Impossible to miss: 2024 was a golden year for series fans. Each platform released its joker to capture the attention of spectators, and the results are there. Here are the 10 series that won the prize this year in France, according to JustWatch. So how many have you seen yet?
An explosion of series and streaming platforms
In recent years, streaming platforms have redefined the way we consume entertainment. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and even HBO Max now occupy a central place in our homes. With more than 230 million subscribers around the world, Netflix remains the undisputed leader, but its competitors, notably Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, continue to narrow the gap, attracting new subscribers every month.
In this rapidly expanding universe, JustWatch, the platform that helps you find your favorite series, has compiled data from more than 45 million users to establish a ranking of the most watched series in France. The observation is clear: the competition to attract French viewers is dominated by three streaming giants, namely Prime Video, Disney+ and HBO Max. The latter has also made a notable entry into the French market in 2024, redistributing the cards in this constantly evolving landscape.
House of the Dragon: the queen series of 2024
At the top of the ranking, House of the Dragon shines as the most watched series in 2024. This prequel to Game of Thrones was able to capitalize on the unwavering attachment of fans to this universe. With the release of its highly anticipated season 2 on HBO Max, the series has experienced a real tidal wave of popularity. But what is even more impressive is that Game of Thrones itself, despite its conclusion several years ago, continues to appear in the top 10 most watched series in France this year. Proof that the universe of Westeros remains timeless and captivating.
This year, another phenomenon marked the industry: the critical and popular success of the series. Shōgunthe flagship production of Disney+, perfectly illustrates this double consecration. Not only did it take second place for the most viewed series in the world, but it also won no less than five Emmy Awards in 2024. With a premiere viewed 9 million times on platforms, Shōgun generated an impressive viewing volume: around 630 million minutes, the equivalent of 10.5 million hours for an episode with an average duration of 70 minutes. A performance which attests to its status as a global phenomenon.
The essential series of 2024
After the behemoths Shōgun et House of the Dragonthe ranking of the most watched series in 2024 continues to reveal nuggets that have captivated spectators. In third position, Fallout made a splash with its daring adaptation of the famous video game franchise. With more than 100 million individual views, it has established itself as a must-see of the year on Prime Video, narrowly ahead of The Rookie: The Los Angeles Copwhich took fourth place thanks to its mix of suspense and humor.
In fifth position, The Boys once again shakes up the codes of superhero series, offering a satirical and offbeat vision that remains as attractive as ever. True Detective takes sixth place, confirming its success with its dark intrigues and heavy atmospheres. Available on Max, this series remains a safe bet for fans of psychological thrillers.
In seventh place, the science fiction series From continues to captivate with its mysterious ambiance, followed by The Three-Body Probleman adaptation of the eponymous Chinese work that fascinates with its complex plot.
Finally, two behemoths of the small screen complete this top 10: Successionwith its family intrigues and its breathtaking suspense, comes in ninth position, while the essential Game of Thrones hangs on to tenth place. Proof that, even years after its finale, the universe of Westeros continues to fascinate viewers.
