Below is a look at the most googled TV shows in 2024, both in South Africa and worldwide, based on Google’s search trends.
Google’s search trends have revealed the most searched terms of 2024, including sub-categories and also trends by country. Below are South Africa’s top TV shows based on the number of searches on Google.
Top 10 TV shows South Africans googled
Baby Reindeer was the most searched show by South Africans, and it is no surprise. The show has captured global attention with its compelling narrative that explores themes of stalking, trauma, and the complexities of human relationships. Looking at the worldwide search statistics, this show was also number one globally.
Following are the other TV shows that South Africans googled the most:
2. Griselda Blanco
3. Beauty in Black
4. Menendez Brothers
5. Gugu Mbatha-Raw
6. Siphesihle Mokoena
7. Ronnie Nyakale
8. The Crow
9. House of the Dragon
10. Big Brother Mzansi 2024
How does the SA top 10 list compare to the global Google list?
As previously mentioned, Baby Reindeer ranked first in South Africa and worldwide as the most searched-for TV show in 2024.
Following are the top 10 TV shows most searched for globally:
1. Baby Reindeer
2. Fallout
3. House of the Dragon
4. Heeramandi
5. Shögun
6. The Perfect Couple
7. Queen of Tears
8. Marry My Husband
9. 3 Body Problem
10. Nobody Wants This
What is the show in top spot about?
Baby Reindeer is a miniseries about a guy’s warped relationship with a female stalker and the impact it has on him.
The two main characters in the show are Martha, an emotionally fragile middle-aged woman, and Donny, a struggling stand-up comic who works in a pub. Richard Gadd, a Scottish comedian, created the show and also plays the lead role as Donny Dunn.
“The Netflix stalker series combines the appeal of a twisty thriller with a deep sense of empathy. The conclusion illustrates why it’s become one of the most-discussed shows of the year.”
The New York Times
House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon is the only other show included in both the South African and global top 10. The second season premiered in June 2024.
This show is a prequel to Game of Thrones, the very popular fantasy series by George R.R. Martin. House of the Dragon is set 200 years before Game of Thrones. Martin is also actively involved as an executive producer of House of the Dragon.
