The 10 best TV shows of 2024

The year 2024 has pleased us with many new products. The year is already coming to an end, so it's time to highlight the best. In this article, we have listed the 10 best TV series that became hits in 2024.

Fallout

This series, inspired by the iconic video game franchise, has earned widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike for its outstanding adaptation. The story takes place in the year 2296, 219 years after a devastating nuclear catastrophe. The setting features the barren, post-apocalyptic landscapes of California.

The protagonist, Lucy, is a young woman who ventures out of Vault 33—a subterranean bunker designed to protect its inhabitants from nuclear fallout and devastation—to search for her missing father.

Another central character is Maximus, a soldier from the militarized faction known as the Brotherhood of Steel. This organization, equipped with advanced power armor, dedicates itself to recovering pre-war technology from the Wasteland. With access to vast resources, weapons, and fortified bases, the Brotherhood aims to restore order. Maximus, loyal to their cause, believes deeply in their noble mission to bring stability to a fractured world.

A more detailed review of the series is available on our website via the link.

House of the Dragon — Season 2

The second season of House of the Dragon centers on the bitter rivalry between the "Black" and "Green" factions of the Targaryen royal family, locked in conflict over the Iron Throne. As the power struggle intensifies, familiar faces meet their demise, and new pivotal characters take the stage.

Rhaenyra Targaryen remains steadfast in her quest for the throne, vowing to win the war at any cost. Her eldest son, Jacaerys, embarks on a journey to the North to seek the support of House Stark, while Prince Daemon captures Harrenhal.

This season highlights the widespread consequences of political intrigue, revealing its devastating impact on everyday lives across Westeros. The citizens of King’s Landing suffer from starvation caused by a naval blockade and a negligent government, while villagers endure unimaginable hardships as pawns in the centuries-old feuds of noble houses.

The season consists of eight episodes, delivering a blend of epic battles, strategic maneuvering, and personal tragedy.

X-Men '97

X-Men '97 is a thrilling American animated superhero series that continues the legacy of the 1992 classic. Boasting ten brand-new episodes, the show picks up where its predecessor left off, following the iconic mutant team as they navigate life after the death of their leader, Professor X. Magneto takes the reins in his absence, leading the X-Men into a new chapter.

While staying true to the beloved style of the original series, the creators have introduced several noteworthy updates, including a significant upgrade in animation quality. This season promises to conclude the long-standing conflict with the creator of the Guardians, introduce a formidable new antagonist, and explore political tensions surrounding humanity’s efforts to coexist with mutants.

Arcane — Season 2

The second season of the animated series Arcane picks up immediately after the explosive finale of the first season. Jinx’s devastating rocket strike on the Piltover Council building claims the lives of several council members, including Caitlyn’s mother. This shocking act of terror crushes any remaining hope for a peaceful agreement between Piltover and the Undercity, escalating tensions to their breaking point and pushing the world to the brink of outright war.

This season marks the conclusion of the main Arcane storyline, providing a satisfying resolution to its intricate plotlines. However, fans can look forward to potential spin-offs, as the creators have already announced plans to expand the universe. 

A more detailed review of the second season is available on our website via the link.

The Boys — Season 4

The world stands on the edge of chaos in the fourth season of The Boys. Victoria Newman inches closer to the Oval Office, watched closely by Homelander, who is solidifying his control and influence. Meanwhile, Butcher faces the consequences of his actions—he has only months to live after losing his son, Becky, and his position as leader of The Boys. The rest of the team, disillusioned by his lies and reckless decisions, struggles to trust him.

With tensions running higher than ever, the fractured team must find a way to come together and stop looming disasters before it's too late. The season consists of eight gripping episodes, each packed with the show's signature blend of intense drama and dark humor.

Baby Reindeer

This hidden Netflix gem quickly became one of April’s standout hits. Baby Reindeer tells the story of Donny Dann, an unlucky stand-up comedian whose awkward, postmodern routines fail to connect with his audiences. Struggling to make ends meet, Donny takes a part-time job at a pub.

One evening, he strikes up a conversation with Marta, a lonely middle-aged woman who claims to be a lawyer for influential clients. Initially, her daily visits to the pub seem harmless as she shares her life stories over a glass of cola. However, her behavior becomes unsettling as she begins bombarding Donny with emails filled with fabricated tales. Her persistence grows increasingly invasive, but without any clear criminal intent, the police refuse to intervene.

The show expertly balances dark comedy and psychological tension, crafting an engaging narrative about obsession and personal boundaries.

Ripley

Netflix’s Ripley, based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Talented Mr. Ripley, tells the gripping tale of Tom Ripley, a cunning yet unremarkable man living in a tiny New York apartment. Tom makes ends meet through petty scams, including forging documents and running a fake debt collection scheme. His operation comes crashing down when a bank employee decides to verify his falsified documents, forcing him to flee and erase every trace of his crimes.

Desperate and on the run, Tom hatches a new plan to survive. His fortunes take a turn when he’s approached by a private detective hired by Herbert Greenleaf, a wealthy shipbuilding magnate. Greenleaf offers Tom a job: to travel to Italy and convince his son, Dicky, to return home. Dicky, a trust fund heir, has been living abroad for years, squandering money while chasing an unsuccessful art career.

This stylish and suspenseful adaptation brings new life to Highsmith’s classic story of deception, ambition, and moral ambiguity.

Shōgun

The year is 1600. A Dutch trading ship arrives on the shores of Japan. The crew, exhausted after weeks without food, quickly surrenders to Japanese soldiers. The pilot tries to defend his comrades but is captured by the local ruler, Kashigi Yabushige, who has his own plans for the foreigner.

Meanwhile, a political crisis brews in Osaka. The Japanese ruler, Taiko, has left behind five regents who must jointly govern the country until his son comes of age. One of the regents, daimyo Yoshi Toranaga, is playing his own game against his rivals and aspires to become the sole ruler. To achieve this, he needs the weapon from the ship piloted by Kashigi.

The Penguin

This American miniseries, based on DC Comics’ Penguin, is a spin-off of the 2022 "Batman" film and chronicles Penguin, Oswald Cobblepot’s rise to power in Gotham City’s criminal underworld following the death of mafia boss Carmine Falcone.

After Falcone’s death, Cobblepot decides to take his place as the new leader of the criminal hierarchy. However, Falcone’s daughter, Sofia, is not ready to relinquish her father’s criminal legacy. A bloody battle for power erupts in Gotham’s underworld as Penguin and Sofia vie for control.

The Bear — Season 3

The third season of the series "The Bear" focuses on the challenges surrounding the opening of a restaurant. The main character, Carmen Berzatto, decides to create a list of non-negotiable kitchen rules, which raises questions and discontent among the other restaurant staff.

One of these rules is the daily menu change, which astonishes with its creativity but strains the restaurant’s budget. This concerns the main investor—a long-time family friend of Berzatto, Uncle Jimmy, nicknamed Cicero.

Meanwhile, the restaurant team discovers that a critic from The Chicago Tribune has secretly visited the establishment, and a review of their new culinary hotspot in Chicago is imminent. Uncle Jimmy warns Carmen that if the article is negative, he will withdraw his sponsorship of the restaurant.

We've listed all the series that are definitely worth watching if you haven't already. And what can you recommend? Write your answers in the comments!

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