Movies are great, but the satisfaction from binge watching a good television series is even better. The year has seen the arrival of some super interesting TV shows that you just cannot miss out on if you love the screen. From adventure to sci-fi and true crime,the titles in this list are some of the most popular series that you should watch in 2024.
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1. House of the Dragon (2022)
Spun out of a brilliant idea to make a prequel to Game of Thrones, HBO’s popular fantasy series, George Martin and Ryan Condal worked together to create House of the Dragon. With its highly commendable storyline and continuity, the show’s appealing cinematography and relatable themes makes it stand out among other productions in the last two years. Complementing the great efforts put into its visuals, HOTD stars phenomenal actors like Emma D’Arcy, Olivis Cooke, Paddy Considine, Matt Smith and Millie Alcock, among others. Apart from gaining large viewership globally, the epic series has been appraised to be a great one by critics.
2. The Boys (2019)
Undoubtedly one of the decade’s top best television series, The Boys is a show not to miss. Since it began in 2019, the eight-time Emmy-nominated production has gained a massive viewership from different ages. Despite being a superhero movie, the thematic elements which addresses socio political issues makes The Boys not just your regular comic series. Speaking on why the multi-million-dollar series also appeals to the older population, the producer, Seth Rogan stated that its twist from the usual Marvel stories makes it fascinating for fans. As it progresses, the multiple award-winning show is sure to garner even more accolades for the great work.
3. Fallout (2024)
When a video game becomes a live-action series, you know what to expect. Fallout showed up on the screens earlier in 2024 with a massive hit, garnering about 65 million views on Amazon in only two weeks. Acclaimed to be one of the best adaptations from video games, Fallout does give us a breath of fresh air, as the series have just the right twists to distinguish it from the source material and just the perfect progression to satisfy fans. The high-profile production drew a massive viewership from the existing players of the games and new viewers.
4. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024)
With Andrew Lincoln and Dani Gurira playing lead roles as ‘Rick’ and ‘Michonne’ respectively, The Ones Who Live was released as the sixth part in the all-time popular American franchise The Walking Dead. The series surprisingly received a surge in viewership even after a considerable number of fans had reportedly stopped keeping up with the previous spin-offs. The series makes yet another proof that The Walking Dead is one of the most loved franchises in Hollywood of all time.
5. Shogun (2024)
Historical drama always has its way of appealing to viewers, and the Shogun series spearheaded by Marks and Kondo did not disappoint. One that passes as a great exploration of Japanese culture and adventurous history from the 17th century, the show made it to Hulu in February 2024 and quickly became the most streamed production in Samba TV’s list. Receiving a massive 99% rating from Rotten Tomatoes, and it just shows the level of commendable efforts invested into the originality of the award-winning series.
6. We Are Lady Parts (2021)
A perfect balance of comedy, music and engrossing plot, Miss Manzoor’s We are Lady Parts has been ruling Channel 4 for over three years. Beyond taking us through the story of the all-female rock band who are the main attraction of the series, We are Lady Parts has largely earned appraisal for its intriguing themes which cut across religion, social drama, and that hint of representation we love to see on TV these days. Acknowledging the excellent work of the production team, the show has received highly positive reviews and has been receiving several awards since its first season in 2021.
7. Sugar (2024)
Looking for a mystery thriller with a badass twist? Then, you want to try Protosevich’s Sugar. The series began earlier in April 2024, and has since garnered widespread attention for the interesting plot. Even more, the excellent acting of the lead actor, Colin Farrell who plays ‘John Sugar,’ the show’s private investigator makes the watch so endearing. The Apple TV crime thriller also stars performers like Amy Ryan, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Alex Hernandez and Dennis Boutsikaris, among others.
8. The Gentlemen (2024)
After creating the blockbuster and highly grossing “The Gentlemen” movie in 2019, Guy Ritchie hit the screens again in March with something even better — The Gentlemen series. Unlike the film, the 2024 show came in with a new cast, with acts like Theo James playing ‘Eddie Haistead,’ Kayak Scodelario as ‘Susie Glass,’ and Daniel Ings as ‘Freddy Haistead,’ among others. According to the brilliant creator, Guy, this series is a result of some storylines from the movie that should be explored.
9. Presumed Innocent (2024)
An absolutely thrilling drama full of suspense and exciting twists. Created from Scott Turrow’s novel, Presumed Innocent, the series is a different production from the first adaptation that was released in 1990. A very great watch, Presumed Innocent has received generally fair reviews from the public, particularly lovers of a good courtroom squabble. With Jake Gyllenhaal playing the lead role of ‘Rusty Sabich,’ the series showcased commendable performances. Even better is the unexpected plot twist that viewers should look out for at the end.
10. Supacell (2024)
Featuring some of Britain’s finest black actors, Supacell shows us a practical side to superheroes who despite their superpowers, still have normal lives. The show, which was released in June 2024 has since recorded great success, topping numbers on Netflix as a highly streamed show. Created and co-directed by Rapman, the British series stars some actors like Tosin Cole, Eddie Marson and Adelayo Adedayo. Not surprisingly, the intriguing show has already been renewed for another season, and lovers can look forward to a swell time.
11. X-Men ’97 (2024)
A Beau DeMayo creation, X-Men ‘97 has become one of the very popular animations in Marvel’s franchises. This installation is coming after an earlier installation in the 90s. The series which was only released in March 2024 has not only garnered wide viewership from a global audience. Even better, in the last few months, It has been recognized with different accolade wins from the Black Reel TV Awards and Dorian TV Awards. It has also received nominations from the Gotham Awards, among others.
12. Dark Matter (2024)
After almost two years in production, Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter was finally released in May 2024, with the first season spread out into nine episodes.The exciting series which is based on the creator’s book of the same name is a sci-fi production where physics genius, ‘Jason Dessen,’ played by Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Conelly as his wife, embarks on an adventure that forms the crux of the show. Dark Matter has already been renewed for a second season, and fans will get to enjoy the storyline more.
13. American Nightmare (2024)
Almost a decade after Denise Buskin was kidnapped and arrested in 2015, Higgins and Morris came together to release a three-part TV series. This series attempted to give the public a feeling of what really happened to the victim, who alongside her partner had been arrested, but later released. One thing about this show is its suspense-filled plot and interesting progression. American Nightmare has received relatively positive reviews from viewers and critics alike, and is quite a great watch for true crime lovers.
14. Under the Bridge (2024)
In 1997, a Canadian girl, Reena Girl was murdered by a group of teenagers who were later tried and convicted for her death. Under the Bridge is an exploration of his true crime story, and quickly became a sensational production in April 2024. Upon its release, the TV show quickly rose to become top 10 among the most streamed original series across the United States. It’s safe to state that the actors, alongside the crew, brought in their game to the set, because of the excellent, real-life like scenes that viewers got to watch. It is also a Gotham TV Awards nominee.
15. Ripley (2024)
Ripley was just released in 2024, but the thriller show is already a 13-time nominee of the Emmy Awards. The series was created from Highsmith’s novel The Talented Mr. Ripley and stars Dublin’s Andrew Scott in lead role, already announced about five years ago in 2019. Apart from the accolades of its nominations, the eight-episode series is among the top streamed on Netflix and has also got a win from Gotham for Outstanding Performance in a Limited Series and Dorian Awards as the most visually striking TV show.
