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The best thrillers on Paramount+ right now

Right now the best thrillers and thriller series on Paramount+ in the United States are Criminal Minds (2005), Pulp Fiction (1994) and Dexter (2006). This is the top 30 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Updated November 12, 2026 · streaming in the United States

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  1. 1. Criminal Minds2005

    Series · 19 seasonsCrime, Drama, Mystery★ 8.3

    An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again.

    Stream onPrime VideoHuluParamount+Philo+1

  2. 3. Dexter2006

    Series · 8 seasonsCrime, Drama, Mystery★ 8.2

    Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.

    Stream onfuboTVParamount+Spectrum On Demand

  3. 6. Star Trek: The Next Generation1987

    Series · 7 seasonsSci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama★ 8.4

    Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.

    Stream onParamount+Pluto TV (free)

  4. 7. Twin Peaks1990

    Series · 3 seasonsDrama, Mystery★ 8.3

    The body of Laura Palmer is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin Peaks. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is called in to investigate her strange demise only to uncover a web of mystery that ultimately leads him…

    Stream onParamount+MUBIPluto TV (free)

  5. 10. Dexter: Resurrection2025

    Series · 2 seasonsCrime, Drama, Mystery★ 8.6

    Set 10 weeks after Dexter: New Blood, Dexter Morgan chases a missing Harrison to New York City, where Captain Angel Batista is hot on their trail from way down in Miami.

    Stream onfuboTVParamount+

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  7. 11. The Twilight Zone1959

    Series · 5 seasonsSci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama★ 8.5

    An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.

    Stream onParamount+Fandango at Home Free (free)Pluto TV (free)

  8. 15. CSI: Miami2002

    Series · 10 seasonsDrama, Mystery, Crime★ 7.7

    The show follows Crime Scene Investigators working for the Miami-Dade Police Department as they use physical evidence, similar to their Las Vegas counterparts, to solve grisly murders.

    Stream onHuluParamount+

  9. 16. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000

    Series · 15 seasonsCrime, Drama, Mystery★ 7.6

    A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.

    Stream onHuluParamount+Roku Channel (free)

  10. 18. Evil2019

    Series · 4 seasonsCrime, Drama, Mystery★ 7.8

    Skeptical forensic psychologist Kristen Bouchard joins priest-in-training David Acosta and technology expert Ben Shakir as they investigate supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and other extraordinary occurrences to assess for a…

    Stream onParamount+

  11. 19. Among Us2026

    Series · 1 seasonAnimation, Comedy, Mystery★ 9.0

    Eccentric, monochromatic crewmates of a ship transporting junk across the galaxy must root out an Impostor in their midst before they fall victim to its villainous designs.

    Stream onParamount+Prime Video (free)Roku Channel (free)

  12. 20. Dexter: Original Sin2024

    Series · 1 seasonCrime, Drama, Mystery★ 8.1

    In 1991 Miami, Dexter Morgan transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can't be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness.

    Stream onfuboTVParamount+Spectrum On DemandPrime Video (free)+1

  13. 21. Penny Dreadful2014

    Series · 3 seasonsSci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery★ 7.8

    Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London.

    Stream onfuboTVParamount+

Questions

What are the best thrillers and thriller series on Paramount+ right now?
In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: Criminal Minds (2005), rated 8.3 out of 10 on TMDB, then Pulp Fiction and Dexter.
How is this list made?
Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
Can it pick something for me?
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