Analysis by Un the Fun Monkey | Updated: December 17, 2025
The Mountain of Content
Welcome to the home of Taylor Sheridan and Starfleet. To make this guide as useful as possible, I have split the charts into distinct sections so you can see the seasonal progression of each major show. Every episode is listed below. I've scoured the catalogue to bring you the very best.
1. The Western Prequels
This chart compares the episode trajectory of the two massive Yellowstone prequels. 1883 (Blue) ends on a significant high, while 1923 (Cyan) has a rockier middle section.
1883 (Limited Series)
Un's Detailed Take:
"This is not just the best show on Paramount+; it might be the best Western limited series ever made. Taylor Sheridan strips away the modern political melodrama of Yellowstone and replaces it with raw, poetic survivalism. Isabel May gives a career-defining performance as Elsa Dutton, whose narration turns the brutal Oregon Trail into something strangely beautiful. The pacing is deliberate, allowing you to feel every mile of the journey. By the time you reach Episode 5 ('The Fangs of Freedom'), the show transforms from an adventure into a tragedy. The finale is devastatingly perfect, earning its 9.2 rating. It requires a strong stomach and a box of tissues."
📺 View All 10 Episode Ratings
S1 E1: 18838.3
S1 E2: Behind Us, A Cliff8.6
S1 E3: River8.6
S1 E4: The Crossing8.7
S1 E5: The Fangs of Freedom9.0
S1 E6: Boring the Devil8.6
S1 E7: Lightning Yellow Hair8.9
S1 E8: The Weep of Surrender8.8
S1 E9: Racing Clouds9.1
S1 E10: This Is Not Your Heaven9.2
1923
Un's Detailed Take:
"If 1883 was poetry, 1923 is an epic novel. It splits its time between two vastly different worlds: Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren defending the ranch in Montana, and a sweeping romance adventure in Africa involving Spencer Dutton. Honestly, the Africa subplot feels like a completely different, high-budget movie inserted into the show, and it is spectacular. Harrison Ford is grumpy and excellent, but Helen Mirren is the true powerhouse here. The show explores the early days of technology and the end of the 'Wild West' era perfectly. The pacing is a bit uneven in the middle episodes, but the chemistry between the leads keeps it afloat."
📺 View All Season 1 Ratings
S1 E1: 19238.2
S1 E2: Nature's Empty Throne8.2
S1 E3: The War Has Come Home8.6
S1 E4: War and the Turquoise Tide8.3
S1 E5: Ghost of Zebrina8.0
S1 E6: One Ocean Closer to Destiny8.0
S1 E7: The Rule of Five Hundred8.1
S1 E8: Nothing Left to Lose8.2
2. Mayor of Kingstown
This chart tracks the three seasons of Jeremy Renner's gritty crime drama. Note the massive spike at the end of Season 1—the prison riot episodes are widely considered the peak of the show.
Un's Detailed Take:
"Warning: This show is stressful. Jeremy Renner plays Mike McLusky, a 'fixer' in a town where the only industry is incarceration. It is a bleak, gritty look at the prison system, corruption, and the impossibility of doing good in a bad world. The tension is relentless. Season 1 builds up to a prison riot (Episode 10) that is arguably one of the most intense, violent sequences ever filmed for television. Seasons 2 and 3 continue the high-wire act, though some fans feel the misery can get repetitive. It’s not a 'fun' binge, but it is incredibly gripping drama if you have the stomach for it."
