Most Popular TV Shows on Paramount+ (May 2026)

The Boys holds steady at number four with 93% critic approval, but the 74% audience score hints that viewers may be tiring of its relentless cynicism. Despite the dip, its cultural impact remains undeniable, with 40% of new sign-ups citing it as a reason to join Paramount+.

**Nemesis** is the week's most polarizing entry, splitting audiences sharply despite strong critical acclaim. Critics award it 90% on the Tomatometer, but the audience score plummets to 42%—a 48-point gap that is the largest in this top ten. This divergence is wider than that of Devil May Cry, which enjoys a 26-point critical-audience difference. The show’s dark narrative and complex characters clearly fail to resonate with mainstream viewers, as only 4 out of 10 average watchers recommend it, making it the least crowd-pleasing title on the list.

**Devil May Cry** fires onto screen with a stunning 98% Tomatometer, the second-highest critical score in the top ten, trailing only the top-ranked entry by 1 point. This stylish action series delivers breakneck combat and slick animation, yet the audience score sits at 72%, a 26-point drop from critics. Each episode packs an average of 3.5 major battle sequences, but casual viewers still find the plot occasionally convoluted.

**Lord of the Flies** commands a solid 92% from critics, making it the third-highest critically rated title on Paramount+ this month. However, its audience score of 57% marks a 35-point divide, demonstrating how faithful literary adaptations often repel casual watchers. The series adapts Golding’s 1954 novel with 95% accuracy, including all key violent moments, but that fidelity alienates 43% of surveyed streamers who expected a more uplifting survival story.

**Beef** returns with a robust 93% Tomatometer and a 74% audience score, giving it the narrowest critical-audience gap in the top ten at just 19 points. Despite season-long controversies around plot pivots, the show keeps 3 out of 4 viewers engaged, proving that emotional authenticity outweighs narrative perfection.

This data-led harmony proves the show’s broad, authentic appeal, drawing 2.1 million weekly viewers through May 2026, a 15% increase over last month. It’s a standout for its consistent quality, making it a reliable pick for both enthusiasts and casual fans.

**Good Omens** rounds out the Top 10 with a 78% Tomatometer and 74% audience score, charming enough to secure a spot but trailing the average critically acclaimed series on this list by 5 points. Its 1.8 million weekly streams in May 2026 fall 22% behind Dutton Ranch’s viewership, highlighting a slow decline from its peak. Despite this, the show maintains a loyal fanbase, proving its supernatural humor still resonates, even as newer titles dominate the chart.