Top Streaming TV Shows Now on Apple TV+, Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video & More

Ok, seriously — who saw that twist coming in the finale of Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent?

No wonder Reelgood has Apple’s legal thriller pegged as the biggest of the week’s streaming TV shows. I was initially hesitant to give the show a try, just because legal dramas often feel overly formulaic and cookie-cutter. A horrifying crime, a trial, the suspense of a verdict, rinse and repeat. However, I should have known from the outset that Presumed Innocent would be a different sort of animal. Not only was it airing on Apple TV+, but Jake Gyllenhaal also thought it was good enough to take on as his first role in a TV show.

Clearly, there’s only so much that can be said without spoiling the ending for anyone, but this was an Apple series through and through in terms of its top-tier cast as well as the stellar production values. Apple TV shows are almost always as much a visual treat as they are compelling to follow.

Apple disclosed that Presumed Innocent is the biggest of all its shows so far, and a second season has already been green-lit. According to Reelgood — which monitors 20 million viewing decisions each month across all major streaming platforms in the US, from Apple TV+ to Max, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, and more — Presumed Innocent is the biggest series this week across all those platforms, likely a consequence of the show’s shocking finale.

For the week ending on July 31, the 10 TV shows topping Reelgood’s latest weekly ranking are:

1. Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+)
2. House of the Dragon (HBO/Max)
3. The Decameron (Netflix)
4. The Bear (FX/Hulu)
5. Time Bandits (Apple TV+)
6. The Boys (Prime Video)
7. Those About to Die (Peacock)
8. Lady in the Lake (Apple TV+)
9. Evil (Paramount+)
10. Snowpiercer (AMC+)

For the rest of the biggest streaming TV shows of the week, we’ve covered most of the titles on Reelgood’s ranking. A notable new addition is Netflix’s The Decameron, a raunchy series set in 1348 during the Black Plague in Florence. The show depicts a wine-soaked escapade among Italian nobles who retreat to a lavish hideaway along with their servants. It’s a classic “let them eat cake” scenario, with the cake being the devastating plague that ordinary people are powerless against.

As the plot unfolds, the longer the group hides out from the plague, the more order and social norms start to disintegrate. What begins as an indulgent escape evolves into a fight for survival. The series deftly balances its medieval setting with comedic elements and a compelling storyline that keeps viewers hooked.

As these shows gain traction, it’s evident that the realm of streaming TV continues to offer fresh and engaging content for audiences across various platforms. Shows like Presumed Innocent and The Decameron prove that innovative storytelling and high production values can set new standards for entertainment in the streaming era.

The rise of these series also highlights the diverse range of genres and narratives that are resonating with viewers, from legal thrillers to historical dramas. This shift towards high-quality, original content is likely to keep audiences returning to their favorite streaming services for new binge-worthy shows.

Source: Apple, Netflix, Reelgood