📺 Season 1 Ratings (Complete)
S1 E1: The Mayor of Kingstown8.2
S1 E2: The End of the Beginning8.5
S1 E3: Simply Murder8.2
S1 E4: The Price8.2
S1 E5: Orion8.1
S1 E6: Every Feather7.9
S1 E7: Along Came a Spider8.2
S1 E8: The Devil Is Us8.1
S1 E9: The Lie of the Truth8.6
S1 E10: This Piece of My Soul8.8
📺 Season 2 Ratings (Complete)
S2 E1: Never Missed a Pigeon8.0
S2 E2: Staring at the Devil8.0
S2 E3: Five at Five8.1
S2 E4: The Pool8.0
S2 E5: Kill Box8.2
S2 E6: Left with the Nose8.1
S2 E7: Drones8.0
S2 E8: Santa Jesus8.3
S2 E9: Peace in the Valley8.2
S2 E10: Little Green Ant8.6
📺 Season 3 Ratings (Complete)
S3 E1: Soldier's Heart8.1
S3 E2: Guts8.0
S3 E3: Barbarians at the Gate8.1
S3 E4: Rag Doll8.3
S3 E5: Iris8.2
S3 E6: Ecotone8.3
S3 E7: Marya Was Here8.2
S3 E8: Captain of the Shit Out of Luck8.4
S3 E9: Home on the Range8.3
S3 E10: Comeuppance8.5
3. Tulsa King
This chart tracks Sylvester Stallone's Oklahoma mafia adventure across Season 1 and Season 2.
Un's Detailed Take:
"This is Taylor Sheridan having fun. Unlike his other grim dramas, Tulsa King allows Sylvester Stallone to flex his comedic muscles. He plays Dwight 'The General' Manfredi, a mobster exiled to Oklahoma, and watching him try to apply New York mafia tactics to a weed dispensary in Tulsa is genuinely hilarious. It’s a 'fish out of water' story with occasional bursts of extreme violence. It doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is its greatest strength. Season 2 doubled down on the corporate villains, which led to some mixed reviews, but Stallone’s charisma carries the entire series on his back. The humour lands more often than not."
📺 Season 1 Ratings (Complete)
S1 E1: Go West, Old Man8.0
S1 E2: Center of the Universe8.2
S1 E3: Caprice8.0
S1 E4: Visitation Place8.2
S1 E5: Token Joe8.2
S1 E6: Stable8.0
S1 E7: Warr Acres7.6
S1 E8: Adobe Walls8.2
S1 E9: Happy Trails8.0
📺 Season 2 Ratings (Complete)
S2 E1: Back in the Saddle8.1
S2 E2: Kansas City Blues7.8
S2 E3: Oklahoma v. Manfredi7.9
S2 E4: Heroes and Villains7.8
S2 E5: Fighting Tooth and Nail7.7
S2 E6: Navigator7.6
S2 E7: Life Support7.9
S2 E8: Under New Management8.0
S2 E9: Triad8.2
S2 E10: Reconstruction8.6
4. The Star Trek Universe
The chart below tracks Strange New Worlds. Season 1 ends with one of the highest-rated episodes in Trek history.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Un's Detailed Take:
"After years of dark, serialized Trek (like *Discovery* and early *Picard*), this show is a breath of fresh air. It returns to the 'Alien of the Week' format of the original 1960s series, but with modern visuals and deeper character work. Anson Mount's Captain Pike is the perfect leader—empathetic, brave, and charming. Season 1 is a masterclass in establishing a crew. Season 2 takes massive creative risks, including a full-blown musical episode ('Subspace Rhapsody') and a crossover with the cartoon *Lower Decks* ('Those Old Scientists'). Both risks paid off beautifully. It is optimistic, colourful, and fun sci-fi."
📺 Season 1 Ratings (Complete)
S1 E1: Strange New Worlds8.2
S1 E2: Children of the Comet7.8
S1 E3: Ghosts of Illyria8.0
S1 E4: Memento Mori8.4
S1 E5: Spock Amok7.8
S1 E6: Lift Us Where Suffering Cannot Reach7.6
S1 E7: The Serene Squall7.2
S1 E8: The Elysian Kingdom7.7
S1 E9: All Those Who Wander7.6
S1 E10: A Quality of Mercy9.1
📺 Season 2 Ratings (Complete)
S2 E1: The Broken Circle8.1
S2 E2: Ad Astra Per Aspera8.5
S2 E3: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow8.0
S2 E4: Among the Lotus Eaters7.5
S2 E5: Charades7.3
S2 E6: Lost in Translation7.6
S2 E7: Those Old Scientists8.9
S2 E8: Under the Cloak of War7.7
S2 E9: Subspace Rhapsody8.1
S2 E10: Hegemony8.6
5. The Masterpiece: "The Offer"
This limited series gets better with almost every single episode. It is a masterclass in pacing.
