Paramount’s Top-Rated Series is a Perfect Binge-Worthy Thriller to End 2025: Here’s Why

Published 12/20/2025, 11:26 AM EST

While many streaming hits struggle to maintain momentum, one gritty crime saga has defied the odds by achieving a rare flawless critical rating in its latest chapter. Viewers are about to discover why this Taylor Sheridan powerhouse is currently being hailed as the most essential viewing of the year.

Streaming platforms often host hidden gems, but few manage to evolve into a cinematic masterpiece that dominates cultural conversations, and the Sheridan does exactly that.

Why one should watch this Paramount’s series?

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Critics have responded with unanimous praise, resulting in a perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes for the current installment of Mayor of Kingstown Season 4. The latest episodes maintain a level of suspense that transforms the series into a singular, epic viewing experience.

This narrative draws inspiration from the real-world experiences of co-creator Hugh Dillon, who grew up near a similar correctional facility in Canada. The fourth season transcends the typical boundaries of the gangster subgenre to deliver a profound masterclass in dramatic storytelling.

Every character operates with a dangerous lack of restraint, making their unpredictable choices feel both terrifying and grounded. While Mike attempts to follow a moral compass, the personal stakes of season four frequently force him into impossible corners. The gritty world of Michigan's power dynamics has never looked more dangerous or more enticing to audiences seeking a weekend binge.

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Beyond the walls of Kingstown, the streaming platform offers a diverse collection of high-stakes narratives and cinematic adventures.

Other titles one needs to binge from Paramount+

Landman: This modern tale of fortune focuses on the roughnecks and billionaires fueling the Texas oil boom, starring Billy Bob Thornton as a high-stakes operations executive. Special Ops: Lioness: A gripping spy thriller featuring Zoe Saldaña as a CIA operative who recruits female soldiers to infiltrate the front lines of the war on terror.

Yellowjackets: Part survival epic and part psychological horror, this series follows a high school soccer team after a plane crash and the dark secrets that haunt the survivors decades later. Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning: The high-octane conclusion to Tom Cruise’s legendary franchise is a must-watch for those seeking world-class stunts and international espionage.

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy: This fresh expansion of the iconic sci-fi universe follows a new class of cadets as they navigate the challenges of the most prestigious school in the galaxy. Whether viewers are chasing the high-stakes tension of Kingstown or exploring the final frontiers of space, Paramount+ has solidified its status as a premier destination for top-tier entertainment in 2026.

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When are you binge watching Mayor of Kingstown Season 4? Let us know in the comments below.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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