What to Know Before You Get Paramount+ in 2024 | Paramount Plus Review
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Paramount+ has seen some big changes recently, including the integration of Showtime into the streaming service. What was once known as the "Premium" plan is now called "Paramount+ with Showtime" and includes all the movies and TV shows from Showtime together with Paramount+ in the same app.
In this Paramount+ video review, we go over everything you need to know before your sign up in 2023 including the Paramount+ plans, pricing, Paramount+ movies and shows, and if Paramount+ is really worth it.
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Paramount+ Plans & Pricing 00:16
Paramount+ with Showtime 00:42
What's on Paramount+? 01:35
Sports on Paramount+ 04:38
Live News on Paramount+ 05:15
Paramount+ App & Features 05:55
Paramount+ Discounts & Free Trial 06:30
Is Paramount+ Worth It? 07:29
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Paramount+ also gives a 25% military/veteran discount.
The live tv section doesnt have adds. If you pay for the premium option, it just shows the paramount plus logo with some background music. Its nice 😌 👌
Paramount+ is nothing like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or KZread. It doesn't remember the last show you were watching, so you'll have to search for that show again every time you return. It doesn't even remember what part of a show you were watching, so you'll constantly be rewinding or fast forwarding, trying to find the position you last watched. You'll see "optimising" before a video loads and you'll have to wait up to 10 seconds sometimes for a show to load. A lot of the time, the video just turns black mid-episode with a technical error message. The only way around this is to refresh the page, search for that show again, then you'll have to re-find the position of the show you were watching. It can be quite frustrating when this happens 5 or 6 times in a single episode.
@meghanleigh2334
9 ай бұрын
I don't have issues like the ones you mentioned. I'm always able to easily return to the shows I was prev watching (I don't know if it helps that I've added many of these to "My List" as favorities?) - and the app always returns to the exact same spot I left off at (*sometimes they try to throw in a few extra commercials, if you have the Essential plan like I do). I would contact PP CS for further help.
@janhourtmueller8867
8 ай бұрын
That is not even true. The shows restart 10 sec before you stopped watching. And there’s a list with all the shows you watched lately
@CryptolockerMD
6 ай бұрын
I think this largely depends on what device or platform you are accessing it on
@NeighborhoodChamber
3 ай бұрын
Yep
@snidelywhiplash1285
2 ай бұрын
You are right. Unless they improve on the Star Trek series I will probably cancel my service, it's not worth the frustrations. Glad I have my backup DVD's of STTOS, ST next gen and ST Ds9 and the TOS movies and TNG movies.
Paramount+ is awesome if you are a millennial and want to relive the golden age of television.
Paramount+ has all of my childhood nickelodeon shows both animated and live action.
@juanitatorres3146
6 ай бұрын
Paramount should add nickelodeon as a live channel
Thank you for the thorough and understandable video!!! Appreciate you.
One of the extremely cool features of Paramount Plus Showtime is a live stream of the Showtime linear channels in-app. I wish Max would use that feature for themselves.
@Splatz007
Жыл бұрын
Ya was gonna metlnti9n they have the cable, satellite 🛰 channels for showtime an your local cbs running 24 7, along eith cbs news an a cbs sports as well. Other apps don't have this. Not netflix, hulu ( unless you get the 60 dollar a month live TV pack) Disney plus, peacock, max, or Apple tv an prime..
@nickperkins8477
Жыл бұрын
@@Splatz007 David Zaslav has mentioned wanting to bring news and sports to Max. Yes. Do that, plus live stream HBO and Discovery programming on the app. Bring AEW Pay Per View wrestling to the app, live streaming and then generally available going forward. WWE already does that on Peacock Premium Plus. Anything. Anything they can use for the app that they own they should use. It’s not about what the owners want to sell or exhibit. It’s about what the customers want to buy and watch.
Paramount is much better than last year.
@GodlessFiend
Жыл бұрын
I’ve never used Paramount, but can you explain why it’s better than last year. Out of curiosity
@geico_gameryt5469
11 ай бұрын
@@GodlessFiendI know your comment is a month old but I’m pretty sure it’s better because more shows
We live quite far from local stations so we subscribe to just the basic Paramount Plus without Showtime. This way we get live local CBS news
I’ve actually never used Paramount, but I do hope to one day. If it’s just as good as it looks, then there’s hope for me.
@aaron89857
8 ай бұрын
It's worth it only downside is no Dolby Atmos support UK
@Ant_Man211
7 ай бұрын
Unless youre into star trek its definitely not worth it. Theres been nothing but problems with streaming shows its absolutely horrendous. I cant emphasize enough to not purchase paramount plus
To the creator you done a great job in this video explaining paramount plus.