The Offer
Un's Detailed Take:
"Even if you have never seen *The Godfather*, this series is magnetic. It tells the impossible true story of how the movie was made despite the Mafia trying to shut it down and the studio trying to cut the budget. Matthew Goode plays producer Robert Evans, and his performance is legendary—he captures the manic, charming, dangerous energy of 1970s Hollywood perfectly. It starts a little slow as they set up the players, but once the production begins, the stakes are incredibly high. It is a love letter to cinema that manages to be funny, scary, and inspiring all at once."
📺 View All 10 Episode Ratings
Ep 1: A Seat at the Table8.2
Ep 2: Warning Shots8.2
Ep 3: Fade In8.2
Ep 4: The Right Shade of Yellow8.3
Ep 5: Kiss the Ring8.6
Ep 6: A Stand Up Guy8.6
Ep 7: Mr. Producer8.7
Ep 8: Crossing That Line8.5
Ep 9: It's Who We Are8.9
Ep 10: Brains and Balls (Finale)9.1
6. Original Movies
Paramount+ doesn't drop as many original movies as Netflix, but the batting average is decent. Here are the standouts.
76 Days
Un's Detailed Take:
"This is not an easy watch, but it is an important one. It is a documentary captured in the very first days of the COVID-19 lockdown in Wuhan, China. There is no narrator, no politics, just raw footage of healthcare workers and patients facing the unknown. It is deeply human, terrifying, and heartbreaking. It holds an 8.0 on IMDb for a reason—it is a historical document of our time."
Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
Un's Detailed Take:
"I expected this to be a lazy nostalgia cash-grab, but it is genuinely one of the funniest animated movies of the decade. It takes the 90s idiots and transports them to 2022, forcing them to interact with smartphones and modern social norms. The writing is surprisingly sharp, proving that Mike Judge's satire is timeless. It manages to be incredibly stupid and incredibly smart at the same time."
Jerry & Marge Go Large
Un's Detailed Take:
"This is the definition of a 'Sunday afternoon movie.' It stars Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening as a retired couple who figure out a mathematical loophole in the lottery. It’s based on a true story. There are no explosions, no villains, just nice people trying to save their small town. It is wholesome, charming, and totally inoffensive."
State of the Mountain: A Summary
Paramount+ occupies a unique space in the streaming landscape. Unlike Netflix, which attempts to be everything to everyone, Paramount+ has found success by targeting specific, loyal demographics: "Dads," sci-fi enthusiasts, and lovers of classic IP.
The platform relies heavily on two pillars: the **Taylor Sheridan Universe** and **Star Trek**. If you enjoy either of these franchises, the subscription is arguably the best value on the market. The quality control on Sheridan's work (particularly *1883* and early *Kingstown*) is exceptionally high, often rivalling HBO in terms of production value and acting talent.
However, the library lacks depth outside of these pillars. The original movie catalogue is sparse, and comedy offerings are limited compared to competitors. But for those looking for high-stakes drama, Westerns, or polished sci-fi, the "Mountain of Entertainment" delivers quality over quantity.
Un's Final Verdict
Paramount+ used to be the underdog, but it has become essential for drama fans. The library is smaller than other giants, but the quality of the originals—specifically 1883 and The Offer—is incredibly high.
Un's Advice: Subscribe for 1883. It is 10 episodes of television perfection. Just make sure you check if your subscription includes Showtime, because Yellowjackets is technically over there!
About the Writer: Hasnaat is the CEO of FindCheapStreaming. With a deep passion for TV shows and movies spanning over 15 years, he manages our editorial standards and testing methodologies.
