

Film (2023). Following a U.S. Naval First Officer standing trial for orchestrating a mutiny after his captain starts to show signs of becoming unhinged, jeopardising the lives of his crew. Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy, Monica Raymund and Lewis Pullman.

The Tiger’s Apprentice (8 Nov)

Film (2024). Based on the popular children’s book series of the same name by Laurence Yep, The Tiger’s Apprentice follows ChineseAmerican teenager Tom Lee, whose life changes forever when he discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu, Tom trains to take on Loo, a force that is as powerful as a Guardian but with evil intentions to use magic to destroy humanity.

To have a fighting chance against Loo, Tom must reunite all twelve Zodiac animal warriors and master his own newly discovered powers. Starring Henry Golding, Brandon Soo Hoo, Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh and Michelle Yeoh.

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Paul Dalgarno is author of the novels A Country of Eternal Light (2023) and Poly (2020); the memoir And You May Find Yourself (2015); and the creative non-fiction book Prudish Nation (2023). He was formerly Deputy Editor of The Conversation and joined ScreenHub as Managing Editor in 2022. X: @pauldalgarno. Insta: @dalgarnowrites