Top Streaming Series and Notable Netflix Cancellations Highlighted in 2024

A review of the most highly rated series released this year on major streaming platforms notes ten standout shows, many from HBO Max, including the fantasy prequel *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*, the French drama *L'Affaire Laura Stern*, the medical drama *The Pitt* season 2, the spy thriller *The Night Manager* season 2 on Prime Video, and *The Testaments* on Disney+.

An accompanying analysis lists five Netflix series that were cancelled early despite critical praise: *Santa Clarita Diet*, *Terminator Zero*, *The Boroughs*, *The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance*, and a fifth series whose description is truncated. Both pieces emphasize audience reactions and the impact of platform decisions on viewership.

These articles collectively illustrate current trends in streaming content selection, audience ratings, and the consequences of early cancellations for popular series.