Showtime Review 2026

Drama enthusiasts, boxing fans, mature content viewers

from $10.99/month
3.7★ Rating
Rating

3.7/5.0

Monthly Cost

from $10.99

Video Quality

4K Ultra HD

Streams

3

About Showtime

Showtime is a premium cable and streaming network known for bold, boundary-pushing original series and championship boxing. Now bundled with Paramount+ as part of the Paramount+ with Showtime tier, it continues to produce critically acclaimed dramas and documentaries.

Launched: 1976
Parent Company: Paramount Global

Key Features

Premium original series and movies
Live championship boxing events
Documentary films and series
Stand-up comedy specials
Available as Paramount+ with Showtime bundle
Download for offline viewing

Pros

  • High-quality original dramas
  • Exclusive live boxing events
  • Strong documentary library
  • No ads on any content
  • Now bundled with Paramount+ content
  • Great stand-up comedy selection

Cons

  • Smaller library than HBO/Netflix
  • Being merged into Paramount+
  • Higher price as standalone
  • Limited kids content
  • Fewer new originals recently

Popular Content on Showtime

Some of the most popular shows and movies available on Showtime:

Yellowjackets
Dexter
Billions
The Chi
Shameless
Ray Donovan
Homeland
Championship Boxing

Technical Details

Video Quality: 4K Ultra HD
Simultaneous Streams: 3
Offline Downloads: Yes
Advertisements: Ad-free
Free Trial: 7 days

Device Support

Smart TVs Roku Amazon Fire TV Apple TV Chromecast Xbox PlayStation iOS/Android Web browsers

Content Categories

Drama Comedy Documentaries Boxing Stand-up Comedy Thriller Movies

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Cost Analysis

Monthly Cost
from $10.99
Annual cost: from $131.88
Free trial: 7 days

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