Prime Video India Drafts Licensing Agreement with Paramount Global Content Distribution

Prime Video has announced the expansion of its television series offerings by signing a deal with Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The deal allows Prime and Prime Video mobile edition members in India to access new shows, strengthening Prime Video India's English language entertainment content. The slate of shows includes Mayor of Kingstown Season 1, a series starring Jeremy Renner and Dianne Wiest, following the McLusky family who are power brokers in a Michigan town where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. 

Also included is 1883 Season 1, the prequel to "Yellowstone," starring Sam Elliott and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, capturing the Dutton family's origin story as they embark on a journey west to flee poverty and seek a better future. The deal also features other original shows, including The Stand Season 1, Star Trek: Discovery seasons 1-4, Californication, Dexter, The Good Wife, NCIS, Blue Bloods, The Good Fight, Madam Secretary, Reign, The Great, Seal Team, Under the Dome, Munich Games, and Parot.

Manish Menghani, Director - Content Licensing, Prime Video, India said, "We are delighted to announce that a curated selection of Paramount Global content is available for streaming to Prime Members in India at no extra cost. The slate includes a diverse mix of genres from fantasy and adventure to drama and sci-fi, with each show featuring a stellar cast. At Prime Video, our goal is to make it easy for customers to get deeply immersed in the best stories from the most prolific storytellers and studios around the world. We are certain Indian viewers will enjoy these award-winning shows that have resonated with audiences worldwide.”