Paramount+ has a surprising number of highly rated series according to IMDb, particularly dramas. I’ve gathered the Paramount Originals that scored 6 or higher. I can recommend Yellowjackets and Yellowstone, but not The Curse.
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Dexter: Resurrection (2025) – IMDb 9.1 · Crime/Thriller
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan, awakening from a coma and hunting for Harrison in New York City’s shadowy underworld.
1883 (2021–2022) – IMDb 8.7 · Western/Drama
This Yellowstone prequel follows the Duttons’ perilous journey west, blending frontier grit with sweeping emotional stakes.
Yellowstone (2018–) – IMDb 8.7 · Western/Drama
Kevin Costner leads this modern ranch saga of power, legacy, and land wars in Big Sky Country.
The Offer (2022) – IMDb 8.6 · Drama/Biopic
Miles Teller stars in this behind-the-scenes drama about the making of The Godfather, where Hollywood ambition meets mafia threats.
Mobland (2025) – IMDb 8.4 · Crime/Drama
A small-town robbery spirals into violence and vengeance in this gritty Southern noir starring John Travolta and Stephen Dorff.
1923 (2022–2023) – IMDb 8.3 · Western/Drama
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren anchor this Yellowstone prequel set amid war, prohibition, and generational conflict.
Dexter: Original Sin (2025) – IMDb 8.2 · Crime/Thriller
This origin story follows young Dexter Morgan as he learns to channel his dark urges under Harry’s code in 1990s Miami.
Landman (2025) – IMDb 8.2 · Drama
Billy Bob Thornton stars in this oilfield drama from Taylor Sheridan, exploring boomtown greed, ambition, and environmental fallout.
Mayor of Kingstown (2021–) – IMDb 8.2 · Crime/Drama
Jeremy Renner plays a power broker in a prison town where justice, corruption, and survival blur in every deal.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022–) – IMDb 8.2 · Sci-Fi/Adventure
Captain Pike leads the USS Enterprise in this episodic Trek revival that blends classic optimism with modern storytelling.
Tulsa King (2022–) – IMDb 8.0 · Crime/Drama
Sylvester Stallone plays a mob capo exiled to Oklahoma, rebuilding his crew from scratch in this fish-out-of-water gangster saga.
Hatfields & McCoys (2012) – IMDb 7.9 · Historical/Drama
Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton star in this Emmy-winning miniseries about America’s most infamous family feud.
Yellowjackets (2021–) – IMDb 7.8 · Thriller/Drama
A girls’ soccer team survives a plane crash, but the wilderness — and their secrets — haunt them into adulthood.
Yellowstone: One Fifty (2022) – IMDb 7.8 · Documentary
Kevin Costner narrates this visually rich docuseries celebrating 150 years of Yellowstone National Park’s wild legacy.
Frasier (2023–) – IMDb 7.6 · Comedy
Kelsey Grammer reprises his iconic role as Frasier Crane, now navigating fatherhood and academia in Boston with dry wit and emotional depth.
Joe Pickett (2021–2023) – IMDb 7.6 · Crime/Drama
A Wyoming game warden uncovers corruption and danger in this slow-burn mystery series set against rugged landscapes.
Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020–) – IMDb 7.6 · Animation/Sci-Fi
This animated Trek spin-off follows the underdog crew of a support ship, blending irreverent humour with deep franchise love.
Beavis and Butt-Head (2022–) – IMDb 7.5 · Animation/Comedy
Mike Judge revives his iconic slackers for a new era of idiocy, pop culture commentary, and cosmic misadventures.
Dongjae: The Good or the Bastard (2025) – IMDb 7.5 · Crime/Drama
This Korean spin-off of Stranger follows prosecutor Dongjae as he walks the line between redemption and manipulation.
Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head (2022–) – IMDb 7.5 · Animation/Comedy
The original creator returns with new episodes that skewer modern life through the eyes of two eternal teenage delinquents.
School Spirits (2023–) – IMDb 7.5 · Mystery/Drama
A teen ghost investigates her own murder in this supernatural high school whodunnit with heart and humour.
NCIS: Origins (2025) – IMDb 7.4 · Crime/Drama
This prequel follows a young Gibbs in 1990s Washington, laying the foundations of the NCIS legacy with fresh faces and old secrets.
Rabbit Hole (2023) – IMDb 7.4 · Spy/Thriller
Kiefer Sutherland stars as a corporate spy caught in a web of surveillance, paranoia, and shifting allegiances.
