6. Paramount+ — Home of Taylor Sheridan Hits, Star Trek & UEFA
General Overview & How Paramount+ Stands Apart
Paramount+ rounds out our top six, anchored by three distinct draws. First is hitmaker Taylor Sheridan's sprawling television universe: Tulsa King, Landman, Special Ops: Lioness, Mayor of Kingstown, 1923, and 1883. Second is the full integration of Showtime, bringing prestige series like Dexter, Yellowjackets, Billions, and The Agency.
Third is the combination of Paramount Pictures theatrical movies (Top Gun: Maverick, Mission: Impossible, The Godfather, Gladiator II), the entire Star Trek franchise, and live 60fps coverage of every UEFA Champions League match starting on the entry plan.
💡 Pro Tip: Subscribe via Prime Video Channels for X-Ray support
✓ Strengths
- Budget-friendly pricing with a 7-day free trial.
- Exclusive home to Taylor Sheridan's series, Showtime originals, and Star Trek.
- Live UEFA Champions League and NFL on CBS included even on the base tier.
✕ Weaknesses
- Standalone app UI is less responsive than Netflix or Apple TV+ (subscribing as an Apple TV or Prime Video channel is smoother).
- Fewer international dubbing and subtitle tracks than top-ranked rivals.
Subscription Plans & Pricing (2026)
How to Install, Sign Up & Use Paramount+
paramountplus.com or Channel Add-on
Sign up directly at paramountplus.com or activate it as a one-click channel inside Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.
Choose a plan and pay
Pay using the method the service offers on its official site or in its app. Available payment methods and regions depend on the service and can change, so check the terms first.
Pair at paramountplus.com/tv
Open the Paramount+ Smart TV app and enter the activation code at paramountplus.com/tv.
Link Account via Apple TV or Prime
Subscribing through Prime Video Channels gives you Amazon's reliable player and IMDb X-Ray on Paramount+ shows.