The Top 10 Most-Watched TV Shows of 2024

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From returning favourites to exciting new releases, 2024 has been an exceptional year for television. Whether it’s heartland Indian dramas like Mirzapur and Panchayat, or global epics like Shōgun and House of the Dragon, this year has given TV enthusiasts plenty of reasons to stay glued to their screens.

As 2024 comes to a close, let’s take a look at some of the top TV series that dominated everyone’s screens this year. Compiled using JustWatch India’s user data, this list includes the top 10 most popular TV series in India - available on streaming through subscriptions or for free, this list does not include titles that are restricted to online rentals or purchase.

Top 10 TV Shows Streamed by JustWatch Users In 2024

From new Indian releases like Taaza Khabar to global blockbusters like The Boys, here are the top 10 TV shows of 2024, as per JustWatch:

  1. Mirzapur
  2. Panchayat
  3. Shōgun
  4. Game of Thrones
  5. From
  6. House of the Dragon
  7. The Boys
  8. Taaza Khabar
  9. Fallout
  10. True Detective

2024’s most streamed TV shows offered a blend of genres, from fantasy epics like Game of Thrones to drama series like Panchayat, and sci-fi/post-apocalyptic series like Fallout, indicating a broad range of audience preferences. American productions like Shōgun, The Boys, and House of the Dragon dominated this year’s streaming charts, highlighting the global appeal of American storytelling.

Despite the undeniable impact of American series on this year’s streaming charts, the first spot for the most-watched TV show in India was still claimed by Mirzapur. The heartland Indian drama broke streaming records, becoming the most-watched show in India on Amazon Prime Video during the release weekend of Season 3. Mirzapur also left a lasting impression globally, securing a prime spot in the Top 10 list on Amazon Prime across more than 85 countries, including the United States, UK, Canada, and Australia.

Hot on the heels of Mirzapur was another Prime Video heartland drama, Panchayat, which made waves this year with the release of their much-anticipated third season. This year's streaming favourites featured a diverse mix of genres but notably missed out on sitcoms and lighthearted shows, reflecting the Indian audiences’ growing preference for intense and emotionally gripping stories.

Where to Watch 2024’s Most Popular TV Shows Online in India?

Want to know where you can watch the most popular TV shows of 2024 online in India? Check out JustWatch’s streaming guide below for all the details - from where they’re streaming to how you can rent/purchase these titles online. Curious about what else is out there? Check out JustWatch’s popular guide to see all the movies and TV shows currently trending in India in real time. Use our filters to sort through these titles based on ratings, age, release year, genre, and more. 

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  1. Mirzapur

    Mirzapur

    2018

    #1

    The iron-fisted Akhandanand Tripathi is a millionaire carpet exporter and the mafia don of Mirzapur. His son, Munna, is an unworthy, power-hungry heir who will stop at nothing to inherit his father's legacy. An incident at a wedding procession forces him to cross paths with Ramakant Pandit, an upstanding lawyer, and his sons, Guddu and Bablu. It snowballs into a game of ambition, power and greed that threatens the fabric of this lawless city.

  2. Panchayat

    Panchayat

    2020

    #2

    Panchayat is a comedy-drama, which captures the journey of an engineering graduate Abhishek, who for lack of a better job option joins as secretary of a panchayat office in a remote village of Uttar Pradesh. Stuck between crazy villagers and a difficult village lifestyle Abhishek starts his job with the sole motivation of getting out of there as soon as possible, for which he even prepares for CAT.

  3. Shōgun

    Shōgun

    2024

    #3

    In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.

  4. Game of Thrones

    Game of Thrones

    2011

    #4

    Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.

  5. From

    From

    2022

    #5

    Unravel the mystery of a city in middle U.S.A. that imprisons everyone who enters. As the residents struggle to maintain a sense of normality and seek a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest.

  6. House of the Dragon

    House of the Dragon

    2022

    #6

    The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.

  7. The Boys

    The Boys

    2019

    #7

    A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.

  8. Taaza Khabar

    Taaza Khabar

    2023

    #8

    A public toilet caretaker's poverty-stricken life takes a drastic U-turn when he helps an old woman. How long will fate smile upon him?

  9. Fallout

    Fallout

    2024

    #9

    In a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by nuclear decimation, citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits.

  10. True Detective

    True Detective

    2014

    #10

    An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.