Where to Watch Yellowjackets in 2023

The popular Showtime series Yellowjackets, now awaiting Season 3, is described as a coming-of-age drama, but has elements of elements of horror throughout the storyline as the soccer players eventually morph into savage clans.

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Yellowjackets is a Showtime drama that follows a group of high school girls who survive a plane crash and become stranded in the wilderness. 

The girls, a team of talented soccer players, must learn to survive in the harsh conditions, deal with the trauma of the crash and the secrets they are keeping from each other. There is more than one way to get Showtime.

You can jump down to the summary of where to watch Yellowjackets on TV, check out Frequently Asked Questions below, or read through all your options.

Paramount Plus merged with Showtime and costs $11.99 per month. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial.

What is the TV series Yellowjackets about?

The popular Showtime series, now awaiting Season 3, is described as a coming-of-age drama, but has elements of elements of horror throughout the storyline as the soccer players eventually morph into savage clans.

The girls are all dealing with their own personal demons. A remote northern wilderness serves as a backdrop, and the tension derived from their fight for survival is palpable. 

The series stars Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci, Sophie Thatcher, and Sophie Nélisse. The series premiered on Showtime on November 14, 2021.

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Yellowjackets is a suspenseful and thought-provoking series that explores a descent into psychological horror and the dark side of human nature.

If you are looking for a new show to watch, Yellowjackets is definitely worth checking out.

Where to Watch Yellowjackets Season 1 and Season 2

Yellowjackets is available through Paramount Plus with Showtime. The two streaming services merged in June 2023.

Paramount Plus is a great option for cord-cutters and people who want to watch a variety of TV shows, movies, and live sports on the cheap. 

The Paramount Plus app is supported across just about any device with a screen. 

Smart TVs by Samsung, Sony Bravia, VIZIO SmartCast TVs, and LG can start watching The Bear without a streaming device.

Any Roku device, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV and Apple TV support streaming Paramount Plus. An iPhone or iPad (with current iOS) can be used to watch Paramount Plus shows, and so can Android smartphones and tablets. Gamers can use an XBox and PlayStation console to watch The Bear as well.

Here are all your options for streaming Yellowjackets. 

Paramount Plus

Paramount Plus with Showtime is a streaming service that offers a variety of TV shows, movies, and live sports.

Paramount Plus has a free 7-day trial with its two plans, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus with Showtime.

Paramount Plus with Showtime (formerly the Premium plan) costs $11.99 per month.

There are Paramount Originals such as Tulsa King and Special Ops: Lioness. There is a deep catalog of movies and originals from Showtime including Billions and Dexter.

Paramount Plus has TV shows from cable networks such as BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and Smithsonian Channel. You get a live, local CBS station with the Showtime plan. There are live sports from CBS and CBS Sports including NFL games, PGA Golf and NCAA basketball. 

The Essential plan does not have any programming from Showtime. It is an ad-supported plan and costs $5.99 per month. The streaming service has more than 40,000 TV episodes and movies, including all Paramount Originals.

Paramount Plus is available on a variety of Smart TVs and streaming devices, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Chromecast with Google TV. There are mobile apps for iPhones and iPads (with current iOS) and Android smartphones.

Live TV streaming services

Showtime can currently be added to a number of streaming services as an add-on, including Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and live TV streaming services. No matter where or how you add Showtime as an add-on, a subscription is $10.99 per month.

Hulu on-demand costs $7.99 per month. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial of Hulu.

DIRECTV STREAM has a 5-day free trial. The Entertainment plan has more than 75 live TV channels and costs $74.99 per month. 

Sling TV has a mix of 30 to 40 live TV channels that include entertainment, news networks such as CNN, and sports on ESPN, depending on whether you pick the Orange or Blue plan. A subscription is $40 per month. Sling frequently offers a discount for the first month.

Hulu Live TV has more than 70 live TV channels, and includes subscriptions to ESPN+ and Disney+ for $69.99 per month. The channel lineup includes ESPN networks and local channels

Fubo (formerly fuboTV) has a free 7-day trial. The Pro plan carries more than 160 channels including entertainment, news and regional sports networks. A subscription is $74.99 per month.

YouTube TV has a free 7-day trial. The live TV service has more than 128 channels, including local channels, entertainment, news and sports. 

How to Watch Yellowjackets FAQs

These are questions readers ask when searching for ways to stream Yellowjackets on TV.

How many seasons of Yellowjackets are there?

There are two seasons available to watch through Paramount Plus with Showtime.

The first season of Yellowjackets consists of 10 episodes. The second season has 9 episodes. The third season has been confirmed. But due to the Writer’s Guild of America strike, you shouldn’t expect to see any new episodes until the dispute is resolved.

Who is in Yellowjackets?

The actors who play the main characters in Yellowjackets are:

  • Melanie Lynskey as Shauna Sheridan
  • Tawny Cypress as Shauna’s best friend, Taissa Turner
  • Juliette Lewis as Misty Quigley, a shy and awkward girl who becomes increasingly unhinged in the wilderness
  • Christina Ricci as Jackie, the team’s captain and most popular girl
  • Sophie Nélisse as young Shauna

Can I watch Yellowjackets on Roku?

Yes, you can stream every episode of Yellowjackets on any Roku device or Roku TV. You can subscribe to Paramount Plus with Showtime, or a live TV streaming service that carries Paramount Network. 

Is Yellowjackets on Netflix?

Yellowjackets is not on Netflix. The series is exclusive to Showtime, so you can sign up for Paramount Plus with Showtime and watch every episode.

Is Yellowjackets on Amazon Prime?

Yellowjackets is not on Amazon Prime. But you can add Paramount Plus with Showtime to your Prime subscription through Amazon Channels. There is a free 7-day trial, and a subscription is $11.99 per month. 

Where can I watch Yellowjackets?

You can stream every episode of Yellowjackets on Paramount Plus with Showtime. A subscription to Paramount Plus with Showtime is $11.99 per month. A subscription includes a broad selection of cable TV shows, movies and everything from Showtime. 

You can get a free 7-day trial

You can watch episodes of Yellowjackets when you add Paramount Plus with Showtime to Amazon Prime Video. You can add Showtime as a standalone subscription to DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu (on-demand), Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.

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