Top TV Series Charts 2026: Best TV Shows by Genre and Streaming (Top 40)

Discover the top TV series charts in 2026, ranked by real community votes. Filter by genre, status, runtime and streaming provider to find your next show faster.

How are the series charts created?

Rankings are based on real user ratings. The more votes a show receives, the more stable its chart position. When you rate shows yourself, your personal recommendations improve too.

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Series Charts: Top 40

25. Better Call Saul

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)
Genres: Crime Drama
Available on: Netflix (May change. Report errors)

See the rise of Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, but hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and often against Jimmy, is ‘fixer’ Mike Ehrmantraut. The series tracks Jimmy's evolution into Saul Goodman, the man who puts the word ‘criminal’ in ‘criminal lawyer’. more

26. Lucifer

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)
Available on: Netflix (May change. Report errors)

Lucifer, the original fallen angel, is bored and unhappy in Hell and decides to retire to Los Angeles and open an upscale nightclub. After a murder takes place outside his club, he meets an intriguing homicide detective named Chloe, and partners up with her to solve cases. more

28. Castle

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)
Available on: Disney+ (May change. Report errors)

Rick Castle is one of the world's most successful crime authors. But when his rock star lifestyle isn't enough, this bad boy goes looking for new trouble and finds it working with smart, beautiful Detective Kate Beckett. Inspired by her professional record and intrigued by her buttoned-up personalit... more

32. Californication

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)
Genres: Comedy Drama
Available on: Paramount+ (May change. Report errors)

David Duchovny returns to TV with his Golden Globe-winning portrayal of author Hank Moody in the critically-acclaimed Showtime hit Californication. Author Hank Moody's life is spinning gloriously out of control as he juggles his sex and drug addictions while raising a daughter and trying to win back... more

37. Hannibal

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)

Both a gift and a curse, Will Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him with a highly respected psychiatrist – a man with... more

38. Friends

★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10 stars)
Genres: Comedy
Available on: HBO Max (May change. Report errors)

Rachel Green, Ross Geller, Monica Geller, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing and Phoebe Buffay are six 20 something year-olds, living off one another in the heart of New York City. Over the course of ten years, this average group of buddies goes through massive mayhem, family trouble, past and future rom... more

How to use the series charts

The charts combine community ratings with flexible filters for genre, runtime, status and streaming services. That makes it easier to move from broad discovery to precise recommendations that match your current mood and available time.

If you want to find a new series faster, start with a genre or streaming provider and narrow the ranking step by step. This saves time and usually leads to much better recommendations than browsing randomly.

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How are the TV series charts created?

The charts are based on real community ratings. The more votes a show receives, the more stable its position in the ranking.

Can I filter the charts by streaming service?

Yes. Use the streaming filter to show only series available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Sky or other services.

How do I improve my personal series recommendations?

Rate series you have already watched. The more you rate, the better your personalized recommendations will become.

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