The Agency (2025) – IMDb 7.4 · Spy/Drama
A covert CIA unit faces internal betrayal and global fallout in this tense, character-driven espionage series.
Yonder (2023) – IMDb 7.4 · Sci-Fi/Drama
In a digital afterlife, grief and longing blur reality in this Korean series exploring love beyond death.
A Bloody Lucky Day (2025) – IMDb 7.3 · Thriller/Drama
A taxi driver’s chance encounter with a serial killer turns into a deadly game of survival in this Korean noir thriller.
A Gentleman in Moscow (2024) – IMDb 7.3 · Historical/Drama
Ewan McGregor stars as a Russian aristocrat under house arrest in a luxury hotel, navigating decades of upheaval with wit and grace.
Twisted Metal (2023–) – IMDb 7.3 · Action/Comedy
Anthony Mackie leads this post-apocalyptic road-warrior romp based on the video game, where survival means driving fast and talking trash.
Halo (2022–) – IMDb 7.2 · Sci-Fi/Action
Master Chief battles alien forces and buried memories in this live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise.
Bargain (2023) – IMDb 7.1 · Thriller/Drama
A hostage negotiation spirals into chaos after an earthquake traps criminals and victims together in this tense Korean survival thriller.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023) – IMDb 7.1 · Western/Drama
David Oyelowo stars as the legendary Black U.S. Marshal in this gritty frontier series blending justice, history, and myth.
Little Disasters (2025) – IMDb 7.1 · Drama
Four mothers face secrets, guilt, and unraveling friendships in this psychological drama set against the backdrop of early parenthood.
Quantum Leap (2022–) – IMDb 7.1 · Sci-Fi/Drama
A new leaper takes on the mantle in this reboot of the time-travel classic, solving lives across decades while searching for answers.
Lioness (2023) – IMDb 7.1 · Spy/Drama
Zoe Saldaña leads a covert CIA program where female operatives infiltrate terrorist networks in this high-stakes thriller from Taylor Sheridan.
Ghosts of Beirut (2023) – IMDb 7.0 · Spy/Drama
This docudrama traces the rise of Hezbollah’s Imad Mughniyeh and the CIA’s decades-long hunt, blending archival footage with scripted tension.
Sexy Beast (2024) – IMDb 7.0 · Crime/Drama
This prequel to the cult film explores the criminal rise of Gal Dove in London’s underworld, where charm meets brutality.
The Curse (2023) – IMDb 7.0 · Comedy/Drama
Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder star in this surreal satire about a cursed reality show, blending awkward humour with existential dread.
Star Trek: Short Treks (2018–2020) – IMDb 6.9 · Sci-Fi/Anthology
This bite-sized Trek series offers standalone stories across the galaxy, spotlighting side characters, experiments, and emotional detours.
The Crow Girl (2025) – IMDb 6.8 · Crime/Drama
A Swedish investigator confronts trauma and systemic failure in this dark psychological thriller adapted from the bestselling trilogy.
The Flatshare (2022–) – IMDb 6.7 · Romance/Drama
Two strangers share a flat — and a bed — on alternating schedules in this quirky love story built on notes, timing, and emotional healing.
Happy Face (2025) – IMDb 6.6 · Crime/Drama
Inspired by real events, this chilling series follows the daughter of a serial killer as she uncovers the truth behind her father’s crimes.
Parallel Me (2025) – IMDb 6.6 · Sci-Fi/Drama
A young woman discovers alternate versions of herself in this mind-bending exploration of identity, choice, and quantum possibility.
SkyMed (2022–) – IMDb 6.5 · Medical/Drama
Rookie medics fly life-saving missions across remote Canadian terrain in this high-stakes series blending adrenaline and heart.
The Road Trip (2025) – IMDb 6.5 · Comedy/Drama
Estranged siblings hit the road after a family funeral in this bittersweet journey of grudges, grief, and unexpected bonding.
Zorro (2025) – IMDb 6.5 · Action/Adventure
This modern reboot reimagines the masked vigilante with fresh mythology, stylish swordplay, and a new generation of justice.
The Ex-Wife (2022) – IMDb 6.2 · Thriller/Drama
A newlywed’s life unravels when her husband’s ex reappears, in this twisty domestic thriller full of gaslighting and suspicion.
The Family Stallone (2023–) – IMDb 6.0 · Reality/Comedy
Sylvester Stallone and his daughters star in this light-hearted reality series blending Hollywood legacy with family dynamics.