@ShallIStreamIt
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Can you do an update on this service and what’s coming to it and whether or not it’s worth it
Question why don't my Paramount premium Plus don't stream in 4k or HDR or Dolby vision
The worst AP service out of all of them , the shows are great but when commercial comes it switchest too quick makes a blur, once the commercial is done it resets to the beginning of the scene before thenfirst commercial and you have to fast forward every time, if you accidently press the wrong button you have to watch commercials again , maybe they did this so you get no commercial version?
The only thing that i hate is that they don't play the show after is over on live tv they don't play it right away on Paramount plus
Great review of this channel!
I just logged into Paramount+ and I’m no longer able to view my favorite TV shows. Looks like I now have to pay for Paramount plus, but I didn’t before. 🙄
The only thing that really pisses me off is that they don't carry full seasons or even history of some shows for seemingly no reason, like NCIS LA for example. they have all the other NCIS shows, but not LA. The worst thing is how they have totally destroyed the Star Trek franchise. They've done nothing but destroy the legacy. With crap shows and unrealistic BS unlike the Gene Rodenberry legacy of a scientific reality base.
Do they charge service fees like comcast?
@ShallIStreamIt
Ай бұрын
no service fees beyond the standard membership.
Never really watched anything on Showtime, but are most other channels available like Nickelodeon for example?
I make it simple if into paramount picture nostalgia content or showtime content or nickelodeon nostalgia and original content as well as nostalgia and original content or any other hub, which is on the site.
Can you make an update on Paramount+ , including current hits and important content like March Madness and NFL. And please don’t forget upcoming hits people don’t know about
Dang there are movies I wanna watch on paramount. 😢
this was very helpful in explaining the difference
Did you say how many TVs that I can stream to? Three TVs here
Got it for Survivor & there's only 15 of the 46 seasons available yet they show that they have all them
@ShallIStreamIt
Ай бұрын
Hmm. I just checked the app and it's showing 46 seasons for me, but it varies depending on the country you're in. JustWatch has a tool to look up which streaming services have Survivor by country here: www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/survivor
Kind of disappointing that you didn't mention the military discount. Also great review but pound for pound I believe that KZread TV is a much better deal.....
@jraw4310
7 ай бұрын
You think KZread TV is worth the $70?
@bogus696996
4 ай бұрын
@@jraw4310 yes
What is the best streaming service to watch old classic tv shows from the 70s 80s and 90s?
@ShallIStreamIt
7 ай бұрын
A number of the free streaming services (Pluto, Freevee, Tubi, etc.) offer some of the older sitcoms.
@morningstar4789
Ай бұрын
P hub
tested it 7 days its not good most of the top movies you can see on other streaming services and the ones u cant are old movies or low budget new movies
@RedRubey
4 ай бұрын
You’re blaming the movies for being bad, not the app.
How about true documentaries? Trying paramount free for a week
Only if Tom cruise fan or star trek series fans or like cbs studios content or content from any tv network they own. Film selection decent but don’t expect star trek films which on max to go back to paramount any time soon. CBS recently acquired in addition to showtime a bunch other networks including nickelodeon with 2 tons of nostalgic content.
How do you get Dolby vision and Dolby Atmos to work? It’s not on any of my devices.
@ShallIStreamIt
9 ай бұрын
Here’s a help doc from Paramount’s website: help.paramountplus.com/s/article/PD-Which-video-and-audio-streaming-formats-are-supported-for-streaming-Paramount
This video did not apply at all to my paramount plus. IDK what she was pulling up but I didn’t have any of those screens smh
I never apply for that and they want me to renew for something I never as for why
Does Paramount Plus Essential still exist as an option from the company now that Paramount Plus Showtime is available so strongly?
@ShallIStreamIt
Жыл бұрын
Yup! It’s still there. $5.99/mo.
@nickperkins8477
Жыл бұрын
@@ShallIStreamIt good!! Thank you!! We have a split house, with a Paramount Plus Essential account and a Paramount Plus Showtime account. Will we have to go to the website and differentiate/specify the separate accounts? Or, should an existing Paramount Plus Essential account be available with appropriate login, without disturbing Paramount Plus Showtime service?
@jimroscovius
11 ай бұрын
Yes, and it's free if you have a Walmart+ subscription.
How the heck device sign up for the paramount Essential plan
2:30 Wow! That list confirms it, I don't want Paramount+. Thank you, sir!
@Ant_Man211
7 ай бұрын
To be fair tulsa king is legit
How do I sign up for the paramount essential plan it doesn't tell you anywhere
I signed up. I paid….. only to be hit with effing commercial after commercial after commercial!!! If you like watching back to back to back to back 30 second commercial yep sign up … pay and enjoy their effing commercials
I live in Massachusetts do I need Comcast or Xfinity before I get Paramount I don't know
@ShallIStreamIt
7 ай бұрын
Nope! Cable isn’t required for Paramount+.
