2024 has arguably been a pretty phenomenal year for television.
(If there had been no limit, this list could have easily been twice as long.)
The Acolyte
Amandla Stenberg is the Disney+ series' pitch-perfect lead in a cast of standouts.
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Craft-wise,Agatha All Alongis an achievement as well, fromJohn Collins gorgeous (and practical!)
sets toDaniel Selons elaborate costuming that tackles everything from musical icons to pop culture witches to 90s biker chicks.
Man, I loved being a witch.
At no point did I think it was going to be a devastating story about stalking and sexual assault.
But the real star is Jessica Gunning as Martha.
The film skillfully explores themes of privacy, obsession, and the boundaries of social interaction.
The Acolyte is a mystery-thriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.
The Boys
Season 4
‘The Boys’ Season 4 ends things with a big bang.
Its so hard to land that plane, much less were landing eight different planes.
I am appropriately respectful and have an appropriate amount of trepidation for how hard that job is.
Christina Radish
The Jackal is a highly effective assassin that deals strictly in dangerous hits for large payouts.
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English Teacher
Class is in session.
)English Teacheris, hands down, an A+.
Let’s hope this school day never ends.
So many video game adaptations come from worlds that have a very specific story or characters that fans love.
Falloutcaptures the spirit of The Wasteland that gamers have loved to explore for decades.
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Its like were seeing the scope, even without traversing back and forth through this wrecked landscape.
A true testament to just how impeccable the series is.
With no crime experience, he must take over the operation or lose the estate.
Alongside that major set piece is a performance byEmma D’Arcyas a conflicted and struggling Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Martin’s stories are so good.
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Interview with the Vampire
Season 2 premieres May 12 on AMC and AMC+.
Agatha Harkness, following the events of “WandaVision,” embarks on a quest to reclaim her lost powers. Teaming up with unlikely allies, including the son of her former enemy, she faces new mystical threats while navigating a complex world of magic and intrigue.
(Now, if only every awards body out there would get the message, too!)
How do you put a twist on one of the most well-known political events in history?
Okay, did you also roll your eyes upon hearing that we were getting aMr.
& Mrs. SmithTV series?
At its core,Mr.
The catch: new identities in an arranged marriage.
One Dayfelt like a TV show that was miles better than it had any right to be.
Korean starLee Min-hois also fantastic in his role as a villainous Koh Hansu.
If you’re looking for your next prestige drama to bingewatch, here it is.
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Ill admit, whenThe Penguinwas first announced, I was skeptical.
At the time,The Batmanhadnt even come out yet.
It looked great from the trailers, and I figured Id like it.
But givingThe Penguinhis own TV show?
Even if I do loveColin Farrell, I really didnt get the point.
When I sat down and watchedthe first episode ofThe Penguin, I realized just how wrong I was.
Set in Utopian Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun, the story follows the origins of two iconic League Of Legends champions and the power that will tear them apart.
Colin Farrell completely transformed himself into Oz Cobb.
Nate Richard
It follows the transformation of Oswald Cobblepot from a disfigured nobody to a noted Gotham gangster.
Presumed Innocent
The first two episodes of ‘Presumed Innocent’ premiere June 12.
A snivelingPeter Sarsgaardand troubledRuth Neggaare equally worthy of praise.
Tom Ripley is a character weve seen on screen plenty of times before.
Its reached a point where Ripleys ongoing cons present a tricky challenge to reinvent.
So many modern films will useblack-and-white cinematographyto add an extra layer of prestige.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt.
However, we dont see it much on television.
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Yet the use of black-and-white inRipleyis some of the very best in any medium.
The series romantic entanglements are set against the backdrop of the surprisingly ruthless world of independent television.
Like every classic swoon-worthy historical romance (the ’80s were forty years ago!
Unlike otherhit romantic seriesthis year,Rivalshas already been renewed fora second season.
Cue more delicious pining and longing looks.
Silo
The stakes have never been higher!
In a dark and gripping narrative, a young man’s life spirals into chaos when an innocent encounter at his bar job leads to an obsessive stalking by an older woman. The film skillfully explores themes of privacy, obsession, and the boundaries of social interaction.
Fergusons return as Juliette is nothing short of mesmerizing, too.
But beyond the incredible performances, Season 2 is by far one of the sci-fi genres best entries.
The series delves into the complex social order within the silo and the mysteries surrounding their subterranean existence.
Youd be hard-pressed to find a show with more heart or humor thanSomebody Somewhere.
Its a show that could (and arguably should!)
The show tackles body image and self-esteem with powerful and heartbreaking nuance.
The show sets itself apart by how rich the world surrounding Sam is.
HBO had a lot on the line with the fourth season ofTrue Detective, their anthology detective series.
This is a cast I know I will miss (along withthat Nadja doll!
), long after the curtain has closed on this series.
The Boys is a drama series that explores the darker aspects of superhero culture, portraying a world where superheroes abuse their powers rather than use them for good. Centered around a vigilante group aiming to control these corrupt heroes, the series delves into themes of power, corruption, and accountability. The show features a complex narrative with multifaceted characters, offering an unfiltered look at the consequences of unchecked power.
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English Teacher is a comedy series that follows Evan Marquez, a gay high school English teacher in Austin, Texas. The series focuses on Evan and his colleagues as they navigate the challenges of modern education, dealing with both students and parents in an ever-changing social landscape.
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In a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by nuclear decimation, citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits.
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Eddie Horniman, Duke of Halstead, inherits large estate from father, unaware it fronts Pearson’s drug empire. With no crime experience, he must take over the operation or lose the estate.
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The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.
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Based on Anne Rice’s iconic novel, follow Louis de Pointe’s epic story of love, blood and the perils of immortality, as told to the journalist Daniel Molloy.
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The aftermath of the first American presidential assassination and the fight to preserve and protect the ideals that were the foundation of Lincoln’s Reconstruction plans.
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Based on the novel by David Nicholls, One Day is a 2024 romantic drama series created by Nicole Taylor. Despite their lives drifting apart after high school, Dex and Emma reunite one day every year as their lives run parallel. Love, heartbreak, and the experience of growing apart together lie at the center of this decade-spanning love story.
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Based on the New York Times bestseller, this sweeping saga chronicles the hopes and dreams of a Korean immigrant family across four generations as they leave their homeland in an indomitable quest to survive and thrive.
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It follows the transformation of Oswald Cobblepot from a disfigured nobody to a noted Gotham gangster.
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It tells the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys' office when one of its own is suspected of the crime.
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In a dystopian future, men and women reside in a vast underground silo governed by strict regulations, believed to shield them from the hazardous world above. The series delves into the complex social order within the silo and the mysteries surrounding their subterranean existence.
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Sam is a true Kansan on the surface but beneath it all struggles to fit the hometown mold. As she grapples with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam’s saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders that don’t fit in but don’t give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere.
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Anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.
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What We Do in the Shadowsoffers a comedic glimpse into the nightly lives of four vampire roommates—Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, and energy vampire Colin Robinson—residing in Staten Island. Alongside their human familiar, Guillermo, they navigate modern challenges like paying rent, attending social events, and dealing with supernatural politics, all while maintaining their centuries-old habits.
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A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they’re challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
