The 10 Most Popular Currently Running TV Shows
It seems like there are more television shows now than ever before. Every couple weeks there is some new show that is taking everyone by storm. But which are the shows that people are actually watching. This is the list of the most popular shows currently running on television.
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- 9 years ago by NathanHutchcraft
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10 - Vikings
Vikings is a historical drama on the History Channel. It tells the tale one of the most well-known Norse heroes, Viking Ragnar Lothbrok as he rises to power by successfully completeing raids in England and France. The series premiere of the show drew in about 6 million viewers.
Source9 - Once Upon a Time
An American fairytale drama series on ABC, Once Upon a Time features characters from many different fairy tales and stories. The characters from these famous stories get transported to the real world, in the fictional town of Storybrooke, Maine. They must try to end the curse that has sent them here. The episodes often feature the past story of one of the characters from before the curse, while another plot line follows all the characters of the Storybrooke. The first episode was watched by 13 million people, and each episode averages around 10 million viewers.
Source8 - The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom on CBS. The shows focuses on the lives of two Physicists at Caltech, and their other smart/geeky friends. The show is known for targeting it's humor towards nerd culture and intelligent minded people. The show started off slowly, getting low ratings, but now has grown to having over 10 million viewers per episode.
Source7 - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Based on the Marvel Comics organization, S.H.I.E.L.D., the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is an American action drama on ABC. Created by Joss Whedon (creator of the Avengers movies), the show has many tie-ins to the blockbuster franchise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The shows first episode was watched by 12 million viewers.
Source6 - Gotham
Gotham is an American action crime-drama featuring the characters of the Batman franchise in the DC Comics universe. The series works to tell the origin stories of many of the Batman villains, as well as Bruce Wayne - Batman, himself. The first episode had over 14 million viewers, and the show averages around 9 million per episode.
Source5 - Grey's Anatomy
The only medical drama on this list, Grey's Anatomy is also the longest running show on the list, currently in it's 11th season. The show focuses on the life of Dr. Meredith Grey, and her other surgical doctor co-workers as they develop from inters into seasoned doctors. The first episode received over 16 million viewers, but over the course of the 11 seasons the show has grown, seeing an average of around 15 million views per episode, with a record high 26 million views during it's 3rd season.
Source4 - The Flash
A spin-off of the television show, Arrow (number 3 on this list), The Flash is an American action comic show focusing on the life of Barry Allen, and his super hero alter ego, The Flash, who can move at super human speeds. The show exists in the same universe as Arrow. The show is the highest watched show on The CW since 2009.
Source3 - Arrow
Arrow is an American action crime-fighting show based on the DC Comics character, Green Arrow. The show exists in the same universe as it's spin-off show, The Flash. The show features many of the characters from the DC Comics universe. Although the show only receives about 4 million viewers per episode, it is noted for having a wide range of audience, with viewership covering all main age groups.
Source2 - Daredevil
Daredevil is an American action comic crime-fighting drama on Netflix. It features the character, Daredevil, a crime fighting super hero, who is deaf, but can use sound to hear his surroundings. The show is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and shares some plot points with the Franchise movies. The show has a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Source1 - Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama on HBO. It is a television-adaptation of the series of novels, A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R. R. Martin. The show is generally considered the most influential, most viewed, and most talked about television show on TV in the world, and it has a fan base that covers the globe. The show features characters and cities that are each based on real people and places throughout human history. Each episode is watched by about 198 million people, which is impressive considering it is a on HBO, a pay-subscription television service. Being on HBO, however, allows he show to include elements that would not be allowed on regular televison, such as the frequent gore-filled battles, and full-frontal nudity that is common several times in each episode. But for reals, the show is awesome. Watch it.
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