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Showtime shows and originals, the premium network behind Dexter, Billions and more.
About Showtime
Showtime is an American premium television network owned by Paramount Skydance, historically positioned as HBO's chief direct competitor in prestige original programming. Since the 2020s, Showtime's content has increasingly been folded into the broader Paramount+ streaming service alongside a rebrand of the combined offering.
The network built a reputation for morally complex antihero-driven dramas and boundary-pushing comedies, producing several long-running signature series across its history.
History
1976
Launch
Showtime debuts as a premium subscription network competing directly with HBO.
2000s–2010s
Original drama era
Series like Dexter, Weeds, and Homeland build Showtime's reputation for antihero-centered storytelling.
2023
Paramount+ integration
Showtime's content and new originals are folded into Paramount+, rebranded as Paramount+ with Showtime.
Key People
Chris McCarthy
President & CEO, Paramount Media Networks / Showtime
David Nevins
Former Chairman & CEO who oversaw Showtime's 2010s prestige push
Notable Showtime Series
| Title | Debut | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter | 2006 | A long-running drama about a vigilante forensic analyst |
| Homeland | 2011 | Won multiple Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series |
| Billions | 2016 | A Wall Street-set drama that ran for several seasons |
| Yellowjackets | 2021 | A breakout survival-horror drama |
Financials
How It Compares
| Compared To | Key Difference |
|---|---|
| HBO | Showtime has long positioned itself as HBO's scrappier rival, chasing bold, boundary-pushing dramas like Dexter and Homeland rather than matching HBO's budgets outright. |
| Starz | Both are smaller premium cable competitors to HBO, though Showtime has historically had a larger subscriber base. |
Trivia & Fan Culture
Dexter's divisive finale
Dexter's original 2013 series finale became one of the most criticized endings in TV history, prompting Showtime to revisit the story years later with Dexter: New Blood.
Homeland's real-world influence
Homeland was reportedly among the favorite shows of President Barack Obama during its early seasons, boosting its cultural profile.
Folded into Paramount+
In 2024, Showtime's streaming service merged into Paramount+ as 'Paramount+ with Showtime,' consolidating Paramount's premium and mass-market streaming tiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Showtime still a standalone streaming app?
Showtime's standalone app has been folded into Paramount+, which now offers Showtime content through a dedicated add-on tier.
Did Dexter get a continuation after its original ending?
Yes, Showtime later produced follow-up series revisiting the character years after the original show's finale.
Is the Showtime app still separate from Paramount+?
No. Showtime's standalone streaming app was folded into Paramount+ in 2024 under the combined 'Paramount+ with Showtime' tier.
Does the linear Showtime TV channel still exist?
Yes, the linear cable and satellite channel continues to air alongside the streaming integration.
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