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Just about everything in the television and entertainment industries has changed in the past five to 10 years. Not too long ago, the month of September was focused almost exclusively on the return of football and the launch of a new, robust slate of TV shows. However, as cord-cutting rapidly decreased the number of Americans watching television in traditional ways, the release calendar has shifted. So while there are still a number of new and returning shows premiering on broadcast channels during the back half of the month, it is nowhere near the numbers of decades past.

Many of the best titles on TV have migrated from networks and cable channels to streaming in recent years, but with the non-standard release schedules, it can be tough to keep up with what is airing where and when, and which shows are actually worth watching.

So, as your guide to all things streaming, the experts here at The Streamable are providing you with an easy-to-navigate list of the top 11 shows currently on streaming and how you can watch them.

Take a look at the list below — and how we determine the shows represented — and figure out what you are going to be watching tonight!

All About The Streamable’s Top-11 Shows on Streaming List:

For those who are new to this list, the basic rules are that in order to be eligible, a show must be a streaming exclusive, or premiere episodes on streaming before or on the same day as they air on linear channels. Shows that air episodes weekly are eligible for inclusion until one week after their season finale. For series that drop all episodes at once, they are eligible for one full week per episode.

For full rules and methodology, click here. The top 11 titles are listed in order of how long they are eligible for inclusion.

What Are the Top 10 Shows on Streaming Right Now?

updated Nov. 13, 2024

I admit that I was a bit late to jump on “The Penguin” train, but once I did, the HBO series shot up onto my top-11 list. I was not super enthused (if you pardon the pun) with the Robert Pattinson-led “The Batman,” so I was not especially eager to jump back into Matt Reeves’ dark and brooding world. I tend to like my superhero shows and movies with a bit more color — literal and figurative.

However, that’s where “The Penguin” gets you, it’s not really a superhero show. It is a crime show set against the backdrop of the dirty streets of Gotham City. While Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobb (not the Cobblepot of comic-book lore) won’t be confused with James Gandolfini’s layered, nuanced portrayal of Tony Soprano, it is a worthy successor to HBO’s historic mafia mantel.

And while Farrell — not to mention his extensive prosthetics and fat suit — are commendable, the true star of “The Penguin” is Cristin Milioti. As the daughter of legendary Gotham crime boss Carmine Falcone, Milioti delivers a deeply entertaining, yet almost always unsettling performance, that should have her in Emmy discussions if voters can get past the show’s comic-book and genre origins.

All eight episodes of “The Penguin” are available to stream now on Max. While not exactly the light and comforting fare normally associated with the holidays, the season is a satisfying binge if you are able to carve out the time between tree-trimings and caroling.

Top Streaming TV Shows for the Week of Nov. 13, 2024

‘My Brilliant Friend’ Season 4 | Max | Eligible Until Nov. 17, 2024

My Brilliant Friend

November 27, 2018

When the most important friend in her life seems to have disappeared without a trace, Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman immersed in a house full of books, turns on her computer and starts writing the story of their friendship.

‘The Penguin’ Season 1 | Max | Eligible Until Nov. 17, 2024

The Penguin

September 19, 2024

Follow Oswald “Oz” Cobb’s quest for control as he seeks to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Carmine Falcone, transforming from a disfigured nobody to a noted mobster in Gotham City.

‘The Devil's Hour’ Season 2 | Prime Video | Eligible Until Nov. 21, 2024

The Devil’s Hour

October 28, 2022

Lucy wakes every night at exactly 3:33am. Nothing in her life has made sense for a long time. But the answers are out there, somewhere, at the end of a trail of brutal murders.

‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 | Netflix | Eligible Until Nov. 28, 2024

Heartstopper

April 22, 2022

Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.

‘FROM’ Season 3 | MGM+ | Eligible Until Nov. 30, 2024

FROM

February 20, 2022

Unravel the mystery of a nightmarish town in middle America that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest – including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down.

‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 1 | Netflix | Eligible Until Dec. 5, 2024

Nobody Wants This

September 26, 2024

An agnostic sex podcaster and a newly single rabbi fall in love, but can their relationship survive their wildly different lives and meddling families?

‘The Great British Baking Show’ Season 15 | Netflix | Eligible Until Dec. 6, 2024

The Great British Bake Off

August 17, 2010

This British television baking competition selects from amongst its competitors the best amateur baker. The series is credited with reinvigorating interest in baking throughout the UK, and many of its participants, including winners, have gone on to start a career based on baking.

‘The Diplomat’ Season 2 | Netflix | Eligible Until Dec. 12, 2024

The Diplomat

April 20, 2023

In the midst of an international crisis, a career diplomat lands in a high-profile job she’s unsuited for, with tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future.

‘Rivals’ Season 1 | Hulu | Eligible Until Dec. 13, 2024

Rivals

October 18, 2024

It is 1986 and Britain is booming. “Rivals” dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?

‘Somebody Somewhere’ Season 3 Max | Eligible Until Dec. 15, 2024

Somebody Somewhere

January 16, 2022

Sam is a true Kansan on the surface but beneath it all struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders that don’t fit in but don’t give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere.

‘Shrinking’ Season 2 | Apple TV+ | Eligible Until Jan. 1, 2025

Shrinking

January 26, 2023

Jimmy is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty.

How Do You Determine What Is Considered a Streaming Show?

The lines between streaming and cable are blurring more than ever, as media companies begin to line up premiere days and times for all of their outlets, and even drop episodes on streaming before they are available on traditional linear channels. So, for our purposes, we will count any show that is available on a streaming service on the same day and time as it is on its broadcast or cable channel.

If an episode premieres on HBO on Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET and it is also available on Max on the same time, then it counts as a streaming show. However, if it first airs on Bravo on Tuesday, but isn’t available on Peacock until Wednesday morning, then, unfortunately, it does not qualify for our list.

How Long Does a Show Remain Eligible for This List?

With streaming services deploying different release strategies for different titles, we realize that there needs to be some sort of guidelines to make sure that every series has a fair shake. So, for shows that release episodes weekly, obviously, they will be available through the week following its season finale.

For series that drop all of their episodes at once — either for a full season or in parts — they will get as many weeks as they make episodes available. So, if Netflix releases eight episodes of a new season, it will get eight weeks of eligibility for The Streamable’s Top-10 List.

How Do You Determine What the Best Shows Are?

Obviously, there is no definitive, objective measure of defining artistic quality. So, we will use a sampling of available review metrics from Reelgood, Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, and others as well as our own finely-tuned opinions.

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