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Published Jan 23, 2026, 6:16 PM EST
Greg is a Lead TV Writer & Critic at Screen Rant who also covers Movies and Music. He's published over 2500 articles at SR, including weekly binge guides and dozens of reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. He previously worked in Development at ABC Television & Lawrence Bender Productions.
Greg majored in Film Production at Chapman University's Dodge College. Greg also has years of broadcast TV production experience at major networks such as NBC, TNT, and ESPN. He currently lives in Greater Boston.
Three great shows worth watching on Paramount+ this weekend, January 23–25, 2026, include critically acclaimed hidden gems and forgotten action, thriller, and drama series.
As Taylor Sheridan's hit shows like Landman and Mayor of Kingstown continue to dominate viewership charts, these three must-see streaming series offer some much-needed variety. The best part – you can binge-watch all three series in just a few days.
Sexy Beast
Based on the classic 2000 heist movie, Sexy Beast was rebooted as a Paramount+ original series in 2024. Consisting of 8 episodes, the drama/thriller series follows two thieves named Gal and Don in London who are recruited for a once-in-a-lifetime high-stakes job.
Even though Sexy Beast didn't receive as much critical acclaim as the original movie, which featured iconic performances by Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane, and Ray Winstone, it still holds up as a fun and fast-paced streaming series worth a quick binge this weekend, especially for fans of stylish heist movies.
Bargain
Bargain is one of the most overlooked and binge-worthy series on Paramount+ right now. The 6-part Korean thriller was released in 2023 and earned a rare perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. The high-octane series follows a character who is lured to a motel room by a mysterious woman, only to have his body be put up for auction. An earthquake shakes things up, forcing the survivors to work together.
If you're looking to mix things up this weekend with a truly unforgettable series, due to its relentless and violently dark tone with bits of comedy throughout, give Bargain a shot on Paramount+.
One Dollar
One Dollar is a binge-worthy thriller series on Paramount+ that is worth checking out this weekend if you haven't already. Released back in 2018, this series earned a near-perfect 96% Rotten Tomatoes audience score, making it a certified must-see hidden gem on the platform.
One Dollar is set in the small Rust Belt town of Braden, Pennsylvania, which follows a group of people all connected by a one-dollar bill. As the dollar changes hands, the story unfolds and reveals a group of total strangers who all end up connected to a shocking murder. Spanning 10 episodes, One Dollar is a unique and gripping thriller series that still holds up for a quick immersive binge this weekend on Paramount+.
Looking for more top-notch streaming options this weekend? Check out Screen Rant's new and updated binge-watching guides for Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
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