10 Most Binge-Worthy TV Shows in History, Voted by Fans
Binge-watching is among the most relaxing and pleasant pastimes that don’t involve spending hard-earned cash. Which shows do people binge-watch the most?
10. Lost (2004–2010)
What do you do when your plane crashes on a seemingly deserted tropical island and there’s no one coming to your rescue? You either try to build a strong community with other survivors to stay alive — or create one of the most popular and binge-worthy TV shows in the world about it since you dreamed all of it, anyway.
You can watch Lost on Disney Plus, Hulu, and Prime Video.
9. Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019)
A law-abiding man gets a prison sentence for a minor crime he committed years ago and his life turns upside down. Having to start from scratch in a prison, he has to face the harsh behind-the-bars reality and survive there while inevitably changing forever — and changing the lives of everyone who once stumbled upon this show.
You can watch Orange Is the New Black on Netflix or Prime Video.
8. The Office ( 2005–2013)
Office managers are not the most exciting people, according to popular opinion, but they surely try to make up for that in their own weird ways. There’s a different life in their office, and it’s often just as bizarre, dramatic, and challenging as the lives of those who get to live more exciting lives. Why else would they watch The Office?
You can watch The Office on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and Peacock.
7. Stranger Things ( 2016–2025)
Kids against the supernatural might be one of the most exhausted topics in fiction at this point, but no one does it like Stranger Things. The absolute worldwide sensation of a show, it had millions of people captivated by the adventures of Eleven and her friends, and with the final season coming soon, it’s time to binge-watch ST again.
You can watch Stranger Things on Netflix.
6. Sherlock ( 2010–2017)
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson are among the most popular characters of all time with a plethora of spins on their adventures created across decades. Still, BBC surprised everyone when they released their own witty, reasonably dark, and 100% modern version of the iconic detective and his partner. That’s a short binge, though.
You can watch Sherlock on Disney Plus, HBO Max, and Prime Video.
5. Friends (1994–2004)
Following a group of — you guessed it — friends in their mid-twenties, Friends saw them through heartbreaks, career breakthroughs, many bizarre stories, and ultimately endearing and warm relationship dynamics. This show paved the path for numerous successors, but the original will always be the top binge-watch material.
You can watch Friends on Netflix, HBO Max, and Prime Video.
4. Dexter ( 2006–2013)
Something about immensely intelligent serial killers who help the police in their spare time captivates viewers, and, like Hannibal Lecter, Dexter wasn’t an exception. The main character, despite being a sick and twisted man, has lived in fans’ hearts and minds rent-free for years, making Dexter the perfect TV show for binge-rewatches.
You can watch Dexter on Hulu and Prime Video.
3. The Walking Dead ( 2010–2022)
Today, most people cringe at the concept of a zombie apocalypse, but that’s only because back in the day, The Walking Dead made it so popular. The show had an incredibly long and successful run, reviving the genre by its very existence, and still keeps spawning spin-offs; Rick Grimes, the original protagonist, will return soon, too.
You can watch The Walking Dead on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and AMC.
2. Breaking Bad ( 2008–2013)
Breaking Bad is often called one of the best TV show experiences to have ever existed, and that’s true. Following a chemistry teacher-turned-drug lord, the series fell just a tiny bit short of becoming the most binge-worthy TV show ever during the fan vote, but that’s only because it had such a formidable opponent.
You can watch Breaking Bad on Netflix and Prime Video.
1. Game of Thrones ( 2011–2019)
Most of you are likely as unsurprised to see Game of Thrones win the vote as we were. The world’s biggest and most popular TV show ever (in its prime, that is), Game of Thrones followed several noble Houses in their strive for power in the alternative medieval land of Westeros. The absolute winner of the binge-watch fest, this one.
You can watch Game of Thrones on HBO Max, Hulu, or Prime Video.
Source: Ranker