Thank you.
Thank you
Thank you for the information. I'm planning to subscribe to paramout+ once the Knuckles TV shows releases
@ShallIStreamIt
9 ай бұрын
You’re welcome!
@Drrlew22
9 ай бұрын
You’ll regret it. This streaming service sucks. It freezes nonstop. An hour show will take 65-70 minutes to watch because it freezes so much. Truly the worst streaming service out there.
I would📺📽️ love to watch Nickelodeon shows, Survivor, superb movies, etc.
Only stuff on paramount plus is content from networks paramount and CBS studios owns. As well mission impossible and original content however they lost streaming rights to certain films which there studio made shrinking selection slightly like star trek films to MAX.
Is there anyone on the other end answering questions? I want to know how to sign up for the Paramount Essential Plan. It doesn't tell you anywhere
@ShallIStreamIt
2 ай бұрын
From the homepage on the Paramount Plus website, click “Try It Free.” On the next page select either “Monthly” or “Annual.” Scroll until you see “Paramount+ Essential.” Click on “Continue with Free Trial.” Hope this helps!
I get it for free as a Walmart + subscriber, but I haven't used it yet.
Well the only good thing about Paramount plus is Bar Rescue and the Nickelodeon shows and movies
There is NOTHING about paramount plus that's even REMOTELY worth $11.99 a month It does NOT allow for downloading, there's always a "problem" Don't get me started on the buffering Paramount SUCKS Constantly with "you need internet" I HAVE 5 FREAKING BARS
@estelalopez3563
Жыл бұрын
I thought my wifi was terrible I guess I’m not the only one
I like paramount
is the library the same for the subscription through hulu as the standalone library? i cant seem to sign into the standalone site with my hulu credentials and the library on hulu isnt as easy to use as paramounts site.
@ShallIStreamIt
7 ай бұрын
Hey good question. I’m actually preparing a video about this. So this past week the “Showtime” add-on through Hulu (and other places that previously offered Showtime like KZread TV) rebranded as “Paramount+ with Showtime.” But it’s looking like the Paramount+ shows you can watch through Hulu are just a tiny fraction of what’s in the Paramount+ app. So no- not the same. I’ve also had trouble logging in to Paramount+ with my Hulu credentials and have been in contact with their customer service team. Still waiting on a resolution on this but I’ll keep you updated.
@ShallIStreamIt
7 ай бұрын
Okay so the video is up. After I contacted the Paramount+ customer service team, I was able to get the issue fixed and log into Paramount+ with the Hulu credentials. If you're still having the same problem, too, I'd recommend reaching out to their customer support team (although to be honest, it was kind of a long and painful process). Here's a link to my video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lIeox5esc5yporA.html
Unbelievably long commercials every 5 minutes of TV or Movie! So annoying!
When they start paying fair residuals to their actors and writers, I’ll sign up again.
With the fact that Yellowstone season 5 has been hacked into two pieces with almost a year between them is absolutely terrible. We gave up our membership because of the ridiculous wait times. Never again.
Please, does anyone know how to cancel paramount +? It just gives circular references. Will not allow me to cancel. Help!
@ShallIStreamIt
6 ай бұрын
Hi there. To cancel Paramount+ go to Account> Subscriptions and Billing> Cancel Subscription. You can also reach out to their customer service team. Here's their help doc on canceling: help.paramountplus.com/s/article/PD-How-can-I-cancel-my-Paramount-subscription
@foggylegg6362
6 ай бұрын
@@ShallIStreamIt Thanks very much! I downloaded it on my tv but didn't have the app loaded on my phone so it wasn't giving me the same options.
@ShallIStreamIt
6 ай бұрын
@@foggylegg6362 you're welcome!
Couldn’t Recommend… I tried to get through one episode of Halo and barely made it. The experience was so full of commercials and PC trash that it ruined the whole experience. And they really expect people to pay for this dismal experience??? I guess people don’t value their money and time.
@Luckyluciano21
9 күн бұрын
That’s a garbage series anyway lol check out mayor of Kingston or the chi
See there's a thing called a tv antenna aow i rather deal with that thin the streaming leats ju call it stuff. And a rather deal with comersuls. Sow if they can mkae it like regular tv. Witch i seriously doubt it. Agnine im good ill deal with that. Its better than nothing.
@garett2892
10 ай бұрын
Your English is horrible
Hope you like the same 5 medecine ads shown after every scene of every show that you watch. Sick world.
Does anyone know which streaming platform has fullscreen movies? I can't change the aspect ratio on my tv screen.
Can you I watch the super bowl on paramount?
