The big streaming story this week is the confusing launch of Warner Bros.’ Max service, but the artist formerly known as HBO is not the only game in town. Paramount+ has been steadily gaining subscribers, thanks in part to a unique bundle that also includes cable stalwart Showtime. This combination platter typically costs $12 per month, but a new promo halves that price for new subscribers.
In other words, you get a full Paramount+ Premium subscription with Showtime for just $6 per month, though this discount vanishes into thin air after three months. The company is hoping you’ll keep the bundle after that, as the combined might of the two streaming services offers a whole lot of content.
Paramount+ is home to all things Star Trek, including the second season of that premieres on June 15th. It also airs next-day CBS content, live news, plenty of sports, and original dramas that aren’t set in space, like Sylvester Stallone’s and that weird reboot. The service also hosts a bunch of hit movies not based on comic books, like and
Showtime may not have the content stable of main rival HBO, but it does have plenty of standout shows like and in addition to recent theatrical hits like and The deal is live right now and lasts until June 4th.