Three major series—Tracker, Marshals, and MobLand—are set to debut new seasons on Paramount+ between October 2 and October 4, 2026. These premieres arrive just as the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger has been officially greenlit.
Justin Hartley’s Tracker season 4 targets 18 million viewers
Paramount+ is leaning heavily on its most reliable performer this weekend to maintain momentum. According to the report, the crime action drama Tracker, starring Justin Hartley, has consistently pulled in between 17 and 18 million views per episode on CBS. The upcoming fourth season, which premieres Sunday, October 4, follows the RV-driving nomad Colter Shaw as he investigates a mystery involving a missing father in Los Angeles.
The series, which is based on a book collection by Jeffery Deaver, currently holds a 75% Rotten Tomatoes audience score. As the show enters its Fall 2026 run, it remains a cornerstone of the platform's programming strategy, providing a stable viewership base even as the company's corporate structure undergoes massive shifts.
Luke Grimes returns to the Yellowstone universe in Marshals season 2
The expansive Yellowstone franchise continues to be a vital content driver for the streamer, despite mixed audience reception for its spin-offs. Marshals season 2, which debuts this Sunday, October 4, features the return of Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton. The series also brings back notable cast members including Brecken Merrill, Gil Birmingham, and Mo Brings Plenty, alongside the return of Jefferson White as Jimmy Hurdstrom.
While Taylor Sheridan serves as an executive producer, the series is looking to find its footing with a more successful reception than its predecessor. As reported by the source, the show is attempting to improve upon an "alarming" 28% Rotten Tomatoes audience score. The new season is expected to increase the action within the franchise to better satisfy the core Yellowstone fanbase.
Tom Hardy’s MobLand season 2 challenges the dominance of Lioness
Tom Hardy’s gritty crime drama MobLand is positioned as the weekend's breakout hit, boasting a strong 90% Rotten Tomatoes score . As the third episode of its ten-part season drops on Friday, October 2, the series is attempting to unseat Lioness as the platform's most-watched show. The new season promises a larger scale, moving beyond the previous gang wars between the Harrigans and the Stevensons to include a new threat, Frankie Cooper, played by Johnny Flynn.
The narrative follows Hardy's character, Harry Da Souza , as he navigates the shifting power dynamics of the Harrigan crime family. By increasing the stakes and the scope of the conflict, MobLand is aiming to reclaim the #1 worldwide viewership status currently held by the Lioness franchise.
Will the Skydance takeover move content to HBO Max?
The approval of the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger introduces significant uncertainty regarding the long-term survival of the Paramount+ brand.. while the platform remains the exclusive home for Taylor Sheridan franchises like Landman and Lioness for the time being, the transition to ownership by David Ellison and the Skydance brand could lead to a total restructuring of the service.. One major concern is whether Paramount+ will eventually be dissolved and its premium content migrated to HBO Max.
Several critical questions remain unanswered as the merger proceeds. It is currently unknown how the Skydance leadership intends to integrate these existing hits into a broader portfolio,or if the current library of original series will face cancellations during the transition. for now, subscribers are left to watch these high-stakes premieres while waiting to see if their preferred streaming home will even exist in its current form by the end of the year.
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