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20. "Peaky Blinders" (BBC)

Average Demand Expressions: 4.04 million

This gritty drama tells the story of a crime boss navigating Birmingham, England, in the years following World War I.

The first four seasons of "Peaky Blinders" have become a hit with US audiences after moving to Netflix. A fifth season is expected from BBC sometime in 2019.

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19. "The Blacklist" (NBC)

Average Demand Expressions: 4.06 million

James Spader and Megan Boone star in this mystery-driven thriller series about a high-profile criminal and an FBI agent drawn into a dangerous world of intrigue.

This NBC drama is currently airing its fifth season, scheduled to conclude in May 2018.

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18. "The Grand Tour" (Amazon)

Average Demand Expressions: 4.10 million

After a dramatic departure from BBC's "Top Gear," Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May found a new home (and new name) for their car series.

The first two seasons of "The Grand Tour" are streaming on Amazon Prime now.

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17. "Mr. Bean"

Average Demand Expressions: 4.23 million

Though "Mr. Bean" hasn't been on air for many years, episodes are currently available on both Hulu and Amazon Prime video streaming.

The series' official Facebook page also has more followers than Taylor Swift's - an impressive online achievement, indeed.

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16. "Supernatural" (CW)

Average Demand Expressions: 4.26 million

"Supernatural" follows the story of two brothers who hunt demons, ghosts, monsters, (you guessed it) supernatural things.

This popular fantasy TV series was just renewed for a 14th season on the CW. New episodes from the 13th season are airing now.

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15. "Shameless" (Showtime)

Average Demand Expressions: 4.28 million

This comedy/drama tracks the dysfunction of an impoverished family struggling as six children find ways to succeed in spite of their alcoholic father.

Earlier this year, "Shameless" concluded its eighth season, and has already been renewed for a ninth.

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14. "Star Trek: Discovery" (CBS)

Average Demand Expressions: 4.31 million

This latest "Star Trek" series operates as a prequel to the original and beloved 1966 show. It was renewed for a second season, though no expected return date is known yet.

The first season of "Star Trek: Discovery" is streaming now on CBS All Access.

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13. "Black Mirror" (Netflix)

Average Demand Expressions: 4.62 million

This sci-fi anthology series never fails to spark intense conversations about the consequences of modern technology and what a dystopian future could look like.

The fourth season of "Black Mirror" premiered on Netflix in December 2017, but clearly many people are just now catching up.

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12. "Riverdale" (CW)

Average Demand Expressions: 4.78 million

People can't stop talking about Betty, Archie, Jughead, and Veronica as the show leaps from drama to drama each week.

The second season is currently airing weekly on the CW, and you can stream the first season on Netflix.

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11. "La Casa De Papel"/"Money Heist" (Netflix)

Average Demand Expressions: 4.84 million

"La Casa de Papel" is a thrilling series about a bank heist involving hostages, a criminal mastermind, and the Royal Mint of Spain.

This Netflix original drama has been a hit for at-home audiences. The first two seasons are streaming now.

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10. "Prison Break" (Fox)

Average Demand Expressions: 5.04 million

This hit drama revolving around two brothers and secret plot to break an innocent man our of prison aired its fifth season last year.

The renewed interest in "Prison Break" for 2018 is likely due to reports that a "new iteration" of the show is in the works.

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9. "Arrow" (CW)

Average Demand Expressions: 5.30 million

The first of CW's superhero shows on this list is "Arrow," which tells the story of a DC comics vigilante character.

The sixth season of "Arrow" is airing weekly on CW now, and it was already renewed for a seventh season.

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8. "The Flash" (CW)

Average Demand Expressions: 5.93 million

Another DC superhero show fans can't get enough of right now is "The Flash" (which is actually a spin-off from our previous entry "Arrow).

"The Flash" is currently on its fourth season, and has already been renewed for a fifth.

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7. "Lucifer" (Fox)

Average Demand Expressions: 6.24 million

"Lucifer" puts a twist on the standard procedural drama by placing the literal Devil in Los Angeles as a night club owner turned LAPD consultant.

The show is currently in its third season, airing Monday nights on Fox.

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6. "Grey's Anatomy" (ABC)

Average Demand Expressions: 6.55 million

This hospital drama series may have a nearly unrecognizable cast from its earliest seasons due to character turnover, but "Grey's Anatomy" is still going strong.

The 14th season is currently airing weekly on ABC, and you can stream earlier seasons on Netflix.

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5. "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS)

Average Demand Expressions: 8.18 million

One of the most popular modern laugh-track comedy shows is the geek-culture based show "The Big Bang Theory," starring Kaley Cuoco, Jim Parsons, and Johnny Galecki.

"The Big Bang Theory" is currently airing its 11th season, and has already been renewed for a 12th.

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4. "Vikings" (History)

Average Demand Expressions: 11.56 million

This historical drama has a cult following of fans who love the stories of Norse heroes and the legendary Viking chief Ragnar Lothbrok.

The fifth season of "Vikings" just concluded in January, and the series has already been renewed for a coming sixth season.

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3. "The Walking Dead" (AMC)

Average Demand Expressions: 11.97 million

Though this iconic apocalyptic series has slipped down in rankings since last year, it remains one of TV's most popular shows (despite so many beloved characters getting killed off).

The eighth season of "The Walking Dead" is almost at its end, with a ninth season already planned.

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2. "Stranger Things" (Netflix)

Average Demand Expressions: 12.90 million

One of Netflix's greatest successes has been the beloved '80s nostalgia-driven show "Stranger Things," which follows the story of a superpowered young girl and a small town under siege by mysterious forces.

The second season of "Stranger Things" premiered on Netflix last fall, and the third season is currently in production.

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1. "Game of Thrones" (HBO)

Average Demand Expressions: 15.07 million

Even when "Game of Thrones" has taken an unprecedented year off from airing, people can't get enough of Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, and the ultimate battle between the living and the dead.

The seventh season of "Game of Thrones" concluded last fall, and the eighth and final season will air sometime in 2019.

20 Most Popular TV Shows of 2018
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