Torrenting culture is usually defined by "prestige TV"—shows with heavy serialization, complex plots, and high production values (like Mr. Robot or Stranger Things ).

For years, NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) was the most-watched scripted drama on television, often pulling in 15 to 20 million live viewers per episode. Yet, if you looked at "top torrent" lists on sites like The Pirate Bay or KickassTorrents in the 2010s, NCIS was rarely at the top. The top spots were usually occupied by Game of Thrones , The Walking Dead , or Breaking Bad .

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