The introductory prices — $10 a month for Showtime with the advertising-supported version of Paramount+ and $13 a month for Showtime with the ad-free version of Pararmount+ — are apparently available for a limited time (though nobody is saying how long). Showtime, of course, has no advertising, and you should note that the ad-free subscription to Paramount+ includes a stream of your local CBS affiliate, plus the ability to watch shows and movies offline, as well as in 4K resolution and in HDR.
Paramount+ and Showtime both are owned by ViacomCBS.
“This powerhouse bundle gives us the opportunity to connect ViacomCBS’ diverse and differentiated cross-genre content slate with even more consumers,” Tom Ryan, president and chief executive officer of ViacomCBS Streaming, said in a press release. “Paramount+ and Showtime are both experiencing tremendous growth and momentum, and we expect this competitively priced bundle to only further expand the reach of both services.”
Paramount+ is home to the greater ViacomCBS universe. That includes shows found on CBS, movies from Paramount, the entire legacy Star Trek universe, plus regional NFL games. Paramount+ also has a slate of new original series like the reboots ofiCarlyandBehind the Music, plus shows likeThe Good Fight,Star Trek: Picard,Star Trek: Discovery, and the upcomingStar Trek: Strange New Worlds.
On its own, Paramount+ costs $5 a month or $50 a year for its “Essentials” plan, which includes advertising, or $10 a month or $100 a year for the “Premium” plan without advertising (Those price also include the other aforementioned features.)
Showtime, which normally runs $11 a month or $100 a year, plays host to acclaimed series likeBillions,The L Word: Generation Q,City on a Hill, and the newDexter: New Blood.
Both Paramount+ and Showtime are available on most every major streaming platform, such asRoku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, and Chromecast with Google TV. you may also find it in a web browser, on various smart TVs, and on gaming consoles.
