Top 10 Cable or Streaming TV Shows of 2024: According to Tell-Tale TV Readers

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re looking back on the TV shows that made the biggest impact on our readers this year.

Over the past few weeks, we at Tell-Tale TV asked you to nominate and vote for your favorite shows of 2024. After two rounds of voting, across categories for network TV shows and cable/streaming TV shows, the results are in!

Following the reveal of the Top 10 Network TV Shows of 2024, we’re now excited to share the Top 10 Cable/Streaming TV Shows of the year, as chosen by you, our readers. These fan favorites stood out for their gripping stories, unforgettable characters, and exceptional performances.

Ranked in reverse order based on the number of votes, here are the Top 10 Cable/Streaming TV Shows of 2024 according to our readers:

10. Shōgun

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The critically acclaimed, award-winning series set a new record as the most awarded single season of television in Emmy Awards history this year.

9. What We Do in the Shadows

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These are the funniest vampires ever to grace our TV screens. The hit mockumentary comedy series comes to an end this year after six seasons.

8. My Lady Jane

Canceled after just one season, this historical fantasy romance television series is clearly a fan-favorite nonetheless.

7. Only Murders in the Building

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The Hulu comedy about a group of amateur true crime podcasters remains popular even in its fourth season.

6. Interview with the Vampire

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AMC’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles continues to impress with its captivating re-imagining of the story and incredible characters.

5. Heartstopper

This heartfelt coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama tells important and relatable stories. It recently aired its third season on Netflix.

4. Arcane

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The critically acclaimed, visually stunning animated series recently wrapped its second and final season on Netflix.

3. Agatha All Along

The spinoff of Wandavision centering on Agatha Harkness was a fan-favorite this year, landing at number #3 based on reader votes.

2. Bridgerton

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The hugely popular Shondaland series aired its third season this year, this one focusing on the love story of Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton.

1. Dead Boy Detectives

DEAD BOY DETECTIVES. (L to R) Kassius Nelson as Crystal Palace, George Rexstrew as Edwin Payne, Jayden Revri as Charles Rowland, and Joshua Colley as Monty in episode 6 of DEAD BOY DETECTIVES. Cr. Ed Araquel/Netflix © 2023

At number one is Dead Boy Detectives, which was canceled by Netflix after just one season. Fans have continued to campaign for the series to be rescued since its cancellation.

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What was your favorite cable or streaming TV show of 2024? Which shows did you vote for? Let us know in the comments below!

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