(Stacker) When Netflix launched its streaming service in 2007, it changed the way we watch TV, but it wasn’t until 2013 that the platform transformed itself into its own film and TV studio, completely revolutionizing the industry.
That same year, Netflix released its first original series, House of Cards. The political drama became the first original streaming series to win an Emmy Award, setting the stage for an entertainment revolution.
Today, the number of streaming services is expansive, and the amount of content options can be overwhelming. Gone are the days of live-tweeting during season finales or hosting premiere watch parties. We’ve become accustomed to binge-watching shows from the comfort of our own couches, at our own convenience.
This access has transformed the television industry: According to a 2024 Forbes Home poll, 99% of American households subscribe to at least one streaming service and pay an average of $46 per month for streaming services.
But as streaming takes over, it’s beginning to take on characteristics of cable TV: The same survey reported that 45% of users canceled at least one subscription in the past year due to high prices, and platforms are responding by partnering on cable-era bundle deals. Companies like Disney are experimenting with serialized TV-style channels on their platforms to drive awareness and revenue through advertising.
As the streaming giant continues to expand, there are bound to be growing pains. Changes will happen. Some good, some annoying, but one thing is for sure: streaming is here to stay, and there’s plenty of programming to choose from. So how do you choose?
Smash hits like “The Squid Game,” “Stranger Things” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” are returning for new seasons in 2024 and 2025, but new series premiere and old favorites are available on the platform every week.
Stacker used data from Reelgood to compile a list of the most popular TV shows currently available to stream as of July 5, 2024. IMDb ratings and other data points were added for supplemental insights. Keep reading to find a new series worth binge-watching or revisit an old favorite.
#20. Orphan Black: Echoes
- IMDb User Rating: 6.5 (1,000 reviews)
- Season: 1
- Genre: Drama and Mystery
- Starring: Krysten Ritter, Keeley Hawes, Leah Kihlstedt
- Broadcast period: 2023 to present
#19. The Chosen One
- IMDb User Rating: 9.2 (48,000 reviews)
- Season: 4
- Genre: Family, Drama
- Starring: Jonathan Roomy, Shahar Isaac, Riz Tabish
- Broadcast period: 2017 to present
#18. Suits
- IMDb User Rating: 8.4 (486,000 reviews)
- Streamer: Netflix (subscription)
- Season: 9
- Genre: Comedy and Drama
- Starring: Gabriel Macht, Sarah Rafferty, Rick Hoffman
- Broadcast period: 2011-2019
#17. Criminal Minds
- IMDb User Rating: 8.1 (221,000 reviews)
- Season: 17
- Genre: Drama and Crime
- Starring: Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler, AJ Cook
- Broadcast period: 2005 to present
#16. Yellowstone
- IMDb User Rating: 8.7 (227,000 reviews)
- Streaming: Peacock Premium (subscription)
- Season: 5
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Western
- Starring: Kevin Costner, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes
- Broadcast period: 2018 to present
#15. Alone
- IMDb User Rating: 8.4 (7,000 reviews)
- Season: 11
- Genre: Game Shows and Documentaries
- Starring: Jim Baird
- Broadcast period: 2015 to present
#14. Mayor of Kingstown
- IMDb User Rating: 8.2 (50,000 reviews)
- Season: 3
- Genre: Drama and Crime
- Starring: Jeremy Renner, Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bantefa
- Currently airing: 2021
#13. Young Sheldon
- IMDb User Rating: 7.7 (112,000 reviews)
- Streamer: Netflix (subscription)
- Season: 7
- Genre: Comedy, Family
- Starring: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber
- Broadcast period: 2017-2024
#12. Evil
- IMDb User Rating: 7.8 (37,000 reviews)
- Streamer: Netflix (subscription)
- Season: 4
- Genre: Drama, Horror
- Starring: Katia Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi
- Currently airing: 2019
#11. Orphan Black
- IMDb User Rating: 8.3 (117,000 reviews)
- Season: 5
- Genre: Fantasy and Drama
- Starring: Tatiana Maslany, Jordan Gavaris, Maria Doyle Kennedy
- Broadcast period: 2013-2017
#10. Dark Matter
- IMDb User Rating: 7.8 (23,000 reviews)
- Available on: Apple TV+ (subscription)
- Season: 1
- Genre: Fantasy and Drama
- Starring: Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga
- Broadcast period: 2024 to present
#9. Dragon House
- IMDb User Rating: 8.4 (398,000 reviews)
- Source: MAX (subscription)
- Season: 2
- Genre: Drama and Fantasy
- Starring: Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Emma Darcy
- Currently airing: 2022-present
#8. Interview with the Vampire
- IMDb User Rating: 7.3 (25,000 reviews)
- Season: 2
- Genre: Drama, LGBTQ
- Starring: Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Eric Bogosian
- Currently airing: 2022-present
#7. Acolyte
- IMDb User Rating: 3.5 (77,000 reviews)
- Source: Disney+ (subscription)
- Season: 1
- Genre: Crime, Mystery, LGBTQ
- Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen
- Broadcast period: 2024 to present
#6. The Judge
- IMDb User Rating: 7.6 (69,000 reviews)
- Season: 2
- Genre: Drama and Crime
- Starring: Bryan Cranston, Hope Davis, Isaiah Whitlock Jr.
- Broadcast period: 2020-2023
#5. Supercell
- IMDb User Rating: 6.6 (3,000 reviews)
- Streamer: Netflix (subscription)
- Season: 1
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Starring: Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi Abrefa
- Broadcast period: 2024 to present
#4. The Boys
- IMDb User Rating: 8.7 (680,000 reviews)
- Source: Prime Video (subscription)
- Season: 4
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Starring: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr
- Currently airing: 2019
#3. Presumed Innocent
- IMDb User Rating: 7.6 (5,000 reviews)
- Available on: Apple TV+ (subscription)
- Season: 1
- Genre: Crime and Drama
- Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp
- Broadcast period: 2024 to present
#2. My Lady Jane
- IMDb User Rating: 7 (3,000 reviews)
- Source: Prime Video (subscription)
- Season: 1
- Genre: Romance and Drama
- Starring: Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, Anna Chancellor
- Broadcast period: 2024 to present
#1. Bear
- IMDb User Rating: 8.6 (224,000 reviews)
- Source: Hulu (subscription)
- Season: 3
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Starring: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss Batcharak, Ayo Edibiri
- Currently airing: 2022-present
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