@ShallIStreamIt
6 ай бұрын
Yup- you can watch the Super Bowl on either plan w/ Paramount+ in the U.S. More details here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nK2F1KqehNa5YaQ.html
The app sucks. It’s constantly buffering and is super slow to navigate. It sucks
On,y if got content you want to watch and interested in nickelodeon, nostalgic content and shows from showtime and there original shows and films and revivals of select shows.
You can not use if offline. It wont even open giving the message saying you can try again when service resumes. So you can not download and watch offline
I dont watch the new star trek shows because i dont want a bunch of writers telling me how difficult i got it because of my skin color
Nickelodeon for kiddies, MTV for teens and I don't like Showtime. Ad-free MGM+ is a better fit for me.
@Judyhopps-1iq
5 ай бұрын
hey! NO Nickelodeon is cool they have 90s stuff and spongebob jimmy neutron danny phaton fairy odd parents dude there are adults that watch Nickelodeon
I think I might get only for ufea champions league
Do you know if you can see the Ppv boxing fights that take place In showtime? Like the upcoming Spence vs Crawford
@ShallIStreamIt
Жыл бұрын
The PPV games still have to be purchased through the Showtime app or on the Showtime website but I BELIEVE that will change by the end of the year.
I am very upset with paramount. +. I am a big Star trek fan. Why did paramount take away the original series and next generation movies. I am reevaluating my subscription. I like the convenience of going to the app and watching one of those movies. The quality of the new star trek show are poor. Only get 10 episodes per season. Where the TNG, DS9 and Voyager the average was 26. Only got 3 seasons of Picard, which the last one was the only good season. Discovery only 5 seasons. How many will Strange New Worlds? Never know when the new show will be released. They said Discovery season 5 will be released in January. Now it Feb or March.
This shit doesn't work.. it keeps saying having trouble playing this video.. what is wrong with this thing?
Nope. Even for a trekie like me. Not worth it. Buy the shows you want from the store or something [☠️] , but not much to watch
Its on prime so no.point with paramount plus cos it comes as a channel
Paramount plus is terrible. Lips not in synch with sound. Huge lag. Unable to watch. Terrible.
@slugo915
3 ай бұрын
Not Paramount + fault it's whatever streaming item your using! Like the TV app or a Xbox or Playstation. Wish people knew this makes a big difference! Also your internet example, wi fi or wired. 🤦♂️
Easy answer is NO.
I don't watch TV for spiritual purposes.
Paramount plus is better than Amazon Prime, change my mind. I'll wait. #yolo :/
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I’m watching invader Zim ❤
@ShallIStreamIt
Жыл бұрын
Loved that show!
90 Day Fiance'?
@ShallIStreamIt
Жыл бұрын
That’s on Max.
They own Survivor Australia, yet dropped it. WTF? Whats next? Beware!
The only thing on Paramount plus I watch is Star Trek but since they raised their prices l’ll be canceling after strange new worlds.
@christophertomasello1227
Жыл бұрын
Interesting you couldn't pay me enough to watch that show
@MsTaurine
11 ай бұрын
If you renew before sep 30, par plus is 50% off with code Sports
Paramount carries a small number of movies that would be cool to watch except for the streaming / viewing problems. movies . Keep getting black total garbage screens when watching movies making it useless. HORRIBLE . Not any other service has had these problems.
Is there any streaming service for under $40 per month that has Fox News, Fox Business or Bloomberg, a few sports channels and discovery, history and some retro tv/movie channels like GetTV or INSP? Please don't suggest Sling. They only offer liberal news networks.
@mattdavis1549
Жыл бұрын
Sling's Blue Plan at $40 is the cheapest way to get Fox News. "Fox Nation" is only $5.99/mo but doesn't offer the same live feed that you get with cable, although it does offer Tucker Carlson's documentary on testicle tanning (at least before his firing). Your only options besides Sling to get full access to Fox News would be Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Vidgo, DirecTV Stream, and KZread TV, all of which cost at least $70 per month. But mostly I'd recommend taking a good, hard look in the mirror and asking yourself why the "news" company that just had to pay $787 million for knowingly spreading lies about the election in the largest defamation case in history is the source you trust as the arbitrator of truth.
@sunshinegypsea
8 ай бұрын
Following
Paramount plus is awful the streaming service is the worst
Because of Paramount's boneheaded decision to renew Alex KLUTZman's Star Trek contract, I now refuse to give Paramount another dime of my money. I wanted to see the new D&D movie, but I boycotted it. I would rather resort to the "High Seas", rather than spend my money on Paramount products/services.
Total Trash TV
More commercials than a lifetime movie
**Upside down pineapple shirt*** 🤫
@ShallIStreamIt
Жыл бұрын
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not worth the money
it sucks
@Dnationgangstandup
Жыл бұрын
Cry