Top 10 Shows on Paramount Plus This Week | July 13-19, 2025

The BAU is back—and darker than ever. Evolution picks up with the team chasing down an elite network of serial killers that formed during the pandemic (yes, really). Joe Mantegna returns as Rossi, joined by Paget Brewster’s iconic Emily Prentiss and so many more! With grittier cases and more serialized storytelling, this is Criminal Minds with a serious upgrade. Now, if you remember, this series has been included in an edition of this before, but what makes it different this time is that the season finale just aired last Thursday, which means all the episodes of this last season are just waiting for you to dive in!

Dexter: Original Sin

Before the blood slides and the boat slips, there was young Dexter Morgan. This gripping prequel explores his early years in Miami, his code of ethics, and the beginning of his dark urges. Patrick Gibson stars as teen Dexter, with Christian Slater bringing edge as Harry and Molly Brown as Deb. The kill room’s just getting started. To get into this series, though, be sure to get the Paramount+ premium tier, as this series comes from Showtime!

Under the Dome

Based on Stephen King’s novel, this twisty series begins when a small town suddenly finds itself trapped beneath an invisible, unbreakable dome. As panic sets in and secrets surface, Chester’s Mill becomes a pressure cooker of paranoia. With Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre, and Dean Norris leading the cast, Under the Dome is wild, weird, and wildly addictive, making it an excellent choice for this week’s top 10 shows on Paramount+! 

RuPaul’s Drag Race

Hosted by the one and only RuPaul, queens from across the country serve looks, drama, comedy, and charisma in a competition that celebrates creativity and identity. From lip-sync showdowns to runway realness, it’s pure joy and glitter-fueled excellence. This cultural phenomenon does not need an introduction, but what makes it important to start watching this week is that on July 18th, 2025, season seventeen hits! So start getting caught up now! 

Hot in Cleveland

Three fabulous LA women played by Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick, and Jane Leeves, accidentally relocate to Cleveland after an emergency landing, and decide to stay. But it’s Betty White’s scene-stealing turn as the sassy caretaker Elka that makes this show sparkle. And no, I’m not just saying that because she is my ultimate TV Queen! Comfort TV with heart, sass, and a lot of martinis is just a bit of what this show brings! 

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team

Behind the pom-poms and polished routines lies serious grit within the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. This long-running reality series takes you inside the intense audition process for one of the most elite cheer squads in the NFL. Expect high kicks, emotional cuts, and no shortage of Texas-sized pressure. You’ll be cheering and even cringing a bit, all season long.

Mafia Spies

Inspired by real events, Mafia Spies explores the CIA’s covert relationship with the mob in an effort to take down Fidel Castro. Espionage, organized crime, and Cold War secrets collide in this juicy docuseries that feels almost too wild to be true. Slick visuals, declassified intel, and mobster drama? Oh, yes, please!.

Star Trek: Picard

Sir Patrick Stewart returns as Jean-Luc Picard, older, wiser, and still questioning what it means to lead. With legacy characters from Next Generation popping in, this beautifully written sequel series dives into aging, identity, and purpose, with phasers, of course. Perfect for new fans or longtime Trekkies, and a must-include option for this week’s top 10 shows on Paramount+!

The Family Stallone

This reality series gives you a peek into the life of Sylvester Stallone and his three daughters, Sistine, Sophia, and Scarlet, as they balance fame, family, and a fair bit of sibling sass. Surprisingly wholesome, refreshingly funny, and very Sly. It’s quite a treat! 

NCIS: Hawai’i

Vanessa Lachey stars as Jane Tennant, the first female Special Agent in Charge at NCIS Pearl Harbor, leading a team that investigates crimes across the islands. Beautiful backdrops, high-stakes missions, and strong ensemble chemistry make this a standout in the NCIS universe!

Wrap-Up: What’s First?
 

From iconic captains and creepy killers to competitive queens and behind-the-scenes cheer drama, Paramount+ is giving you reasons to stay on the couch this week. Whether you want thrills, laughs, or reality TV tension, your next binge is just a click away. So… what’s first?