UPDATE: As Halloween approaches, streaming services are gearing up for a thrilling binge-watching experience. From October 27 to 31, 2025, Paramount+ offers a diverse lineup packed with chilling horror, dark comedies, and gripping originals that are perfect for your Halloween viewing.
WHAT TO WATCH NOW: Here are the top five Paramount+ shows you need to stream before the spooky holiday hits.
1. Mayor of Kingstown – Season 4 of this intense crime drama just premiered on October 22, 2025. Starring Jeremy Renner, the show dives deep into the dark underbelly of a corrupt city and its prison system. Early reviews are glowing, with Screen Rant giving it a near-perfect rating of 9/10 stars. They state, “Jeremy Renner’s Mayor of Kingstown season 4 is back with some of the darkest and most intense storylines yet.”
2. Criminal Minds – A Halloween classic, this series has captivated audiences for over two decades. Paramount+ is the exclusive home for all 363 episodes across 19 seasons. The show has adapted to a more serialized format, allowing for deeper character development while keeping its signature suspense intact. Don’t miss the chance to binge this iconic series.
3. Murder 360 – Just released in late August 2025, this true crime docuseries explores ten chilling murder stories over ten episodes. If you consider yourself a true crime aficionado, this gripping series will keep you on the edge of your seat. It may not rival HBO or Netflix’s offerings, but it’s a fresh addition to the genre that’s worth your time.
4. The Stand – Based on Stephen King’s novel, this dystopian horror series has sparked mixed reviews since its release in 2020. With a stellar cast including James Marsden and Whoopi Goldberg, it follows survivors in a post-apocalyptic world. With just 9 episodes lasting between 49 to 65 minutes, it’s a manageable binge for Halloween week. Critics praise it as a “faithful and gripping translation” of King’s work.
5. Why Women Kill – This anthology series, which aired from 2019 to 2021, tells the stories of women across different decades dealing with love, betrayal, and murder in the same house. With a strong cast featuring Lucy Liu and Ginnifer Goodwin, it boasts an impressive 88% Rotten Tomatoes audience score and an 8.3 IMDb rating. A perfect blend of dark comedy and crime, it’s sure to keep you entertained.
With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to dive into these binge-worthy shows on Paramount+.
WHAT’S NEXT: For more must-watch options this Halloween week, check out Screen Rant’s updated weekend binge-watching guides for Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and Apple TV. Don’t miss out on the spookiest viewing of the year!
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