This New Streaming Service Will Include 'Yellowstone' and Its New Prequel Series
Okay, okay, we all swore we weren't going to sign up for another streaming service but...that was before Paramount+ came along!
First of all, at the top of our "reasons to sign up" list is an exciting new prequel for one of our favorite shows: Yellowstone (!!!). If we're all being honest here, that's really the only incentive we needed to become Paramount+ members. However, with tens of thousands of episodes, hundreds of shows, live TV, hit movies, and exclusive originals, Paramount+ really does offer a lot of bang for your buck.
Now you may be wondering, what exactly is Paramount+ and what's included? All the answers to your burning questions below!
What is Paramount+?
Paramount+ is the latest streaming service to hit the market, and it launches on March 4. It’ll give you access to loads of on-demand and live content from your favorite networks including CBS, Paramount Network, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, and many more. You’ll be able to watch tens of thousands of episodes across hundreds of shows. And yes, two of those shows are Yellowstone and its upcoming prequel. Yay!
You'll also be able to watch new originals like Lioness, a spy drama from Yellowstone's Taylor Sheridan; a reimagining of Behind the Music titled MTV's Behind the Music—The Top 40; a revival of The Game; and The Real Criminal Minds, a true-crime docuseries based on the popular CBS show.
And just like that, our TV watch list is full!
Is Paramount+ free?
Paramount+ isn’t free, but when you sign up for a monthly plan, a one-week free trial is included. Your credit card is required, so be sure to cancel your subscription before the week ends if you don't want to be charged. If you choose not to cancel, you will be charged $5.99 a month for a plan with limited commercials, or $9.99 a month for the ad-free version. You can also save 15 percent off the monthly price by signing up for an annual plan.
If you're ready to sign up now, Paramount+ is offering a limited-time deal with 50% off your first year. Considering all the popular blockbusters, news shows, comedies, dramas, and family programming the streaming service offers, it could definitely be worth it!
Does Paramount+ include CBS All Access?
There's been some confusion about this but we're here to clear things up for you. Paramount+ is actually replacing the existing CBS All Access service, BUT it will include a lot of additional content. So if you already have CBS All Access, you're about to get an awesome free upgrade!
CBS All Access will officially become Paramount+ on March 4.
What kinds of shows are on Paramount+?
Okay, we already told you about the Yellowstone prequel, called Y: 1883, but check out the teaser above. It doesn't give away much, but we're already hooked! Since Paramount+ will give you access to Paramount Network, you can also catch up on old episodes of Yellowstone before the new series launches in 2021.
In addition to all the great content we've mentioned so far, Paramount+ will also be home to original programming like the long-awaited Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run, as well as existing CBS All Access exclusives, including The Stand, Star Trek: Picard, The Good Fight, Why Women Kill, Tooning Out the News, and Star Trek: Discovery.
Not only that, but you'll be able to watch hundreds of movies from Paramount Pictures, and you'll be able to tune into live stations, including CBS, CBSN, CBS Sports HQ, and ET LIVE.
There's a lot to look forward to as well. Paramount+ will eventually air the upcoming musical rom-com series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, an iCarly revival, and more.
So excited for this!
