Instant Alert: Data reveals the 20 most popular TV shows of 2016

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Data reveals the 20 most popular TV shows of 2016 by Gus Lubin on Dec 30, 2016, 4:58 PM Advertisement "Game of Thrones" was by far the most popular show around the world in 2016, according to a new analysis from Parrot Analytics. "The Walking Dead" came in second, followed by "Pretty Little Liars" and "Westworld." Parrot analyzed not only ratings data (where available) but also peer-to-peer sharing, social media chatter, and other factors to estimate viewer demand for various shows. These combined measurements determine each show's "demand expressions" per month. Though the formula is opaque, the ranking appears to be one of the best ways to compare shows across platforms and measure how popular they really are. What other shows ruled the past year? Check out the top 20 below. DON'T MISS: Google reveals the biggest stars on "Game of Thrones" SEE ALSO: Netflix is getting so smart it's scary 1) HBO's "Game of Thrones" with 7.2 million demand expressions per month. People around the world were desperate to learn the fate of Jon Snow and watch the rise of Daenerys Targaryen, as the epic adaptation moved past the novels into uncharted territory. 2) AMC's "The Walking Dead" with 4.7 million demand expressions per month. The shocking beginning of season 7 led to an explosion in social media interest. 3) ABC's "Pretty Little Liars" with 3.8 million demand expressions. This teen drama had a devoted following through seven seasons and its series finale in October. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011