As the streaming juggernaut continues to swell, growing pains are bound to happen. There will be changes—some positive and some annoying—but one thing's for sure: streaming is here to stay, and there are a lot of shows to choose from. So how do you pick?
Massive hits like "Squid Game," "Stranger Things," and "The Handmaid's Tale" are returning with new seasons in 2024 and 2025, but every week, new series are premiering and old favourites are launching on platforms.
Using data from Reelgood, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular TV shows to stream right now as of Oct. 11, 2024. IMDb ratings and other data points were added for supplementary insights. Keep reading to find your new binge-worthy series or revisit an old favourite.
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#20. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
- IMDb user rating: 6.9 (394K reviews)
- Streaming on: Prime Video (subscription)
- Seasons: 2
- Genres: Drama and Fantasy
- Cast: Benjamin Walker, Morfydd Clark, and Charlie Vickers
- On air: 2022-present
#19. Teacup
- IMDb user rating: 8.4 (59 reviews)
- Streaming on: Peacock Premium (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genres: Drama and Horror
- Cast: Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, and Chaske Spencer
- On air: 2024-present
#18. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- IMDb user rating: 7.9 (174K reviews)
- Streaming on: Netflix (subscription)
- Seasons: 2
- Genres: Biography and Drama
- Cast: Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny, and Cooper Koch
- On air: 2022-2024
#17. Only Murders in the Building
- IMDb user rating: 8.1 (167K reviews)
- Streaming on: Hulu (subscription)
- Seasons: 4
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, and LGBTQ
- Cast: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez
- On air: 2021-present
#16. Brilliant Minds
- IMDb user rating: 6.7 (1K reviews)
- Streaming on: Peacock Premium (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Zachary Quinto, Tamberla Perry, and Ashleigh LaThrop
- On air: 2024-present
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#15. Tulsa King
- IMDb user rating: 8 (79K reviews)
- Seasons: 2
- Genres: Drama and Crime
- Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Martin Starr, and Jay Will
- On air: 2022-present
#14. The Perfect Couple
- IMDb user rating: 6.5 (41K reviews)
- Streaming on: Netflix (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genres: Drama and Crime
- Cast: Nicole Kidman, Eve Hewson, and Liev Schreiber
- On air: 2024-2024
#13. Agatha All Along
- IMDb user rating: 6.8 (22K reviews)
- Streaming on: Disney+ (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genres: Drama and Fantasy
- Cast: Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, and Sasheer Zamata
- On air: 2024-present
#12. Bad Monkey
- IMDb user rating: 7.5 (10K reviews)
- Streaming on: Apple TV+ (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genres: Drama and Comedy
- Cast: Vince Vaughn, L. Scott Caldwell, and Rob Delaney
- On air: 2024-present
#11. Slow Horses
- IMDb user rating: 8.2 (85K reviews)
- Streaming on: Apple TV+ (subscription)
- Seasons: 4
- Genres: Comedy and Drama
- Cast: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, and Kristin Scott Thomas
- On air: 2022-present
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#10. The Old Man
- IMDb user rating: 7.6 (52K reviews)
- Streaming on: Hulu (subscription)
- Seasons: 2
- Genres: Drama and Action & Adventure
- Cast: Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, and Alia Shawkat
- On air: 2022-present
#9. Disclaimer
- IMDb user rating: 7.4 (181 reviews)
- Streaming on: Apple TV+ (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genres: Mystery and Drama
- Cast: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, and Sacha Baron Cohen
- On air: 2024-2024
#8. Grotesquerie
- IMDb user rating: 6.8 (2K reviews)
- Streaming on: Hulu (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genres: Drama and Horror
- Cast: Niecy Nash, Courtney B. Vance, and Nicholas Alexander Chavez
- On air: 2024-present
#7. Yellowjackets
- IMDb user rating: 7.8 (90K reviews)
- Seasons: 2
- Genres: Drama and Horror
- Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, and Sophie Nélisse
- On air: 2021-present
#6. The Franchise
- IMDb user rating: 6.2 (426 reviews)
- Streaming on: MAX (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, and Jessica Hynes
- On air: 2024-present
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#5. The Penguin
- IMDb user rating: 8.8 (26K reviews)
- Streaming on: MAX (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genres: Drama and Crime
- Cast: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, and Rhenzy Feliz
- On air: 2024-present
#4. Matlock
- IMDb user rating: 7.6 (1K reviews)
- Seasons: 1
- Genres: Drama and Crime
- Cast: Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, and Jason Ritter
- On air: 2024-present
#3. High Potential
- IMDb user rating: 7.8 (4K reviews)
- Streaming on: Hulu (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genres: Children and Crime
- Cast: Kaitlin Olson, Daniel Sunjata, and Javicia Leslie
- On air: 2024-present
#2. From
- IMDb user rating: 7.7 (91K reviews)
- Seasons: 3
- Genres: Horror and Mystery
- Cast: Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Eion Bailey
- On air: 2022-present
#1. Nobody Wants This
- IMDb user rating: 8.1 (19K reviews)
- Streaming on: Netflix (subscription)
- Seasons: 1
- Genre: Comedy
- Cast: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, and Justine Lupe
- On air: 2024-present
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