Throughout the year, analysts monitor the audience of series offered on platforms and through linear networks to assess their popularity. With Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and HBO among the top producers, there is a significant factor missing when discussing public interest in intellectual properties: piracy. The resurgence of piracy means many viewers go uncounted in the audience ratings of entertainment companies, leading to substantial revenue losses that these companies aim to combat.
Despite the challenges posed by piracy, the ranking of the most downloaded series provides insights into public interest in television productions. Notably, Netflix, which had previously dropped out of the ranking, has returned to the top 10 in 2024, indicating that even as its subscriber count grows to 282 million, its original content remains appealing to pirates.
In the piracy landscape, House of the Dragon continues to dominate , holding the top spot on BitTorrent, followed by The Boys and Shōgun. Interestingly, Arcane has gained traction despite its recent release. Contrarily, the series based on The Lord of the Rings has failed to make the top 10, reflecting a decline in its audience and popularity among fans in the fantasy genre.
